Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday night engaged in a warm and heartfelt conversation with the Indian expatriate community, Friends of MP, in Munich, Germany. Setting aside formalities and speeches, he fostered a deep connection with the audience by highlighting India’s rich culture and traditions in a spontaneous and friendly discussion. The program, which began with traditional Indian customs, evoked a profound sense of patriotism and love for the homeland among every member of the diaspora.
Chief Minister Yadav said that the biggest feature of Indian culture is its inclusive and positive approach. He defined it as India having ‘the art of finding joy in trouble’ and ‘a tradition of taking everyone along’. Describing Germany as close to India, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Germany is also the charioteer of truth, culture, and knowledge. This is why the ideas and values ??of both countries are interlinked.
The programme started with the garlanding of the picture of Bharat Mata followed by the national anthem. The tricolour flag and lighting of the lamp gave glimpses of Indian culture in every corner at the outset. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed pride in the achievements of more than 2 lakh Indian expatriates and more than 35 thousand Indian students who are setting an example of excellence in the field of education and skills in Germany.
Chief Minister Yadav openly and cordially communicated with the diaspora during the dinner. While sharing his thoughts, he encouraged the Indian community to stay connected to their roots even while residing in Germany. This event became a symbol of the pride of Indianness, coordination of tradition and modernity.
This special effort by Dr. Mohan Yadav transformed the Friends of MP platform into not just a formality, but an intimate and inspiring experience, where the Indian diaspora got an opportunity to reconnect with their culture and values.
The Invest Madhya Pradesh delegation that visited Germany under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held talks with the top companies there for partnership. Chief Minister Yadav visited SFC Energy Company located in Brunnthal near Munich and learned about its features. This company is a leading company in direct methanol and hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing. Dr. Peter Podessar, CEO of SFC Energy, elaborated on the company’s key technologies and their innovations in the field of clean energy solutions. During this, there was an in-depth discussion on the possibilities of implementing clean energy technologies in Madhya Pradesh and meeting the increasing demand for renewable energy.
Chief Minister Yadav also held a formal meeting with the Baerlochar Group. Baerlochar, a leading German company in the field of plastic additives, has been operating its unit in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh since 2001. This company has so far invested more than Rs 400 crore in the state and has provided employment to more than 300 people. The expansion possibilities of Baerlochar, the use of innovative technologies, and the adoption of environment-friendly technologies were discussed in the meeting. This collaboration will not only enrich the plastics industry of Madhya Pradesh with high-quality additives but will also give impetus to employment opportunities and industrial growth.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described this visit as important for the economic and industrial development of the state. He said that with the partnership with Germany, Madhya Pradesh will have new achievements in the field of green energy and the latest technologies. The visit will prove to be an important step towards realizing the goals of ‘Industry Year 2025’ in the state.