Embassy of India
Reykjavik
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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 Government of India. The awards are conferred by Government of India on Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Organizations / institutions established by them to recognise their significant contribution in any of 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 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. For contribution made towards India’s Development.
Nominations:
1. The nominations should be sent in both soft copy to cons[dot]reykjavik[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in and original to the Embassy of India, Reykjavik at Tungata 7, 101 Reykjavik by 15 February 2026. The nomination should include a covering letter stating the achievements abroad or in India listed above that justify nomination; nomination form, and summary of PBSA nominee.
2. Self Nomination: There is also a system of self-nomination by Diaspora members/organizations. Individuals/Organizations who wish to self-nominate can send their completed nomination form directly by email to pbsaward[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.
The Forms can be downloaded from below:
1. Nomination form
2. PBSA Award Gazette Notification
3. Format for Summary of PBSA Nominee
