The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025 was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8-10, 2025 [cite: 11]. Featuring Trinidad President Christine Carla Kangalu as Chief Guest and operating under the theme 'Contribution of Overseas Indians to a Developed India', it honored diaspora achievements [cite: 11]. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, highlighting overseas Indian contributions to commerce, science, healthcare, culture, and diplomatic ties worldwide [cite: 1.1.5, 1.1.9, 11].