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Weekly Newsletter, Vol.08, Issue No. 11

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Vol. 08, Issue No. 11. March 17, 2022

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Charminar is a historic monument located at the heart of Hyderabad, west-central Telangana state, south-central India.
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

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भारत के प्रधान कौंसुलावास, वैंकूवर ने 11 मार्च, 2022 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस 2022 मनाया। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत माननीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी, माननीय विदेश मंत्री श्री एस जयशंकर के बधाई संदेशों और माननीय विदेश राज्य मंत्री श्रीमती मीनाक्षी लेखी के वीडियो संदेश पढ़ने के साथ हुई। कौंसल जनरल श्री मनीष ने अपने भाषण में अपने दैनिक जीवन में हिन्दी के प्रयोग की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत सरस्वती वंदना से हुई। तत्पश्चात, दस हिंदी प्रचार संघों के प्रवासी सदस्यों, उनके बच्चों और गणेश हिंदी स्कूल, बर्नाबी के शिक्षकों और छात्रों ने इस कार्यक्रम में भाग लिया। उन्होंने विभिन्न विषयों पर हिंदी में कविताओं का पाठ किया - देशभक्ति, होली का त्योहार, सुभाष चंद्र बोस, शांसी की रानी लक्ष्मी बाई आदि। फीनिक्स रिचमंड मलयाली सोसायटी और मुद्रा के कलाकारों ने हिंदी गीत पर एक नृत्य प्रदर्शन प्रस्तुत किया; सुश्री निकी पटेल एंड ग्रुप, स्पिरिट ऑफ डांस एकेडमी और सुश्री ज्योतिका जसुजा, माई मेलोडी मा'जिक एंटरटेनमेंट ने बॉलीवुड और होली गीतों का फ्यूजन प्रस्तुत किया। अंत में, कौंसल जनरल श्री मनीष ने भाग लेने वाले हिंदी प्रचार संघों और गणेश हिंदी स्कूल के अध्यक्षों / प्रधानाचार्यों के साथ-साथ कविताएं सुनाने, देशभक्ति और होली गीत गाए और नृत्य प्रस्तुत करने वाले अन्य प्रतिभागियों को प्रशंसा प्रमाण पत्र और उपहार प्रदान किए।

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Consul General Mr. Manish met with Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu, Academic Director, Liaison College, Ontario and Ms. Harpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Manager-Partnerships, University Canada West, Vancouver. Dr. Kundu and Ms. Ahluwalia briefed Consul General on setting up of Canada-India Centre at UCW to enhance collaboration in education sector between both the universities and start course on Know India. Consul General presented a Coffee Table book on Indian art, cultural and heritage to them.

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Consul General Manish met Stephen Lee, CEO and Babu Kadiyala, Vice President of Real Estate of Musqueam Capital Corporation and discussed issues of mutual interest.

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India’s Green Hydrogen Policy

Climate change and net-zero commitment are accelerating the shift from fossil fuel to alternatives, such as clean energy. India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement for the period 2021-2030 includes a reduction in the emission intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 levels and the achievement of about 40 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030 with the help of the transfer of technology and low-cost international finance. On 17th February 2022, the Government of India unveiled India’s New Green Hydrogen Policy under the National Hydrogen Mission. The mission aims to aid the government in meeting its climate target and making India a green hydrogen hub. There is an increased consensus around the world that concerted steps need to be taken to reduce global warming to levels less than 2 degrees Celcius and if possible, to cap it at 1.5 degree Celcius higher than pre-industrial levels. Transition to Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia is one of the major requirements for the reduction of emissions. Hydrogen as an energy carrier has a vital role in the diversification of renewable energy across key economic sectors, by increasing the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix, enabling clean transportation, and decarbonizing industries like fertilizers, chemicals, petrochemicals, iron, and steel.

Adventure
Skiing

The small yet picture-perfect town of Auli is India's premier ski resort destination. Originally developed as a paramilitary base, Auli's skiing slopes are popular among tourists and professionals alike. In winter, Auli hosts several snow adventure events. You can also take skiing lessons here. Standing at around 2,800 m, and surrounded by acres of oak and coniferous forests, Auli offers panoramic views of some of India’s highest peaks, including the second-highest in the country, Nanda Devi (7,816m). It is also the gateway to the Nanda Devi and the Valley of Flowers National Park, including the Hemkund Sahib gurdwara, and popular trekking destinations such as Gorson Bugyal, Pangerchulla Summit, and Tapovan can be accessed through Auli. Besides Auli, Uttarakhand has several other skiing destinations, like Dayara Bugyal, Munsiyari and Mundali.

Experiences
Luxury

Once the capital of the mighty Vijayanagar Empire, a Hindu kingdom that controlled southern India for two centuries, Hampi today is a lovely, if little-known, destination. Labeled a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its intricate temples and shattered stone structures, Hampi's ruins stretch over 8 square miles (21 square kilometers). In recent years, however, the discovery of manganese ore, used in the production of steel and iron, has threatened Hampi and the nearby sites.Just as Hampi, 14th Century Vijayanagara Empire’s capital, was once described as “the best-provided city in the world,” the Evolve Back, Hampi resort can arguably be regarded as housing “the world’s best-pampered guests.” Surrounded by rugged forests and boulder-strewn plains, the resort’s glorious architectural and interior design are inspired by the royal flavor of that ancient city, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and readily accessible for guests of the Evolve Back.

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