NSW Strengthening Business and Community Ties with India

Australia-India bilateral awards initiative coming to Sydney in 2021 under a three-year partnership with the NSW Government.

“India Australia Business and Community Awards (IABCA) would complement other activities designed to promote greater links with the Asia-Pacific giant”, said Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres.

IABCA founder Sonia Sadiq Gandhi said the IABCA was designed to celebrate bilateral exchange across agriculture, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, resources, science and innovation, sport and tourism.

“The state of NSW plays a significant role in Australia’s rapidly developing economic ties with India, accounting for $1.8 billion of trade revenue annually,” Ms Gandhi said.

The IABCA, scheduled for next March, will form part of the NSW Government’s broader engagement, including initiatives such as the recently concluded, 12-month long Access India program, supporting firms to connect with the country’s fast-paced technology sector.