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CONSULATE GENERAL
OF
INDIA
TORONTO, CANADA October 1-7, 2018
New Website: www.cgitoronto.gov.in Vol: 10.1
Participate in Bharat ko Janiye Quiz: www.bharatkojaniye.in
Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia in Hyderabad House, New Delhi
Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia and Mrs. Seema Bhatia giving away Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia with the newly elected President,
prizes to students of Frederick Banting International School and Guru Mr. Pranav Patel and his team from Indo-Canada Chamber of
Tegh Bahadur School on Gandhi Jayanti Commerce
Updates from Consulate General of India, Toronto
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations
Cosulate General of India organised a painting competition on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti at the premises of Frederick
Banting International School, with the support of the school on 3rd October 2018 (Wednesday). The core objective of
conducting this interactive and engaging activity was to reach out to younger generation who are away from their roots and
imparting them with valued teachings of Mahatma Gandhi as we commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi. The students of primary and secondary grade from Frederick Banting International School and Guru Tegh Bahadur
School (both are under the same Principal and management) enthusiastically participated in the competition. The students
were really eager to display their talent and the knowledge on the life and teaching of Mahatma Gandhi, which they had
acquired in this short period through self-search on the subject.
Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations
Consul General created an interactive environment by reaching out to students and providing them with interesting insights on
milestone achievements of Mahatma Gandhi such as Non-Cooperation movement and Dandi March that were significant phases
of Independence movement of India. The students were really charged by the interactive approach of the Consul General and
opened up to discuss how they got to know about Mahatma Gandhi and spoke about the books and stories they have read
about him to prepare for this painting competition. The young participants with great zeal and enthusiasm vied to show their
drawings to the visiting dignitaries. All the students were handed over with certificate of participation. Furthermore, 6 winning
students were awarded with trophies and books on Mahatma Gandhi by the Consulate.
Meeting with members of Indo-Canadian Media Club Announcement: Consular Camps
Consul General received the office bearers and members of Indo-
Canadian Media Club at the Consulate, comprising radio, TV and
print media. He discussed the upcoming consular camps with them.
Visit of Mr. Suresh Kumar Makhijani, Joint Director General, TPCI
Visit of Mr. Suresh Kumar Makhijani, Joint Director General, TPCI
Mr. Suresh Kumar Makhijani, Joint Director General, Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) visited Toronto from 01- 04
October, 2018 for the promotion of second edition of INDUSFOOD to be held on 14-15 January 2019 at NOIDA, India. Consulate
General of India, Toronto organized and facilitated focused meetings for Mr. Makhijani with key organisations operating in the
food sector like Loblaws, Global Choice Foods, Gelda Foods, East India Company as well as important Chambers of Commerce
like Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce and Canada-India Economic Council. INDUSFOOD is India's official, export-focused
Food And Beverage Trade fair showcasing the country's best line-up of food & agriculture products to global buyers. The first
edition of INDUSFOOD was organized by the Council from 18-19 January, 2018 at Greater Noida (Delhi-NCR). The first edition
of INDUSFOOD had successfully attracted a 15-member business delegation from Canada. A successful B2B dialogue between
Canadian business delegation and Indian exporters was organized during the event and nine (09) Canadian delegates
participated in the B2B round table meeting along with nine Indian food exporters.
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is an apex trade and investment promotion organization notified in the Foreign Trade
Policy. TPCI is also recognized and supported by the Department of Commerce, Government. of India. It works towards
facilitating the growth of Indian industry with global investment & trade opportunities.
Navratri Festival ‘Hasmukh Mukhi’
Mr. Hoti Lal, Consul,
attended a Navratri Festival
‘Hasmukh Mukhi’ organised
by Color Art &
Entertainment on 7 October
2018. He addressed the
gathering and congratulated
them for the upcoming
Navratri Festival and the
festive season. He also
briefed them about the
various Consular services
offered by CGI Toronto for
the Indian community.
Updates from India
Visit of Russian President to India
Prime Minister of the Republic of India H.E. Mr.
Narendra Modi and President of the Russian
Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir V. Putin met for the 19th
edition of the Annual Bilateral Summit in New Delhi
on October 4-5, 2018. India-Russia cooperation is
based on the solid foundations of the 1971 Treaty of
Peace, Friendship and Cooperation between the
Republic of India and the USSR, 1993 Treaty of
Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of
India and the Russian Federation, 2000 Declaration on
Strategic Partnership between the Republic of India
and the Russian Federation and 2010 Joint Statement
elevating the Partnership to a Special and Privileged
Strategic Partnership. Both the Sides expressed their
satisfaction on the progress in India - Russia relations,
shared interests and similar positions on issues of
bilateral and international importance and agreed to
continue this trajectory of closer cooperation,
coordination and consolidation of gains to surge
ahead the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
of India and Russia for the mutual prosperity of people
of both countries.
Updates from India
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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 Indißa
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
Andrew Scheer pitches Canadian oil to Indian PM Narendra Modi, touts trade ties
https://globalnews.ca/news/4530890/andrew-scheer-india-narendra-modi-oil-trade/
Canada Carbon’s Executive Chairman and CEO Appointed to the Canada India Economic Council (CIEC)
https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/926-tsx-venture/ccb/52952-canada-carbon-s-
executive-chairman-and-ceo-appointed-to-the-canada-india-economic-council-ciec.html
Canada to take biometrics of Indian visa applicants from next year
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/canada-to-take-biometrics-of-indian-visa-applicants-from-next-
year/articleshow/66069615.cms
India and US bilateral trade rises 119% since 2007 at US$ 126.2 billion
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-and-us-bilateral-trade-rises-119-since-2007-at-126-2-
billion-118100801056_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 the ir content in any manner
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