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India in Vancouver - Weekly Newsletter
Vol. 07, Issue No. 02. January 14, 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.
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India @ 75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav 
Forth coming Events

Guidelines for International Arrivals

Consulate News
Event: 1 Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas- 2022

In order to celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2022, Consulate General of India, Vancouver, organized a Virtual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference on the theme“Strengthening Indo-Canadian Relationship: Role of Diaspora leaders” on 10th January, 2022. Consulate invited Indo-Canadian Diaspora leaders from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The panelists in this Virtual Conference were:
a.Hon. Mr. Raj Chouhan Speaker of Legislative Assembly of BC;
b.Hon. Mr. Ranj Pillai Minister of Economic Development, Tourism, Culture Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corp and Yukon Liquor Corp;
c.Hon. Mr. Prasad Panda Minister of Infrastructure, Alberta;
d.Hon. Mr. Randeep Sarai MP (Surrey-Centre), British Columbia;
e.Hon. Ms. Jinny Sims MLA (Surrey-Panorama), British Columbia and
f.Hon. Mr. Gary Grewal MLA (Regina), Saskatchewan.
2. In his welcome address, Consul General Manish highlighted the important role played by the Indo-Canadian diaspora in deepening bilateral engagement between India and Canada. He noted that Indian diaspora holds prominent positions in various fields including, political, economic and cultural spheres. The panelists put forward their views on strengthening various aspects of Indo-Canadian relationships. They emphasized on intensifying economic partnership and take further steps in strengthening people-to-people engagements.
3. India and Canada are strategic partners since 2015 and our bilateral ties are underpinned by shared democracy, pluralism and expanding economic engagements.

Event: 2  National Youth Day-2022 and the 159th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, celebrated National Youth Day-2022 and the 159th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12th January, 2022 by organizing a Virtual Conference on the theme “The Role of Diaspora Youth in Innovation and New Technologies”. The event was presided and moderated by the Consul General of India Mr Manish.
2. The event kickstarted by the address of Swami Vimohananda, Head of Vivekananda Vedanta Society of British Columbia, who highlighted the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda and dwelled upon the importance of having greater aim in our life.
The second part of the Virtual Conference was in the form of panel discussion between young Diaspora achievers comprising of: Mr. Devesh Bhardwaj CEO Pani Energy, Victoria; Mr. Akshya Mohrana, Business Development Specialist (South Asia & Middle East), Powertech Lab Inc., Vancouver; Mr. Ranjith Narayanan Swamy, CEO, Yagen Robotics, Regina; Mr. Manoj Singh, CEO, Acuva Tech, Burnaby; and Mr. Gurminder Minhas, Managing Director, Bio Filaments, Vancouver.
3. Each panelist highlighted their journey from India to Canada and their contribution in bridging the gap between the two countries by providing technological solutions in sectors like water, hydrogen storage, energy, robotics & automation and sustainable development.

Important Trade Fairs in India

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Ancient History Comes Alive Here

The rich heritage of India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is an all-embracing confluence of religions, traditions and customs. The highlights of Indian heritage lie in the treasure of its art, architecture, classical dance, music, flora and fauna, and the innate secular philosophy of its people. A visit to the heritage sites is like a walk through history, changing lanes with every dynasty that ruled Indian soils. The finesse of Indian handiwork, the richness of silk and cotton textiles, the ethnicity of jewellery, everything has come down as a heritage from ancient times and is being kept alive generation after generation. Even food in India is a legacy and part of Indian heritage, differing in look and taste in every state of India.

 www.incredibleindia.org

Popular Destinations 
The Golden City: Jaisalmer
So named for the yellow sandstone used in most of its buildings, the Golden City of Jaisalmer is an oasis of splendid old architecture that rises from the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Once a strategic outpost, today the city is filled with splendid old mansions; magnificent gateways; and the massive Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Golden Fort, a daunting 12th-century structure that rises high above the town. In addition to its palaces, temples, and fine old homes, the fortress boasts 99 bastions along with massive gates leading to its main courtyard where you'll find the seven-story-tall Maharaja's Palace.

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