Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring the possibility of a ‘sister-state relationship’ with Brazil. This was discussed in a high level meeting between Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi and Indian Ambassador to Brazil Ashok Kumar Das held at the state secretariat conference hall on Wednesday.
Das made a presentation about the potential and opportunities in Brazil. In the meeting, it was revealed that there could be a lot of cultural, economic, technological and intellectual inter-exchange between Odisha and Brazil.
The possible areas of collaboration can be yoga, Ayurveda, Buddhist circuit connect, handloom, eco-tourism, medical-tourism, agri-business, gems and jewellery and heritage-tourism etc.
Indian generic medicines are in great demand in Brazil. Odisha’s products such as tie and dye handloom, handicrafts, silver filigree, ginger, turmeric, copper, computer software, aluminum processed products, fertilisers, shrimps, crabs etc have a good export potential for Brazil.
Odisha can also invite Brazilian investors in sectors like infrastructure, chemicals and agri-business.
Both Odisha and Brazil can participate in each other’s international trade fairs and investment meets. Both can benefit in the mutual promotion of startups, ethnic cultural exchanges and sports.
Das applauded Odisha’s trial of making Bhubaneswar a sports capital.
Principal Secretary, Industry, Sanjeeb Chopra has been nominated as the nodal officer of the Government of Odisha to carry forward the dialogue for future collaborations between Odisha and Brazil.
Das assured help to the Embassy officials for giving a concrete shape to all the possible areas of cooperation and mutual exchanges.
Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Saurav Garg, Secretary Health and Family Welfare, Pramod Kumar Meherda, Secretary Sports and Youth Services, Vishal Dev and Tourism Director Nitin Bhanudas Jawale participated in the deliberations.
