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India Gazette
29-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlights Indian diaspora's contribution to Zimbabwe's economy
Harare [Zimbabwe], June 29 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held talks with the Indian diaspora in Zimbabwe where he recognised their contribution to the country's economy. Singh on Saturday also congratulated them for preserving Indian culture there. In a post on X, he said, 'Contribution of Indian community in Zimbabwe's society and economy is well recognised. I congratulated them for preserving values of Indian cultural ethos and also for being peaceful, prosperous and integral part of Zimbabwean social life.' The Indian embassy in Zimbabwe stated in a post on X, 'Hon. MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh interacted with Indian community in Zimbabwe at a community reception organized by the Indian Embassy in Harare. He appreciated them for preserving Indian cultural ethos while integrating into Zimbabwean society.' Earlier in the day, he met Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe in Harare. In a post on X, he said, 'Pleased to meet HE Ms. Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe in Harare. We agreed to collaborate to conserve wildlife and the environment through the exchange of best practices, and also work together to mitigate the challenges of climate change.' The Indian Embassy in Zimbabwe said, 'Hon. MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Hon. Ms. Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe in Harare. They discussed to work on conserving wildlife and the environment through the exchange of best practices.' Singh paid courtesy call on Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, where they discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations. In a post on X, Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said, 'This afternoon, H.E. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa met with India's visiting Minister of State for External Affairs, Hon. Kirti Vardhan Singh, at State House, where they discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations. Zimbabwe and India are intensifying their bilateral cooperation, focusing on expanding trade, improving healthcare support, and promoting industrial development and investment.' MoS' visit to Zimbabwe is expected to further strengthen India's strong bilateral relations with the country. (ANI)
NDTV
21-05-2025
- NDTV
750 Yatris Selected For Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
New Delhi: A total of 750 Yatris have emerged successful in the draw for selection for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organized by Ministry of External Affairs, which will commence in June this year and continue till August. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh today conducted the computerized draw for selection of Yatris who had registered for this Yatra. This year, 5561 applicants had successfully registered online, which included 4,024 male applicants and 1,537 female applicants. "A total of 750 selected Yatris, including 2 LOs per batch, will travel in 5 batches of 50 Yatris each via the Lipulekh route, and 10 batches of 50 Yatris each via the Nathu La route," a Ministry of External Affairs release said. Both routes are now fully motorable, and involve very little trekking. The route and batch details are available on the Yatra website. Yatris were selected in the draw through a fair, computer-generated, random, gender-balanced selection process. The selected Yatris are being informed of their selection through SMS and email messages. "Yatris can also log in at the Yatra website ( to check the status of their selection, or at the helpline number: 011-23088133," the release said. In his remarks, Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted the steps taken by the Government to make the Yatra more accessible and the process more transparent, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the Yatris. He urged the Yatris to undertake the pilgrimage with a sense of responsibility, humility and mindfulness, while caring for each other as well as protecting the sanctity of the environment. In a post on X, the minister congratulated the yatris selected for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. "Congratulations to the Yatris selected for KMY 2025 through a computerized draw today. Highlighted the steps taken by the Government to make the Yatra more accessible and the process more transparent. Safety and well-being of the Yatris is our top priority. @MEAIndia @moefcc @PMOIndia," Kirti Vardhan Singh said in a post on X. Congratulations to the Yatris selected for KMY 2025 through a computerized draw today. Highlighted the steps taken by the Government to make the Yatra more accessible and the process more transparent. Safety and well-being of the Yatris is our top priority. @MEAIndia @moefcc … — Kirti Vardhan Singh (@KVSinghMPGonda) May 21, 2025
