Student Welfare and Issues Discussed
Report By: Mehboob Ali Shaikh
To further strengthen engagement with Indian students in Canada and promote their welfare, Indian Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi held a special meeting with students of the Indian Cultural Association at York University.
During the meeting, the Consul General held detailed discussions with students about their views, experiences, and the challenges and difficulties they face in Canada. Students also shared their perspectives on student welfare, the academic environment, social security, and other issues affecting them.
Encouraging the students, Mahaveer Singhvi urged them to complete their registration on the Indian Consulate’s website so they could benefit from the consular services, welfare assistance, and community support programs offered by the Consulate.
According to the Consulate General of India in Toronto, Indian students residing in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador have been specifically encouraged to register through the online student registration portal.
The Consulate reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening engagement and cooperation with universities and student organizations to promote the welfare of Indian students and provide them with better guidance and assistance.
The Consulate General of India in Toronto stated that understanding the needs of Indian students studying in Canada and providing them with timely assistance remain among the Consulate’s key priorities.
