Given its diversity, everything about India, and it’s polar opposite, is true in unison. Think tank Bridge India, which set up its first office in London last year and will shortly to open another office in Europe, is seeking to highlight and celebrate this nuance, through the Ideas for India conference.
The Ideas For India conference is a unique forum will take place on 22-24 April in London. It brings together policy makers, business leaders, leading NRIs and others to discuss India and where it is headed in the coming decades.
The ‘India Story’ abroad is often presented through a narrow lens, be it focusing only on business and the economy, society or policy landscape. The vast majority of the diaspora across the UK and Europe do not have access to many of the existing such events that exist.
This is what makes Ideas For India different from other forums. It is inclusive and seeks to bring together all parts of the diaspora on the same platform as some of the leading CEOs and Ministers from India and elsewhere. Being a charity gives Bridge India the ability to focus on curating the content to exactly what attendees want to see.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Republic Day a few days ago, "We have to ensure that no person in India, no region is left behind. This is also the goal behind the Republic Day parade.”
Confirmed speakers include Mohandas Pai, Lord Karan Bilimoria, Sitaram Yechury and several other senior leaders and CEOs from India that will be announced over the coming weeks. Over the last year, Bridge India has organised over 20 events for its Members. Its membership includes business leaders, journalists, diplomats, academics and others.
Bridge India is, in particular, really grateful to Asian Voice for the outstanding support it gives to the British Asian community. Since 1972, it has been at the forefront of engaging NRIs and connecting them to India through articles, editorials, events and a personal touch. The publication has been the heart and soul of the community for decades and that is why we are delighted to be working with them to curate this unique events.
You can find out more about the Ideas For India conference on the Bridge India website at www.bridgeindia.org.uk.
