UNITED STATES INTERESTED TO INVEST IN THE PORT SECTOR OF ODISHA

UNITED STATES INTERESTED TO INVEST IN THE PORT SECTOR OF ODISHA 3/02/2012
ODISHA NEWS:


United States of America (USA) keen to invest in the port sector of India especially in the state of Odisha and West Bengal. To attract the attention of Indian investors , US Consulate General going to organize a two days conference in Kolkata. The Port and Marine conclave to start at Kolkata in February 17-18. Seven big companies of US attend that conference.


In a event organized by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Odisha chapter principal commercial officer of the commercial services of US Richard Craig said that, “ US have many advance technology for different types of port. We are now interested to provide it to Indian investor for smooth running of their port.”

As part of strengthening bi-lateral relationship US seek to invest in the education sector of Odisha also. Mr. Craig said that, “ There is huge opportunity to increase co-operation between two state in the education sector.” Mining companies of US also ready to invest in Odisha.


In another event organized by the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad in association with the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) organized a Study USA and Visa talk at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar on February 2, 2012.The talk was organized to help students understand the process for choosing a U.S. university and the procedures of applying for a visa.

“At the visa office, we look for a clear purpose from the student about wanting to study in the United States. Clarity in purpose is a strong indication of the student’s intentions to study in the U.S. Students also should do their own research and not go to consultants for guidance,” Elvin John, Vice Consul, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad said.

“USIEF is committed to helping Indian students find accredited U.S. universities that are the best fit for their academic and professional needs. We welcome Indian students to obtain genuine and relevant advice from us through these fairs, which have gained tremendous popularity over the years,” said Renuka Raja Rao, Country Coordinator, Educational Advising Services, USIEF.

As per official data there has been an 18 per cent increase in the student visa applications to the U.S. across Mission India during the last fiscal years. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011 the number of student visa applications across Mission India were 46,982 as against 39,958 reported for the fiscal ended September 30, 2010.

Speaking on the occasion, Renuka Raja Rao said, “There are around 1,05,000 students from India currently pursuing various courses in United States. For the convenience of students the USIEF has a toll-free hotline (1800-103-1231) and students can call from Monday to Friday between 2 and 5 p.m. if they have any doubts regarding studying in the U.S.”

SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR MISHRA,
BUREAU CHIEF, THESE DAYS,
ODISHA