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A Publication of the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C. April 1, 2011 I India RevieI w Vol. 7 Issue 4 www.indianembassy.org (Standing L-R): Senator John Cornyn, Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus; Congressman Jim McDermott; Ms. Meera Shankar, Ambassador of India to the U.S.; Congressman Joseph Crowley, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans; and Ms. Kiran Pasricha, Deputy Director General, CII, hold copies of the CII study on the contribution of Indian companies in the U.S., that was released on March 30 at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. Indian Industry Representatives meet U.S. Congressmen n India’s updated fdi n India unveils a new n Indian automobile policy simplifies joint telecom policy to industry reports good venture norms, opens usher in reforms, sales numbers for up new areas for change merger and March, driven by a overseas funds acquisition norms growing economy Cover STORY IndIan Industry reps meet u.s. Congressmen (Standing L-R): Senator John Cornyn, Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus; Congressman Jim McDermott; Ms. Meera Shankar, Ambassador of India to the U.S.; Congressman Joseph Crowley, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans; and Ms. Kiran Pasricha, Deputy Director General, CII, hold copies of the CII study on the contribution of Indian companies in the U.S., that was released on March 30 at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. 2 (Photo Credit: Bala Chandran, Asian Ocean Media) t an event organized by the maceuticals, communication, and steel said that representatives of the Indian Confederation of Indian manufacturing, interacted with business community were reaching Industry (CII) and the India Congressmen, Senators and senior out to the U.S. Congress with the A Business Forum at the officials, both from the House and the message that the Indian industry Capitol Hill on March 30, representa - Senate. formed one of the key constituents tives from over 25 top Indian Ambassador Meera Shankar spoke and stakeholders in the growing companies operating in the U.S. in of the two-way flow of India-U.S. India-U.S. relationship. various sectors, including information trade and commercial engagements As the India-U.S. Strategic technology, automotive industry, phar - in various sectors. The Ambassador Partnership grows, Indian businesses April 2011 India Review Cover STORY are investing in the U.S. economy The Ambassador said being made by Indian firms in the and are today generating and sustain - that representatives United States, but also praised the ing thousands of direct and indirect Indian development model. He also U.S. jobs. of the Indian business pushed for U.S. companies to invest The Ambassador said Indian busi - community were in India as part of the ‘two-way rela - nesses are committed to working reaching out to the tionship’. closely with U.S. stakeholders, in the Senator Klobuchar from Congress, the Administration, and U.S. Congress with the Minnesota provided a positive the private sector to promote broad- message that the account of Essar Americas’ $1.3 bil - based and mutually beneficial bilat - Indian industry formed lion greenfield investment in 3 eral trade and economic engage - Minnesota which had helped save a ments. one of the key mine from closure. In his remarks, Senator John stakeholders in the The Ambassador also released a Cornyn said that the relationship growing relationship publication titled “Indian Roots, between the United States — the American Soil: A Look at Indian world’s oldest democracy — and between India and Companies in the U.S. Economy”, in India — the world’s largest democra - the United States the presence of Senators, cy — has grown by leaps and bounds Congressmen and the CII Country in recent years. Director Kiran Pasricha. Trade in goods and services the countries and providing U.S. The book showcases the message between the U.S. and India has consumers access to affordable of creation of value and jobs by grown exponentially, creating count - goods, he said. Representative Royce Indian companies in the United less economic opportunities for both spoke not just about the investments States. Rep. Joseph Crowley speaks at the CII event on March 30, 2011 at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., surrounded by Kiran Pasricha, Deputy Director General, CII; Dave Ryan, Head-North America, Tata Communicat ions, and Ambassador Meera Shankar. (Photo Credit: Bala Chandran, Asian Ocean Media.) April 2011 India Review Ambassador’s ENGAGEMENTS Ambassador discusses bilateral ties with Hon’ble John A. Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House mbassador Meera Shankar called on the A Hon’ble John Boehner (R-Ohio), Speaker of the Ambassador newly elected U.S. Congress, Meera on March 2. The discussion Shankar with the Hon’ble focussed on the positive and John Boehner strategic relationship between (R-Ohio), India and the United States. Speaker of the newly Opportunities for further elected U.S. cooperation in the areas of Congress, on trade, economy, energy and March 2. high technology were also discussed. Speaker Boehner said that the relationship with India was important for the United States, including for the Congress. Meets with Congressman Buck McKeon mbassador Meera A Shankar met Congressman Buck McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Ambassador Services Committee, Meera Shankar with Congressman on March 16. Buck McKeon, Ambassador Chairman of the Shankar and McKeon House Armed Services discussed develop - Committee, on ments in India-U.S. March 16. relations, including defense exchanges, and regional and global issues of mutual interest. 4 Ambassador visits California mbassador Meera Shankar economic and cultural cooperation. Shultz, and CEO of HP Leo visited California on March The Ambassador also met with Apotheker. She addressed the Indian 23-25. During the visit, she Senator Diane Feinstein, the Cultural Center at Milpitas and the A met with the Governor of Chancellor of UC Berkeley, Robert USIBC at Palo Alto. California, Jerry Brown, and the Birgineau, and the Deans of the South The Ambassador met with select Mayor of San Francisco, Edwin M. Asia and South East Asian faculties, Indian CEOs and senior officials of Lee, and discussed bilateral trade, former Secretary of State George Indian origin of various companies. April 2011 India Review Embassy EVENTS ‘CARE’ RECEPTION 5 Ambassador Meera Shankar welcoming guests at a reception hosted for members of the ‘CARE’ organization on the occasion of the ‘2011 CARE Conference & International Women’s Day Celebration’, at the Embassy Residence on March 8. Ms. Helene D. Gayle, CARE President and CEO, addressing the gathering. U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey addressing the gathering. A section of the audience. SOUTH CAROlINA FEdERATION OF REPUBlICAN WOMEN’S BRIEFINg Briefing of members of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women on ‘India-US relations’ at the Embassy on March 10. April 2011 India Review Embassy EVENTS NORTH EASTERN COMMUNITy RECEPTION Ambassador Meera Shankar addressing members of the Indian American community from the North-Eastern states of India at a reception hosted at the Embassy on March 11. A section of the audience. Artistes presenting a variety of cultural programs on the occasion. 6 April 2011 India Review Embassy EVENTS COMMERCE SECRETARy PRESS MEET 7 Commerce Secretary Mr. Rahul Khullar addressing a press conference at the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C. on March 17. Also seen in the picture is Ambassador Meera Shankar. A section of the audience. CII-INdIA BUSINESS FORUM CII-India Business Forum members with Ambassador Meera Shankar and Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Arun K. Singh (front row, extreme right). (Photo Credit: Bala Chandran, Asian Ocean Media.) INTERNATIONAl NEIgHBORS ClUB II BRIEFINg Ambassador Meera Shankar briefing members and spouses of the International Neighbors Club II on ‘India-U.S. relations’ at the Embassy Residence on March 31. A section of the audience. April 2011 India Review Consulate EVENTS Consul-General Mukta Tomar visits Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce onsul-General of India in development in India. Roper suggested Chicago Mukta Dutta Tomar a quarterly meeting, including himself, met Gerald J. Roper, Tomar, Chicago Sister Cities, the CPresident, Chicagoland Chamber’s Global Connections Chamber of Commerce, on March 8 to Council, and other key parties to dis - discuss how Indian and U.S. cuss how Chicagoland could take companies could take advantage of advantage of business opportunites in emerging business opportunities. India. Consul-General Tomar discussed Roper said that he looked forward to India’s recently announced budget and creating future programs so that said there was $500 billion worth of Chicagoland could benefit from busi - investment opportunities in the field of ness opportunities in India, and agriculture, including warehousing Consul-General of India in Chicago Mukta Dutta assisting interested Chamber members and transportation, and about $1 tril - Tomar with Gerald J. Roper, President, to expand their business efforts in lion in opportunities in infrastructure Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, on March 8. India. destination for garments, textiles and Fabric to Fashion India 2011 accessories and New York had played a leading role in this process. He added he Consulate General of India, Ambassador Prabhu Dayal, Consul- that India was the world’s second- New York, organized a two-day General of India, New York, welcomed largest producer of textiles and T event on apparel promotion the guests and noted the high level of garments and the second-largest titled ‘Fabric to Fashion India 2011’, interest that Indian fashion and provider of employment in the country, in association with the Fashion apparels have been generating in the supporting a workforce of around 7 Institute of Technology (FIT) on United States. million people. March 24-25. The event included a He spoke of the ancient origins of A fusion instrumental musical Buyer-Seller Meet and a networking Indian textiles and garments and said program was presented by guitarist reception on March 24.