Out of 800 German Companies, 300 are operating in Maharashtra
By Mewati Sitaram – Mumbai
The Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai His Excellency Achim Fabig called on the Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais at his official residence, at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on April 3rd, 2023, as a courtesy visit.
While speaking to the governor CG stated that German society is ageing and facing a shortage of 4 lakh skilled manpower annually. He has sought India’s help in meeting the country’s requirement of skilled manpower.
The Consul General briefed the Governor that Germany needs skilled hands in various areas that includes nurses, electricians, Solar Utility Technicians and even skilled butchers. He stated that one third of Germany’s investment in India goes specifically to Maharashtra, where 300 of Germany’s 800 companies are operating.
He said the thrust of his work in Mumbai will be primarily on bridging the gap between Germany’s requirement of skilled manpower and India’s availability of a large pool of young workforce. He said migration of skilled labour will be beneficial to both countries.
Achim Fabig who has earlier served as the Consul General of Germany in Chennai briefed the Governor that 35000 Indian students are pursuing higher education in Germany and that a large number of techies from India are working as IT professionals in his country.
CG further elaborated that even though India and Germany have long standing relations, the people from both the countries need to understand each other’s country in the modern context.
The Consul General told the Governor that the Visa Section of Germany in Mumbai is currently the 3rd largest in the world and added that the section will soon become the largest visa section in the world.
The German CG elaborated that globally renowned German football club Bayern Munich is keen to organise football training camps and tournaments especially in rural parts of India to promote the game in India.
The Consul General told the Governor that German football club Bayern Munich is keen to organise football training camps and tournaments especially in rural parts of India to promote the game in India. It may be noted that Bayern Munich is one of the oldest football clubs which was established 123 years ago in 1923.
Governor Ramesh Bais, welcoming the Consul General of Germany said Maharashtra has created a Skill University in Mumbai and it would produce a large pool of skilled manpower who will be trained in diverse trades. The skilled workforce from Maharashtra will be useful not only for India but also for other countries.
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