Exalting UP Government ‘s initiative to engage the Indian Diaspora for development, State Minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia said, that there are over 25 million Indians staying in foreign land and many of them hold high posts in government and industries. It is important to engage the NRIs to bring in investments, create business opportunities and guide the workforce of India. This would pave the path towards a developed future.
While addressing the gathering at the U.P. Pravasi Diwas conference organised in Agra in partnership with FICCI, Ramoowalia reinforced the imperative for the Government to draft attractive policies for doing business in Uttar Pradesh. Enhancing connectivity would prove beneficial for both the state and the Indian Diaspora.
Speaking on the initiatives of Uttar Pradesh Government, Sanjiv Sharan, Principal Secretary, NRI Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, talked about the newly formed NRI department that would focus on solving grievances of NRIs and helping investors in UP.
Sharan added that the MOUs signed during the Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Diwas would facilitate creation of more business opportunities and investments in the state. A coffee table book is also being conceptualised for promoting the policies and familiarising NRIs with progresses and opportunities in the state.
A Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI and the moderator for this session brought out the importance of connecting the Indian Diaspora both emotionally and through technology.
Technology like creating forums for solving issues related to business establishments and showcasing the ease of doing business in the state would not only encourage investment opportunities but also connect the NRIs back to their roots.
Alok Ranjan, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, spotted that the state government needs to organise various business forums to showcase what Uttar Pradesh has got to offer to the world.
Congratulating the Uttar Pradesh government for the great initiative of engaging NRIs with their roots, Charu Mathur, CEO, Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre at Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, focused on the joint responsibility of both state and the Centre to give a pleasant experience to the NRIs during their business ventures in India.
Subhash Razdan , Member, International Partnership Committee, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and International Consular Corp, Gerogia suggested ideas like developing nature walks at Vrindavan and Mathura, implementing proper garbage management plan, Yamuna cleaning initiative, protecting the Kumbh Mela site and improving water treatment plants to encourage cultural tourism.
Emphasising on the fact that India’s strength lies in its human resources, Nadeem Akhtar Tarin, Chairman, Inshaat Terais Construction Company and President, Nadeem Tarin Educational Society said the state government should connect with the Indian Diaspora who can impart knowledge and skill to train the potential work force of India.
Carrying forward the discussion on how to convert human resource into wealth, Purushotam Lal, Chairman, Metro Group of Hospitals and Director (Interventional Cardiology), Metro Hospitals and Healthcare seconded Didar Singh’s suggestion for emotional involvement.
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