The honorary consul general, Czech Republic, speaks on how their nation is a destination worth investing in for education and more
The past few years have seen the slow yet steady rise of English as the official language of communication across the world. Countries such as China, too, have worked on a strategy to ensure that they have some of their best medical programmes taught in English. Of late, many European nations have used this as an opportunity to attract international students, including those of the Czech Republic.
On November 4, the Czech Republic Embassy in India celebrated the country's Independent Czechoslovak State Day, which falls on October 28, at the Oberoi Hotel, Nariman Point. A number of delegates from countries such as Israel and Brazil as well as renowned names from top industries and universities in the Czech Republic were present for the occasion.
"With UK tightening its immigration rules relating to study and work for Indian students, a number of European nations are taking a step forward by introducing high-level technical and art courses with English being the medium of instruction," says Rashmi Jolly, Honorary Consul, Consulate of the Czech Republic in Maharashtra and Goa, "Rules for students are more relaxed vis-à-vis work permits. Germany has taken the lead and Czech Republic and France are not far behind."
Katerina Gregiriva, Third Secretary, Economic and Consular Affairs for the Embassy of the Czech Republic, opines that it would be ideal if India and the Czech Republic were to work together in the fields of industry and education. "A number of universities are working to draw the attention of international students and English will be the primary medium of instruction and communication for both undergraduate and graduate courses. Interested students may get in touch with the university coordinators to see what programme appeals to them," she shares.
Jolly was also in talks with the vice chancellor of Mumbai University. "However, it's still in the nascent stage. We haven't worked out a complete plan as yet," she adds.
India was one of the first countries that recognised the establishment of the independent Czech Republic in 1993. During the visit of the Czech Minister of Industry and Trade in India, important economic agreements (such as payment being switched over to freely convertible currencies) were negotiated.
Thomas Bohrn, Chairman of Chip Invest, a Czech-based firm specialising in medical solutions aimed at the rural market as well as lightweight motorcycles remarks that the Indian market was an exciting one. "We have been analysing the market for a while now and we believe that India is a wonderful place to invest. We are looking to sell lightweight motorcycles (50 cc to 150 cc) and provide medical facilities to the rural market," he shares, adding that he was working with Pavel Blata, Founder and Director of Blata, another Czech Republic-based firm.
Where in the world is a National Day celebration complete without the touch of music? To commemorate the special occasion, the Kvintessence Quartet from Prague gave a symphonic performance, which was met with much applause. The band members comprising Vladan Malinjak and Milan Jake on the violin, Ilia Chernoklinov on the viola and imon Marek on the cello are regarded as the emerging stars of the Czech musical scene.
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