Last date of submission: April 20, 2022

NEW YORK (TIP): The PravasiBharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the honor conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the President of India as a part of the PravasiBharatiya Divas (PBD) Conventions on a Non-Resident Indian, Person of Indian Origin or an organization or institution established and run by the Non-Resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin, who has made significant contribution in any one of the following fields :

For Achievements Abroad

Better understanding abroad of India.

Support to India’s causes and concerns in a tangible way.

Building closer links between India, the overseas Indian community and their country of residence.

Social and humanitarian causes in India or abroad.

Welfare of the local Indian community.

Philanthropic and charitable work.

Eminence in one’s field or outstanding work, which has enhanced India’s prestige in the country of residence; or

Eminence in skills which has enhanced India’s prestige in that country (for non-professional workers).

For Achievements within India

(a) Philanthropic investments and charitable work in India.

(b) For contribution made towards India’s development.

Self-nomination has also been allowed for PBSA-2023. Nomination forms and enclosures (Gazette Notification and Summary Form) may be sent to dcg.newyork@mea.gov.in by April 20, 2022. Original may be sent by post to the office of Deputy Consul General, 3 East, 64th street, New York, NY 10065.

Forms can be downloaded from below:

Nomination form 2023

PBSA Award Gazette Notification

Format for Summary of PBSA Nominee