Canada has shown interest in setting up Haryana's
first horticulture university and to explore possibilities of a joint venture
with the state to develop smart cities.
A high-level Canadian delegation led by High
Commissioner Nadir Patel met Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here and
offered help in setting up an horticulture university and to explore
possibilities of joint ventures in developing smart cities, a Haryana
government spokesperson told IANS.
Canada
also expressed interest in investing in defence technology, education, micro
irrigation, skill development, renewable energy, health and industry sectors,
he said.
According to him, Canadian province Ontario's
Premier Kathleen Wynne will lead a business delegation to Haryana on February
2-3.
"I look forward to join hands with Canada
for development of Haryana through all possible partnerships between
governments, companies and educational institutions," the chief minister
was quoted as saying in an official statement.
"We
are particularly looking for specialisation in skill development of our youth
so that they become more employable," he said. The chief minister said the
state was also aiming to tap solar power. "We have set a target to
generate 4,000 MW of solar energy from private units, including rooftop
plates."
High
Commissioner Patel said Canada was starting non-stop flights between Toronto
and New Delhi from November 3, which will help to further boost mutual
cooperation between Canada and India.
Source : http://www.careerindia.com/news/canada-keen-to-set-up-horticulture-varsity-in-haryana-014979.html
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