A four-member delegation from the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, led by Deputy High Commissioner for East and North East IndiaDr Andrew Fleming conducted an official visit to the Odisha office of UK-based Finnest.
The visit aimed to strengthen ties and explore collaborative opportunities in Finnest's initiatives in the State.
Founded by Dr Biswanath Patnaik and Arun Kar, distinguished Odia investors and entrepreneurs, Finnest, a BNP Group company, is at the forefront of innovation with its cutting-edge technology. The company is set to establish hydrogen-based electronic vehicle manufacturing and bio-bag manufacturing units in Odisha, contributing to the State's technological and environmental landscape.
The visiting team comprised Dr Fleming, Rishikesh Chanda (Senior Sector Manager-Infrastructure), Haimanti Poddar (Senior Climate Change and Energy Adviser and FCDO India Electric Mobility Policy Lead), and Swarnamayee Satapathy (Assistant Communications, Events & Visits Officer).
During the visit, the British Deputy High Commission team was briefed on Finnest's investments, projects, technologies, employment opportunities, and social initiatives in the State. Discussions centered around potential collaborative ventures and avenues for joint exploration.
The interaction between the British Deputy High Commission and Finnest Odisha marks a significant step towards fostering international collaborations in the fields of technology, sustainability, and economic development in the State.