Consulate General of India Vancouver,BC,Canada

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Weekly Newsletter, Vol.08, Issue No. 06

India in Vancouver - Weekly Newsletter
Vol. 08, Issue No. 06. February 11, 2022

Consulate Weekly Newsletter

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it's
people, culture and achievements.
www.india75.nic.in

Forthcoming Event

Guidelines for International Arrivals to India dated 10 February, 2022.
The new guidelines will effect from 14 February, 2022

Advisory for Indian Citizens in Canada or planning travel to Canada- Please take all precautions in light of the ongoing protests and public disturbance in Ottawa and other major Canadian cities. Special #Helpline for Indian citizens in Canada- ☎️ 6137443751

Consulate News
Consul General Mr. Manish felicitated the artists, vocalists, dancers who performed in various cultural programmes of the Consulate
(09th February 2022)

In an event organized by the Consulate, Consul General Mr. Manish felicitated artists, vocalists, dancers and yoga gurus who had collaborated with Consulate to celebrate various events to commemorate #AmritMahotsav in Vancouver. The diaspora members had actively participated in fortnightly ‘Navrang’ culture programme, Suryanamaskar demonstrations; and ‘Rangoli’ competition. During the event, Ms. Jyotika Jasuja, a professional singer, paid tribute to the Nightingale of India #LataMangeshkar by singing her few songs.

Important Trade Fairs in India

Invest India-
Ports & Shipping
Maritime transport in India handles 95% of the trade by volume

India is strategically located on the world’s shipping routes with a coastline of approximately 7,517 km. Maritime transport handles around 70% of India’s trading in value terms. To promote India's shipping and port industry, the government has also introduced various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for enterprises that develop, maintain and operate ports, inland waterways and shipbuilding in India.

Explore more at: https://www.investindia.gov.in/team-india-blogs/india-red-hot-investment-destination

Adventure-
Colva Beach in Goa

Parasailing during the golden-hour is a must whenever you're at Colva Beach in Goa. Located just 6 km from Margao city in South Goa, it's a lesser-explored beach with a 20 km stretch of exotic white sand.

Experiences
GULMARG

Gulmarg is one of India’s premier hill resorts. Historically a favorite hunt of Emperor Jahangir, Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty – but has also turned into India’s premier ski resort in winter. Here one can have breathtaking view of the 8137 mts high Nanga Parbat, the fifth highest peak in the world. Khilanmarg, Ziarat of Baba Reshi, Ningle Nallah are nearby attractions. The Kashmir destination is the 7th best skiing and snowboarding destination of Asia. Located in Baramulla district, it’s an ideal site for long run, off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding in Gulmarg, through its natural virgin slopes, provides for easy floating on the soft virgin snow.