Australia Announces Maitri Grants For Research And Cultural Collaboration With India

The Australian government has unveiled the Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants. These grants, aimed at fostering Australia-India collaboration, encompass sustainable manufacturing, energy transition research, and artistic projects. Minister Penny Wong praised the initiatives for strengthening bilateral ties, emphasizing the importance of human connections in the relationship.

Key Projects and Goals of these grants

  • Among the recipients are projects focused on sustainable manufacturing of Australian technology in India, workshops connecting Australian energy transition researchers with Indian start-ups, and an artistic duo transforming Melbourne’s Federation Square into a living canvas.
  • The Maitri grants, administered by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, aim to deepen links and allow for closer collaboration between the two countries.
  • The five Maitri Research Grants will explore opportunities in agribusiness, critical technology, energy transition, and advanced manufacturing.

Statements from Officials

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Penny Wong, congratulated the recipients and expressed her excitement about the potential for these projects to foster deeper links between Australia and India. She emphasized the importance of human connections and people-to-people links in the Australia-India relationship. Tim Thomas, CEO of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, also praised the Maitri Cultural Partnerships for supporting innovative collaboration. He noted that these grants would help Australian businesses harness opportunities created by India’s economic transformation and build on its track record in innovation.

 

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