GOPIO-BENGALURU AND GOPIO-JAIPUR LAUNCHED, GOPIO-AHMEDABAD TO BE LAUNCHED ON JAN. 11TH
Dr.Siddharth Gautam, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and a motivation speaker from the US, in his keynote address regaled the audience with stories of Indian Diaspora's success everywhere. He said the best days of India and Indians are ahead. Recalling the contributions of many professionals like Vikram Pandit, Indrani Nooyi and Fareed Zakaria, he said Indians were emerging as game-changers and agents of change. He has no doubt that tomorrow's world leaders will emerge from India.
The meeting felicitated the newly elected Executive Vice President of GOPIO, Mr. Sunny Kulathakal, and the first NRI from the Middle East to be elected to that post. All the speakers appreciated Sunny's contributions. The logo of GOPIO, Bangalore, was also unveiled on the occasion.
Others who spoke included Dr.Majeed from the US, M.K.Ramachandra, former chairman of FKCCI, and Dr.Joseph V.J.Chairman, Garden City College, Bangalore. Mr T.Ramappa, convener, GOPIO, Bangalore, proposed a vote of thanks. The function was sponsored by Garden City College.
Photo
above: Some of the participants at the GOPIO-Jaipur launch. Seated
from L. to R. are J. Kothari, Viswas Jain, Dr. thomas Abraham and Gopal
Mehta
GOPIO-BENGALURU CHAPTER INAUGURATED
The
Bengalurue chapter of the Global Organisation of the People of Indian
Origin (GOPIO) was inaugurated by Justice Gopala Gowda, Chief Justice
of Orissa High Court, on Saturday, December 17, at Hotel Ashok in the
presence of a select gathering. Justice Gopala Gowda lauded the
objectives of GOPIO and urged the organization to spread the message of
peace and humanism inherent in Indian culture.
Dr.Siddharth Gautam, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and a motivation speaker from the US, in his keynote address regaled the audience with stories of Indian Diaspora's success everywhere. He said the best days of India and Indians are ahead. Recalling the contributions of many professionals like Vikram Pandit, Indrani Nooyi and Fareed Zakaria, he said Indians were emerging as game-changers and agents of change. He has no doubt that tomorrow's world leaders will emerge from India.
The meeting felicitated the newly elected Executive Vice President of GOPIO, Mr. Sunny Kulathakal, and the first NRI from the Middle East to be elected to that post. All the speakers appreciated Sunny's contributions. The logo of GOPIO, Bangalore, was also unveiled on the occasion.
Others who spoke included Dr.Majeed from the US, M.K.Ramachandra, former chairman of FKCCI, and Dr.Joseph V.J.Chairman, Garden City College, Bangalore. Mr T.Ramappa, convener, GOPIO, Bangalore, proposed a vote of thanks. The function was sponsored by Garden City College.
Photo
above: Mrs. Elizabeth Sunny Kulathakal, Dr. R.K. Ramanathan (
outstanding scientist)), B.N.Ramanath, Director, Sri Nagalakshmi Dyes
& Silks Pvt Ltd, T. Ramappa ( Former General Secretary, Chamber of
Commerce ,Bangalore), M.K.Ramachandra (Former President, Chamber of
Commerce, Bangalore), Aswathnarayana, (Senior Advocate), Ashok Saxena ,
Director, ADS Group, Sunny Kulathakal, Justice Gopala Gowda, Chief
Justice of Orissa High Court, Dr.Sid Gautam, Mrs. Gautam, Dr. Muhammed
Majeed, MD, Sami Labs,Bangalore, Naresh Kumar , CEO, NK Associates, Dr.
Kodur Venkatesh, Director, Einstein International University
GOPIO-JAIPUR LAUNCHED ON DECEMBER 23RD, 2011
GOPIO-Jaipur was launched at an evening reception and meeting on Friday, December 23rd at the Conference Centre, CEG
Tower, B-11G Malaviya Industrial Area in Jaipur. Attended by over
former NRIs and those who have close connections with NRIs and otehrs
who do business with NRIs, the meeting was addressed by GOPIO Founder
President and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Thomas Abraham.
Two
Principal Secretaries of Rajasthan Government Mr. R.S. Verma and Mr.
O.P. Saini called on the audience to support this worthwhile cause and
make a successful linkage of Jaipur to the global Indian Disapora. Both
officers extended theri full support for GOPIO-Jaipur. After the
speeches, an interactive session followed where several issues of
interest to those NRIs who have settled back in India. A letter of
intent was signed by five initial incorporators.
After the meeting, a sumptous dinner was served by CEG India Ltd and its Presdent Vishwas Jain.
GOPIO-Jaipur
has also served as a launching pad for a major GOPIO International
program to be held on Jan. 6th, i.e. GOPIO Conference and Community
Service Awards banquet on January 6th at Marriott-Jaipur.
Photo
below: Rajasthan Principal Secretary for Public Works O.P. Saini
speaking at GOPIO_jaipur launch. Seted from L. to R. are: publisher J.
Kothari, Dr. thomas Abraham and Principal Secretary R.S. Verma
Former
NRIs settled in the Jaipur area and those interested in to network
with NRIs/PIOs (i.e. parents of NRI children and those with business
interest) are requested to contact the GOPIO-Jaipur Coordinators Mr.
Gopal Mehta at 09928852100 (e-mail: mehtagopal@yahoo.com) or Mr. Viswas Jain at 09929094199 (e-mail: vishwas@cegindia.com).
GOPIO-AHMEDABAD TO BE LAUNCHED ON JANUARY 11TH, 2012
GOPIO
plans to launch GOPIO-Ahmedabad in conjunction with the Diaspora
Conference organized by Gujarat University's Study Abroad program on
Jan. 12 th and 13 th . GOPIO Founder President and Chairman Emeritus
Dr. Thomas Abraham will be the guest speaker. Former NRIs settled in
the Ahmedabad area and those interested in to network with NRIs/PIOs
(i.e. parents of NRI children and those with business interest) are
invited.
Program
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Networking Reception, Coffee/Tea and Snacks
5.30 pm - 7.00 p.m. GOPIO-Ahmedabad Launch, Talk, and Interactive Session
7.00 p.m. - Dinner (Venue will be announced later)
Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 11 th , 2012
Place:
Executive Meeting Room, Main Tower Building, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Confirm your participation by sending an e-mail to Dr. Neerja Arun 9825012984 or 079-25601314 or 26303153 (O) (e-mail: drneerjaarun@gmail.com)
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