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1 A New Socio-Economic Framework & The Role of Entrepreneurs The presentation and The presentation the contents and is the a contents sole intellectual is a sole intellectual property property of India of India Center Foundation. The The document is for internal is for use internal only and use not only for circulation. and not for circulation.

2 INDIA-JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP AN INIATIVE BASED ON A NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK INDIA- JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP is based on a new socio-economic framework that is: ENERGY-EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE SUSTAINABLE The model of development, which acts as a basis for such initiatives is aimed towards India and Japan leading this new framework globally It is structured as an open architecture, which are replicable and scalable in nature so that other nations may subscribe to and adopt it WHY JAPAN and INDIA.? 2

3 WHY JAPAN AS A GLOBAL PARTNER? Fundamentals of any successful partnership are based on three pillars: a) Whether there is any conflict with the partner or not? b) Whether the partner is capable or not? c) Whether the partner is willing for the partnership or not? India and Japan have non-conflicting relations based on a common culture India and Japan s socio-economic needs are complementary in nature India Center has been working since its inception in 1996, on the building the willingness factor to work together WHAT IS VISION BEHIND THE MODEL.? 3

4 VISION BEHIND INDIA-JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: The 5% vs. 95% Model 5% vs. 95% MODEL All Other Nations Developed Nations The 5% followed an resource and energy intense model during their development The danger lies in the 95% following the same unsustainable model of development The 95% should therefore follow a new socio-economic framework based on energy efficiency, environment responsibility and the sustainability INDIA Typical example of 95% model JAPAN Hybrid of 95% and 5% model (With key learnings, wisdoms and technology) WHAT IS THE CONNECT BETWEEN THE VISION & THIS PARTNERSHIP? 4

5 WHAT IS THE INDIA-JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP? The India-Japan Global Partnership is a mutually beneficial partnership where India and Japan, will work together by pooling their respective strengths and expertise to not only benefit the national interests of each other but also Asia and rest of the world. partnership will bring stability and prosperity in the region by creating sustainable development for both The India-Japan Global Partnership was announced in the year 2000, by the then Honourable Prime Minister of India, H.E. Atal Bihari Vajpayee and H.E. Yoshiro Mori the Honourable Prime Minister of Japan, on his historical visit to India AND is now an important part of our Foreign Policy. The India-Japan Global Partnership Summit is a platform to institutionalize this mutually beneficial partnership We believe this the countries which is energy efficient, environment responsible and sustainable ON WHICH MODEL IS THE INDIA-JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP BASED? 5

6 THE R-M-E MODEL: RELATIONSHIPS - MECHANISM - ECONOMY The new socio-economic framework and the India-Japan Global Partnership is based on the PRINCIPLES OF R-M-E: Strengthening Relationships, Creating Mechanisms, Developing the Economy WE UNDERSTAND THE MODEL, BUT WHERE DO WE START? 5/25/2012 6

7 HOW DO I BECOME PART OF THIS NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK? Contribute to our Relationship Building Efforts Join our Enabling Mechanisms Take part in our Initiatives for Sustainable Development WHAT ARE THESE PLATFORMS, MECHANISMS AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES? 7

8 INDO-JAPAN PLATFORM AND MECHANISM: THE INDIA-JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT (IJGPS) India-Japan Global Partnership Summit is a annual summit where policymakers, opinion leaders, business leaders, media leaders and can interact and exchange ideas to create a Micro Road Map for the Macro Vision of sustainable development IJGPS : REPRESENTS ASPIRATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS OF 95% OF HUMANITY WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF INDIA JAPAN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT? 8

9 OBJECTIVES OF THE IJGPS Generate awareness, bridge information gap and increase the socio-cultural bonding OBJECTIVES Increase interaction between policy makers, academicians, business and opinion leaders Learn lessons from and problems of 5%; Provide solutions to the aspirations of 95% Generate and lead the Execution of scalable and replicable socio-economic Initiatives Develop a multi-faceted relationship between nations based on the principles of R-M-E Provide a robust, sustainable model as an alternative for Asia and the world! 5/25/2012 HOW WILL THIS HELP REALIZE THE VISION? 9 9

10 MAJOR INITIATIVES OF INDIA CENTER FOUNDATION DELHI-MUMBAI INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR INITIATIVES SMART KNOWLEDGE & AGRICULTURE CORRIDOR GREEN INDIA MISSION: VISION OF ENERGY SECURITY TRANS-ASIAN BUDDHIST CIRCUIT HEALTHCARE CORPORATION FOR INDIA

11 DELHI MUMBAI INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR (DMIC): THE LARGEST SYMBOL OF CO-OPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND JAPAN DMIC, was based on the Vision Ideation Evangelize Incubate Incorporate model and executed as a PPP with the untiring efforts of India Center. An MoU relating to DMIC was signed between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) of India. Vision: (1) To re-establish India s industrial culture that was lost during by British colonization (2) To create a globally competitive, strong economic base with state-of-the-art infrastructure to activate local commerce, enhance foreign investments and attain sustainable development (3) To be developed as a Model Industrial Corridor of international standard (4) To transform the DMIC region into a Global Manufacturing and Trading Hub WHAT IS THE DELHI MUMBAI INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR (DMIC)?

12 DELHI- MUMBAI INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR (DMIC) A large-scale project that aims to establish a 1483 km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) between Delhi and Mumbai 150 km on both sides of this Freight Corridor to be developed as the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Will pass through 6 states: U.P., Delhi (NCR), Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra Is being equipped with an array of infrastructure facilities such as power facilities, rail connectivity and ports WHAT ARE THE GUIDING PRINIPLES BEHIND THE REALIZATION OF DMIC?

13 DELHI MUMBAI INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR: FROM VISION TO REALITY

14 OTHER INITIATIVES OF INDIA CENTER FOUNDATION SMART KNOWLEDGE & AGRICULTURE CORRIDOR PPP model Will improve India s food security by bringing about a second green revolution Aims to provide a platform and direct interface for all sections involved in Indian agriculture process Focus on the 5 Ps: Policy, Processing, Packagi ng, Preservation & Power TRANS ASIA BUDDHIST CIRCUIT To preserve Buddhist heritage To create world-class infrastructure to support this circuit Will explore an India-Japan- Nepal collaboration Will generate additional revenue and employment A VISION FOR HEALTHCARE PPP Model To provide affordable and accessible healthcare to more people WHAT IS THERE IN FOR US? 14

15 GLOBAL BALANCE SHEET GLOBAL BALANCE SHEET NATIONAL BALANCE SHEET NATIONAL BALANCE SHEET ORGANIZATION AL BALANCE SHEET ORGANIZATION AL BALANCE SHEET PERSONAL BALANCE SHEET PERSONAL BALANCE SHEET Whichever direction you go THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD! 15

16 INDIA CENTER FOUNDATION INVITES ENTREPRENEURS TO BE A PART OF THIS NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK TOGETHER WE CAN! 16

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