Trenton, NJ: Legislation that would establish the New Jersey-India Commission passed the General Assembly Monday in an effort to enhance the State’s ability to foster trade and investment between India and New Jersey, while also promoting the exchange of arts and culture.
Bill A4295 is sponsored by Assemblymen Sterley Stanley, Robert Karabinchak and Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez.
“New Jersey has around 400,000 Indian-Americans who are a valuable addition to our communities, taking part in politics, academia, and many other fields that are part of our everyday lives” said Stanley (D-Middlesex). “As someone who also identifies as Indian-American, I think this bill is a crucial piece of legislation to ensure that we maintain a strong connection with India to further develop investments in infrastructure, the economy, research, science, and technology, and more.”
To ensure the continued cooperation between the two, the bill sponsors believe it is imperative that the New Jersey-India Commission be permanent.
“In my hometown of Edison, a fifth of the residents identify as Indian-American,” said Karabinchak (D-Middlesex). “I understand the necessity of having a powerful relationship with India, which has invested $2 billion in our economy and helped create nearly 6,000 jobs. And in a state that has a large South Asian population, the cultural exchanges are equally important, to highlight the many contributions of our Indian residents.”
“I am proud to be a sponsor of A4295, which would continue to cultivate our brilliant relationship with India,” said Ramirez (D-Hudson). “This legislation is crucial for us to recognize and strengthen the economic, educational and cultural ties between our nations, which will drive progression and cooperation.”
(News courtesy: tapinto.net)
