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Premier Dalton McGuinty will lead a mission of approximately 25 Ontario companies and institutions in the clean technology sector to India from December 6-11, 2009.  The mission will travel to New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad and builds on the Premier’s successful mission to India in January 2007.

 

Why India and the Clean Tech Sector?

• India’s GDP is projected to grow at 7% in spite of the global economic crisis.
• India is the 4th largest economy in the world based on GDP purchasing power parity.
• Industrialization and urbanization are driving demand for clean technologies.
• India is ranked 6th in the world for its annual investment in renewable energy. Over $200 billion in new investments will be needed to raise India’s renewable energy production capacity to 200 GW by 2030.
• India’s water/wastewater treatment market is growing at 10-12% per annum. There is a pressing need for advanced water leakage detection systems.
• Demand for innovative environmental monitoring and air pollution control technologies is growing.
• The demand for energy-efficient, green buildings is driven by the increased number of multinationals and Indian conglomerates that are seeking green solutions. Opportunities exist for architects, consulting engineers and building material suppliers.
  
  

Mission Objectives

• Promote innovative Ontario companies and institutions in India.
• Promote Ontario’s attractiveness as a key investment destination and a gateway to North America.
• Demonstrate Ontario’s strength as a world class producer of clean technology products and services for which tremendous demand exists in India.
• Showcase Ontario’s strength as a leading centre for the development of innovative clean technology.

 

Main Mission Components Include:

• Plenary sessions will be held to examine economic and social trends, reforms and the business prospects in each destination.
• Sectoral sessions featuring prominent industry experts will provide excellent opportunities for exchanging information, examining business prospects and networking with Canadian and Indian business counterpart.
• Hospitality events, such as luncheons and dinners, are an integral part of the business program, providing unparalleled opportunities to network with Indian as well as Canadian political and business leaders.
• One-on-one meetings will be arranged for the Ontario delegates with qualified local companies to reflect the objectives stated in the company profiles.
  
  

For more information:

Corie McDougall
Area Director: South & Southeast Asia
corie.mcdougall@ontario.ca