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India in Vancouver - Weekly Newsletter
Vol. 08, Issue No. 05. February 04, 2022

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

                     Forthcoming Event

UNION BUDGET 2022-23

The government aims to transform the agriculture sector and give a big thrust to empower farmers with Union Budget 2022-23

‘Exams se Darna Nahi, Ladna Hai!’ It’s time to leave stress behind and adopt the magical mantras of PM Narendra Modi to excel in your examinations.

Here's how the Union Budget 2022-23 will boost labour empowerment

This year's Union Budget 2022-23 focuses on ensuring drinking water for all. How? Watch to find out

Advisory issued by the High Commission of India to Canada, Ottawa, on February 3, 2022 on Public Health-related advisory for Indian nationals in Canada seeking to travel within and out of Canada

Advisory issued by the High Commission of India to Canada, Ottawa,
on February 3, 2022 on Immigration Fraud into Canada

Consulate News
Consul General Manish Held a Meeting with CBC News Team (28th January, 2022)

Consul General Manish had a formal meeting with CBC News India team Ms. Salimah Walji-Shivji & Mr. Glen Kugelstadt, where they discussed about India and Canada synergies that can be focused on by them in India.

Consulate General of India in partnership with Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir organised Surya Namaskar
performance on occasion of Republic Day (29th January 2022) 

Consulate General of India in partnership with Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, Surrey, organized Surya namaskar performance as part of the celebrations of #AzadiKaAmritMohotsav to commemorate 75th Anniversary of India's Independence and Republic Day 2022, . Yoga Guru Ms. Tarana M. Kaur led the celebration with enthusiastic participation of Consul General Mr. Manish, officials of the Consulate and members of India diaspora.

Consulate General of India in partnership with Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir organized a “ Friendship Walk”
 (29th January 2022) 

Consulate General of India in partnership with Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, Surrey, organized a “ Friendship Walk” from the temple to Bear Creek Park in Surrey as part of the celebrations of #AzadiKaAmritMohotsav and Republic Day 2022. The walk was led by Consul General Mr. Manish with enthusiastic participation of diaspora members and officials of the Consulate.

Consulate General of India  pays tribute to Beloved Gandhiji on his 74th death Anniversary (30th January, 2022)

Consulate General of India  pays Tribute to our beloved Bapuji on his 74th death Anniversary. Consul General Mr. Manish along with other officials of the Consulate pays tribute in remembrance of Gandhiji.

Important Trade Fairs in India

Invest India
India: Construction

Building a sustainable future: The Construction industry in India consists of the Real estate as well as the Urban development segment. The Real estate segment covers residential, office, retail, hotels and leisure parks, among others. While Urban development segment broadly consists of sub-segments such as Water supply, Sanitation, Urban transport, Schools, and Healthcare. FDI in the construction development sector (townships, housing, built up infrastructure and construction development projects) and construction (infrastructure) activities stood at $26.08 bn and $24.72 bn, respectively, between April 2000 and March 2021.

Explore more at: https://www.investindia.gov.in/team-india-blogs/india-red-hot-investment-destination

Attractions-
Kondana Caves in Karjat

Hidden beauty of Kondana Caves in Karjat, Maharashtra! A collection of 16 Buddhist Caves, it's beautiful wooden pattern, stupas and sculptures are notable. The best time to visit is during monsoons when waterfalls cascade down the caves.

Experiences
Copper bells with distinct sound in bylanes of village, Gujarat

Hand-casted in the bylanes of village Nirona, Gujarat by local handicraftsmen or Lohar, these copper bells produce distinct sounds depending on how they are hammered. Bells are also known for balancing the left and right parts of brain through their echoing effect.

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