Synopsis
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa recently held an outreach event to promote key initiatives like ODOP, WAVES 2025, and India's Union Budget 2025-26, strengthening cultural and economic ties between India and Canada.Key Takeaways
- High Commission of India organized an outreach event in Ottawa.
- Showcased programs like ODOP and WAVES 2025.
- Promoted India's growing global influence.
- Maha Kumbh Mela attracts global attendees.
- Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on innovation and trade.
Ottawa, Feb 11 (NationPress) The High Commission of India in Ottawa hosted an outreach event in the Canadian capital early Tuesday (India time) to showcase a variety of initiatives, such as the One District One Product (ODOP), World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (Waves 2025), Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, Mahakumbh 2025, Kashi Tamil Sangam (KTS), Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship programmes, and the Indian economy and Budget 2025-26.
During the event, Acting High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik emphasized how these initiatives demonstrate Bharat's robust economic and cultural ties with Canada. He urged attendees to engage and participate actively in these programmes.
The outreach event underscored India's emergence as a global soft power and the significant advancements achieved over the past decade via various groundbreaking initiatives.
The ODOP initiative aims to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of promoting balanced regional growth throughout the nation. The concept involves selecting, branding, and marketing one product from each district. In 2023, ODOP exhibitions took place in Vancouver to elevate the exports of ODOP products.
In December 2024, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated WAVES, declaring it a pivotal move towards establishing India as a global hub for content creation.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is a monumental celebration of humanity, drawing Indians from around the world, including Canada, to this spiritual gathering occurring after 144 years. The Kashi Tamil Sangam 3.O, another initiative fostering ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will begin on February 15 in Varanasi and wrap up on February 24.
On the economic side, India's Union Budget 2025-26 has been praised for fueling growth in the global economy, with a keen focus on innovation, exports, and reinforcing India's status in international trade and manufacturing.
Despite the Canadian government's long-standing anti-India rhetoric under Justin Trudeau, the outreach event advocated for enhanced people-to-people connections between the two nations while simultaneously celebrating India's rich cultural heritage and economic advancements.
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa plays a crucial role in strengthening political and economic relations between the two countries, promoting cultural exchanges and various initiatives by the Government of India to enhance bilateral ties.
