'Prawasi Bharatiya Diwas' (PBD) or NRI Day is celebrated in India every year on which date?

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Key Points'Prawasi Bharatiya Diwas' (PBD) or NRI Day:

Celebrated on: January 9
Why January 9?
- It marks the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915.
- His return symbolizes the power of the Indian diaspora to influence and contribute to India's development.
Organized By:
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India
History & Background:
- Conceptualized in 2002 by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- First PBD held in 2003, in New Delhi
- Based on the recommendation of the High-Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora under L.M. Singhvi
Frequency:
- Originally held every year (2003–2015)
- Since 2015, it is now held once every two years
- In non-convention years, smaller events and NRI awards are conducted.
Recent Hosts and Themes:

Year	Host City	Theme
2023	Indore, Madhya Pradesh	“Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal”
2021	Virtual due to COVID-19	Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat
2019	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh	Role of Indian Diaspora in Building a New India