Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is the highest Indian award for Overseas Indians or an organisation or institution established and run by Overseas Indian diaspora, constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession. The award is given by the President of India. Since 2016, the Government of India has doubled the number of awardees each year to 30 after a decision to grant the award once every two years.
Award criteria
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is conferred for outstanding contributions in any of the following areas:Awardees for 2003
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| Rt. Hon’ble Sir Anerood Jugnauth | Prime Minister of Mauritius | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prof. Fatima Meer | She took active part in political, social and philanthropic causes, deeply influenced by the Gandhian values and approach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dr. Hari N. Harilela | Business ventures and community welfare activities, he has been long considered the standard-bearer and the most recognizable symbol of the Indian Diaspora in Hong Kong. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brunei Darussalam
Australia
Armenia