Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry explores partnership with Netherlands to boost agriculture sector

Panaji, Apr 29 (KNN) The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to partner with Netherland based HAS University to promote agriculture in both countries. 

As per report, Netherlands is also keen on sharing technical knowledge with Goa in the fields of waste management, climate change, and sustainable development goals.

Deputy consul general of the Netherlands, Thierry Van Helden, led a delegation to hold a meeting with GCCI officials, including GCCI president Ralph de Sousa. 

The Deputy consul general Helden informed GCCI that Netherlands is open to working with and supporting Goa’s startups.

“GCCI will also be signing an MoU with HAS University, Netherlands, for the promotion of agriculture in both countries. A team of Dutch students is already in Goa and is undergoing training for the same,” said GCCI president.

Goa has been exporting horticulture products like cassava, Goan okra (lady finger) and averrhoa (bimbli) to the Netherlands. 

The Netherlands has been India's top trading partner in Europe, with FDI of USD 4.6 billion last year. The Netherlands imports tea, coffee, spices, and essential oils from India.

GCCI’s director general, Sanjay Amonkar, briefed the Dutch delegation about the startup incubators in the state, particularly BITS Pilani, which focuses on medical engineering research and semiconductors.  (KNN Bureau)