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Indiana, USA Forges Technological Ties with India

Oct 04, 2019

An interactive programme on ‘Doing Business in Indiana’ was organised by MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai in association with World Trade Center Indiana, Kelley School of Business and All India Association of Industries. Mr. Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, USA said, “Indiana is the number one state in USA in manufacturing and as we grow, we want to strengthen our technological partnership with India. There is scope for sports, education and other areas where we can partner and grow as great nations,” Mr. Holcomb added.

Mr. Jim Schellinger, Secretary of Commerce, Indiana said, “Indiana is located in the heart of the heartland and it is called the ‘Crossroads of USA’. We are also the electronic crossroad of USA as Indiana is home to advanced manufacturing and information technology.”

“Indiana ranks number one in ease of doing business in midwest and number five in the entire country as the state administration offers business-friendly environment with low regulation and taxation. The state has the second lowest labour cost in USA and it is the third most affordable state in the country. Indiana ranks number one in infrastructure and the state government has planned USD 60 billion infrastructure investment in the next 20 years.”

Indiana’s state government is working to launch transpacific flights to connect to India and China.

Mr. Schellinger informed that the University of Notre Dame in Indiana has partnered with India to restore world heritage site of Taj Mahal. He further pointed out that around 1002 businesses from 38 countries have invested in Indiana, thereby creating 1.95 lakh jobs.

Mr. Y. R. Warerkar, Director General, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai said,”India is the 9th largest trading partner of USA. I am confident that this interactive meeting will open up new vistas of partnership between the world’s largest economy and the world’s fastest growing economy. WTC Mumbai is proud to host this important meeting to discuss the roadmap for future cooperation between USA and India.”

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From (L-R): Ms. Doris Anne Sadler, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Trade Center Indianapolis; Mr. Ash Soni, Associate Dean of Academic Programmes, Kelley School of Business; Mr. Jim Schellinger, Secretary of Commerce, Indiana; Mr. Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, USA; Mr. Y. R. Warerkar, Director General, MVIRDC World Trade Center and Ms. Idie Kesner, Dean of the Kelley School of Business.