PBD 2005: Day 1 events

9.15 am - 10.45 am

• Arrival of dignitaries
• Lighting of the Lamp
• Inaugural Invocation
• Welcome Address by Mr Jagdish Tytler, Hon'ble Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs & Chairman, Organizing Committee - PBD 2005
• Special Address by Diaspora Chief Guest, Mr Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia, Vice-President Suriname
• Inaugural Address by Dr Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
• Vote of Thanks by President, FICCI

Venue: S N Kohli Grounds

10.45 am - 12.00 noon

12.00 noon - 1.45 pm

1.45 pm - 2.45 pm

2.45 pm - 6.15 pm

7.00 pm - 8.30 pm

Cocktails & Dinner
Hosted by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Venue: S N Kohli Grounds