भारतीय उच्चायोग, नैरोबी
High Commission of India, Nairobi
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Nominations for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) – 2027

Nominations are invited for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA) to be conferred during the next edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to be held in January 2027. PBSA is the highest honour conferred upon the Indian diaspora by the Government of India. The awards are conferred on Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), or Organizations/Institutions established by them, to recognize their significant contribution in the following fields:

For Achievements Abroad

1. Better understanding of India;

2. Support to India’s causes and concerns in a tangible way;

3. Building closer links between India, the overseas Indian community and their country of residence;

4. Social and humanitarian causes in India or abroad;

5. Welfare of the local Indian community;

6. Philanthropic and charitable work;

7. Eminence in one’s field or outstanding work which has enhanced India’s prestige in the country of residence; or

8. Eminence in skills which has enhanced India’s prestige in that country (for non-professional workers).

For Achievements within India

1. Philanthropic investments and charitable work in India;

2. Contribution made towards India’s development.

Nominations:

1. The nominations should be sent in soft copy to couns.nairobi@mea.gov.in and the original by post to the High Commission of India, Nairobi, UN Crescent, Gigiri, Nairobi, PO Box–30074 by 15 February 2026. The nomination should include a covering letter clearly outlining the achievements abroad or in India, as mentioned above, along with the duly filled nomination form and a brief summary of the PBSA nominee.

2. Self-Nomination: There is also a provision for self-nomination by Diaspora members/organizations. Individuals/Organizations who wish to self-nominate may send their completed nomination form directly by email to pbsaward@mea.gov.in.

The forms can be downloaded from below:

1. Nomination Form

2. PBSA Award Gazette Notification

3. Format for Summary of PBSA Nominee

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