By Punjabnewswire4u
CHANDIGARH, MAY 28
Ambassador of the
United States to India Ms Nancy J. Powell, today called on Punjab Governor and
Administrator U T Chandigarh, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil at Punjab Raj Bhavan.
Discussing various issues at length with
Ambassador, Ms Nancy J. Powell, Punjab Governor, Mr. Patil said that Punjab has
achieved a major breakthrough in the agriculture sector and allied fields and
state is emerging as a progressive and vibrant investment destination. He
suggested for strengthening partnerships in agro-related ventures especially
food processing which has a major scope of collaboration.
He said, there was a major scope to further expand
economic and business cooperation in wide range of fields like Genetic
Technology and in Solar Energy. He said India is very rich in Genetic wealth
but it needs genetic knowledge and technology. He said if we cooperate in this
area, it would be proved of immense mutual benefit for the people of both
sides.
Stating that India
and U.S. enjoy mature bilateral relations and strong socio-cultural linkages,
the, U.S. Ambassador, Ms Nancy J. Powell, emphasized the need for further
strengthening economic & trade ties through vibrant partnership and joint
ventures in different fields of activity, particularly in Education.
Mr. Patil said India
is doing well in education sector. Right to Education Act has been implemented
to provide education to all .He said we are introducing concept of Smart Class
rooms in schools, colleges and in Universities. He said we have more private
Universities in the state and they were told to give 30 % seat to the students
of weaker sections of society. He said in this area there is a large scope for
further development.
Prominent amongst
who attended the meeting included, Mr. A. Sukesh , Senior Advisor ,Labour &
Political ,U S Embassy, Mr. M.P. Singh Principal Secretary to Governor Punjab.
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