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Vol. 02, Issue No. 18 May 04, 2018.
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Consulate News International Trade Centre Meeting organized by Surrey Board of Trade (May 02, 2018) Consul General Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi attended International Trade Centre meeting organized by Surrey Board of Trade on May 2, 2018. Mrs. Joshi interacted with the Chair and Board Members from diverse fields to further India-BC trade and economic interests.
"Meet & Greet" RICKY KEJ - Grammy Award Winning Reception (April 27, 2018) Consul General Mrs. Abhilasha Joshi attended the Reception organized by BC-IBN to "Meet & Greet" RICKY KEJ - Grammy Award Winning Composer and global ambassador for environmental conservation, which was held at Bombay Banquet Hall, Surrey on April 27, 2018.
Important Trade Fairs in India – To know more, click on ICCR’s Fellowship Scheme (Senior & Junior Scholars Awards) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), under its Fellowship Programme, awards Senior and Junior Fellowship to foreign scholars for Post-Doctoral research in Indian universities on topics related to Indian culture, Indian history, languages, etc. The terms and conditions of the fellowship is enclosed herewith. 2. As per the minutes of the 10th World Hindi Conference, 2016, ICCR is to provide Fellowship to five Hindi scholars from abroad for research in Hindi language and literature in Indian universities every year. 3. Applications of eligible Hindi scholars should reach to Consulate General of India; Commerce, Education, Culture & Information Section; #201-325 Howe Street; Vancouver; BC - V6C 1Z7 either though mail or email (IndiaComSec@Telus.Net) latest by Thursday, 10 May 2018 with the cover entitled / email subject line “ICCR’s Fellowship Scheme (Senior & Junior Scholars Awards)”, in order to complete timely internal processing and onward transmission to ICCR. Application form to be filled up by the candidate Fellowship Norms 1|P a g e
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Namaste Canada 2018 Updates Out of 30 EOI’s received till date, 23 Cultural Associations and Dance Academies in BC have been confirmed for participating in upcoming Namaste Canada 2018 on September 1st 2018, 2 pm – 8 pm at Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby. We are still accepting Expression of Interest. RSVP to IndiaCulSec@Telus.Net for more details.
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Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is an apex organization of trade and industry looking after the promotion of Indian Handicrafts and is also credited with organizing Asia’s largest Handicrafts and Gifts show, “Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF)” twice in a year i.e. in the month of February (Spring edition) and in the month of October (Autumn edition). 2. The 11th edition of Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (IFJAS) is being organized from 16-18 July, 2018 at India Expo Centre, New Delhi- Greater Noida Expressway. 3. Indian Fashion Jewellery reflects the rich legacy of traditional Indian workmanship blended into innovative designs. At IFJAS, 2018 you will have the opportunity to discover the finest in Indian craftsmanship and artistic finish in perfect harmony with modern designs, contemporary colors and new product development. Around 300 of Indian companies drawn from all parts of the country would be displaying their range of fashion Jewellery and accessories and show case the widest range of materials, products and designs from India. 4. Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (IFJAS) is one of its kind international exhibitions show dedicated entirely to the jewellery and accessories industry. Featuring a grand display by India's leading exporters of Fashion Jewellery & Accessories and Bags in the event and will present an opportunity to international buyers to source products from all over India. Visit www.epch.in for more information.
Nomination for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award - 2019 Government of India has introduced self-nomination for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award - 2019. Therefore, Indian Communities / Associations / Individuals are encouraged to nominate any individual or association for PBSA 2019. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. 2. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is conferred on a person of Indian origin and non-resident Indians or an organization/institution established and run by a PIO/NRI who has made significant contribution in any of the following fields: • • • • • • • •
Better understanding of India Support to India’s causes and concerns in a tangible way Building closer links between India, the overseas Indian Community and Germany Social and humanitarian causes in India or abroad Welfare of the local Indian community Philanthropic and charitable work Eminence in one’s field or outstanding work, which has enhanced India’s prestige in Germany Eminence in skills which has enhanced India’s prestige in Germany (for non-professional work)
3. Click on Gazette Notification and Nomination Form to download for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2019 4. Complete nomination forms may be sent to the email address: pbsaward@mea.gov.in and the hard copy at the following address: Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Joint Secretary (OIA.II), Ministry of External Affairs, Room No.916, Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021, India. (Last date - 15 May, 2018). 3|P a g e
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BHEL Tender for " Supply of 2XC 400 sqmm cable for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka (Tender Ref: TGPBOS0007)" Ref.- RFQ No. TGPBOS0007 Dt. 25.04.2018 Due Dt. 16.05.2018 (E-tender) Item- Supply of 2XC 400 sqmm cable for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 25.04.2018. 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/ , click on search, type the RFQ no. in keyword, click search, list will appear and click on the RFQ no. for tender details. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=382665 Kindly note that the tender is due on 16.05.2018, 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/
BHEL Tender for " Supply of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) room for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka (Tender Ref: TGPBOS0008)" Ref.- RFQ No. TGPBOS0008 Dt. 25.04.2018 Due Dt. 16.05.2018 (E-tender) Item- Supply of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) room for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 25.04.2018. 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/ , click on search, type the RFQ no. in keyword, click search, list will appear and click on the RFQ no. for tender details. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=38266 Kindly note that the tender is due on 16.05.2018, 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/
BHEL Tender for " Supply of GI FASTENERS for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka (Tender Ref: BKC0000009)" Ref.- RFQ No. BKC0000009 Dt. 28.04.2018 Due Dt. 21.05.2018 (E-tender) Item- Supply of GI FASTENERS for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 28.04.2018. 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/ , click on search, type the RFQ no. in keyword, click search, list will appear and click on the RFQ no. for tender details. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=38300 Kindly note that the tender is due on 21.05.2018, 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/
BHEL Tender for " Supply of SS FASTENERS for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka (Tender Ref: BKC0000010)" Ref.- RFQ No. BKC0000010 Dt. 28.04.2018 Due Dt. 21.05.2018 (E-tender) Item- Supply of SS FASTENERS for 75MW Solar power plant for GIPCL, Charanka. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Electronics Division, Bengaluru has the requirement above mentioned item. In this regard, BHEL has floated an open tender on 28.04.2018. 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 website. 1. BHEL EPS website - https://bhel.abcprocure.com/ , click on search, type the RFQ no. in keyword, click search, list will appear and click on the RFQ no. for tender details. 2. http://www.bhel.com/tender/view_tender.php?tenderid=383001 Kindly note that the tender is due on 21.05.2018, 13:00:00 Hrs. (IST) Please submit your offer on e-tender portal https://bhel.abcprocure.com/ 4|P a g e
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Cultural – Heritage Tourism in India Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh Sikri an extension of the upper Vindhyan ranges is situated on the bank of a large natural lake, which has now mostly dried up. It is a pre-historic site and, with abundant water, forest and raw material, it was ideal for primitive man’s habitation. Rock shelters with paintings exist on the periphery of the lake. Stone age tools have been found in this area. Ochre Colored Pottery (c. 2nd millennium B.C.) and Painted Grey Ware (c.1200-800 B.C.) have also been discovered from here. Sikri has been mentioned in the Mahabharata as ‘Saik’. Lexicons define ‘Saik’ as a region surrounded by water. An inscription found on the stone sculpture of Jaina Saraswati (dated 1067 Vikram Samvat = 1010 A.D.) mentions this place as ‘Sekrikya’, which seems to be a similar derivative. All this shows that Sikri was continuously inhabited since the prehistoric period. Fatehpur Sikri entered the UNESCO world heritage list in 1986.
News from India 1. India will engage with the world and always work towards global good: Watch PM # BharatKiBaat
2. Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts cross Rs 80,000 crore Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts crossed Rs 80,000 crore (Approx. USD 11.97B) mark with more people joining the flagship financial inclusion programme, according to official data. The deposits, which have been steadily rising since March 2017, were at Rs 80,545.70 crore on April 11, 2018, said a finance ministry data. The latest report of the World Bank titled Global Findex Report, 2017 released last week cited the success of the Jan Dhan Yojana. India's financial inclusion efforts have won recognition from the World Bank as their data indicate that 55 per cent of new bank accounts opened are from India, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar had said. Read more… (ET Bureau, Apr 23, 2018, 11.47 AM IST)
3. Government will roll out red carpet to foreign steel cos: Official The government will roll out a red carpet to big foreign players who want to set up greenfield steel projects and the country's steel manufacturing capacity is expected to rise to 150 million tonnes by 2020, according to a senior official. Steel Secretary Aruna Sharma said the sector provides huge growth potential against the backdrop of the country becoming the world's second largest alloy producer with increasing consumption. If anybody wants to set up large units, we will roll out a red carpet for them, Sharma told. Read more… (PTI, Apr 22, 2018, 12.09 PM IST)
4. Few Successful Indian Startups Representing Indian Startup Ecosystem Globally With the rise in technology there are a lot of Indian startups that have grown in India and are slowly expanding their presence Internationally. Here is a list of successful Indian startups which are representing Indian startup ecosystem globally. Read more… (BW Online Bureau, BW Disrupt, Wed, 02 May, 03:16pm)
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Vol. 02, Issue. 18, May 04, 2018. 5. Three IIT graduates have created India’s first robot buddy for kids Around a decade ago at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), classmates Sneh Rajkumar Vaswani, Chintan Subhash Raikar, and Prashant Iyengar were involved in a project to build intelligent underwater vehicles for the India Navy and the oil and gas industry. In the process, they developed a knack for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. That culminated in their setting up of emotix in 2015, and this startup has now developed Miko, India’s first companion robot. Miko, weighing around 750 grams and standing a little over a foot, engages, educates, and entertains children above the age of five. Read more… (Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, Tue, 01 May, 07:04am)
6. India favourite among Omanis for quality healthcare, Kerala leads the way India has become a hub of medical tourism worldwide especially for Omanis. From cost-effective options, to world-class facilities and a hospital environment, India offers international patients the best in medical field, says a top expert. Some of the cities that are on the popularity list of medical tourism include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. Kerala, however is leading the way in medical tourism. Read more… (Muscat Daily, Thu, 26 Apr, 02:13pm)
7. Praise for Indian doctors in the UK Indian doctors in the UK who have worked for decades in Britain's National Health Service were on Thursday hailed for their contribution and building up the country's healthcare system. Britain's Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) launched a new exhibition to pay tribute to the Indian doctors who were the very "lifeblood" of the National Health Service (NHS) and were amongst its "architects". Read more… (PTI, Telegraph India, Fri, 27 Apr, 07:43am)
8. Indian village of body donors on progressive turf While organ donation is still a rarity in the urban parts of India, a village in the western state of Maharashtra has set a laudable example by making all of its inhabitants body donors. All 110 families of Anandwadi village in the state’s Marathwada region have given their consent to donate their bodies after death for scientific and medical purposes. Read more… (AARTEESHYMAL JOSHI, Asia Times, Sat, 28 Apr, 03:17pm)
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