Skip to main content

Germany open for employment of Indians: Dr Jürgen Morhard, Consulate General


Lifting the ban of several decades on blue collar workers securing a job in Germany, the country is not only opening its door for non-European countries but already in process of preparing Indians to take up jobs in Germany. In discussion with Dr Jürgen Morhard, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, noted that the law lifting the ban will be in force from March 2020.
Preparing ahead, nurses in Kerala are being taught German in partnership with hospitals to fill up the vacancies in the country. In face-to-face interview, Morhard shared more details about the Indo-German alliance.

Ques: Do you see an opportunity to invest in Indore and nearby industrial area?
Morhard: Definitely! Indore is inspiring with a good image. From becoming the cleanest city of India to lesser issues of traffic and indiscipline, it is definitely a city to look for investing. The only issue has been air connectivity. With good air connectivity that is currently developing, Germany would definitely form alliances in Indore and nearby areas.
Ques: The number of Indian students in Germany is rising, but why are German students not choosing to study in India?
Morhard: Currently, we have 17,800 Indian students in Germany, which is rising every year. The reason behind Indian students opting for studies abroad is the lack of capacity in universities in India to accommodate the students. About 70 percent of Indian students are going abroad for completing their education and post education employment. In recent, developments the number of Indian students in Germany bypassed students in UK. There are not a lot of administrative reasons for German students not opting for India, because we do allow transfer of credits. However, most German students don’t know much about studying in India, as it is not promoted enough.
Ques: What is the status of alliance between India and Germany in the sector of research?
Morhard: There is a lot of work that Indian and German researchers are collaborating on. However, we don’t bring it much to limelight. The latest research projects taken by the countries together are in the field of electro-active materials. The latest tie-up was established with a technical university in Pune, where the amount invested is in double digits in Euros. Further, there are investments in the sector of developing a simulation of a brain tumour and Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER)/
Ques: What can Indian and German system of education learn from each-other?
Morhard: The Indian system of education emphasizing on compulsion of doctorate degrees is definitely inspiring. Germany has almost an equal and standard delivery of education irrespective of institutes, which could be a goal for India.
Ques: What is the current trend of foreign direct investment (FDA) of Germany in India?
Morhard: The trend had seen a spike from 2010 to 2016 due to lack of opportunities in Europe. However, the investment is not jumping as it did that time, but it is still on a steady rise.
Ques: What are the major industries where Germany is investing?
Morhard: We are not investing into a particular sector. Rather, most of Germany’s investment in India is in small and medium scale industries that are working on providing component parts. Some of the examples where we have our major investments are hinges, bottle caps and springs.
Ques: What are the possible alliance opportunities in Indore for Germany?
Morhard: There are many component firms. Further, the packaging machinery is quite strong here. There could many other industries, but we need to analyse them first.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0  TINA KHATRI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened the online application window for various categories of school affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session on Tuesday. Schools seeking affiliation across multiple categories can now submit their applications via the automated system, SARAS 6.0, which will remain open until June 30, 2025. Himanshu Gupta, CBSE secretary, urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the SARAS Manual 6.0. He emphasized, "We strongly advise all applicant schools to carefully review the manual to ensure their applications meet the required standards." Key Requirements for Schools For existing schools, it is crucial that their OASIS data is accurately updated. No incorrect or misleading information should be submitted. Additionally, all schools are required to upload prescribed documents, including details of teachers and their qualifications, ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan: Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour In response to increasing demand and future growth, the Railway Department has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Indore Railway Station, aimed at expanding its capacity to handle 10,800 passengers per hour. The design of the new station is being developed with a focus on long-term sustainability, considering the city's projected needs over the next 50 years. The redevelopment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility that will not only accommodate growing passenger traffic but also enhance the overall travel experience. With 7,500 passengers currently traveling daily and 52 pairs of trains operating each day, the need for infrastructure upgrades has become critical. The proposed station will serve as a major hub for commuters and will play a key role in regional connectivity. The new design will include modernized passenger amenities, advanced traffic management systems, and better int...
Post a Comment
Read more

Jharneshwar Mahadev in Madhya Pradesh: a nature escape from urban jungle

Life is too short, unpredictable and an adventure if lived to the fullest. Learning the essential value of life and deciding to seek adventures in life, several groups are now connecting to nature and seeking spiritual growth. Leading a group of adventure seekers to less-known wonders of Indore, Gyandeep Srivastava, administrator of Rides of Riders group unravelled a new getaway. The group went on a long ride exploring the rural areas of the city. In their bid to seek adventure, the group came across an ancient temple ‘Jharneshwar Mahadev’ which dazzles visitors with nature, beauty and wonder. The temple is situated in Shajapur, about 230 kilometres from Indore. The waterfall of Bhadooh (Jharneshwar Mahadev), a famous tourist place falling under the Quartak Panchayat, about 30 km from Manasa in Neemuch district. After monsoons, the waterfall attracts tourists from all over state to witness the 100 feet high waterfall. There were 25 riders in the adventure trip including female rider I...
Post a Comment
Read more