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CONSULATE
GENERAL OF INDIA,
FRANKFURT
FRIEDRICH-EBERT-ANLAGE 26, 60325,
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY
Telephone :+49 69 153 00 50
Website : www.cgifrankfurt.de
Consul General
Ms. Pratibha Parkar
INDIEN NEWSLETTER Volume V, issue i January 2018
Total : 43
Total : 63000
Inside
Recap 2017 1
Minister´s visits to Ger-
many: Flashback
2
Report on Indian
Economy
3
Indian Culture 4
India Tourism 5
News Round-up & up-
coming events
6/7
Flashback of incoming
visits to Germany in 2017
G20 Foreign Minister´s Meeting in Bonn on 16th &
17th Feb, 2017
Hon‘ble Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Shri M. J. Akbar attended the G20 Foreign
Ministers’ Informal Meeting.
G20 Digital Ministers Meet @ Düsseldorf on 6th &
7th April, 2017
Hon'ble Minister, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
(Electronics & Information Technology) was
on a visit to Germany along with other
delegates for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting.
Fourth Inter-Governmental Consultation (IGC)
Meet in Berlin on 29th & 30th May, 2017
At the 4th IGC, Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi and the German Federal Chancellor
Dr. Angela Merkel agreed to further
strengthen the Strategic Partnership between
India and Germany.
Inauguration of INTERPACK 2017 at Messe
Düsseldorf from 4th to 10th May, 2017
Ms. Gargi Kaul, Joint Secretary and
Financial Advisor (FA), Ministry of Food
Processing Industries participated in the Save
Food Congress held at Düsseldorf.
G-20 Labour & Employment Ministers Meeting (G20
-LEMM) in Bad Neünahr from 18th to 19th May, 2017.
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon'ble MoS for
Labour & Employment and other high level
delegates visited Germany to participate in
the G-20 G20-LEMM.
Anuga 2017: India the Proud partner
country
On 7th October 2017, Hon'ble Minister for
Food Processing Industries Smt. Harsimrat
Kaur Badal visited the World's largest &
most important trade fair for food and
beverages ANUGA 2017 in Germany.
COP 23 Bonn 2017 from 6th – 7th Nov, 2017
The 23rd annual UN climate conference (COP23)
was held from 6th Nov to 17th November 2017 in
Bonn, Germany. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Minister at
Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change and
Ministry of Earth Sciences, inaugurated the
IndiaPavilion at the COP 23 in Bonn on 6th
November 2017.
Upcoming Events in India in
February:
Report on Indian Economy
Towards becoming the most favored investment destinations: India´s
Journey ahead From being labeled the ‘Fragile Five’ (a term coined Morgan Stanley to
represent emerging market economies) in 2013 to become one of the most
favored investment destination in 2017, it has been an interesting economic
journey for India.
What the reports say?
World Investment Report 2017: The UNCTAD’s World Investment Report
2017 stated that India will be among the top three most attractive
investment destinations in the world. The report emphasized that there
was global interest in mergers and acquisitions in the Indian market as
multinational organizations eye capturing the fast growing Indian
market.
Moody’s Ranking upgrade: The global agency Moody’s upgrade of India’s
sovereign credit rating by a notch to ‘Baa2’in November 2017 is another
reflection of increasing confidence of investors in the Indian economy.
The rating is considered a reflection of a country’s investor climate and
gives understanding about the level of risks (economic and political)
involved in terms of investing in that country. According to the agency,
the Baa rating reflects moderate credit risk while the modifier 2 indicates
a mid-range ranking. This upgrade in ranking by Moody’sputs India
makes it the largest economy among Baa2-rated sovereigns. Further
India and Mexico are the only two countries, out of the 10
emerging market (EM) economies in the G20, to have got a ratings
upgrade in the last five years.
EoDB ranking: Another feather in the hat for India is its improvement in
the World Bank’s EoDB ratings. According to `Doing Business 2018
report by World Bank`, India jumped 30 positions to rank 100th in the
EoDB rankings that features 190 countries. The four parameters on
which India performed the best on this report include: paying taxes,
resolving insolvency, access to credit and protecting minority investors.
What brought the change?
Government’s efforts to stabilize the Indian economy and validates the
changes in the economic policies,
India’s stock performance and strengthened Rupee over the last six
months have added to the renewed confidence in the country’s economic
and political stability & has played a key role in increasing investor´s
interests and performance of the country on these rankings.
A very important step in this direction will be structural changes at state level
too so the impact percolates deeper at local level. India’s return to micro-
economic stability has kept the funds flowing and the further upgrades in these
various rankings is going to be looked at as an undeniable evidence of India’s
growth and stability. This prompts companies to expand their business in the
market which in turn leads to creation of jobs and that is again a positive sign
for investors and reflects in the stock performance triggering more capital
inflows.
Food & Pack Tech Expo
2018
Dates: 09 February 2018 - 11 February
2018
Venue: Exhibition Center, Indore, India
Auto Expo 2018-
Components
Dates: 08 February 2018 - 11 February
2018
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Agro Protech 2018
Dates: 12 February 2018 - 14 February
2018
Venue: Milan Mela Ground, Kolkata,
India
CeMAT India 2018
Dates: 22 February 2018 - 24 February
2018
Venue: Bombay Convention & Exhibition
Centre, Mumbai, India
Indian Culture
Kumbh Mela:
Kumbh Mela has been recognised by UNESCO as an "intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
It is the world's largest religious gathering & represents a syncretic set of rituals related to
worship and cleansing in holy rivers.
It is held every third year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad, Nasik and
Ujjain. It is held at each of these four places every twelfth year. Ardh ("Half") Kumbh Mela is
held at only two places, Hardwar and Allahabad, every sixth year. The dates of Mela are
determined as per Vikram Samvat calendar and the principles of Jyotisha, according to a
combination of zodiac positions of the Jupiter, the Sun and the Moon.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2018 started in Allahabad this year from 14th Jan, 2018. This Mela is
considered to be the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth & is attended by millions
irrespective of caste, creed or gender. The knowledge and skills related to Kumbh Mela are
transmitted through the Guru-Shishya parampara (teacher-student relationship) by saints and
sadhus teaching their disciples about traditional rituals and chants. For more details on the
Allahabad Kumbh Mela http://www.allahabadkumbhyatra.com/
Handicraft of the South: The prosperity of South India can be seen in its handicrafts which are very popular.
South Indian craft has its own appeal and magnificence which catches the attention of
a large number of people from across the world. Variety of Hand crafted wood
articles, ivory, gold & silver jewelry, bamboo paintings and silk is all one of its kind.
Tamil Nadu:
Tamil Nadu is known across the globe
for its wide range of South Indian silk
saris which are famous for its fabrics,
design and colorful compositions.
Among all the silk garments
Kanchipuram silk is the most popular
one. The other popular handicrafts of
this state are objects made from palm
leaves, metal ware, brass and bronze
statues, hand woven clothes and
beautiful jewelry.
Kerala:
Some of the popular handicrafts of Kerala
are ivory, gold and silver jewelry,
bamboo mat paintings, different types of
lamps, Kathakali masks and dolls. The
craftsmen of Kerala have also developed
a variety of handicrafts using the rich
wealth of flora in the state. Articles such
as pillow covers, cushions, vanity bags,
purses, hats are made of screw pine. The
state is also famous for its carvings, cast
bell metal work, Jewellery, granite idols,
pillars, coir, coconut shell products,
carvings in wood, especially rosewood or
sandalwood, snake boat models and other
figurines.
Method:
Sit erect & stretch your legs out.
Breathe out & bend your knees as you
pull your heels towards your pelvis.
Press the soles of your feet close
together & let your knees drop to the
sides.
Bring your heels as close to your pelvis
as you can. Use your thumb and your
first finger to hold the thumbs of your
feet. Make sure that the outer edges of
your feet are pressed to the floor. Once
you get comfortable in the position,
see if your pubis and tailbone are at
equal distance from the floor.
The pelvis must be in neutral position
& the perineum must be parallel to the
floor. Torso is lengthened through the
top of the sternum & shoulder blades
are firmly pressed to the back.
The sacrum also must be firm. Knees
should never ever be forced on the
ground. Now try to lower the heads of
the thigh bones towards the floor. This
will automatically bring your knees
down. Hold the pose for about one to
five minutes. Inhale and extend your
legs.
Benefits:
Relieves stress & fatigue, improves
flexibility, reproductive system in
women, helps in blood circulation in
the body.
Yoga Pose
Baddha
Konasana
India Tourism
Recipe:
Misal Pav (Bread)
Enjoy this special breakfast
recipe of Nasik. Sprouts
contain fiber, manganese,
copper, protein, iron,
magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium and are considered
healthy form of diet.
Pressure cook:
2 cups moth beans (soak the
beans overnight and keep
covered for 8 hours till it
develop sprouts) or mixed
beans sprouts with 1 cup
filled water, 1 cut potato, ¼
tsp. Turmeric powder and ½
tsp. salt.
Heat oil in Pan:
Add tsp. mustard seeds, ½
tsp. cumin seeds and sliced
onion. Sauté till the onion
becomes translucent. Now
add ½ chopped tomato. Add
Ginger (1/2 inch), Garlic (3
cloves) paste, 1 tsp. coriander
powder, cumin powder, 2 tsp.
garam masala (all spices
roasted & grinded into
powder form), 1 tsp. red chili
powder & ½ tsp tamarind
pulp.
Mix:
Now add the pressure cooked
sprouts to the pan. Garnish it
with some finely chopped
fresh coriander, onion and
tomatoes.
Tip: Adding 1 Tbs. Farsan
( mixture of different indian
snack) makes Misal even
more tasty.
Nashik (Maharashtra)
Nashik has its own set of tourist attractions. It is one of
the 4 destinations where world famous Kumbh Mela
takes places once in every twelve years. Lord Rama,
hero of the Epic Ramanaya spent major part of his exile
in Nasik.
This city is housed with numerous temples and tourist
destinations. Along with historical background Nashik
is also named as the “Wine Capital” of India or “Grape
city” and is the biggest winery region in India. Some of
the major tourist destinations here are Trimbakeshwar
temple, Harihar fort, Kala Ram Temple, Pandavleni
Caves, Sula Vineyard.
Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) Allahabad, one of the oldest cities in
the world is enriched with several
historical monuments & is famous
destinations for kumbhamela.
Famous tourist destinations in and
around the city include Allahabad
Fort, Allahabad University, Anglican
Cathedral, Khusro Bagh(Garden),
Triveni Sangam, 13th-century Gothic
style buildings of Allahabad High
Court and many more destinations.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places
in India & a world famous destination for
Kumbh Mela. The famous destinations to
be visited here include Chandi Devi
temple, Har ki Pauri, Gang Aarti- worship
of river Ganga, Chilla Range, Patanjali
Yogpeeth, Rajaji National Park, Shanti
Kunj.
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)
Ujjain, one of the largest cities of the state, a home ground to Kumbh Mela is
also recently selected for Smart Cities Mission of India. Famous tourist
destinations include many temples in and around Ujjain. Mahakaleshwar
Jyotirlinga Temple, Kal Bhairav temple, Ram Ghat, Ved Shala also known as
Jantar Mantar are some of the must visit sites.
Breakfast Seminar
India & Germany: Opportunities
and Challenges ahead
Venue:Hengeler Mueller –
Bockenheimer Landstrasse 24 –
60323 Frankfurt am Main
Date: Thursday, 1st February
2018 Time: 8:15 am onwards
German Indian Round
-Table (GIRT) in Köln
For registration, please send Email
to: p.m.bhattacharya@mv-
group.com
News Round-up & Upcoming events
CG handed over the Certificate of
participation to the students of 5th batch of
Hindi classes which was held at the
Consulate.
CG with her counterparts.
CG´s of other nations to
Germany.
CG attended a brainstorming session on German economy and polity and ways to
enhance co-operation between India and Germany with the Indian business
community.
The Polizeipräsidium Frankfurt invited
members of Friends of India Group (FOI)
today for closer co- operations with the Indian
Community in Frankfurt.
Consul General met the newely elected
members of Darmstadt Indian
Association e.V (DIA e.V).
CG had a successful round table meeting at the Consulate with the members of Indo-
German Societies (Deutsch Indische Gesellschaft (DIGs) in the jurisdiction of CGI
Frankfurt.
Upcoming Events
CG met the winners of Indian
Newsletter for December 2017 who
were accompanied by Auditor´s team
to CGI, Frankfurt for Audit.
CG with Mr. Vinzenz
Brinkmann, (Head of
Antiquities Collection of
Liebighaus).
Upcoming event
Which of the below
mentioned awards are
presented during the
Republic Day parade in
India?
1) Ashok Chakra
2) Bravery awards
3) Ranji trophy
4) None of the above
News Round-up & Upcoming events
The 10th edition of the German-India Round Table
(GIRT) Frankfurt. CG welcomed the participants for
the event.
Ms. Pratibha Parkar (C), Ms. Soni Dahiya (2nd R) (Consul PPIC), Mr. Hemal
Shah (3rd L), Mr. Rakesh Parekh (4th L), Ms. Pooja Rajput (4th R), Ms.
Vanessa Kohli (3rd R) Mr. Deepak Narain (5th L), Mr. Rajeev Anthikad (2nd L),
Mr. Sandeep Barua (1st L) and the Consulate Team.
Send your answers to :
Winners will be
awarded !!!