A delegation from the British Deputy High Commission met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Chandigarh on Monday to discuss avenues for strengthening collaboration between the UK and Himachal Pradesh.
The delegation was led by Caroline Rowett, UK’s Deputy High Commissioner, and Rajinder S. Nagarkoti, Political, Press and Projects Adviser for the UK Government. They briefed the Chief Minister regarding ongoing and potential collaborations between the UK and Himachal Pradesh across various sectors.
During the discussions, Sukhu expressed a keen interest in exploring partnerships in AgriTech, green hydrogen, electric vehicles, tourism, dairy sector, food processing, data storage and water resource management. He emphasized the importance of leveraging the UK’s expertise in these fields to drive mutual growth and development.
A key focus of the talks was the export of turmeric from Himachal Pradesh to the UK, with the Chief Minister showing strong interest in facilitating this trade opportunity. Caroline Rowett highlighted the UK’s investments in Himachal Pradesh, mentioning an agro-industry investment in Kullu and the establishment of an Indian operation by a Scottish distillery in the state.
