13 April, Hannover

The Indian Prime Minister, Mr Modi and the German Chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel visited the Himachal Pradesh Pavilion. They were received by an official delegation led by Mr RD Dhiman, Principal Secy. (Ind.) along with Mr Rajender Singh DI and Mr Tilak Raj Sharma, DDI. The guests were welcomed with traditional kullu shawl, jacket and cap. The Himachal contingent has 14-15 industrialists from the state to explore business opportunities and joint ventures.

A Czech Republic enterprise, CINK Hydro – Energy k.s., which is a leader in the area of technology for small and medium-sized hydropower plants evinced interest in hydro power projects in the state. Also, another group, Provotek, from Germany, has business interests in Wind Energy products is keen on setting up a manufacturing plant in the state.