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RANA Deepmahotsav raises funds and honors community leaders
Samin Sharma donated US $100,000 to Jaipur Foot USA, with US$110,000 in additional contributions and pledges for a Jodhpur project.
RANA recognizing Community Leaders with awards / Courtesy Photo
The 25th Annual Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) celebrated Deepmahotsav on Long Island recently. The event marking the celebration of Rajasthani Culture was attended among others by Varun Jeph, Deputy Consul General of India, and B.L. Soni, former director general of the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau.
A highlight of the evening was a US$100,000 donation from Samin Sharma, a cardiologist, for Jaipur Foot USA, along with additional contributions totaling US$110,000 for the charity, and pledges from Chandra and KK Mehta for a Jodhpur project.
Raj Bansal also made a pledge to support the repatriation of mortal remains to India. The event honored philanthropists like Rohit Dandiya and his wife Bharti, recognized for funding a sports complex at SMS Medical College, as well as entrepreneurs Jugal Kishore Ladda and Akhil Jain for their business achievements.
The celebration concluded with traditional Rajasthani folk music and a festive dinner, offering a true taste of Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage.
Prem Bhandari Advocates for Development and Charity
Prem Bhandari / Courtesy PhotoIn an interview with New India Abroad, Prem Bhandari, chairman of Jaipur Foot USA, spoke about RANA’s dedication to charity, mentioning key initiatives like Jaipur Foot, Apna Ghar, and Akshaya Patra.
He emphasized “RANA is deeply engaged in numerous projects, including Jaipur Foot, Apna Ghar, Akshaya Patra, and many more,” he said. “Our goal is to expand our efforts further, contributing not just to social causes but also to the economic development of Rajasthan.”
Reflecting on India’s vision for 2047, Bhandari expressed confidence that with the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, every state, including Rajasthan, would reach its full potential.
“This vision can only be realized if every state in the country achieves its full potential. I am confident this will happen under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” commented Bhandari.
He reiterated RANA’s commitment to both cultural preservation and contributing to the state’s economic growth.
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