PBD 2005: Day I events

PBD 2005: Day 1 events

January 06, 2005 23:59 IST

Day I Friday January 7, 2005

9.15 am - 10.45 am		Inaugural Session Arrival of dignitaries Lighting of the Lamp Inaugural Invocation Welcome Address by Mr Jagdish Tytler, Hon'ble Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs & Chairman, Organizing Committee - PBD 2005 Special Address by Diaspora Chief Guest, Mr Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia, Vice-President Suriname Inaugural Address by Dr Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Vote of Thanks by President, FICCI Venue: S N Kohli Grounds

10.45 am - 12.00 noon		Movement to NCPA, Tea, Registration, distribution of kits etc.

12.00 noon - 1.45 pm		Plenary Session I with Mr P. Chidambaram, Hon'ble Minister of Finance Theme- India: A Hub for Globalization
1.45 pm - 2.45 pm		Lunch Hosted by Mr Jagdish Tytler, Hon'ble Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs

2.45 pm - 6.15 pm		Plenary II with Mr Jagdish Tytler, Hon'ble Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Theme- New initiatives for the diaspora

7.00 pm - 8.30 pm		Cocktails & Dinner Hosted by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Venue: S N Kohli Grounds