China among 12 nations are participating in the G-20 Science-20 meet in Tripura…reports Asian Lite News
With the participation of delegates from 12 G-20 members, including China, the US, UK, Australia, and Brazil, the two-day Science-20 conference, under India’s G20 presidency, began in Tripura capital on Monday.
The theme of the conference is ‘Clean Energy for Greener Future.’
Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government, Ajay Sood, in his introductory address, flagged that the world is faced with unprecedented issues including climate change and these require immediate action to save the future.
Noting that these issues cannot be postponed any further, he said that three sub-themes would be discussed in the two-day conference, with the one about the green hydrogen that has been catching the attention of countries the world over.
Ocean-based technologies can help mankind to harness the vast amount of energy through tidal currents and new generation energy storage tells that we need to think beyond lithium electro-chemistry, he stated.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that more than 150 delegates including delegates from 12 counties are participating in this science conclave titled ‘Clean Energy for a Greener future’ as part of the G20 meetings.
He said that the senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs, Science and Technology, and Finance, the NITI Aayog, representatives of the NGOs, and investors from across the country took part in the conference, held in the Hapania International Fair Ground on the outskirts of Agartala.
Talking to the media, Saha said that he held fruitful meeting with the investors to set up industries in Tripura. Use of bamboo, natural rubber, agar resources and setting up of tea, food processing, tourism, hospital, Information Technology, hotel, pharmaceutical industries among other issues were discussed with the investors and they also shown keen interests on these sectors, he said.
“While setting up industries, sustainability and employment generation would be the priority. Our government has also emphasised on renewable and solar energy.
“This is a big opportunity for the state to showcase its ability and resources before the delegates of many countries,” the Chief Minister said, adding that the G20 meet is being held in Tripura at the instance of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
State Special Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Abhishek Chandra said that delegates from Bangladesh also attended the event as invitees.
He said that there would be nine sessions on various topics during the conclave.
The G-20 delegates would also visit various important, historical and tourist places across Tripura.
Showcasing the state’s art, culture, heritage, handloom and handicrafts and business opportunities exhibitions were also organised by various departments.
Nagaland all set for B20 Conferences in NE region
Nagaland’s capital Kohima will host B20 Conferences in the North East Region under India’s G20 Presidency from April 4-6.
The conferences will be organised in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry of External Affairs and North Eastern State governments for exploring partnerships among business communities. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the conferences would aid the development of critical sectors of the economy in the North East and would facilitate economic growth.
The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum representing the global business community. It is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20, with companies and business organizations as participants.
The Northeast region of India has been of significant focus for B20 India initiatives, with four conferences planned across the region to showcase the vast potential and opportunities within the region. The first three conferences held in Imphal, Aizawl, and Gangtok have been successful in their objective of highlighting the untapped potential of the Northeast, said the Commerce and Industry Ministry statement.
Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in Agriculture and Food Processing, Tourism, and Information Technology will be the main theme of the forthcoming conference, which will take place in Kohima, Nagaland, from April 4-6, 2023.
On this theme, addresses and plenary sessions will be held at the conference, along with business to business (B2B) and business to government (B2G) meetings. The state administration will bring attention to the major developments and activities in these fields while highlighting investment opportunities.
After the delegates arrive on the initial day of the three-day conference, dinner and a cultural program will take place at the Capital Cultural Hall. The B20 conference will be held on day two, followed by B2B and B2G meetings.
The State government has also organised excursions and site visits. This includes a tour of the mini-Hornbill festival, an excursion to a WWII museum and a visit to a Heritage Village, Kisama Village.
The third day will bring the event to a close with a trip to the Kohima War Cemetery and the departure of the participants from Kohima. (ANI)