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The Bordeaux region has agreed to share its experience
in the wine sector with their Indian counterparts, a development that
is expected to benefit the grape growers in India and increase French
influence in Indian wine making.
The University of Bordeaux and the University of Pune
in Maharashtra are planning a joint programme on wine studies covering
activities in information technology and software, and wine processing.
Pune is the largest wine producing region in India, producing more wine
than the well-known Nashik region.
"We're looking forward to joint research and exchange
of students and faculty," said Professor Singaravelou, vice-president
of the University of Bordeaux.
Presidents and directors of several French research institutes and universities,
who accompanied Sarkozy, held intense discussions with their Indian counterparts
on joint research and student exchange programmes.
President Sarkozy was on a state visit a week ago and
was the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, marking
58 years of India becoming a Republic. The Head of a State from a friendly
nation is invited as the chief guest.
Subhash Arora
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