| Bihar-Jharkhand
Association of North America
(www.bjana.org)
A Brief
Introduction:
Bihar-Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA)
is a social and cultural platform for the people from Bihar
and Jharkhand. The association was just renamed to keep people
from Jharkhand united with the association. The association
was established in 1976 to bring the people from Bihar to a
common platform and facilitate a social and cultural binding
between the people of Bihar and Jharkhand in the tri-state area
(NY, NJ, CT) in the USA.
The added functions of this association is to share
knowledge, information and news which enriches people of Bihar
throughout the world and provide a common platform for networking
and extending a helping hand as and when needed. BANA is very
thankful to the past Presidents and Committees who worked very
hard to take BANA to the place where it stands today - One of
the largest and most ethnic 'well managed' association in the
NY, NJ area. BANA is also a member of the Federation of Indian
associations (FIA).
As we all know, Bihar/Jharkhand has a very
ancient and glorious history. It's is one of the places which
has seen the birth of the ancient civilization and the Indian
history. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Sikh Shrines abound
in this ancient land where India's first major empire rose and
fell. Bihar gave the World the concept of "Democracy". Vaishali
during Chandragupta Maurya's time practiced first democracy.
It's the state which gave the nation the first President of
the Indian Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad and once recognized
as one of the best governed state in the country.
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Objectives of Association:
Provide a common forum for the people from the State
of Bihar and Jharkhand to exchange views affecting their social
life.
Promote social and cultural activities of Bihar and Jharkhand
in North America.
Promote the general welfare of people of Bihar and Jharkhand
origin and ancestry both in India and US through charitable
activities. Such activities may include providing scholarships,
helping disadvantaged financially and with basic human needs
etc.
Arrange seminars and meetings concerning Bihar, Jharkhand and
India and their interrelationship with the United States and
Canada generally to promote the welfare of the people of Bihar/Jharkhand
origin and ancestry.
Assist people seeking vital medical and educational help.
Assist visitors, immigrants, and dignitaries from the State
of Bihar and Jharkhand in accomplishing their noble missions
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Executive Committee:
Dr. G. N. Roy, President
Mr. Ajoy K. Sinha, Vice President
Mrs. Ranjana Sinha, Treasurer
Mr. Sugriv Barnwal, General Secretary
Mr. Sanjay Barnwal, Cultural Secretary
Mr. Braj Bihari Mishra, Joint Secretary
Committee Members:
Dr. Gopal Sinha
Dr. Binod Sinha
Dr. Sudhansu Prasad
Mr. Pankaj Sinha
Ms. Renuka Sinha
Mr. Sanjeev Aneja
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