As part of our efforts to strengthen links between lawmakers/ businesses from Europe and lawmakers/ businesses in India, we have been co ordinating visits of various delegations to India and Europe/ UK.
London MP Bob Blackman visit to Kerala - February 2019
London MP from Harrow East Hon Bob Blackman visited Kerala as part of our efforts to engage elected European officials with stakeholders in India. Mr Bob Blackman is the Vice Chair of Indo British All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Group ( APPG) on Indian Traditional sciences. An APPG is a grouping in the Parliament of the United Kingdom that is composed of members of parliament from all political parties. During this visit to Kerala, he engaged in discussions with politicians, officials, trade body representatives, Tourism representatives and Ayurveda practitioners. Find the snapshot of the visit below
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Justice Cyriac Joseph
Interaction with Kerala Lok Ayukta Justice Cyriac joseph
CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Interaction with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Actor Jayasurya
A Brief Chat with Malayalam Actor Jayasurya
Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy
Interaction with Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy
Radhakrishna Menon
With Mr Radhakrishna Menon who is the Director of Cochin Shipyard and General Secretary of Kerala BJP.
School interaction
Bob Blackman interacting with students of a school in Kochi
School interaction
Bob Blackman interacting with students of a school in Kochi
Welcome by NCC cadets
NCC cadets welcoming Bob Blackman MP to the school in Kochi
Austism kids welcomes Bob Blackman
Students of a Autism school welcoming Hon Bob Blackman MP by Chenda melam, Kerala's dramatic and very infectious percussion ensemble.
Tourism association
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with members of Tourism association in Kerala, as a large number of British Tourists come to Kerala
Graduation with Bob Blackman British MP
Hon Bob Blackman with students of Face Palette Makeup academy, whose courses are certified by EICBI
Graduation with Bob Blackman British MP
Hon Bob Blackman presenting certificates to Face Palette students who have passed the exams during the graduation day.
Autism School
Hob Bob Blackman with students of Autism school.
Autism school
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with students of Autism school.
Meeting with CP John
In a dinner interaction with Mr CP John, who is UDF leader and General Secretary of Communist Marxist Party and was part of Kerala Planning Commission during the tenure of the last Congress led government
Welcoming Bob Blackman to Kerala
EICBI Chairman Sujit S Nair receiving Hon Bob Blackman at the airport
Interaction with Austism students
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with Autism students
Unveiling of Journey to roots
Hon Bob Blackman unveiling a new initiative by Punarnava called Journey to roots.
Interaction with Austism students
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with Austism students
Sukhayus interaction
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with employees of Sukhayus Ayurveda centre in Cherai beach
Interaction at Rajagiri Punarnava
Hon Bob Blackman interacting with staff of Rajagiri hospitals where Punarnava has an Ayurveda centre
Sukhayus interaction
Hon Bob Blackman being felicitated by Punarnava CEO, Dr Anvar
Press Conference
Interaction with Press about the possibility of promoting Ayurveda in UK.
Interaction with Cochin Chambers
Interaction with core team of Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is one of the oldest trade bodies in India.
Delegation visit to Karnataka - January 2017
A delegation comprising of British MP Hon Virendra Sharma MP, EICBI Chairman Mr.Sujit Nair.,FRSA, UK Karnataka Business Chamber ( UKKBC ) Chairman Mr.Manjunath Viswakarma visited Karnataka. The visit was extensively covered by various media outlets in Karnataka including The Hindu, The New Indian Express, NDTV, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Times of India amongst others. Find a snapshot of the visit below
PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Virendra Sharma with Karnataka industry RV Deshpande at Indian Diaspora' event prior to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017
Interaxn with Kannada film industry
Meeting with representatives from film industry
Erin foundation
Hon.Virendra Sharma visited office of ERIN Foundation and witnesses the gifting of several British published books by CEO of IT Company Pradeep PK to SDC. Sataka Paul and Rajamma
Welcome by Presidency University
British MP Hon Virendra Sharma being welcomed by Presidency University Chancellor Mr Nissar Ahmed and his team
Honoured by Presidency University
Hon Virendra Sharma being honoured by former education minister of Karnataka BA Moideen and Presidency University Chancellor Mr Nissar Ahmed
Invest Karnataka session
UK MP Virendra Sharma along with ministers and bureaucrats from Karnataka during Invest Karnataka session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017
Invest Karnataka session
UK MP Virendra Sharma speaks during Invest Karnataka session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017
UK Karnataka Business Chamber Launch
Launch of UK Karnataka Business Chamber by Shri.D.H.Shankaramurthy - Chairman of the Legislative Council of Karnataka, Hon.Virendra Sharma, the British MP from Ealing Southall, Sujit Nair the Chief Coordinator of BSSIC as well as Manjunath Vishwakarma (Chairman of the recently formed UKKBC)
Interaction with Yash and Dk Suresh
In conversation with Indian MP Mr DK Suresh and Kannada Actor Yash
With LSE Alumnia assn Bangalore
Hon Virendra Sharma, a LSE Alumnus, met with the representatives of LSE Alumni association in Bangalore
Interaxn at Legislative office
Interaction with Shri.D.H.Shankaramurthy Chairman of the Legislative Council of Karnataka, Members of Legislative council, trade bodies and businessmen
Local politicians interaction
Interacting with local politicians from Bangalore
Police escort
Received tremendous support from Karnataka police and traffic personal during the visit of the delegation to Bangalore
Calligraphy museum inauguration
British MP Virendra Sharma opens new section of calligraphy museum. It houses a calligrapher's collection of fountain pens, nibs, journals and quills.
Welcome by BSICC Vice Chair Janardan
Hon Virendra Sharma being welcomed by BSICC Karnataka Vice Chair Mr KC Janardhan. We received tremendous support from Karnataka police and traffic personal during the visit of the delegation to Bangalore
Calligraphy museum inauguration
British MP Virendra Sharma opens new section of calligraphy museum. It houses a calligrapher's collection of fountain pens, nibs, journals and quills.
Interaxn with Business leaders
Delegation interacts with Business leaders from Karnataka who are looking to explore opportunities in UK
PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Speaking at PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry Conclave
PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Inaugurating PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry Conclave along with Karnataka industry RV Deshpande
PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Inaugurating PIO Chamber of Commerce & Industry Conclave along with Karnataka industry RV Deshpande
Mitralaya School
At the entrance of Mitralaya School
Welcome by Erin Foundation
Erin Foundation founder Mr Sai Prakash welcoming Hon Virendra Sharma
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Christ University interaction
In discussion with Christ University Vice Chancellor Dr Fr Thomas C Mathew and Christ University Director Fr Thomas
Christ University talk
Hon Virendra Sharma in his interaction "Jalandhar to UK Parliament" with 1200 students from Christ University, Bangalore , shared his journey from a village in Jalandhar to a bus conductor to 3 time British MP
Christ University talk
Hon Virendra Sharma in his interaction "Jalandhar to UK Parliament" with 1200 students from Christ University, Bangalore , shared his journey from a village in Jalandhar to a bus conductor to 3 time British MP
Christ University talk
Hon Virendra Sharma in his interaction "Jalandhar to UK Parliament" with 1200 students from Christ University, Bangalore , shared his journey from a village in Jalandhar to a bus conductor to 3 time British MP
EU delegation visit to Karnataka - November 2016
We hosted a European Union delegation comprising of 27 companies from UK, Greece, Italy and Lithuania for half a day at Rajajinagar Industrial area and co ordinated a visit to one of the units of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd, which is based in Rajajinagar Industrial area. The delegation was led by London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The European delegation was part of a European Commission project – EAGLES, which is designed to enhance co-operation between trade promotion organisations and boost trade for stronger economic growth. Find a snapshot of the visit below
Group photo
Group photos of E-Vindhya team with the EU delegation
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction
Members of the delegation interacting with employees of Vindhya E-Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Interaction with Yash and Dk Suresh
In conversation with Indian MP Mr DK Suresh and Kannada Actor Yash