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Canada keen to set up horticulture varsity in Haryana
Chandigarh, June 24
Canada has shown interest
in setting up Haryana's first horticulture university and to explore
possibilities of a joint venture with the state to develop smart cities,
an official said on Wednesday.
A high-level Canadian delegation
led by High Commissioner Nadir Patel met Chief Minister Manohar Lal
Khattar here and offered help in setting up an horticulture university
and to explore possibilities of joint ventures in developing smart
cities, a Haryana government spokesperson told IANS.
Canada also
expressed interest in investing in defence technology, education, micro
irrigation, skill development, renewable energy, health and industry
sectors, he said.
According to him, Canadian province Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne will lead a business delegation to Haryana on February 2-3.
"I
look forward to join hands with Canada for development of Haryana
through all possible partnerships between governments, companies and
educational institutions," the chief minister was quoted as saying in an
official statement.
"We are particularly looking for specialisation in skill development of our youth so that they become more employable," he said.
The
chief minister said the state was also aiming to tap solar power. "We
have set a target to generate 4,000 MW of solar energy from private
units, including rooftop plates."
High Commissioner Patel said
Canada was starting non-stop flights between Toronto and New Delhi from
November 3, which will help to further boost mutual cooperation between
Canada and India.