Key Highlights:

• Return of the Mahatma: Marking January 9, the day Gandhi returned to India in 1915.
• Geopolitical Wave: The Indian Diaspora as “Living Bridges” for global influence.
• Policy Focus: The “Pro-Diaspora” framework for investment and technology transfer.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in January 2026 is guided by the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family). The Ministry of External Affairs uses this platform to treat the 32 million global Indians not as “brain drain” but as “brain gain.”

The political wave guiding this event is the “Vishwa-Mitra” (Friend of the World) stance. India’s philosophy in 2026 suggests that the diaspora represents the nation’s “Soft Power” and “Cultural Diplomacy.” By facilitating easier OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) processes and dedicated investment cells, the government is executing a philosophy where the nation’s borders do not limit its economic and cultural reach.