For general and registration related queries:

Mr. Hemant Mishra, Secretary General FIDE (info@indiandiasporacouncil.nl)

For networking queries

Ms. Suman Korenhof – Taneja, Director PR (pr@fcci.nl)

For any other queries

Dr. Yamini J. Singh, Secretary general (secretarial@fcci.nl)

Friday, May 24

Conference to Celebrate & Evaluate the 75 years of the Indian Republic

Let's gather to honor and reflect on the 75 years of the Indian Republic at our upcoming conference!

By FIDE & FCCI

Date and time

Friday, May 24 · 12 - 5pm CEST

Location

Conferentiehotel Kontakt Der Kontinenten

20 Amersfoortsestraat 3769 AS Soesterberg Netherlands

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration/ Meet & Greet with walk-in lunch.

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Opening – Lighting of the lamps and National Anthem

Mr Jasbir Singh, President FCCI & FIDE

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Theme 1 : India’s Republic at 75: Reflections and the Vision for 2050

India’s Republic at 75: Reflections and the Vision for 2050: Since the inception of India as a sovereign republic in 1950, India has undergone a remarkable transformation across various spheres from ...

Theme presentation

Mr. Ram Lakhina, President Emeritus FCCI.

Theme presentation: ‘India's Republic at 75: Achievements and the Vision for 2050’ by Mr. Ram Lakhina, President Emeritus FCCI.

Inaugural address:

H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Ambassador of India to the NL

Inaugural address: ‘Journey of pride: 75 years of Indian Republic and the evolving diaspora relationship between the Netherlands & India’ by H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Ambassador of India to the Kingdo...

Address 1

Mr. Thijs Reuten, Member of the European Parliament, NL

Address on , ‘India and EU natural partners in transition of India towards developed nation status’ by Mr. Thijs Reuten, Member of the European Parliament, NL.

Address 2

H.E. Mr. Eric Niehe, Former Ambassador of the NL to IND

Address, ‘India’s transition towards a developed country – Possibilities and Challenges’ by H.E. Mr. Eric Niehe, Former Ambassador of the Netherlands to India.

Address 3

H.E. Mr. Rajendre Khargi, Ambassador of Suriname (NL)

Address, ‘Bridging Continents: The Crucial contribution of the Indian Diaspora in enhancing Relations between India, Netherlands and Suriname’ by H.E. Mr. Rajendre Khargi, Ambassador of Suriname to t...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Short break – Drinks/Snacks

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Theme 2 : India’s Transition Towards a Developed Country

India’s Transition Towards a Developed Country Possibilities and Challenges. Harnessing Indian Diaspora’s potential towards this goal. In an increasingly interconnected world, India's global engagem...

Theme Presentation : India’s Transition Towards a Developed Country

Mr Hemant Mishra

Ms. Subhadra Pathak

Panel discussion / Q&A session coordinated by Dr Pramod Agrawal

Panelists are: Ms. Artie Ramsodiet, Member of Senate, NL Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Diaspora Community Leader, and National Coordinator against Discrimination & Racism, NL Prof. dr. Ajay Bailey, Chair ...

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Closing Remarks

Mr Badri Madan ,FCCI

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Tea/Coffee/Drinks - Networking

About this event

5 hours

India's journey as a republic has been a saga of resilience, progress, and global significance. As we mark the 75th anniversary of India's Republic, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on the nation's achievements and chart a course for its promising future. Against the backdrop of this historic diamond jubilee year, FCCI and FIDE jointly convene the International Conference to explore avenues for the potential of the Diaspora to accelerate the transition of India to become a developed nation by 2050. The proposed International Conference has the following themes*

India’s Republic at 75: Reflections and the Vision for 2050
India’s transition towards a developed country – Possibilities and Challenges: Harnessing the Indian Diaspora’s power and potential towards this goal.

Join us as we come together to celebrate India's Republic at 75 and the vibrant tapestry of its diaspora. Through insightful talks and panel discussions from experts and prominent diaspora members, let us reaffirm our commitment to a shared future anchored in unity, diversity, and progress.

Organized by

FIDE & FCCI