Brescia, June 5 -- India on Thursday proposed establishing an 'Italy Enclave' within one of its industrial towns, offering Italian companies and workers a comprehensive ecosystem that would serve as a "home away from home."

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made the proposal during the India-Italy Strategic Partnership meeting here, as part of his two-day official visit to Italy.

"We want to offer an Italy Enclave, create a home away from home so that no Italian feels they are away from home," Goyal said.

"The Italy Enclave should have Italian schools so their children can receive education, hospitals where they can access better treatment with Italian insurance coverage, along with facilities like shopping centers and Italia...