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CONSULATE GENERAL
OF
INDIA
TORONTO, CANADA October 8-14, 2018
New Website: www.cgitoronto.gov.in Vol: 10.2
Participate in Bharat ko Janiye Quiz: www.bharatkojaniye.in
Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi with Mr. Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Opposition, Canada
Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia delivering a powerful presentation on Consul General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia and Mrs. Seema Bhatia with
India: Reinvigorated at the “India’s Economic Rise” seminar held at The Swami Parthasarathy, Vedanta philosopher and author of
Lazaridis Institute, Waterloo “Vedanta Treatise”
Updates from Consulate General of India, Toronto
Seminar on India's Economic Rise
Cosulate General of India, Toronto in association with Canada-India Business Council and Lazaridis Institute, Wilfrid Laurier
University, Waterloo organised a Seminar on 'India's Economic Rise: Broadening & Deepening our Engagement'. Consul
General Mr. Dinesh Bhatia delivered a powerful presentation titled 'India i.e. Bharat: Reinvigorated', introducing India and the
abundance of business opportunities to a gathering of Professors, Tech Start-Up Leadership, Government Representatives,
Students and representation from Indian companies present in Canada. He briefed the audience about the tremendous
economic growth that India has witnessed and the sunshine sectors in India, which can be explored by Canadian Corporations,
looking to expand their footprint in India. Mr. Kasi Rao, President and CEO, Canada-India Business Council and The Honourable
Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons gave Welcome Remarks at the Seminar. The event
witnessed a gathering of about 70 people.
Musical night to raise funds for Kerala flood relief
Consul (Press, Information & Community
Welfare), Mr. D P Singh attended a Musical
night to raise funds for Kerala flood relief,
organized by 12 Malayalee Associations
on 13 October 2018. He addressed the
gathering and appreciated their efforts
towards this cause. He applauded their
spirit of coming together despite being in
a foreign land in order to support their
community in times of need. He also
briefed the audience about a similar event
organised by the Consulate General of on
31 August 2018 to raise funds for Kerala
Flood Relief.
Durgotsav 2018
Mr. Hoti Lal, Consul attended the Durgotsav 2018, organized by BPSA-Bongo Poribar Sociocultural Association on 13 October
2018. He addressed the gathering and conveyed best wishes on behalf of the Consulate General of India. He also briefed them
about the various Consular services including Open House and Consular Camps by CGI Toronto. Established in 2010, BPSA has
been instrumental in promoting and propagating Indian culture in GTA among the cross-sections of the South Asian
Community under the leadership of Mr. Amitava Chakraborty.
Visit to BLS International Services
Consul General Mr.
Dinesh Bhatia
accompanied by
Consuls, Mr. Hoti Lal
and Mr. Ajay Sharma
visited BLS
International Services
Canada on October 3,
2018. Consul General
interacted with the BLS
officials and
encouraged them to
give better services to
the members of the
community and other
people visiting BLS.
Announcement: Consular Camps
Updates from India
Leader of Opposition of Canada, Andrew Scheer's Visit to India
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition of Canada, Mr. Andrew Scheer, visited
India from 7-13 October 2018 to promote the opportunities that Canada has to offer to India. He called on Prime Minister of
India Mr. Narendra Modi on 9 October 2018. Noting that the relationship between the two countries was elevated to strategic
partnership during his visit to Canada in 2015, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral
cooperation in diverse spheres. Mr. Scheer shared his perspective on further developing friendly relations between the two
countries. Mr. Scheer also called on key Union Ministers of India, including Mrs. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of
India and Mr. Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister of India.
Upcoming Exhibitions in India
Know Your India Programme
Know India Programme (KIP) of the Ministry of External Affairs is a three-week orientation programme for diaspora youth
conducted with a view to promote awareness on different facets of life in India and the progress made by the country in various
fields e.g. economic, industrial, education, science & technology, communication & information Technology, culture. KIP has
now announced its 47th - 52nd editions with the partnering states of Tamil Nadu, Manipur & Mizoram, Karnataka, Gujarat,
Bihar & Jharkhand and Daman & Diu and Maharashtra. Participants of 49th to 52th KIP will also have the opportunity to
participate in PBD Convention, 2019, Kumbh Snan (The Holy Ganges Bath) and the Republic Day Parade in January 2019.
Participants of 49 th to 52th KIP will also have the opportunity to participate in PBD Convention, 2019, Kumbh Snan (The Holy
Ganges Bath) and the Republic Day Parade in January 2019.
Updates from India
Bharat ko Janiye Quiz
Pravasi Bhartiya Divas
Register Now!
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
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/
PM Modi stresses strong India-Canada relations
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-stresses-strong-india-canada-relations/articleshow/66138053.cms
Scheer shows us how it's done in India
https://torontosun.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-scheer-shows-us-how-its-done-in-india
Air Canada Brings Global ‘Fly The Flag’ Initiative To India
https://www.traveltrendstoday.in/news/aviation/item/6466-air-canada-brings-global-fly-the-flag-initiative-to-india
University Of Kashmir, Universite Laval Jointly Awarded India-Canada Research Project
https://www.ndtv.com/education/kashmir-university-universite-laval-jointly-awarded-india-canada-research-project-
1929390
*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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