Consulate General of India

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Nomination for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA)-2027

The Nomination process for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) -2027 is now open. PBSA is the highest honor recognizing the contribution and achievements of Indian diaspora and is conferred by the President of India during the valedictory session of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) Convention held biennially. The 19^th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in January 2027.

PBSA is awarded to a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or an Organization / Institution established and run by a PIO/NRI who has made significant contribution wither overseas or in India, in 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

. Philanthropic investments and charitable work in India:

. For contribution made towards India’s development.

This information is being publicized to invite suitable nominations for PBSA 2027 among Indian Diaspora in the jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Houston. Duly filled in  Nomination Form in MS Word format ( attached herewith)along with enclosures in MS Word  format and recent passport size color photograph of the nominee or emblem/ logo in case of an organization, in JPEG format can be sent latest by 6 February 2026 to hoc[dot]houston[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in .

Nomination Form