#Israeli firm to clean Yamuna River using plants

Israeli firm Ayala Water & Ecology LTD. was assigned by the Government of Delhi to contribute to cleaning the Yamuna River using Israeli technology. The Delhi Government and Ayala will focus on a stretch of 8 kilometers which drains into the Yamuna River as an initial step towards cleaner water and a cleaner environment. Ayala is already partnering with other Indian cities, including Hyderabad and Chennai, offering Israeli technology to help address water and ecological challenges together.
 

#Israeli firm to clean Yamuna River using plants pic.twitter.com/tkwSGDge36

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) February 9, 2017

On the joint partnership in Delhi, Ambassador Daniel Carmon said, “I commend the Israeli company Ayala Water & Ecology on their work in India, now reaching New Delhi. Addressing the challenges of water and environment is a challenge India and Israel both share I am proud to see this partnership in action.”

#Israel invites Indian women #startups

Embassy of Israel in cooperation with TiE Delhi-NCR will host the “Start Tel Aviv” competition India Finals on 12th August. Two women entrepreneurs will be awarded a trip to the Startup Nation by the Ambassador of Israel to India.

#Israel invites Indian women #startups pic.twitter.com/jRsBr8V3wN

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) August 5, 2016

The finalists of the national competition in India will pitch their startups to a panel of experts including Dev Khare, Managing Director, LightSpeed Ventures India; Rajesh Razdan, Founder & CEO, mCarbon; Ankita Vashishth from Saha Fund (Women Focused Fund); Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, Travel Boutique Online; Kalpana Jain, Partner, Deloitte Tohmatsu and Gita Dang, Talent Advisory Services from the local “Shark Tank”.

#Indian and #Israeli companies join hands for @makeinindia

Spectacular inauguration of @makeinindia Week,great speeches by @PMOIndia @narendramodi @nsitharaman @Dev_Fadnavis pic.twitter.com/W2hAKYCuck

— Daniel Carmon (@danielocarmon) February 13, 2016

“Our growing relations with India range on a wide spectrum of sectors from defence to water, agriculture IT, R&D and many more. In defence, like in any other field, our cooperation is a result of friendship and partnership constantly aiming at benefiting both countries capabilities. In the field of defence, Israel has proven more than once in the past as a reliable strategic partner and that we are open for the concept of transfer of advanced technology and joint development. Both our governments as well as the Israeli companies that are already implementing projects in India, are ready to engage with relevant partners under the ‘Make in India’ initiative to create more viable and sustainable partnerships. I have no doubt that the national security interests of India and Israel, respectfully, have been benefitting from our many years of unique cooperation.”: Israeli Ambassador in India Daniel Carmon

#Gulf #Airlines discriminate #Israeli flyers

Kuwait Airways has refused to transport Israeli citizens between New York City and London. According to a news report in The New York Times the US Transportation Department has found in September that Kuwait airline has a  policy of discrimination against Israeli citizens and ordered the practice to be stopped. Instead, the airline announced in December that it would drop the flights.

#Gulf #Airlines discriminate #Israeli flyers pic.twitter.com/yZtoEdwb9R

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) January 16, 2016

The US Transportation Department is also investigating two formal complaints against Qatar Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Kuwaiti law prohibits Kuwaiti  companies from conducting business with Israeli citizens.United States also practice similar restrictions on citizens of countries like North Korea. that it does not recognize.

#Netanyahu thanked #Modi for helping to rescue Israelis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi  and sent his condolences to the families of the Indian victims of the earthquake.

#Netanyahu thanked #Modi for helping to rescue Israelis pic.twitter.com/FfiEL1sLZM

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) May 2, 2015

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister @narendramodi for providing helicopters to assist with the rescue of Israelis and for permitting Israeli relief planes to land in India.

#Israel joins #NepalEarthquake relief efforts

Staff from the Israeli Embassy in Delhi will join Embassy in Kathmandu to assist the overall coordination of Israeli humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake. First planes carrying assessment teams, search and rescue experts and medical personnel and supplies are on their way from Israel to Kathmandu, under direct instruction of PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

 Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, who is in constant contact with Indian authorities to coordinate access for the Israeli relief effort, expressed his appreciation for the constructive response from Indian authorities. “I am thankful to my Indian counterparts for their facilitation”.  Carmon also pointed out that the people and government of Israel cannot stay indifferent to the tragedy of the people who were affected by the earthquake. “We are extending our heartfelt condolences to the people and governments of Nepal and India”. Responding to the Nepal tragedy, he added, Israel will be using its experience from past relief efforts – including in the aftermath of the 2001 earthquake in Gujarat -   in order to help those affected in Nepal.

#Israel’s participation in Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Israel's Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir will lead the Israeli delegation to the seventh edition of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Minister Shamir will be accompanied by  a delegation consisting of Mr. Gil Haskel, Head of Mashav, Israel’s Agency of International Development Cooperation, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and representatives from  various Israeli companies.

Israel’s participation in Vibrant Gujarat will include a National Pavilion and Israel Country Seminar dedicated to Water Recycling, Irrigation Panel, Post-Harvest Management and Dairy that will take place on Monday, the 12th of January.

Minister Shamir will be the Key Note speaker in the Theme Seminar "Innovation and Technology in Food Processing for Sustaining Food Security".

During Vibrant Gujarat 2015, Israel and India will sign on extending the Indo-Israel Agricultural Cooperation program.  In the current 3 year work plan, Israel and India are in the process of establishing 29 Centers of Excellence for agriculture in 10 Indian states including Gujarat. This extension of the agreement is a testament of the growing and vibrant relations between the two countries and will be undertaken by MASHAV on behalf of Israel and the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) on behalf of India.

Minister Shamir will visit one of the Indo-Israel Centers of Excellence for vegetables in Vadrad, Sabarkantha in Gujarat.

Israel's Country Pavilion at the summit entitled "I4 - Israel Innovation in India" will focus on agriculture, water and homeland security. Israel will showcase “success stories” on the governmental and business cooperation between both countries in various fields, in India in general and specifically in Gujarat.

Ambassador Carmon remarked that "Vibrant Gujarat 2015 is a fantastic venue to showcase Vibrant Israel's success stories in India, first and foremost in Gujarat. Our aim is to repeat this success in many other states across India."

#Shimon Peres pays visit to #Congress President #Sonia Gandhi

#Shimon Peres pays visit to #Congress President #Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/GQV6M2LkQm
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 8, 2014

Former President of the State of Israel, H.E Mr. Shimon Peres, paid today a visit to the President of the Indian National Congress Party, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, at her residence in Delhi. Vice President of the Congress party, Mr. Rahul Gandhi was also present in the meeting. 

Launch of #Indo-#Israeli-#Australian project on Food and Water Security in India by President Peres

#Indo-#Israeli-#Australian project on Food and Water Security in India pic.twitter.com/jD1OLvtvXo
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 7, 2014

Former President of the state of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres, concluding a 3 day visit to India, launched today a special project in the field of Food and Water Security entitled “Creating a Second Green Revolution in India”. The project, a “track-2” non-governmental trilateral cooperation between India, Israel and Australia, is being carried out by Pratt Industries (on the Australian side); Ananta Centre (on the Indian side); Tel Aviv University and the Peres Centre of Peace (on the Israeli side).

PM #Modi Receives Former #Israeli President Shimon Peres

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received today His Excellency Mr. Shimon Peres, Former President of Israel.

Mr. Shimon Peres congratulated the Prime Minister on his victory in the elections. He expressed deep appreciation for the ambitious programmes launched by the Prime Minister for India’s economic and social transformation which, he said, struck the right balance between respect for tradition and use of modern technology. He said that India’s development and growth will be beneficial to the entire world. He conveyed Israel’s readiness to partner with India in its development efforts and, in this context, called for greater collaboration in the areas of new and higher technologies. He also shared his own vision of the way the introduction of new technologies would transform the human lives and the system of governance.

PM #Modi Receives Former #Israeli President Shimon Peres pic.twitter.com/zrKyiFCPlf
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 6, 2014

The Prime Minister said that it was a great honour for him to meet Mr. Shimon Peres, whose life was a source of inspiration for the entire world. He lauded the immense contribution of Mr. Shimon Peres to the world polity and the development of India-Israel relations, in particular. The Prime Minister recalled his visit to Israel as Chief Minister of Gujarat following which he had promoted use of drip / micro irrigation in the State and also set up an incubation center to support start-up companies with Israeli collaboration. 

#Israel conducting Business Seminar on Water Solutions in India

The 1st Edition of Innovation Day, hosted by the Economic Department of the Embassy of Israel and the Indo-Israel Forum, was held at the Claridges Hotel, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief of the Mission, Mr. Yahel Vilan.

The event provided an opportunity to Israeli water companies to propose collaboration on the transfer of technologies and a highly accessible business environment for getting direct interface with decision making authorities.

Israel is known for its capabilities and expertise in waste water treatment, purification and water reuse in agriculture and industry. The event brought together the full ecosystem of advance water technology providers and end users across all industrial sectors.

Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Yahel Vilan said that Israel and India share many challenges, one of them is the scarcity of water and the need to use water resources in the most smart and efficient way to the benefit of both people. “Water is Life, so by cooperating in water we touch the most fundamental issue of the life and livelihood of citizens of both Israel and India. The potential for cooperation is huge and this seminar is the proof that companies in both countries are eager to take it forward.”
Most of the participating Israeli companies specialize in water security, water treatment and effective waste water treatment. More than 20 Indian companies also participated in this seminar.

Training on Fruit Nursery Management for Indian Field Extension Agents in #Israel

Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation and CINADCO - The Center for International Agricultural Development Cooperation are organizing a training on Fruit Nursery Management for Indian field extension agents from 8-18 September in CINADCO’s International Training Centre, Kibbutz Shefayim, Israel.

Training on Fruit Nursery Management for Indian Field Extension Agents in #Israel pic.twitter.com/4RopsdxKIh
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 5, 2014

14 Participants comprising of experts and professionals from Departments of Agriculture and Horticulture in Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are participating in this seminar.

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with skills in planning, implementation, managing and monitoring all aspects of nursery establishment and production. The Indian participants will be able to further impart the knowledge acquired during the seminar in their respective areas. The training program also includes professional lectures, visits and practical practices.

This training is part of the Indo-Israeli Agriculture Cooperation Project, signed between the two countries in 2008. Within this framework, Israel shares best practices and knowhow, and provides professional training programs conducted both in Israel and India. To achieve this goal, it was decided to establish 28 Agriculture Centers of Excellence in 9 states by the year 2015.

Union Home Ministry issues warning to Israeli tourists visiting India

Union Home Ministry issues warning to Israeli tourists after 'Intelligence Inputs' on possible attack. pic.twitter.com/sjOZlFeOWI
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 3, 2014

Central government has sent an alert over the perceived threat to Israeli visitors from Indian Mujahedeen.

#Israel to assist India in Pomegranate yield

Israeli expert from the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Itzhak Kosto, was in India, to organize a two-day ‘Pomegranate Seminar’ at the Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence for Fruits at Mangeana in Sirsa. Seminars are held by Israeli experts both in India and in Israel as part of the agriculture cooperation between the two countries. This cooperation includes setting up 28 Centers of Excellence in 9 states in India in coordination between the NHM, states governments and the government of Israel through MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation.

#Israel to assist India in Pomegranate yield pic.twitter.com/S2o8Kw7Ekg
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) August 28, 2014

Mr. Kosto updated scientists and farmers on fertigation, supplying fertilizers to plants by mixing it in drip irrigation, pest and disease management, nursery knowhow and post-harvest practices. Scientists from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and farmers from Sirsa and adjoining districts also participated in this seminar.

During his visit, Mr. Kosto, also visited the Pomegranate Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bassi, Rajasthan and came to Delhi for a media briefing.

Mr. Kosto said, India is the biggest producer of pomegranates and has a large market and has very good varieties of pomegranate. Israel, as a small producer, has a very high quality because it is designed for export. Mr. Kosto added: “..if we combine both the capabilities, it will be a huge success. We’re here to ‘train the trainers’. The main activity in these centres is R&D. We’re trying to adapt Israeli tech to the Indian conditions and we’re sure we’ll get good results. We want to avoid or to save farmers from doing mistakes while adapting of new technologies and we’re sure it will lead to good results.”

#Israel opents Visa Application Centre in #Bangalore

Consulate General of Israel announced that travelling to Israel is made more inviting and has started issuing visas for Business/Tourism (B2) and Student (A2) visa categories from July 01, 2014. It is now simpler and easier to visit Israel using the new Israeli Visa service in Bangalore. The operational office to issue the Israeli visa service will begin on July 15, 2014.
Menahem Kanafi, the Israeli Consul General in Bangalore, said, “The Visa Application Service has come into force from July 01, 2014, from our new centre as we are fully committed to strengthen the relationship between Israel and India thus removing bureaucratic barriers between the two countries. We are partnering with IVS Processing Services Pvt Ltd.  The opening of this Visa Application Centre will only strengthen our endeavors and will intensify people to contact through travel." He further stated “No need to address the Israeli Consulates in New Delhi or Mumbai to get visa anymore. This service will not only save the precious time of the businessmen and tourists but also the processing time. As of now, the official maximum processing time is will be within 3 to 4 working days”.

The Israel Embassy has made Israel more attractive for the Indian traveller – whether businessmen, tourists, pilgrims or students - to apply their visa directly. In Bangalore they offer the option of courier service for return of passports, directly at your doorstep. Israel  has attracted more than 40,000 Indians travellers every year..
In order to issue a visa one needs to approach the "Israel Visa Application Centre" which is located at:
•    No. 604, A Wing, 6th Floor, Mittal Tower, M G Road, Bangalore – 560001
•    Phone:  080-40964999
•    Email: infoisrael.southin@israelvisa-india.com
•    Website: http://www.israelvisa-india.com