[New Delhi] Social Media Magazine Namaste Shalom Launched On Holi&Israeli Purim
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the social media of “Namaste Shalom”, a magazine devoted to India-Israel relations, The festive occasion of Holi coincided with the Jewish festival of Purim. The magazine is edited by former MP Tarun Vijay. Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon and other dignitaries were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Israel and India, shared rich cultural and economic relations. They had faced similar hardships as well as successes in the past which obviated the need for making any extra effort for bonding the two peoples, He announced that a food processing centre with collaboration of Israeli expertise will be inaugurated in Aizwal, Mizoram next week on 7th March. This will be the first such centre in the North East region of India that is being established with Israeli collaboration. Set up at a cost of Rs 8-10 crore, this centre is exclusively for processing of citrus fruits.
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The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing at the social media launch of “Namaste Shalom”, a magazine on India-Israel relations, in New Delhi on March 02, 2018.