When did India start observing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and why was January 9 chosen as the date?

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year on January 9 to commemorate the contributions of the Overseas Indian Community (OIC) in India's development. Also known as Non-Resident Indian Day (NRI Day) or Overseas Indian Day, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a three-day flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)that was organised every year since 2003. However, it is being celebrated biennially since 2015.

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