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India in Vancouver - Weekly Newsletter
Vol. 05, Issue No. 13. April 09, 2021

Consulate Weekly Newsletter

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and achievements.
 www.india75.nic.in

India @ 75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Upcoming Events

Consulate News
Virtual Meeting with VATA (April 05, 2021)
Consul General Mr. Manish along with Consul Mr. Manjish Grover had a virtual interaction with Ramakrishna Vodnala (President) and Shubha Hemmige (Secretary) of Vancouver Area Telugu Association (VATA) on April 5, 2021. Mr. Vodnala gave an overview of VATA’s collaboration over the years with the Consulate in promoting Indian performing Arts and Culture in British Columbia. Consul General appreciated the efforts of VATA and its members. They also discussed how VATA and its Members can play an active roles the #IndiaAt75 – #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations to to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence.

Virtual Meeting with Hon. Bruce Ralston(April 07, 2021)
Consul General Manish had a virtual meeting with Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and responsible for Consular Corps Relations, British Columbia. Both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in energy and mining sectors. Consul General gave an overview of bilateral trade and investment relations between the countries and also discussed the importance of strengthening trade and investments between India & British Columbia.

Virtual Meeting with MSBC (April 07, 2021) 
As part of community outreach programme, Consul General Mr. Manish along with Consul Mr. H. Venkatachalam had a virtual interaction with Mr. Prashant Joshi (President), Mr. Swanand Kaluskar (Treasurer), Mr. Shailesh Arora (Director) and Ms. Pragati (Director) of the Marathi Society of BC (MSBC) on April 7, 2021. After an introduction of the community by Mr. Prashant Joshi, all the other members of the Marathi Society spoke on the occasion. They highlighted the role of the Society in BC. The Consul General acknowledged their proactive role in reaching out to the other Indians in General. The Society showed its willingness to interact with the Consulate and participate in cultural activities in connection with the 75th year of India’s independence. #IndiaAt75 – #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav

Virtual Meeting with Friends of India, BC (April 08, 2021)
Consul General Mr. Manish along with Consul Mr. H. Venkatachalam and Consul Mr. Manjish Grover had a virtual interaction with the members of Friends of India, BC. Consul General brief the current state of India – Canada bilateral relations, developments in India and changes in the Consular services. Consul General specifically discussed and requested their participation in #IndiaAt75 – #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations.

Important Trade Fairs in India

On the occasion of 71st Foundation Day ICCR has launched 'LITTLE GURU' an edutainment app to make Sanskrit learning fun, easy and interesting. Little Guru will guide you during the journey of Sanskrit learning with its interactive modules. www.little-guru.com

Invest India Corner
One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme: Uttar Pradesh Transforming at the Grassroots

Mirzapur is one of the biggest producers of hand-made carpets in Uttar Pradesh and supplies to various international & national markets.

Discover more here: http://bit.ly/reports_ODOP

India Perspectives - The Flagship Magazine of MEA

Must Visit Destinations
Ratnagiri

With a roaring sea lapping at its beautiful seashores and silver beaches, a thick cover of mangroves and verdant valleys blanketing most of its landscape, the port city of Ratnagiri is like a gem that has dropped from nature's crown. Punctuated with majestic valleys, massive creeks and marshlands, the unadulterated gorgeous beauty of Ratnagiri, lying in Maharashtra's Konkan region, would turn any city its size green with envy.

India – A tourism destination

As bird watching has become the talk of the travel town, why not serve your eyes with this visual of Plum-headed Parakeets scatteing vibrant hues in nature to make Bandipur National Park, Karnataka look like one kaleidoscope of colours!

www.incredibleindia.org

Indian Food And Cuisine

South Indian Food
From idlis (steamed rice cakes) to dosa (crepe-like pancakes), sambar (spicy lentil stew) to rasam (world’s oldest consommé), food of South India is a culture that has developed on the principle of Ayurveda. One of many firsts, steaming as a culinary technique evolved here, and that is how the steamed idlis and pithas (rice cakes) were conceived. In addition, it was here that deep frying technique was mastered and the first fried chicken dish made.