The NRI Federation will honor five Indian-Americans, including News India Times publisher and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Sudhir M. Parikh, for their contributions to the community, at its gala launch April 17 at the Hindu Temple Auditorium in Flushing, New York. Dr. Parikh will be recognized for his services to the community as a publisher, philanthropist, India advocate and a physician.
The nonprofit will also honor Dnyaneshwar Mulay, consul general of India in New York, for his continued services to the Indo-American community for consulate matters since April 2013.
The federation, founded by Deepak and Surbhi Kavadia, strives to represent all overseas Indians living across the globe and aims to create a united, safe and secure world. It aims to unite overseas Indians for the safety, security and prosperity of the community and to amalgamate all global organizations of Indian origin under the umbrella of the NRI Federation family.
Gulab Chand Kataria, Home Minister, Government of Rajasthan will be the chief guest for the evening. Others honored at the April 17 launch include Dr. Ajay K. Lodha, vice president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), for his dedicated leadership and contribution via several organizations like AAPI and RANA and for his generous services as an internist; H.R. Shah, chairman and CEO of TV Asia; and Prabha Golia, vice president of the Perfume Center of America & Kanak and Prabha Golia Foundation with main focus on children’s education, women empowerment and medical services. Dr. Banad N. Viswanath, will be honored posthumously for his dedicated services to the community as a cardiologist, his distant vision via “Vision of Asia” and his ongoing dedication for generations via ITV.
Several programs to assist NRIs will be launched at the gala including adoption and donations for Smart Village, health, medical and cultural fairs, preserving Vedic cultural heritage and education , youth development, disabled and underprivileged child support programs, as well as initiatives for senior citizens and women.
Other highlights include a musical extravaganza by playback singer “Disco King” Bappi Lahiri, a fashion show and dinner.
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