![]() ![]() Karolinska Institute, Uppsala University and Swedish Midwifery Association Collaborated with the Academy for Nursing Studies and Women’s Empowerment Research Studies (ANSWERS), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal to strengthen midwifery skills International Maternal and Child Health, Uppsala University and Ipas India partnered on provision of safe abortions. For example Karolinska Institute partnered with Action Research and Training for Health and the Government of Rajasthan on medical abortion. ![]() ![]() In the area of maternal and child health there has been a number of collaborations between Swedish and Indian organizations with an aim to contribute to reduction in maternal, neonatal and child mortality and morbidity in India. The Joint Working Group for coordination of activities under the MoU has so far met six times to discuss prioritized areas of mutual interest and its implementation. Since the signing of the MoU, the Swedish and Indian health ministers and a number of high level officials have had exchange visits between the two countries. Under the MoU on Environment a JWG meeting under the MoU has been held in New Delhi, where the parties suggested future collaboration in the areas pulp and paper industry, waste policy, e-waste policy, bio-medical waste management and waste to energy, sewage treatment technologies, climate and air quality control, air and water quality monitoring, environmental issues regarding pharmaceuticals, collaboration on mercury and chemicals in products, bio-diversity and climate change.īetween the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs in Sweden and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India there is a MoU since 2009 aiming to promote bilateral cooperation in the area of health care and public health, with a particular focus on 12 identified areas of mutual interest. Responsible for cooperation under the MoU are Ministry of the Environment in Sweden and Ministry of Environment and Forests in India. The MoU aims to enhance the bilateral cooperation between Sweden and India with regards to environmental protection and sustainable development. Sweden and India have a MoU concerning environment since 2009. Under this MoU the aim is to establish an innovation platform with participation of small and medium sized companies. The Swedish Energy Agency, the Confederation of Indian Industries and Cleantech Scandinavian have a MoU since 2012 that aims to promote collaboration between Swedish and Indian companies with a particular focus on innovation. The Swedish Energy Agency and Bureau of Energy Efficiency are also partnering in a project concerning waste to energy and between the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) and the National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) there is also collaboration in skill development regarding air quality. The project is divided into three parts focusing on energy efficiency in the building sector, the development of contacts between BEE and clean-tech products and companies, and support to users regarding energy issues. In 2012 the Swedish Energy Agency started a project together with BEE with the three objectives agency cooperation, facilitation of business cooperation and BEE capacity building. ![]() In addition there are several MoUs between Swedish and Indian agencies:The Swedish Energy Agency and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India entered into a declaration of cooperation in 2010, which strives to enhance energy efficiency through exchange of views between the countries and cooperation among companies in the energy sector. The collaboration under the MoU is proceeding and two Joint Working Group (JWG)meetings have been held in New Delhi.Ī biogas project in Delhi is being discussed between the Swedish Energy Agency and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and is expected to provide an opportunity to share and enhance the knowledge of the parties through cooperation within this area. The MoU aims to enhance the bilateral cooperation concerning renewable energy and promote trade and investments within this area.The Swedish Energy Agency and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India are the responsible authorities for implementing the MoU. The MoUs are valuable for public authorities as well as for companies and organizations for implementation of activities within prioritized sectorsĪ MoU between Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications in Sweden and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India concerning renewable energy was signed in 2010. The MoUs are of great importance as they facilitate cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. Sweden and India have entered into a number of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) within a wide range of areas. ![]()
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