1. 1–9 October Trondheim
In October 2011, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
(NTNU) will draw attention to India during a week- long event - “India 2011”
NTNU’s main objective with “India 2011” is to strengthen cooperation between Norway and India in

2. Research and higher education2

3. Business and innovation3

4. and culture
Culture 4

5. And, why are we drawing attention to India?
Why India?

6. Leading research nation
There is little doubt that India is becoming one of the world leaders in research.
The country enjoys academic eminence in several fields which are important for Norway.

7. Strong economic and social development
Another reason why we are drawing attention to India is that it is undergoing strong economic and social development.
Right behind China, India has the second-fastest growing economy in the world and is among the largest global markets.
India has a young workforce: 60% of the population is under 29.

8. Steeped in culture
Another sound reason for wanting to strengthen cooperation with India is its rich culture and long-standing cultural traditions.
Indian culture has had a great impact all over the world in dance, music, art and film, to mention just a few areas.
Kathak dance. Foto: Annie Dalbéra/CreativeCommons

9. International interest in cooperation with India
India will play an increasingly important role in the world due to its political, economic, technological and cultural influence.
Norway is not the only country that is seeking cooperation with India.
The whole world is looking to India, and sees the exceptional business opportunities there.
NTNU’s initiative; “India 2011”, is a long-term commitment and will be a contribution to the realization of the India strategy launched by the Norwegian government.

10. NTNU and India Mumbai University NTNU
NNTNU has already extensive cooperation with leading Indian research and higher education institutions.
NTNU has cooperated with more than 20 universities and research institutions in India, including 6 cooperation agreements in higher education and research.
We have approximately 100 researchers and students from Indian universities at NTNU in 2011.
What are the plans for the India week in Trondheim this autumn?
NTNU and India

11. There will be close cooperation between numerous institutions in the city of Trondheim, the Mid-Norway region, the other Norwegian hosts and contributors, and all the participating institutions in India. And this makes Trondheim a meeting place between Norway and India due to the impressing interest in this event. Artists, researchers, and business leaders from Norway and India will meet, experience and participate in a broad programme of events. These include culture, research and business, scientific lectures and topics designed to interest the general public.
100 events

12. Programme Conferences Seminars Workshops Lectures Concerts Exhibitions
Theatre
Literature
Dance
Film
Yoga
Cricket
Indian cuisine
The India week will be a rich experience due to its variety of Indian art and culture, exhibitions, concerts and films.
There will be a lot more including conferences, seminars, workshops, and several scientific lectures.
The event will provide a platform for discussions between business and research institutions in the two countries.

13. Hosts Babel NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology Blæst
NTNU University Library
Cinemateket Trondheim
NTNUI – University Sports Association
DansiT
ReMida
Dokkhuset Scene AS
Concerts Norway
Hydro
Ringve
Innovation Norway
Student Welfare Organisation inTrondheim
International Forum
Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum
Jai Shankar/Hans Hadders
Teaterhuset Avant Garden
Kosmorama
Trondheim City Library
National Museum of Decorative Arts
The Municipality of Trondheim
Norwegian Writer Center
Trondheim Art Gallery
TrondheimSolistene
NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trøndelag Centre for Contemporary Art
Trøndelag Teater
NTNU Trondheim Academy of Fine Art
TrondheimScience Museum
NTNU has initiated “India 2011” based on the experience the university had with successful international projects such as Japan 2002 and Poland 2006.
As in these earlier projects, “India 2011” is based on cooperation with several contributors.
All these partners mentioned have contributed to realize Norway’s largest commitment to cooperation with India.

14. Contributors Norwegian Embassy in India Indian Embassy in Norway
Torstein Erbos gavefond (charity)
We are looking forward to this event, and we are hoping that as many people as possible can take part and enjoy a momentous experience.
“India 2011” will be an exciting arena for cooperation and the exchange of ideas between Norway and India.