Close X
Friday, November 29, 2024
ADVT 
International

Victoria Govt Announces 3-Million Aussie Dollars For Indian Diaspora

Darpan News Desk IANS, 26 Nov, 2019 10:12 PM

    The government of Victoria in Australia on Tuesday announced an assistance of 3 million Australian dollars for the state’s Indian diaspora to help the country’s largest Indian community renovate and revamp its temples and construct centres for cultural activities.


    Victoria is home to Australia’s largest Indian community. According to the latest census released in 2016, over 1.69 lakh India-born people live in Victoria.


    Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne, while announcing the ‘Infrastructure Fund’ on Tuesday, said, “We’re delivering on a promise to help build and upgrade Indian community facilities.”


    “Victoria is home to Australia’s largest Indian community–they have helped make Victoria one of the most successfully multicultural places in the world,” Wynne said.


    The grant will be made available to the state’s Indian community to be used for upgrading temples, community centres and other community facilities and can be used by Indian non-profit organisations.


    “These grants ensure Indian Victorians have a place to come together, celebrate culture and traditions and feel connected–these things are vital in a successful multicultural society,” Wynne said.


    About 10,000 to 100,000 Australian dollars could be used for small-scale projects while for large projects up to 500,000 Australian dollars would be granted, an official statement said.


    The fund would ensure Indian Victorians had access to safe and functional facilities where they could participate in their community programmes, hold cultural activities and share their cultures with the wider Victorian community, it said.

    MORE International ARTICLES

    Indian Researcher Discovers Uber Bug, Bags Rs 4.6 Lakh Reward

    Indian Researcher Discovers Uber Bug, Bags Rs 4.6 Lakh Reward
    Global ride-hailing giant Uber has recently fixed a hacking bug found by Indian cybersecurity researcher Anand Prakash which allowed hackers to log into anyone's Uber account.

    Indian Researcher Discovers Uber Bug, Bags Rs 4.6 Lakh Reward

    3 Of Dubai-Based Indian Family Killed In Road Accident In Oman

    Three members of a Dubai-based Indian family, including an eight-month-old baby, were killed in a road accident in Oman, the Consulate General of India in Dubai has confirmed.

    3 Of Dubai-Based Indian Family Killed In Road Accident In Oman

    Hindu Girl, Kidnapped In Pakistan, Reunited With Family: Report

    Hindu Girl, Kidnapped In Pakistan, Reunited With Family: Report
    Reno Kumari, resident of Rohri, was kidnapped when she was on her way to a local college on August 29.

    Hindu Girl, Kidnapped In Pakistan, Reunited With Family: Report

    Pakistani National Charged With Molesting 12-year-old Indian Girl In Dubai

    Pakistani National Charged With Molesting 12-year-old Indian Girl In Dubai
    A Pakistani man has been charged by a Dubai court for molesting a minor Indian girl inside the elevator of a residential building, a media report said.

    Pakistani National Charged With Molesting 12-year-old Indian Girl In Dubai

    Former Pakistan Spin Great Abdul Qadir Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

    Qadir was 63-years-old and is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter who is married to current Pakistan star batsman Umar Akmal.

    Former Pakistan Spin Great Abdul Qadir Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

    2 Indian Teens To Address Peace And Climate Conference In Norway

    Ajay Prakash, 15, and Aman Sharma, 16 were selected to address the Oslo Pax conference in Norway in September

    2 Indian Teens To Address Peace And Climate Conference In Norway