Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, engaged with the vibrant Indian diaspora community in São Paulo, Brazil. A statement shared by Nitin Gadkari's office highlighted India's rising stature on the global stage, driven by robust economic growth, rapid infrastructure development, and strong international partnerships. During the interaction, he emphasized the vast investment and innovation opportunities in India, particularly in biofuels, green hydrogen, clean energy, and flex-fuel mobility. He lauded the community's deep cultural values and their crucial role in furthering India-Brazil relations through innovation, agri-business, energy, and digital collaboration.
He described India as "the land of opportunities," inviting the global Indian diaspora to explore prospects, invest, and partner in building a sustainable and prosperous future.
Gadkari stated that India is undergoing rapid transformation, especially in road, highway, logistics, and digital infrastructure. He explained that government schemes and investments are making India a leading economic hub globally.
He urged Indians worldwide to partner in building a prosperous, self-reliant, and green India. Gadkari invited them to collaborate, innovate, and invest in sectors such as business, startups, technology, and clean energy in India.
Gadkari highlighted the Indian government's substantial investment and policy support for biofuels, green hydrogen, clean energy, and flex-fuel mobility. He appealed to the diaspora to invest in these areas, emphasizing their environmental and economic benefits for a sustainable future.
He discussed potential collaborations between India and Brazil in agriculture, energy, digital technology, and agri-business. Gadkari noted that the Indian diaspora could act as a bridge, connecting the two nations.
Gadkari commended the Indian community's cultural contributions and professional achievements, describing the overseas Indian community as India's soft power. He added that the Indian diaspora, wherever located, enhances India's prestige and contributes to local economies.
Nitin Gadkari, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has served as India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways since 26 May 2014. His tenure has seen the implementation of numerous landmark highway projects and infrastructure development programmes.
Brazil is home to approximately 4,700 to 5,000 Indian expatriates, primarily residing in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. This community is actively involved in business, Ayurveda, technology, and import-export. They also serve as a cultural bridge between India and Brazil through the celebration of Indian culture and festivals.
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