This was supported by Mr Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India who invited the UK based Indian Diaspora and UK industry to partner in the Industrial corridors and smart cities of India.

The one sentiment that echoed throughout the Session was that the UK based Indian Diaspora has been a huge asset to the United Kingdom and are a living economic link between UK and India. Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, Chairperson, UK-India Business Council said that the UKIBC will work towards cementing the partnership between India and UK.

H.E. Mr Ranjan Mathai, High Commissioner of India to the UK said that the major difference in the Government policy and outlook towards the Diaspora is the move from the era of stopping the brain drain to partnering with the brain bank.