BonjourIndia:Curtain Raiser
New Delhi, 8th November 2017. The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr. Alexandre Ziegler, along with the Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Bertrand de Hartingh, today announced the opening of Bonjour India 2017 -2018, a four-month-long voyage across India. Celebrating Indo-French partnership, it will shape the next decade of people-to-people contacts between the two countries. From November 2017 to February 2018, Bonjour India will cover a 100 programmes and projects in 33 cities across 20 states & union territories. Showcasing Indo-French expertise in innovation, education, research, science and technology, art and culture, this platform will enable and trigger further collaborations by bringing the best of India and France together.
On this occasion, Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said,‘Bonjour India is a key event of the historical Indo-French relations of friendship and trust, which have grown in scope and exchanges over the last few years. In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, the efforts we make to address common challenges facing humanity must be done collectively. The third edition thus focuses on partnership, innovation and creativity, and is oriented in good measure towards the youth, for they renew and perpetuate our ties. Nothing can better uphold and create enduring relations than strengthening the partnership of hearts between our peoples.’
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Bertrand de Hartingh said, “Bonjour India is for everyone: it provides access to all and invites everyone to make it their own. Bonjour India is an invitation to reimagine our world with the common threads that unite us, to take forward what we have inherited and build our future together with our minds, our hearts and our hands. We look forward to a successful voyage and fruitful collaborations, bringing value to the lives of the citizens of both the countries.’
Illustrating the fruitful development of the thriving Indo-French relation, Bonjour India was launched in 2009, travelling across India to offer a series of events around ideas, science and art. Namaste France, the festival of India in France soon followed, reaffirming this dynamic process. In 2013 the second edition of BI encouraged Indo-French collaboration and co-productions, attracting a considerable audience within the span of 3 months. Scaling up, BI 2017 – 2018 will serve as a platform for the incubation of dreams, ideas and projects bringing together the best talent between the two countries for an open platform for dialogue and collaborations.
Making this larger-than-life platform come true, are our valued partner companies. Bonjour India thanks:
Diamond Partners: Dassault Aviation, Reliance
Gold Partners: Accor, Air India, Engie, Krishnakriti, Renault, Société Générale
Silver Partners: Air France, Ariane Space, Axa, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, BNP Paribas, Faurecia, Laurent Perrier, Mane, Naval Group, NRB Bearings, Pernod Ricard, Phoenix Mall, Saint Gobain, Thales, Vicat (Bharathi Cement), Writer Relocations
Event Partners: Schneider Electric, Sonalika Group, Suez, Apeejay Surrendra Group, L’Oreal, Champagne Besserat de Bellefon, Grover, L’Opera, Seher
Communication Partners: JC Decaux, ITSA, Foxity
Indian Institutional Partner: Indian Council for Cultural Relations
ABOUT INSTITUT FRANCAIS INDIA (IFI)
The French Institute/IFI (Institut français India) is a section of the Embassy of France responsible for connecting and implementing Indo-French human exchanges.
IFI performs numerous functions: from promoting academic and scientific exchange between higher institutes of learning and research to enabling student mobility, and promoting the French language. We also foster links between artists, scientists, NGOs, professors, enterprises, film professionals, publishers and more. We support partnerships in research and innovation, capacity-building and interactions with civil society, vocational studies, as well as artistic and cultural partnerships in performance, books, film, fashion, design and more. We support and organise forums and debates that bring together innovators and thinkers from both countries.
Two main services of IFI undertake the above functions: the department for education and research, and the department for creation and mediation. All of their sectors engage in their particular fields of cooperation with India: including Arts and Culture, Books and Ideas, Study in France, French Language Education, and Innovation and Multimedia -. These departments are all supported by the Administrative and Communication sections.
Bringing these together under one umbrella, IFI is proud to have established a Bonjour India office. A programme spanning four months from November 2017 to February 2018, Bonjour India partners French talents with Indian counterparts to showcase a season of innovation and creativity across various cities all over India.
Through the program of “The Other Thought” IFI encourages diversity in thought in a series of French-Indian encounters through debates, seminars, workshops and more.
IFI is connected to various sections including the Embassy’s Economics Section, Business France, the Press Section, and the Consulate. In India, IFI heads the network encompassing France’s two research centres in India (Puducherry and Delhi), the four French schools (Chennai, Mumbai, Puducherry & Delhi) as well as the Alliance Française network (AF), which represents local Indian organizations that disseminate French culture, promote Indo-French cultural exchanges and teach French across the Indian territory (see our Indo-French network).
About Bonjour India:
The third edition of Bonjour India 2017-18 is unprecedented, given the ambitious scale of its partnership with India. People at the forefront of their fields will share their inspiring journeys as they change society through their innovation and creativity. At events collaboratively organised across cities and disciplines, amid performances, debates, seminars and exhibitions, all audiences will find something that captures their imagination.
With Bonjour India 2017-18, India and France will come together to create, innovate and partner towards a progressive and sustainable future.
For further information please visit www.bonjour-india.in
Industry Urges Government to Propel Growth :CEAMA Annual Function
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Man of Appliances Award to Mr Eric Braganza President Hair Appliance India
PwC, report on – ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance & Consumer Electronics’
Appliances and Consumer Electronics (ACE) Industry Urges Government to Propel Growth in Domestic Manufacturing
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New Delhi, November 8, 2017: Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA), the apex industry body for the Appliances and Consumer Electronics (ACE) industry concluded their 38th annual function focussed on ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance and Consumer Electronics’. Industry experts here voiced their opinions on policy changes, and shared their recommendations to propel growth within the segment. The occasion was graced by Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Mr Sandeep Ladda, Technology Leader PwC along with Mr. Manish Sharma, President, CEAMA, Mr Sunil Vachani, Vice President, North CEAMA, Mr Kamal Nandi, Vice President, West, CEAMA and other CEAMA dignitaries.
Additionally, in association with PwC, CEAMA unveiled a detailed report on ‘Championing Change in the Indian Appliance & Consumer Electronics (ACE) Industry’. With an anticipated CAGR of only 9%, PwC findings state that manufacturing disabilities and a limited component ecosystem are root causes of low cumulative value addition. The large population and steep GDP growth over next 5 years will be the key driver for Indian economic pyramid shift towards the top. The report also goes onto illustrate government of India’s push to promote electronics manufacturing in order to achieve net zero imports, and placing the ACE industry at the forefront of digital India program. This push has resulted in an increase in domestic manufacturing from INR 55,765 crore during 2015 – 16 to INR 64,752 crore during 2016 – 17.
Sharing his views, Mr Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog said “The appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) sector offers immense growth opportunities, not only in terms of consumption but also manufacturing and job creation. They have been one of the forthcoming industries who have successfully aligned their business strategies to various government led initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’. The policy led initiatives proposed by the government have been specifically designed to aid the small and medium enterprises. CEAMA has given these SME’s a platform to voice their opinion and become more included in government led policy and growth discussions”.
Sharing his views on this occasion Mr. Manish Sharma – President of CEAMA, said “CEAMA was established with the sole objective to address the emerging issues of the Appliances and Consumer Electronics industry (ACE), and evaluate and advocate alignment with government policies. The aim behind releasing this report was to bring to the fore challenges faced by the industry in the current environment, and the policy framework needed to support the continuously evolving business ecosystem especially local manufacturing. The consumer durable industry creates 3 indirect jobs for every direct job, thus it needs to work closely with the government on further improving the local manufacturing framework to generate more employable labour”.
Additionally a panel discussion was held to discuss the importance of enablers such as large scale demand generation for made in India products, cost competitiveness to make in India and easier to make in Indiapolicies to further empower the growth capacity of durable industry. The panel comprised of industry stalwarts Mr Manish Sharma, President and CEO Panasonic India, Mr Ajay Taneja, MD, Shriram Pistons and Rings LTD, Mr Hariom Rai, Co-founder and Director LAVA International and Mr Sunil Vachani, Chairman, Dixon Technologies. The session was moderated by Sankalpa Bhattacharjya, Partner PwC.
Commemorating 38 glorious years of the ACE industry, CEAMA also felicitated its industry members for their outstanding contribution to the durable industry in India. Mr. Ki Wan Kim, MD, LG India received the ‘Man of Electronics Award’ for his excellent service of over 35 years to LG, during the course of which he transformed the company into one of the most recognized brands in the country. Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier India was awarded the ‘Man of Appliances Award’ for his excellent mentorship and leadership skills and steered Haier India to new heights.
Attended by over 250 attendees, interactive sessions and carefully planned networking opportunities led to a robust discussion on the market potential to drive growth and finding pragmatic solutions to become the champions of change.
About CEAMA
Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) established in 1978, is the apex Industry Chamber for the Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances Industry. CEAMA acts as a catalyst in the promotion of Industry, trade, technology and entrepreneurship. CEAMA has about 100 member companies, from every segment of Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances Industry, providing information, representation and chance to grow in the most vibrant and exciting industry.
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