The State Government is creating a Global Talent Pool to rope in cooperation of NRIs and other well-wishers of Madhya Pradesh living in different parts of India and outside the country.
For this, a ‘Friends of MP’ conclave will be held in New York on February 1. At the conclave, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will address the ‘friends of Madhya Pradesh’ after extensive discussions on Madhya Pradesh’s potentials, policies and programmes pertaining to development.
The programme jointly organised by New York-based Consulate General of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh will be addressed by the Chief Minister.
He will also launch website www.friendsofmp.com. The conclave will be held at New York’s most prominent Avery Fisher Hall, lincoln Center Plaza, on February 1 from 11 am to 1 pm. All friends and well-wishers of Madhya Pradesh will be invited to the function.
It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested at the Global Investors Summit, Indore, in October last to create a Global Talent Pool to associate the NRIs in the development process. Madhya Pradesh has now taken the initiative in this direction.
Five sectors have been opened for collaboration by ‘Friends of MP’. These include education, healthcare, skill development, rural employment and tourism. ‘Friends of MP’ can share an idea, sponsor a project, volunteer work and make investments.
Member friends can contribute and collaborate for social initiatives and community development on the basis of their interest and expertise. All works to be undertaken with the cooperation of ‘Friends of MP’ will be aligned to the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Well-wishers and friends across generations and all walks of life can become ‘Friends of MP,’ including Indian citizens, people of Indian origin who are citizens of other countries, citizens of any country who are well-wishers of MP, NGOs, civil society groups, industry associations and companies.
At the ‘Friends of MP Conclave’, a presentation will be made and film screened focusing on Simhastha to be held at Ujjain in April-May 2016. The Chief Minister will invite all to Simhastha. Besides, an 8-minute audio-video programme on investment in Madhya Pradesh will also be held.
Flag will be hoisted and guests of honour will express their views. Consul General Dhyaneshwar M Mulay will also address. Ardh-nareeshwar dance-drama will be another special attraction of the conclave.