The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) stands as the highest accolade bestowed upon overseas Indians, celebrating their exceptional achievements both in India and abroad. Presented by the Hon’ble President of India, this prestigious honor is an integral part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention. It recognizes Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), or organizations and institutions established and run by NRIs or PIOs who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
The upcoming 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is set to take place from January 8–10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. As part of this event, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards will be presented by the Hon’ble President during the Valedictory Session, marking a significant highlight of the celebrations.
To identify the awardees for 2025, a Jury-cum-Awards Committee was convened, chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-President of India. The Hon’ble External Affairs Minister served as the Vice-Chair, along with other distinguished members from various fields. After a thorough evaluation of the nominations, the committee unanimously selected individuals whose achievements exemplify the excellence of the Indian diaspora across diverse domains.
Here is the list of individuals recommended by the Jury-cum-Awards Committee for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025:
Profiles of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees
| Sr. No. | Name | Country | Field |
| 1 | Prof. Ajay Rane | Australia | Community Service |
| 2 | Dr. Marialena Joan Fernandes | Austria | Education |
| 3 | Dr. Philomena Ann Mohini Harris | Barbados | Medical Science |
| 4 | Swami Sanyuktanand | Fiji | Community Service |
| 5 | Saraswati Vidya Niketan | Guyana | Community Service |
| 6 | Dr. Lekh Raj Juneja | Japan | Science & Technology |
| 7 | Dr. Prem Kumar | Kyrgyz Republic | Medical Science |
| 8 | Mr. Soukthavy Chowdhury | Laos | Business |
| 9 | Mr. Krishna Savjani | Malawi | Business |
| 10 | ‘Tan Sri’ Dr. Subramaniam K.V. Sathasivam | Malaysia | Politics |
| 11 | Dr. Sarita Boodhoo | Mauritius | Community Service |
| 12 | Mr. Abhaya Kumar | Moldova | Business |
| 13 | Dr. Ram Niwas @ Hla Tun | Myanmar | Education |
| 14 | Mr. Jaggannath Shekhar Asthana | Romania | Business |
| 15 | Hindustani Samaj | Russia | Community Service |
| 16 | Ms. Sudha Rani Gupta | Russia | Education |
| 17 | Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed | Saudi Arabia | Medical Science |
| 18 | Mr. Atul Arvind Temurnikar | Singapore | Education |
| 19 | Mr. Robert Masih Nahar | Spain | Community Service |
| 20 | Dr. Kaushik Laxmidas Ramaiya | Tanzania | Medicine |
| 21 | H.E. Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT | Trinidad & Tobago | Public Affairs |
| 22 | Mr. Ramakrishnan Sivaswamy Iyer | UAE | Business |
| 23 | Mr. Bonthala Subbaiah Setty Ramesh Babu | Uganda | Community Service |
| 24 | Baroness Usha Kumari Prashar | UK | Politics |
| 25 | Dr. Sharad Lakhanpal | USA | Medicine |
| 26 | Dr. Sharmila Ford | USA | Community Service |
| 27 | Mr. Ravi Kumar S. | USA | Business (IT & Consulting) |
This year’s honorees represent the pinnacle of achievement among the Indian diaspora, showcasing their commitment to excellence and their contributions to global progress.