“India has one of the largest diaspora anywhere in the world at 2.3 million in Canada and they had achieved success in all walks of life. He said, the diaspora which contributes positively to both countries, would be a good bridge between the two nations, as Canada is one of the most favoured destinations for Indian students for higher education.”
— Dr Jitendra Singh, Indian Minister of Science and Technology
A high-level Canadian Delegation led by Canada’s Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called on Indian Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, and discussed cooperation and joint ventures in areas like Electric Vehicles, Cyber Physical System, Quantum Technologies, Future Manufacturing, Green Hydrogen Fuel, Deep Ocean Mining, on March 3, 2023.
Welcoming the delegation led by Premier Moe, Dr Jitendra Singh said, India has one of the largest diaspora anywhere in the world at 2.3 million in Canada and they had achieved success in all walks of life. He said, the diaspora which contributes positively to both countries, would be a good bridge between the two nations, as Canada is one of the most favoured destinations for Indian students for higher education.
Dr Singh said, India was keen to develop research collaborations with Canadian R&D institutions and technology collaboration with Canadian industries especially focusing on the following areas such as- Sustainable Energy Technologies (generation, conversion, storage and conservation), Environment and Clean Technologies, Bio-based Economy, Bio-based materials for different applications, Food & Agri Technologies, Affordable Healthcare (including Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical Instrumentation), Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing, Integration of AI and Machine Learning in all domains.
Scott Moe said that the relationship has grown between India and Saskatchewan, especially after opening of their office in Delhi. Mention that Province of Saskatchewan is a strong partner for India’s energy and food security
Dr Jitendra Singh said that recently the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) has been launched by the Prime Minister while commemorating the 75 years of independence with an aim to cut down carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable sources of energy. It is a futuristic vision that can help India not only cut down its carbon emissions but also diversify its energy basket and reduce external reliance, the Minister added.
Premier Scott Moe said that Canada and India relations had made great strides in recent years and have become truly multidimensional, spurred by a significant convergence of interests, mutual goodwill and exchanges. He said, science and technology cooperation is one of the strategic pillars of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Academia, Research Institutions and Industries of both countries have strong bonding and are playing role of catalyst in our strategic research and development partnerships.
Scott Moe said that the relationship has grown between India and Saskatchewan, especially after opening of their office in Delhi. Mention that Province of Saskatchewan is a strong partner for India’s energy and food security.
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