Australia has agreed to share its expertise with Haryana in the field of agriculture, horticulture, dairying, infrastructure, smart cities and sports particularly in prevention and treatment of sports injuries.
The Australian High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu, who called on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal here on Tuesday discussed various issues of mutual cooperation between Australia and Haryana.
She evinced keen interest in the developmental strides made by Haryana and offered cooperation of Australia in further strengthening bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister described Haryana as a leading State in sports and said the Government was promoting sports and physical fitness among the youth.
He sought cooperation of Australia to further develop Motilal School of Sports, Rai. He also said Haryana, which has the best medical facilities, was also known as a developing medical tourism hub, especially in Gurgaon.
He added there was ample scope to improve the facilities in the field of sports injuries. The injured sportspersons, in case of need, have to go abroad for their treatment, said he.
The Chief Minister also invited Sidhu to join the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Haryana starting from November 1.
He said the State Government was planning various initiatives for the year long celebrations and added a Horticulture University would be set up in Karnal.
It was also informed in the meeting that State was developing integrated multi modal logistic hub including a dry port as a part of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project. This ambitious project will prove to be driver for the future growth of the State in which Australia can also make commercial ties by sharing their skills and expertise.
Harinder Sidhu said Haryana was also being recognised as a developing sports economy which could offer many jobs in sports sector like sports trainers, coaches, sports manager, fitness trainers, fitness advisors.