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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
MP minister bats for strengthening Indo-Nepal bond to boost economic cooperation
Bhopal, Jul 13 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh minister Narendra Shivaji Patel has said MP and Nepal share unique and special cultural ties which will be bolstered, and efforts will be made to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between India and the neighbouring country. The minister of state for public health and medical education was speaking at the 'India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025' hosted by the Embassy of Nepal in India and the PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre here on Saturday evening. "Madhya Pradesh and Nepal share unique and special cultural ties and we will do all possible for further enhancing them," he said. "To further enhance the bilateral economic cooperation and strengthen the base of Nepalese businesses in India (with focus on Madhya Pradesh and Central India at large), the meet is historically important. It will, indeed, help in further improving the 'Ease of Doing Business' between two friendly countries - India and Nepal," he added. The event was attended by senior diplomats from Nepal, besides senior government officials and industry leaders from the neighbouring country. PHDCCI 's India-Nepal Centre secretary Atul K Thakur said, "Substantial progress has been achieved in recent years in key areas of India-Nepal bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of connectivity - physical, digital, energy and people-to-people linkages." This is manifested in the steady implementation of infrastructure projects related to roads, bridges, cross-border railways, Integrated Check Posts and petroleum pipelines, he said. "Some of the major outcomes of recent high-level visits include landmark connectivity initiatives such as progress in the Integrated Check Posts at Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa and Dodhra-Chandni," he added.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
MP: Nepal Embassy and PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre organised 'Economic Cooperation Meet' in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): In association with the Embassy of Nepal in India, PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre organised the 'India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025' in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The meeting witnessed the presence of senior diplomats from Nepal, besides senior government officials and industry leaders from Nepal. Speaking on the occasion, Narendra Shivaji Patel, Minister of Public Health & Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh said, 'To further enhance the bilateral economic cooperation and strengthening the base of Neplease businesses in India (with focus on Madhya Pradesh and Central India at large), the 'India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025' is historically important this shall help in further improving the 'Ease of Doing Business' between two friendly countries - India and Nepal. Madhya Pradesh and Nepal share a unique and special cultural ties--and we will do all possible for further enhancing it.' Later, speaking with ANI, Narendra Shivaji Patel said such programs will strengthen India's ancient cultural relations and economic ties with Nepal. 'Today this program of economic cooperation between India and Nepal has been completed through PHDCCI, which is a 200-year-old organisation of traders. Today, a long discussion was held among the delegates of PHDCCI on how to deepen the economic relations between India and Nepal and how investors from both countries should invest in each other. Certainly, through such programs, our deep and ancient cultural relations with Nepal will be strengthened and those economic relations will also be deepened,' Patel said. Atul K Thakur, Secretary, India-Nepal Centre, PHDCCI, in his opening remarks, said, 'Substantial progress has been achieved in recent years in key areas of India-Nepal bilateral cooperation especially in the areas of connectivity--physical, digital, energy and people-to-people linkages. This is manifested in the steady implementation of infrastructure projects related to roads, bridges, cross-border railways, Integrated Check Posts and petroleum pipelines. He also highlighted the major outcomes of recent bilateral visits between both countries, emhsising on connectivity initiatives such as progress in the Integrated Check Posts at Nepalgunj, inauguration of a freight train service between India and Nepal and progress on the Kurtha-Bijalpura and Raxual-Kathmandu railway line. Atul K Thakur said, 'Some of the major outcomes of recent high level visits include landmark connectivity initiatives such as progress in the Integrated Check Posts at Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa and Dodhra-Chandni; inauguration of a freight train service between India and Nepal, progress on the Kurtha-Bijalpura and Raxual-Kathmandu railway line; momentum on the Motihari - Amelekhgunj pipeline phase-II and construction of a new petroleum pipeline from Siliguri to Jhapa and Amelekhgunj to Chitwan. 'Major landmarks in the power sector include the finalisation of the Long-Term Power Trade Agreement; finalisation of the trilateral power trade agreement between India, Nepal, and Bangladesh; and signing of agreements with respect to the development of new hydropower Projects in Nepal by Indian developers, including the 480 MW Phukot Karnali and the 669 MW Lower Arun. In the field of digital financial connectivity, Nepal started accepting UPI payments since March 2024 through interoperability with FonePay QR of Nepal. National Payments Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) are working closely to facilitate cross-border digital payments in a smoother way, and this is opening a new chapter in the financial technology domain,' he added. Nepalese diplomats Ambika Joshi, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Nepal in India and Rabindra Jung Thapa, Counsellor (Economic), Embassy of Nepal in India shared in the presentation, 'Indian firms are among the largest investors in Nepal, accounting for 35 per cent of the total FDI stock in Nepal, worth nearly USD 777 million. Nepal is India's 17th largest export destination, up from 28th position in comprises about 64.1 per cent of total trade of Nepal, equating to USD 7.87 billion USD (Indian FY 23-24)). This includes USD 7.041 billion USD of exports from India to Nepal and USD 829.71 million USD of exports from Nepal to India. India is Nepal's largest export destination, receiving an overwhelming 67.9 per cent of its total exports (as per annual data available from Nepal Rastra Bank (mid-August 2023-mid July, 2024). Nepal's other large export destinations are the United States, Germany, Turkey, France, the UK, Australia, Italy, Japan and Canada. Nepal's exports mainly constitute edible oil, coffee, tea and jute. Nepal's main imports from India are petroleum products, Iron & Steel, Cereals, Vehicles and Parts, Machinery parts.' He added, 'There are about 150 Indian ventures operating in Nepal engaged in manufacturing, services (banking, insurance, dry port, education and telecom), power sector and tourism industries. India-Nepal partnership will be further strengthened in all crucial areas including economy, culture and at people-to-people level. The famous Janki Temple in Janakpur was made by the queen of Tikamgadh (Madhya Pradesh) and this is one of the key examples of our shared past with Madhya Pradesh and India. The Embassy of Nepal in India is fully supportive of business and people engagements between Nepal and India--and it calls the businesses in Madhya Pradesh (and other parts of India) to explore investing and doing business in Nepal for promising outcomes.' Later, speaking with ANI, Ambika Joshi said, 'Today's program was focused on exploring opportunities for tourism and investment in Nepal. We had a very good interaction with Indian investors and the people from the Nepali community who are rising entrepreneurs in Bhopal about collaborating for investment and tourism. I'm happy to share that beyond tourism or economic issues, we also discussed on the possibility of collaboration in the cultural, medical and education sectors. So I am very much encouraged by this program.' For acelerating India-Nepal bilateral economic cooperation, the 'India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Meet 2025' had detailed discussions, among others, on: Promoting Sustainable Industrial Development in Nepal and India; Revisiting Bilateral Trade Policies; Expanding Bilateral, Regional and Sub-regional Cooperation; Improving Border Area Development and Connectivity (Road, Railway & Air). (ANI)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt to step up efforts to curb infant, maternal mortality
Bhopal: Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla and health minister Narendra Shivaji Patel on Tuesday reiterated the state's resolve to reduce infant and in the state, with a renewed focus on and increased .They were speaking at a presentation on health and nutrition hosted at the UNICEF office. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shukla said gram panchayats and elected representatives would be involved more proactively to address gaps in maternal and child minister Patel reinforced the state's dedication to reducing infant and maternal mortality in Madhya Pradesh. The meeting was attended by UNICEF team members from various departments including health, nutrition, water and sanitation, social behaviour change, and monitoring for representatives commended the MP govt's dedication towards women and children, particularly highlighting the Sanjivan Road map initiative addressing infant and maternal mortality, and the provision of milk and sprouts for children and pregnant women in MP. Pushpa Awasthy, nutrition specialist at UNICEF Madhya Pradesh, delivered a presentation focusing on nutrition for children under five years, including recommendations for tackling related challenges. Dr Prashanth Kumar, health specialist at UNICEF, presented information about infant and maternal mortality rates.
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Late-Night Raid At Restaurant After Madhya Pradesh Minister Allegedly Told To Wait
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Minister for Public Health and Medical Education, Narendra Shivaji Patel, allegedly triggered a surprise food safety raid on a local restaurant late Sunday night - not over health concerns, but after allegedly failing to secure a table. While the minister has denied the allegations, the state Chamber of Commerce has expressed outrage and said they would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident unfolded at the popular "Quality Restaurant" in Patel Nagar, where the minister, reportedly fresh from attending the wedding reception of Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar's son on Sunday, arrived with his family. Dressed in formal attire rather than the usual political garb, Mr Patel was not recognised by the busy restaurant staff. They informed him that all tables were booked and asked him to wait. Enraged, the minister allegedly called officials from the Food Safety Department, claiming hygiene violation. Within minutes, a full team was on-site. By 11:15 pm, the kitchen was under inspection, and five samples - including of oil, paneer, and mawa - were collected. Witnesses said the hotel staff started apologising as officials swept the kitchen. A video of the raid, showing Mr Patel giving instructions and the restaurant operator being pushed aside, has since been widely circulated. The local business community is hugely upset. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and other trade organisations rushed to the restaurant late at night, calling the action "dictatorship" and "hooliganism". "This is not governance. This is misuse of power," said Chamber President Dr Praveen Agarwal. "We will write to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister demanding a high-level inquiry and the dismissal of Minister Patel," he added. When Gwalior's Guardian minister Tulsi Silavat and Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh tried to mediate and de-escalate, Mr Patel doubled down, calling the restaurant a "den of adulteration" and slamming the Chamber of Commerce for "shielding wrongdoing". When contacted, Mr Patel denied the allegations, terming them "baseless" and part of a "conspiracy to avoid legal action". "I didn't go there to eat. I had already eaten at the wedding. This was an inspection. It is my working style - I take surprise action wherever I go," he said. He also said the hype around the seating issue was "irrelevant and laughable". "You really think a minister won't get a table?" he said, chuckling. He further claimed the Gwalior-Chambal area has become a "hotspot of adulteration" and vowed to continue such surprise inspections. This isn't Mr Patel's first brush with controversy. Just a year ago, the police in Bhopal had filed a case against his son Abhigyan Patel, allegedly for creating a ruckus. The minister had broken down in the assembly over the First Information Report, accusing the system of targeting his family.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Denied table at packed Gwalior restaurant, min calls food safety staff for inspection
Bhopal: Minister of state for health and medical education Narendra Shivaji Patel was livid and he threw around his weight terrorising the staff at a restaurant in Gwalior after he failed to get a table for his family at the packed restaurant on Sunday night. Peeved that the restaurant management did not recognize him and asked him to wait for a table, the minister immediately called the food safety department and got samples of paneer, oils and several dishes collected. BJP's local leaders and the police also reached the spot, and the restaurant management realising the mistake apologised and offered a table to the minister. Patel had reached Gwalior to attend the marriage and reception of MP Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar's son. Later in the night, the minister reached a restaurant at Patel Nagar in Gwalior with his family. According to the hotel management, two calls were received before the arrival of the minister— the from a local food safety officer Lokendra Singh who asked for a table with five chairs and the second within the next five minutes from another food safety officer asking for a table with 10 seats. Being a Sunday, the restaurant was full, and all tables were reserved. When the minister arrived, the management asked him to wait because there were no tables available. The restaurant management did not recognise the minister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like School-Ready Lenovo Laptops with Intel® Lenovo Back to School Undo The angry minister started questioning the hygiene of the eatery and entered its kitchen for a physical check. He called the food safety department officials to the restaurant who arrived and collected food, oil and paneer samples till late night hours. The BJP's district president Jaiprakash Rajoria and other party office-bearers reached the spot, and the police also arrived. "I have come to Gwalior to inspect and take action on the hospitals and ambulance services. In the same way, I went to inspect Kwality Restaurant," the minister said. "Here, the staff misbehaved with me. If they are misbehaving with a minister and trying to pressure me, then what to say about their behaviour with govt officials and employees," he said. Realising the mistake, the hotel management apologised to the minister and his family members. The manager of the hotel alleged that the minister's security manhandled the staff. While the commotion continued, members of the Chamber of Commerce and local trade associations also reached the restaurant. Speaking to reporters, president of the Chamber of Commerce Praveen Agarwal said, "This is clearly a case of tyranny and repression. We will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Mohan Yadav asking for an investigation into the matter. We are going to demand the removal of the minister."
