The Council Foundation, a driving force for the Spain-India relationship
The President of the SICF and the members of the Board of Trustees met with the participants of the Indian Leaders Programme. VII edition activity summary
After assessing the importance of the Programme and the good results of previous editions, our Chairman gave the floor to the Leaders to explain their interests and expectations regarding the Program. The trustees also spoke to present their companies and their presence in India.
Lochan Sehra stated that the Leaders Program was proving to be a great experience so far. He highlighted two areas where there are great opportunities for collaboration between Spain and India in the field of Smart Cities: waste management, a serious problem in India, and which Spain can help remedy with its technological solutions, and transportation, a real challenge for Indian cities, which could follow the successful integrated public transport model of the Community of Madrid. Bilateral collaboration could help enormously; it is an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties between the Leaders and Spain.
Rahul Kapoor explained that India is moving towards an urban society, with a greater focus on sustainable cities. The Indian government has ambitious goals, such as net-zero target, so there is a need for closer collaboration and networking. Spain and India need to work together and learn from each other, and the Indian Leaders Program is a great opportunity for this.
Saurabh Jain believes that Spain, like India, is a people-centered society, and that brings us very close on both a personal and business level. He is looking forward to working and collaborating with Spanish waste management companies, and hopes to share technology and expertise for greater bilateral business ties.
Raja Gopal is looking forward to the Leaders Program to share our knowledge and networking.
