Dorset looks for alliances in India

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| "In Pune, we are looking at forming alliances in the construction, specialty treatment services like sewage treatment and disposal, biopharma and creative media among others," said Rose Brooman, trade development manager, UK Trade & Investment (South West), who was accompanied by industry members at the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture. |
| Speaking of the huge opportunity present in animation in India, Scott said, "There is a requirement for 25,000 animation professionals in the country where as only 5,000 are produced currently. We can help in bridging that gap." |
| Dorset is the home town of animation company Aardman, which is interested in India for forming strategic alliances. |
| The delegation was on a whirlwind tour to Western India. It stopped over at Pune after a two-day visit at Mumbai and its next halt is at Bangalore. |
| "We are here to get a better understanding of the market and hope to initiate reciprocal visits to Dorset," said Scott. |
| Dorest is located in South West UK and is well connected to London by rail and road and has a port and international airport. |
First Published: Nov 14 2006 | 12:00 AM IST