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CONSULATE GENERAL
OF
INDIA
TORONTO, CANADA Sep 24-30, 2018
New Website: www.cgitoronto.gov.in Vol: 9.4
Participate in Bharat ko Janiye Quiz: www.bharatkojaniye.in
Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi meets Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan in Hyderabad House, New Delhi
Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia with Hon. Victor Fedeli, Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia addressing Indian students at a Welcome
Ontario's new Minister of Finance in his office Ceremony jointly organised by Consulate General of India Toronto and Seneca
College
Updates from Consulate General of India, Toronto
Welcome Ceremony for Indian students at Seneca College
Consulate General of India, Toronto in association with Seneca College, organised a Welcome Ceremony for the international
students from India at the Great Hall, Newnham Campus of the College on 27 September 2018. This was the second such event
in a series of Welcome Ceremonies that the Consulate plans to organize to further enhance its outreach with Indian
international students coming to Canada. The Ceremony witnessed an attendance of about 100 Indian students, from 4
campuses of Seneca College, namely York, Markham, King and Newnham studying in under-graduate and post-graduate
programs. A special programme was curated for the students which included Welcome addresses by Mr. David Agnew,
President Seneca College; Mr. Michael Ferdinand International Student Advisor, Seneca College and a PowerPoint presentation
by Consul General Dinesh Bhatia. He engaged with the students laying emphasis on the most important fact of being an 'Indian',
which will always remain with them, no matter which country they live in. Emphasizing the mantra given by EAM that Indian
Missions are home away from home, he concluded by telling the students to consider the Consulate just like their second home
and that they should feel free to contact the Consulate in any sort of emergency situation.
Consul General's meetings with new Ministers of Ontario
Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia held
strategic and in-depth meetings with Hon.
Caroline Mulroney, new Attorney General
and Minister of Francophone Affairs of
Ontario on 24 September and Hon. Victor
Fedeli, the new Finance Minister of Ontario
on 25 September in their offices.
The meetings focused on ways to improve
the India-Ontario relationship, the strong
presence of Indian community in Ontario,
especially GTA. The leaders also exchanged
views on several other issues relating to
bilateral trade between the two countries.
Consul General also invited the two
Ministers to pay their maiden visit to India.
Fundraising Chowki for Prime Minister's National Relief Fund of India
Consul General accepted graceful contribution of C$ 10,000/- for Prime Minister's National Relief Fund of India from Hindu
Sabha, Gore Road, Brampton towards relief from recent floods in India. Gore Temple collected funds over a fundraising Chowki
for Indo-Canadians. Consul General thanked the organisers as well as the community for coming forward towards this cause.
Live Well Festival
Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia and Mrs. Seema Bhatia attended the Live Well Festival on 30 September 2018. The festival is a
result of shared desires to change attitudes and help prevent disease, improve health, enhance quality of life, and bring people
and communities to increasing levels of well-being. It is a new approach aimed at addressing in general lack of awareness about
wellness programs and services. It builds on current public health services like diabetes prevention and cancer screening that
demonstrate a need for increased awareness of preventable and treatable health conditions. Consul General emphasized on the
importance of taking care of one's body as it is impossible to achieve anything in life without a fit body and mind.
Seminar titled "Unleash Power of Subconscious Mind"
Mr. Hoti Lal, Consul, attended a seminar
titled "Unleash Power of Subconscious
Mind" in order to achieve Goals, Health,
Wealth and Happiness on 29 September
2018. This seminar was part of charitable
fund raiser organised by Mr. Vijay Pandya,
Mr. Ninad Bhatt and Positive Contributors
to support Princess Margaret Cancer
Research Centre, Toronto. International
Renowned Mind Guru Dr. Jeetendra Adhia
led the scientific seminar on mind power.
The seminar included memory
demonstrations, powerpoint
presentations and practical exercises.
Updates from India
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to India
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of India H.E.
Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a State visit to
the Republic of Uzbekistan on 30 September-1 October 2018.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Prime
Minister of India held friendly, substantive and constructive
discussions on further expanding Uzbekistan-India strategic
partnership. They agreed to further deepening mutually
beneficial bilateral cooperation, and discussed international
and regional issues of mutual interest. The Republic of
Uzbekistan and the Republic of India reaffirmed their interest
in expanding and further strengthening long-term
cooperation between India and Uzbekistan, covering diverse
sectors such as political ties, defence, security, counter-
terrorism, trade and investment, science and technology,
space, nuclear energy, Information Technology, as well as
cultural and academic linkages.
Upcoming Exhibitions in India
Updates from India
Bharat ko Janiye Quiz
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Updates from India
Know India Programme for young overseas Indians
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is accepting applications for 49th to 52nd editions of Know India Programme.
S. No. KIP Duration of Stay Partner States Duration of Stay in Partner States
in India
1 49th KIP 20th November Andhra Pradesh 25th Nov. to 4th December 2018
2018 to 14th
December 2018
2 50th KIP 15th December Maharashtra 21st to 25th December 2018
2018 to 8th and &
January 2019 Daman & Diu 26th December 2018 to 31st
December 2018
3 51st KIP 5th January 2019 Gujarat 10th January to 20th January 2019
to 29th January
2019
4 52nd KIP 16th January 2019 Jharkhand & Bihar 27th to 31st January 2019 & 31st
to 09th February January to 05th February
2019
The last date for the registration on KIP Portal for 49th & 50th KIPs is 15th October 2018 and for 51st & 52nd KIPS the last date
is 15th November 2018.
For more details on eligibility and selection criteria please visit - www.kip.gov.in
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children [SPDC] for Higher and Technical Education in India
Government of India launched a scheme called “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children” (SPDC), in the academic year
2006-2007, for the children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to assist them in pursuing
Under Graduate courses in Indian Universities/Institutes. Under SPDC scheme financial assistance for specific undergraduate
courses in Professional and Non-Professional courses (except Medical and related courses) is provided towards tuition fee,
admission fee and post admission services. The scheme is applicable to NRIs and PIOs from 66 select countries. Scholarship
shall be provided to 150 selected students, without earmarking NRIs/ PIOs. 50 out of these 150 scholarships are earmarked for
Children of Indian workers (CIWG) in the 17 Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries subject to fulfilling eligibility
conditions. Of these 50 scholarships 1/3rd shall be reserved for children who are pursuing studies in India, subject to fulfilling
eligibility conditions. If any of these seats are not filled up, they will be made available to applicants from other categories
under SPDC and vice-versa.
The date for the online submission of application has been extended till October 15, 2018 to enable the candidates who couldn't
apply earlier for the scholarship.
News Updates
India and the United Nations to sign a Five-Year Sustainable Development Framework (2018-2022)
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1547686
Walmart Foundation to invest Rs 180 cr for farmer support
http://www.ptinews.com/news/10071669__Walmart-Foundation-to-invest-Rs-180-cr-for-farmer-support$storyes
Large avenues of growth to help India sustain 7-8% growth
http://ptinews.com/news/10070394__Large-avenues-of-growth-to-help-India-sustain-7-8--growth-Jaitley$storyes
India's economy continues on robust growth path
http://ptinews.com/news/10067726__India-s-economy-continues-on-robust-growth-path--ADB$storyes
India ranks 96th on Economic Freedom Index; HK, Singapore retain top spot
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-freedom-index-india-s-rank-improves-by-two-
notches-118092600041_1.html
*News Reports included in this Newsletter have been sourced from third party websites/portals. Consulate General of India, Toronto does not modify/alter their content in any manner
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