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Vol. 02, Issue No. 43 October 26, 2018.
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Consulate News निमंत्रण - ह द ं ी हदवस समारो कवव दरबार प्रिय रचनाकार: ह द िं ी हदवस का प्रवराट आयोजन कािंसुलेट जनरल ऑफ़ इिंडिया, वैंकुवर द्वारा आयोजजत ककया जा र ा ै जजसमे सिंस्थायें ह द िं ी िचार- िसार के ललए
प्रवलिन्न काययक्रम िस्तुत करें गी I ह न्द ू ग्लोबल एसोलसएशन कप्रव दरबार ७ हदसिंबर २०१८ को ५ बजे सिंध्या २०१ -३२५ ॉवे स्रीट , वैंकुवर, बी. सी., V6C १ज़ ्७ कािंसुलेट जनरल ऑफ़ इिंडिया, वैंकुवर काययलय में आयोजजत करें गा I
आपसे अनरु ोध ै कक अपनी स्वरचचत कप्रवता का पाठकर काययक्रम को सफल बनायें I आपके स योगी सादर आमिंत्रित ैं I प्रवनीत आचायय द्प्रववेदी ईमेल: shrinath3099@gmail.com
The Grand Diwali Gala Celebration by BC-India Business Network “The Grand Diwali Gala” BC-India Business Network’s third annual signature event, was celebrated on Saturday October 13, 2018 at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver. Vivek Savkur, President and CEO of BC-India Business Network addressed the audience and national anthems of India and Canada composed by Ricky Kej were played. Consul General, Abhilasha Joshi along with Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, Randeep Sarai, MP, Andrew Petter, President and Vice Chancellor of Simon Fraser University, and Marvin Hunt, MLA had pleasure to attend this India’s traditional Celebration of Lights.
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The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council is an apex trade promotion organization for export of Gems & Jewellery from India. The Council is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. It carries out various export promotion activities in India and abroad for promoting exports. The Council is organizing 2nd edition of “India Rough Gemstones Show 2019”. The objective is to improve the supply of raw material for colored gemstone industry by creating a platform for the miners and traders of rough colored gemstones from across the globe. Jaipur, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship is also the largest consumer of rough gemstones and hub for trading and leading manufacturing unit in the world. Little wonder, this one of its kind shows is slated in the ‘Pink City’ of India. Key Highlights: o 50 Exhibitors o 2000+ B2B Visitors who are Manufacturer/ Wholesaler/ Trader of Gemstones. o Organized in Jaipur "Colored Gemstone Capital of World".
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Exhibitor Profile: o Foreign Gemstones Mining/Rough Gemstones Trading Companies Exhibitor Countries: o Afghanistan, Canada, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Madagascar, Thailand, Tanzania & Zambia. We extend our invitation to participate in the 2nd India Rough Gemstones Show. For further information, please contact on below emails and phone nos. Shri Nitin Khandelwal - (Assistant Director) Email ID : nitin.khandelwal@gjepcindia.com Mobile No. +91-9887836641
Mr. Ajay Purohit (Sr. Manager Exhibitions) Email ID : ajaypurohit@gjepcindia.com Mobile No. +91-9829381458
Dhai Akhar International Level Letter Writing Campaign Dhai Akhar International Level Letter Writing Campaign is a campaign organized by Department of Posts to promote the art of
letter writing. The theme/topic of the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign is “Letter to my motherland / मेरे दे श के िाम खत” inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s “Amar Desher Mati”. 2. The letter can be written on plain A-4 size paper with a word limit of not more than 1000 words and is to be sent to Assistant Director General (Philately), Department of Posts, Room No. 108, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001. Only handwritten letters posted by 31-10-2018 will be accepted. A scanned copy of the letter can be submitted on the MyGov portal by 31-10-2018 (23:59 IST); however, it is compulsory that a hard copy of the letter bearing dispatch postmark of not later than 3110-2018 be sent by post. Letters uploaded on the MyGov portal on 31-10-2018 but bearing a postmark after 31-10-2018 will not be entertained. 3. All Non-resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin living outside India can participate in the International Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign. 4. Prize to be given in each Category at International Level: First Prize in each Category: INR 50000/Second Prize in each Category: INR 25000/Third Prize in each Category: INR 10000/The last date of submission is 31 Oct 2018. Click here to read Terms and Conditions. Please visit information.
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Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Karwa Chauth (Saturday, 27th October 2018) Karwa Chauth fasting is done during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik and according to Amanta calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Southern India it is Ashwin month which is current during Karwa Chauth. However, it is just the name of the month which differs and, in all states, Karwa Chauth is observed on the same day. Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The fasting of Karwa Chauth and its rituals are observed by married women for the long life of their husband. Married women worship Lord Shiva and His family including Lord Ganesha and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon. The fasting of Karwa Chauth is strict and observed without taking any food or even a drop of water after sunrise till the sighting of the moon in the night. Karwa Chauth day is also known as Karak
Chaturthi (करक चतुथी). Karwa or Karak refers to the earthen pot through which water offering, known as Argha (अर्य), is made to the moon. Karwa is very significant during Puja and it is also given as Dan to the Brahmin or any eligible woman. Compare to South Indian states, Karwa Chauth is more popular in North Indian states. After four days of Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed for the wellbeing of sons. (Source:https://www.drikpanchang.com/festivals/karwa-chauth/karwa-chauth-date-time.html?year=2018 )
News from/of India 1. Invest India wins UN award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development Invest India, the country’s investment promotion body, has won the UN Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development. The award was presented by Armenian President Armen Sarkissian to Deepak Bagla, the CEO of Invest India, on Monday at the World Investment Forum, Geneva. The event is being attended by more than 6,000 participants, including more than 10 heads of state, and ministers from 50 countries. Agencies from Bahrain, Lesotho and South Africa have also won top honours during the function. The awards, organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), honour investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and their governments for their achievements, but also showcase best practices in attracting investment into Sustainable Development Goals-related projects that can inspire investment promotion practitioners in developing and developed countries. Read more… (The Hindu Businessline, PTI, October 23, 2018)
2. PM Modi conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize 2018 The government led by PM Modi witnessed another glorious moment owing to the PM's contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. In a recent move, the Seoul Peace Prize Commitee has conferred upon him the Seoul Peace Prize 2018. He has been credited for enhancing global cooperation, raising economic growth, accelerating the Human Development of India and furthering the development of democracy in India through anti-corruption and social integration efforts. Read more… (jan-sampark.nic.in, October 25, 2018)
3. Indian retail comes of age The Indian retail sector is one of the fastest growing industries and it is one of the few countries enjoying high growth in this sector. Some of the key elements supporting growth of the Indian retail sector are a growing young population, fast technology development, supportive government policies and simplified tax structure, rising disposable income, changing lifestyles, and improving internet connectivity. The entry of various international brands has additionally supported the growth of the retail sector in India. Read more… (Nandini Kelkar, Bloomberg Businessweek, Tue, 23 Oct, 02:57pm)
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Vol. 02, Issue 43, October 26, 2018. 4. India: The sunshine sector in "Make In India" – Medical device industry shines as never before With the rapidly expanding Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare sector over the years, the growth in demand for advanced and innovative medical devices seems to be a natural next step to meet the needs of the sector. The medical devices sector is one of the most promising business segments of mutual interest to India and the United States of America and it would come as no surprise that the trade relations between the two nations on this front will go deeper and stronger in the coming years. The sector has been recognized as the "Sunshine Sector" in the Make in India campaign launched by the ruling government in the year 2014, which promotes and encourages FDI and domestic investment in manufacturing of medical devices in India. The medical devices industry in India is presently valued at USD 5.2 billion and contributes about 4-5% to USD 96.7 billion, which is the total current value of the Indian health care industry. Given that the industry has grown steadily from USD 2.02 billion in 2009 to USD 3.9 billion in 2015, the industry experts estimate the market to grow to USD 50 billion by 2025. India is presently the 4th largest medical devices market in Asia after Japan, China and South Korea. However, there are more than one reasons for the expected growth in the sector with the United States of America playing a pivotal role in this growth story. Read more… (Ritika Ganju, Mondaq News Alerts, Thu, 18 Oct, 07:21pm)
5. Rural India becomes the star of India’s growth story, set to drive retail, FMCG sales, says report Proving to be a glittering episode in the Indian Consumption scene, the demand outlook for the rural household remains robust, says Financial Express quoting a report by Deloitte and FICCI. Rural households account for 68 per cent of the country’s population. Multi-national companies have lucrative opportunities in rural India in the backdrop of a growing economy and favourable conditions. Rural households contribute almost 50 per cent to the GDP, 40 per cent to FMCG sales, 50 per cent to two-wheeler sales and constitute 30 per cent four-wheeler and 45 per cent telecom contribution, the report said. Read more… (Swarajya, Sat, 20 Oct, 03:22pm)
6. The future of organic products in India An immense growth in organic food segment has been observed and the Indian domestic market is estimated at 40,000 Million INR. According to TechSci Research report, Global organic food market stood at $ 110.25 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.15%, in value terms, during 2017 – 2022, to reach $ 262.85 billion by 2022. Increasing awareness about health benefits of organic food consumption, rising per capita spending on organic food products and increasing health concerns due to growing number of chemical poisoning cases are expected to drive growth in the global organic food market in the coming years. In addition, continuing product innovations and aggressive marketing strategies adopted by major players and online retailers would positively influence the global organic food market during the forecast period. Read more… (Rishabh Chokhani, Entrepreneur, Sat, 20 Oct, 03:34pm)
7. Justice Anna Chandy: the first female High Court judge of India | #IndianWomenInHistory There is a distinct lack of women in crucial positions, a problem that still persists to this day. So, one can imagine the condition in the 20th century when every profession was largely male-dominated. Going toe-to-toe and mingling with men could create an upheaval for the ‘Indian Culture’ according to the conservative society – a notion that hindered women from pursuing higher education and limiting women from to the confines of their home. But there were women who refused to bow down to patriarchy and raised questions against the violation of fundamental rights of women. By demanding what was rightfully theirs, these women defied conventions and realised their dreams. One such trailblazer was Anna Chandy. Read more… (Saumya Anand, Feminism in India, Thu, 18 Oct, 04:02pm)
8. Centre’s Ayushman Bharat crosses 1 lakh subscribers in 30 days Two lakh beneficiary cards have so far been distributed through the Narendra Modi government’s flagship Ayushman Bharat health insureance scheme, which was launched on September 23 this year. The Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY), has crossed the one-lakh beneficiary mark within a month of its September 23 launch. Read more… (Rhythma Kaul and Hardik Anand, Hindustan Times, Mon, 22 Oct, 04:06pm)
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