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Queensland unveils India trade strategy
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) Australia’s northeast Queensland state has unveiled its India trade and investment strategy to spur the economy, a Minister said on Thursday.
“The Palaszczuk government’s first Queensland-India trade and investment strategy is set to deliver a $1.5-billion trade boost to our state economy,” Queensland Minister for Innovation Kate Jones said in a statement here.
Jones, the ruling Labour Party’s Member of Parliament, also holds the portfolios of Tourism Industry and Commonwealth Games in the state.
Outlining the five-year (2018-23) strategy, Jones said as India was Queensland’s third largest merchandise export market, innovation was key to strengthen the bilateral trade and investment relations with India.
“It’s crucial to tailor our strategy to build the market,” Jones said, adding her state had advantages to be an ideal trade and investment partner for India.
According to the latest data, Queensland has potential to increase exports to India by 15 per cent over the next five years, which translates into $1.5 billion benefit to the local economy.
“This strategy identifies five key initiatives that will benefit both Queensland and India into the future,” Jones said.
The initiatives will enhance the profile of the Queensland-India relationship, build business capacity, develop market intelligence, foster relationships between businesses and facilitate collaborative projects in both states.
In 2017, Queensland sold goods valued at $9.4 billion to India, a 34 per cent jump over 2016 and represented 60 per cent of Australia’s exports to India.
India is also Queensland’s second-largest source of international students with 11,700 student enrolments in 2017.
Jones, who is on a trade mission to India, attended the inaugural of the three-day Bengaluru Technology Summit, being held in the Palace grounds.
She also participated in the 7th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Yi Entrepreneurship Summit here on Wednesday night.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.