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Vol. 03, Issue No. 21 May 24, 2019.
India Perspectives
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The Canada - India Education Council Summit (May 18, 2019) Consul General, Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi was delighted to speak at the Canada - India Education Council Summit on May 18, 2019 in Vancouver. Ministers Bruce Ralston and Jinny Sims also spoke on the occasion. Representatives from a large number of universities and colleges in BC participated in the summit.
Consul General, Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi and Consul Commerce, Mr. Manjish Grover meeting Ms. Susmmita Das (Biswas), Joint Director & Head Foreign Trade, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Rex Anthony from Indian Chamber of Commerce. Indian Chamber Of Commerce is leading the Indian delegation (more than 20 companies) for bilateral trade in Canada Gas & LNG Conference and Exhibition, Vancouver. (May 21-23, 2019)
Inauguration of India pavilion in Canada Gas & LNG Conference and Exhibition (May 21, 2019) Consul Commerce, Mr. Manjish Grover along with Vice Consul Commerce, Mrs. Sunila Krishnan inaugurated the India Pavilion in Canada Gas & LNG Conference and Exhibition, Vancouver on May 21, 2019. More than 20 companies from India are participating in the Canada Gas & LNG exhibition for three days (May 21 – 23, 2019). The Delegation lead by Susmmita Das (Biswas), Joint Director & Head - Foreign Trade, Indian Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India under MAI Scheme. Mr. Grover also delivered a welcome speech at the conference. Mr. Anujit Kumar Mukherjee, Dy. MD, Integrated Fire Protection Pvt. Ltd. delivered a very informative Industry Perspective on “What Canadian LNG Industry really means for Asian Importers?”. Mr. Aditya Tawatia, President of Canada-India Global forum, talked about investment opportunities in India specifically in Gas and LNG sector as part of “Make in India” initiative.
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Consul Commerce, Mr. Manjish Grover at the launch of Burnaby Tourism Branding, Burnaby (May 23, 2019).
Farewell Party (May 17, 2019) Consulate gave a fond farewell to Consul Mrs. Abha Gosain and IBSA Officer Mr. Vinod Giri on completion of their tenure at CGI Vancouver and warmly welcomed new Head of Chancery & Consul Commerce Mr. Manjish Grover and Vice Consul Commerce Mrs. Sunila Krishnan on joining the Post.
BHEL Tender for Supply of MMS Superstructures for 39MW Solar PV Plant at SCCL, Yellandu. (RFQ SPKSCPV029) Ref.- RFQ SPKSCPV029 Dt. 18.05.2019 Due Dt. 29.05.2019 (E-tender) Item- Supply of MMS Superstructures for 39MW Solar PV Plant at SCCL, Yellandu. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bangalore has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 18.05.2019. The complete tender document (comprising of technical specification, forms to be filled up, terms / conditions, instructions for tender submission etc.) has been uploaded to following websites 1.BHEL EPS website - https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=46320 3. https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish/app Kindly note that the tender is due on 29.05.2019, 13:00:00 Hrs. Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/
BHEL Tender for supply of 3kVA UPS with batteries for 129MW Solar PV Plant at SCCL, Telangana. (RFQ SPKSCPV030) Ref.- RFQ SPKSCPV030 Dt. 22.05.2019 Due Dt. 03.06.2019 (E-tender) Item- Supply of 3kVA UPS with batteries for 129MW Solar PV Plant at SCCL, Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bangalore has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 22.06.2019. The complete tender document (comprising of technical specification, forms to be filled up, terms / conditions, instructions for tender submission etc.) has been uploaded to following websites 1.BHEL EPS website - https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=46403 3. https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish/app, tender id : 2019_BHEL_439924_2 Kindly note that the tender is due on 03.06.2019, 13:00:00 Hrs. Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/EPROC/ 3|P a g e
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Cultural Heritage - Festivals of India Ooty Summer Festival (May, 2019) While the Nilgiri Hills are famous for their beauty all across the country, they are also popular for being the venue of the annually held Ooty Summer Festival. Neither an ordinary affair nor a common celebration, rather this festival is an exquisite event organized with an aim to promote Ooty’s tourism and flaunt its natural charm amongst travelers all across the world. Consisting of a wide array of fairs & shows, the world-famous summer festival in Ooty is the perfect excuse to plan a trip down south right away. But, if you’re wondering what’s in it for you, here’s a handy guide that will take you through all the attractions & experiences the festival has in store, and also the other things to do in Ooty. One of the most famous summer festivals in India, the Ooty Summer Festival is a 121-year old event, which is organized by the Tourism Department of Tamil Nadu, and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of India. Visit https://traveltriangle.com/blog/ooty-summer-festival/ for more information...
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News from/of India 1. Indian economy projected to grow at 7.1% in FY20: UN report India's economy is projected to grow at 7.1 per cent in fiscal year 2020 on the back of strong domestic consumption and investment but the GDP growth is a downward revision from the 7.4 per cent estimated in January this year, according to a report by the United Nations. The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 Mid-year Update, released here Tuesday, said that the Indian economy, which generates two-thirds of the regional output in South Asia, expanded by 7.2 per cent in 2018. "Strong domestic consumption and investment will continue to support growth, which is projected at 7.0 per cent in 2019 and 7.1 per cent in 2020," the report said. Read more… (Business Today, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:27 am)
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Vol. 03, Issue 21, May 24, 2019. 2. Mumbai thrives to become the FinTech hub The world is adopting the digital-first culture and India cannot afford to stay behind in the game. The explosion of a startup in the country has opened tons of opportunities for economic growth. FinTech is an important marker of digital progress & Mumbai being one of India’s primary economic hubs with a total wealth of $820 billion has the maximum potential to flourish in the space. Read more… (Aastha Singal , Entrepreneur, Sunday, 19th May 2019, 10:13 am)
3. India successfully launches RISAT-2B Earth-Observation satellite India's space agency successfully launched a new Earth-observation satellite today (May 21), boosting the nation's space-based surveillance capabilities. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) used a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle designated PSLV-C46 to launch its third radar imaging satellite, named RISAT-2B, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The rocket lifted off at 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT, or 5:30 a.m. local time on May 22) just as the sun began to rise over the Bay of Bengal. Read more… (Hanneke Weitering, Space.com, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 8:18 am)
4. Kerala’s Organic Farmers Association wins International Award for innovative farming methods Kerala’s Jaiva Karshaka Samithi (Kerala Organic Farmers Association) has won Organic Medal of Honour, conferred by International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM) Asia in South Korea, in association with Xichong Municipal corporation based in China, reported The News Minute. The award will be presented on May 30, in Xichong China. The award comes with a certificate, gold medal and prize money worth USD 5,000, i.e., Rs 3.5 lakh. Read more… (The Logical Indian, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:15 am)
5. 23-year-old Uttarakhand woman scales Mount Everest Mountaineer Sheetal Raj, 23, has become one of the youngest women to scale Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, it was officially announced May 16. In 2018, Raj, who hails from Pithoragarh district, had scaled Kanchenjunga peak, thus becoming the youngest Indian woman to scale the world's third highest peak. Read more… (India West, Friday, 17th May 2019, 10:10 am)
6. Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously with UN medal An Indian peacekeeper is among the 119 military, police and civilian personnel who will be honoured this year with a prestigious UN medal this year for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. Police Officer Jitender Kumar made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Read more… (The Hindu, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 8:17 am)
7. Stories from Kashmir Series - Baber Mad Rock Stars Baber is one among the five talented youngsters who form a musical band called Mad Rock Stars. Baber prepares new melodies and in his own style brings alive the heart touching songs through his beautiful voice. These songs get uploaded on You Tube after some time or performed at different events.
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