Pravasbharatiya Diwas - Details of USABF's 2nd Annual Trade Delegation - JAN 7-9 in New Delhi

Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius will be the Chief Guest of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2008. This was announced by the Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi, in a press conference here today. He stated that the theme of the 6th edition of PBD is 'Engaging the Diaspora: the way forward' with the objective to encourage Overseas Indians to be part of the Socio-economic development of India. Announcing the dates and venue, the Minister said that the 6th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from 7th to 9th January, 2008. The main focus during the event will be on social areas and issues with special emphasis on women including Rural Women. The forthcoming PBD includes a two-day convention featuring diverse themes with eminent speakers; trade and Industry exhibition, business networking and cultural evenings, he added.

1. USABF'S TRADE DELEGATION TO INDIA WEF JAN 10, 2008-JAN 16TH, 2008, DELHI, BANGALORE AND MUMBAI

USABF'S FIRST ANNUAL AWARDS AND BANQUET DINNER ON JAN 11TH , 2008 , NEW DELHI

USABF is planning it's 2nd annual trade delegation to India from the US starting on Jan10th,2008.New Delhi, the capital of the country will be the location of the inaguration of this trade delegation with lot's of local and International media along with Chief Guest's ranging from the highest positions in the Government Sector and Leading Private Sector Entrepreneur's of India and the US.Details of the 2007's inagural event's press release is as follows-

Please click here to see the pictures at US ASIA BUSINESS FORUM 'S (USABF'S) Jan 2007 's inaugural US Delegation to India at the Hotel Ashoka in Delhi.

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Honorable Minister , Mr Das Munshi hoped that USABF would play the role of a catalyst and will act as a bridge to harmonise the activities of FICCI, CII & ASSOCHAM. The list of other VVIP's who addressed the gathering from US and Canada were Honorable Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs Sheila Dixit, and Honorable Minister of Urban Development, Mr Ajay Maken, Mr Rambabu Sharma, President of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Party, Mr John Fennerty, Deputy Economic Counsellor, Embassy of The USA just to name a few.

US Asia Business Forum (a non-profit organization) based in Los Angeles California has led a successful trade delegation from US to India consisting of investors from areas of Entertainment, IT, Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate and Construction. This delegation consisted of well known names of US like Ramesh Kapur - Chair of the DNC, Nirmal Sinha – PBD 2007 Awardee and more than 30 other entrepreneurs from US & Canada. Agreements worth more than US$ 2 Billion were signed between various companies from India & US.

Mr Kishore (Kevin) Kaul & Mr Gurbax Bhasin, Executive Directors, US Asia Business Forum in their inaugural welcome addresses in the presence of more than 200 well known personalities from US & India and press from all over the globe said that these attempts being made by US Asia Business Forum will strengthen trade relations between US & India.

Mr. Kevin Kaul, and Mr. Gurbax Bhasin (Executive Directors) spoke about the role played by the US Asia Business Forum in expanding the trade relations between the two countries.

A presentation on Incredible India was made on behalf of Ministry of Tourism by Rajvir Mittal, Regional Director – North India.

The delegation was treated at Tea by the Delhi Chief Minister Mrs. Shiela Dixit in the evening.

Mr. Gurbax Bhasin also Executive Director US Asia Business Form gave a vote of thanks.
2008 , JAN 10TH WILL BE THE 2ND ANNUAL TRADE DELEGATION TO INDIA STARTING AT NEW DELHI- PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW.DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME,ETC WILL FOLLOW.