Brief
Indian Consulate in Dubai invites UAE youth to apply for Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027 trip
Five UAE winners will be selected to attend the Jan 7‑9 2027 event in Kolkata.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Indian Consulate in Dubai announced that Indian expatriates in the UAE aged 21 to 25 can apply for a chance to attend Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (YPBD) 2027 in Kolkata, West Bengal, from Jan 7‑9, 2027.
Applicants must submit a 500‑word essay on “Youth as Catalysts for a Stronger India–UAE Partnership”, along with a photograph and CV, to press.dubai@mea.gov.in by Oct 5, 2026. The Consulate, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, will select five winners from the UAE to travel to the event.
The call is open to Non‑Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India residing in the UAE. Each applicant may register only once, and the Consulate’s decision is final.
Key facts
- The Indian Consulate in Dubai is accepting applications from Indian diaspora members in the UAE aged 21‑25 for YPBD 2027. (gulfnews.com)
- Five winners will be sent to Kolkata for the Jan 7‑9, 2027 event. (gulfnews.com)
- Applications must include a 500‑word essay, photo and CV and be emailed by Oct 5, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “How Indian Expats in UAE Can Win a Trip to Kolkata for Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027”
