Australian High Commissioner to India calls upon Punjab Governor

CHANDIGARH:  Peter Varghese, High Commissioner of Australia to India called on Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh,  Shivraj V. Patil, here today at Punjab Raj Bhavan and discussed subjects of mutual interest. During the interaction,  Patil said both India and Australia should focus on agriculture research and give more importance to genetic research to develop seeds which can sprout in drought conditions and similarly other varieties which can grow in more water like conditions. Another area of interest indicated was in the utilization of resources from ocean. We can extract metals, food materials and many more things. He said, Punjab has achieved a major breakthrough in the agriculture sector and allied fields and State is emerging as a progressive and vibrant investment destination. The State Government has evolved a responsive mechanism and coordinated various agri-related activities in close coordination with the scientific community. Discussing at length with Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Patil said Australia is producing diamonds, whereas Indians are good in cutting and polishing it. Mr. Peter Varghese said Australia  has employed more than 2000 Indians in this field and we would develop this area further more mutually.