Shri Modi meets Barry O Farrel, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales

Published By : Admin | December 4, 2013 | 17:09 IST
"NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell meets Chief Minister Narendra Modi, keen on mutual co-operation between Australia and Gujarat "

Shri Modi meets Barry O Farrel, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales

Gandhinagar, Wednesday: A ten-member delegation from New South Wales (NSW) of Australia led by its Premier Mr. Barry O’Farrell during their meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi here today evinced keen interest to further mutual co-operation between the two regions.

Mr. O’Farrell, for whom it was his third visit to Gujarat, explored areas of strengthening relations in infrastructure development, technology transfer and university education. This include application of clean technology in 10 cities in Gujarat, water management infrastructure at SIR, dual diploma course in skill development with TAFE, tie-up with Yoga University and Sports University, developing renewable energy sector like rooftop solar technology and dairy technology.

Shri Modi meets Barry O Farrel, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales

There being a noteworthy rise in Gujarati students pursuing higher education in Australian universities, the Premier discussed starting university students exchange programme.

NSW Premier was accompanied by Australian Consul General Mr. Marc Pears during the meeting; Senior Secretaries representing Gujarat Government included Mr. Maheshwar Sahu, Mr. H.K. Dash, Mr. Jagdish Pandian, Mr. Rajiv Gupta, Mr. N. Tiwari and Chief Minister’s Additional Principal Secretary Mr. A.K. Sharma.

Shri Modi meets Barry O Farrel, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales

Shri Modi meets Barry O Farrel, the Premier of Australia's New South Wales

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Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra
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PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

The PMO India handle in post on X said:

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”