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Will india see increased investments in future
Ofcourse, it’s only going to increase at a high speed as India will have more to offer to the world, we are the only South Asian country in G20 and hence are a prime destination for investment because our soft power is huge as well, and ever growing.
 
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KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico; Files Applications in 40 Countries to Protect Brand “Khadi”


Posted On: 10 JUL 2021 3:57PM by PIB Delhi



Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recently secured trademark registrations in three countries – Bhutan, UAE and Mexico – a big stride towards protecting the identity of brand “Khadi” globally. Apart from these countries, KVIC’s trademark applications are pending in 40 countries across the world that include the USA, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil and others.


While KVIC obtained the latest trademark registration in Bhutan on 9th July; trademark registration was granted in UAE on 28th June. With this, KVIC has succeeded in securing trademark registration for the first time in a Gulf country. Earlier, KVIC got the trademark registration for “Khadi” in Mexico in December 2020.


So far KVIC was having Trademark registrations for the word mark “KHADI” in 6 countries namely Germany, UK, Australia, Russia, China and EU where trademark registrations were granted in certain classes. However, with recent trademark registrations in Bhutan, UAE and Mexico, the number of such countries has gone up to nine. In these countries, KVIC has got registrations in various classes that pertain to Khadi fabric, Khadi readymade garments and village industry products like Khadi soaps, Khadi cosmetics, Khadi incense sticks among others.


It is for the first time in the history of KVIC that sustained efforts have been made in the last 5 years to protect the brand “Khadi” which was given to us by none other than Mahatma Gandhi.














KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said these trademark registrations will prevent any misuse of the brand name “Khadi” globally. He said in recent years, Khadi’s popularity has seen a massive growth in India and abroad due to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s appeal to adopt Khadi. It has, therefore, become very important for KVIC to protect the identity of Khadi and safeguard the interest of consumers and lakhs of Khadi artisans who are manufacturing genuine Khadi products.


The development assumes great significance as there have been instances of some private local entities in countries like Mexico and Germany seeking trademark registration for brand name “Khadi” in their respective countries. In Mexico, KVIC challenged the trademark application of “One Foundation Oaxaca Ac” which had applied for the “Khadi” logo. However, the firm did not challenge KVIC’s objections and trademark registration for the word “Khadi” and “Khadi” logo was granted in favour of KVIC.


Similarly, in Germany, KVIC challenged a local company - Best Natural Products GmbH ("BNP"), which in 2011 already got prior rights in the mark “KHADI” and related marks in EU and other countries in different classes. After long legal battle and negotiations through the Diplomatic channel with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs, BNP has expressed its willingness to settle the trademark disputes amicably with KVIC.
 

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India expands mango export footprint to newer countries; GI certified Fazil mango shipped to Bahrain


Posted On: 10 JUL 2021 3:10PM by PIB Delhi



India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic. In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle eastcountries, a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported today to Bahrain.The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira group, Bahrain.


APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and states. It has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports.This shipment to Bahrain comes a few days after APEDA organized a mango promotion programme at Doha, Qatar where nine varieties of mangoes including GI certified from West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh were displayed at the stores of importer Family Food Centre.


The nine varieties which were exported includes GI certified Khirsapati (Malda, West Bengal), Lakkhanbhog (Malda, West Bengal), Fazli (Malda, West Bengal), Dusshheri (Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh) and Amrapali and Chausa (Malda, West Bengal) and Langda (Nadiya, West Bengal).


In June, 2021, a week-long Indian mango promotion programme was organised in Bahrain where 16 varieties of the fruit including three GI certified Khirsapati&Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) were displayed.


The varieties of mangoes were sold through 13 stores of the group in Bahrain. The mangoes were sourced from farmers in Bengal and Bihar by APEDA registered exporter.


APEDA has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports. It recently organised mango festival in Berlin, Germany.


For the first time in this season, India has shipped a consignment of 2.5 Metric Tonne (MTs) of GI certified Banganapalli & other variety Survarnarekha mangoes sourced from farmers in Krishna &Chittor districts of Andhra Pradesh recently.


Mango in India is also referred to as ‘king of fruits’ and referred to as Kalpavriksha (wish granting tree) in ancient scriptures. While most of the states in India have mango plantations, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka have a major share in total production of the fruit.Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India. Mango exports primarily take place in three forms: fresh mango, mango pulp, and mango slice.
 

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Tesla unlikely to go to gujurat as article itself states. Alcohol laws are now proving to be a detriment there. Big corporates want a good social life, same applies to salaried class.

Sooner or later Gujurat is going to face heat from noida, Greater noida, new noida, Gurgaon, rajasthan-ncr belt, new cities of haryana along with KMP, hyderabad, bangalore outskirts, vizag, jaipur, pune, navi mumbai, Lucknow....

The list is endless NOW.
The advantage of Gujurat in terms of Land is Gone. It's main advantage though remains of extremely good port connectivity for exports.
 

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Tesla unlikely to go to gujurat as article itself states. Alcohol laws are now proving to be a detriment there. Big corporates want a good social life, same applies to salaried class.
Gujjus have islands of pleasure where they can enjoy alcohol. Northie gujjus go to mt Abu, Udaipur. Saurashtra people goto Diu and the western ones go to Daman. The southern Gujjus visit Dadar, Nagar Havelli when they want to sip wines.:cruisin2::daru::daru::daru:
 

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Gujjus have islands of pleasure where they can enjoy alcohol. Northie gujjus go to mt Abu, Udaipur. Saurashtra people goto Diu and the western ones go to Daman. The southern Gujjus visit Dadar, Nagar Havelli when they want to sip wines.:cruisin2::daru::daru::daru:
Still these places don't make the cut with the expat and top corporate honchos. FYI - the business elites of Ahmedabad have their farmhouse or second homes faraway in Lonavala, Aamby Valley and Igatpuri in Maharashtra.

The social infrastructure is something difficult to make.
 

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Tesla unlikely to go to gujurat as article itself states. Alcohol laws are now proving to be a detriment there. Big corporates want a good social life, same applies to salaried class.

Sooner or later Gujurat is going to face heat from noida, Greater noida, new noida, Gurgaon, rajasthan-ncr belt, new cities of haryana along with KMP, hyderabad, bangalore outskirts, vizag, jaipur, pune, navi mumbai, Lucknow....

The list is endless NOW.
The advantage of Gujurat in terms of Land is Gone. It's main advantage though remains of extremely good port connectivity for exports.
How alcohol laws matter in business plants? Elon Musk isn't moving to Gujarat so how does it effect anything? Does he want everyone working in his factory to get daily drunk?

I have heard these sorts of argument from libbies. They behave like Alcohol is everything for business people. This is not true. They set up business based on local gov, taxes, land laws, energy, workforce, etc. Not based on alcohol. Which businessmen thinks i want to set up a factory but my employees must get alcohol. who thinks like that? Even people working there. Who will deny a high paying job at Tesla because of daru? What is the thought process here?

Beef is banned in most India so does that stop burger eaters to setup business in India? This alcohol thing is just a self projection of some liberal journalists who can't sleep at night without one peg.
 
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How alcohol laws matter in business plants? Elon Musk isn't moving to Gujarat so how does it effect anything? Does he want everyone working in his factory to get daily drunk?

I have heard these sorts of argument from libbies. They behave like Alcohol is everything for business people. This is not true. They set up business based on local gov, taxes, land laws, energy, workforce, etc. Not based on alcohol. Which businessmen thinks i want to set up a factory but my employees must get alcohol. who thinks like that? Even people working there. Who will deny a high paying job at Tesla because of daru? What is the thought process here?

Beef is banned in most India so does that stop burger eaters to setup business in India? This alcohol thing is just a self projection of some liberal journalists who can't sleep at night without one peg.
Ya'll Nibbiars Tesla is not Insterted in Gujarat and simple. Will invest in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka.
 

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Kolkata is the catalyst for Entire Eastern India. It has to grow to generate a magnet effect. Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jamshedpur are too small for that purpose. As some one rightly pointed out Kolkata being too big metro will grow on its own & that is happening. Also the entire region is highly urbanized from Kolkata to Bandel to Burdwan & Kolkata to Kharagpur, yes though quality of urbanization is extremely poor.

But why do Industries go to Kolkata , WB even knowing its a sh***** for Politics and Trade unions. The answer is HUMAN CAPITAL. It takes lots & lots of time to build Human capital base. Mumbai, delhi ncr, Blore have all built that. Ever wondered why cutting edge technology research in IT only happens in HYD/BLR? Again Human Capital....

Kolkata just needs a little flick. Land is not a very big problem now anywhere in India unless u are acquiring for mega steel plants like Industries. I think Kolkata City will have a Good time in coming years. but can't say the same about rest of WB.
Kolkata has been the catalyst for far too long and has missed the train. Entire eastern India cannot be held hostage just because of the nonsensical politics going on in that state. This is just like saying that only Guwahati can be the engine of northeastern India. It is, for now, the catalyst, but does not stop other cities if Assam slows down. Assam right now is progress due to the strong policies laid down by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Not only is he clearing the demographic dirt that is holding the state's security and safety as a hostage, but is also taking strong measures to develop the state and region's economy. Unlike Momta who is busy raping, pillaging and massacring the state's BJP, Congress, and CPI voters.

I feel that Odisha can take the mantle of the principal catalyst of eastern India's trade and economy. It also has a coastline and a government that is much more rational than the lunatics that govern West Bengal right now. Bhubaneswar has seen explosive growth in the last few years and Odisha is undergoing the same transition that was seen in the early days of Gujarat. Odiya people are calm, welcome progress and are generally less aggressive than what the people of today's Bengal have become. The Center should take advantage of this quieter state and enable rapid development in Odisha.

This might sound like a betrayal to several Bengali friends here, but this is not to hurt them; it is to make them realize that Momta is not the right person. Anyone feeling otherwise, please tell me - who would be a more conducive leader for better growth and progress? Naveen Patnaik or Mamta Banerjee?
 

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Has Tesla said anything about setting an manufacturing plant in India feel like there is gaga over nothing
Nope. Tesla just said that they would be coming into India "soon". Teething issues remain even now, since Tesla has to deal with hefty duties on imports; imports that are essential since India currently does not have the capability to make some components. Musk mentioned these things in a couple of Tweets in 2019.

The company is registered in Bengaluru, India. This is the issue.

There are a lot of realistic issues that Tesla or for that matter any major EV company has:
  1. EV charging ecosystem. Given the problem of power theft in our country, it remains to be seen what measures can be taken to ensure safety of Tesla charging stations. This raises the question who will take the responsibility of guarding them?
  2. Road inconsistency. We all know how lanes function on the road. Tesla's software is designed for countries that have structured concept of road lanes. China has somehow managed to change this through sheer force of its administration over years. But we are still chaotic.
  3. Road quality. Let's not forget to mention the quality of our roads within cities, are terrible. Most of the roads in residential areas are of abysmal quality, filled with potholes and improperly marked.
  4. PSUs vs EV makers. All oil companies except ESSAR and Reliance are publicly-owned. Tesla entering with its famed ecosystem concept will invite protests from employee unions of these companies who would either be forced to adapt or be furloughed in the medium term.

That being said, we need a serious EV PLAN. The current EV Policy is ridiculously vague and does not address how we would become an EV-ONLY market by 2030-35. We need a proper roadmap on how the roadways can be improved, ecosystem can be set up with accompanying safety and security, and what is expected of the citizens of the country.

We also need to push for other forms of sustainable transport companies to enter the country. New hydrogen, Nikola, etc. should also be invited.
 

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