Sanjay Vijay Kumar, Chennai, September 29, 2008
Financial Chronicle
Micro and nano technology are among technology fields with greatest potential for innovation. The country has significant technological and scientific know-how in the segment.
Speaking at the sidelines of a Switzerland business conference, Watts said the requirement is significant, but refused to disclose the number of people required.
The conference, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), was led by a delegation of officials from the Swiss Embassy, trade, investment and consultancy.
Academic institutions in Switzerland collaborate with other research institutes across the world and research activities in micro, and nanotechnologies cover a very broad range from materials science to production and processing technologies to the invention and development of components and systems.
Watts also said the country is keen to attract investments in the field of biotechnology, medical technology, information and communication technologies, environmental technologies, micro and nanotechnology, which are the five cornerstones driving Switzerland’s economy. Switzerland is also keen to invest in India's infrastructure, solar and power sector.
Swiss Consulate General office in Bangalore: Switzerland plans to open a Consulate General office in Bangalore next year, Peter E Specker, Consul-General of Switzerland, Swiss Consulate, Mumbai, said.
He added that the consulate is expected to be established by March and would benefit the Switzerland-bound entrepreneurs, business travellers and tourists from this part of the country who travelled to Mumbai for getting their visa and meeting other requirements.
Swissnex, a network of science and technology outposts, would be attached to the Bangalore office.
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