Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2014
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2014

- The 12th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi from 7–9 January 2014. This year’s theme was Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generations.
- The first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in New Delhi in 2003.
- The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions have been held annually since 2003, and the PBSA is the highest honor given to Indians living abroad.
- It is given to non-resident Indians (NRIs), people of Indian origin (PIOs), or organizations or institutions founded and managed by NRIs or PIOs in honor of their exceptional accomplishments both domestically and internationally.
- A gold medallion, a citation, a small version of the medallion in the form of a lapel pin, and a bilingual Sanad (certificate) are all included in the award.
Sr No. | Country | Name of the Awardees | Field |
1 | Australia | Ms. Senator Lisa Singh | Public Service |
2 | Bahrain | Mr. Kurian Varghese | Business |
3 | Canada | Mr. Vasdev Chanchlani | Business & Public Service |
4 | Fiji | Ramakrishna Mission | Community Service |
5 | France | Mr. Bikas Chandra Sanyal | Education & Culture |
6 | Papua New Guinea | Mr. Sasindran Muthuvel | Public Service |
7 | Saudi Arabia | Shri Shihabudeen Vava Kunju | Community Service |
8 | South Africa | Mrs. Ela Gandhi | Public Service |
9 | The Netherlands | Mr. Satnarainsing Rabin Baldew Singh | Public Service |
10 | UAE | Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath | Healthcare Business |
11 | UK | Mr. Shailesh lakhman Vara | Public Service |
12 | USA | Dr. Parthasarathy Chiramel Pillai | Science |
13 | USA | Ms. Renu Khator | Education |