Consulate General of India
Houston
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PRESS RELEASE

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027: Essay Writing Competition for Young Indian Diaspora Members

        The Consulate General of India in Houston invites young members of the Indian diaspora, aged 21–25 years, to participate in an Essay Writing Competition being organised as part of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2027.

The theme of the competition is “From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat.” The competition aims to encourage young members of the Indian diaspora to reflect on their connections with India, explore their cultural heritage and share their perspectives on strengthening diaspora engagement with Bharat.

The top 100 participants selected worldwide will get an opportunity to attend Youth PBD and the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2027, scheduled to be held in Kolkata from 7–9 January 2027.

Submission Guidelines:

• Eligibility: Young members of the Indian diaspora aged 21–25 years.

• Essay Theme: “From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat.”

• Last Date for Submission: November 20, 2026.

• Submission Email: trade.houston@mea.gov.in.

• Participants must submit their original, self-written essays along with their full name and contact details.

Mandatory Declaration of Originality:

Each participant must include the following signed declaration along with their essay:

“I hereby declare that this essay is my original work, independently researched and written by me. It has not been copied, plagiarised, or generated, wholly or partially, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. I understand that any violation of this declaration may result in disqualification from the competition.”

The Consulate encourages eligible young members of the Indian diaspora to participate enthusiastically and seize this opportunity to reconnect with their roots, heritage and the dynamic growth story of India.

For further information and submission of essays, please contact:

Consulate General of India, Houston
Email: trade.houston@mea.gov.in

10 November, 2026
Houston