Events - 2020 to 2021
2nd Term - Inauguration March 1st 2020
Inauguration of Association of Indians in America ( AIA) National Executive committee took place on March1st, 2020 at Antuns in Hicksville Nassau County New York . It was attended by about 125 guests, including Senator Kevin Thomas, India’s Consul General in NY Sandeep Chakravarty, Democratic Leader of Queens Neeta Jain, Chairman Nassau County Human Rights Commission, Bobby K. Kalotee, AIA’s Past National Presidents, Chapter presidents and AIA members. Oath was given to the President of National AIA, Dr. Urmilesh Arya by Consul General Sandeep Chakraverty. Oath was also given to the National Executive Committee by Senator Kevin Thomas.
Consul General of New York Sandeep Chakravarty informed that he has started a new program “Chalo Consulate”. In this program he advised people to come to the Consulate and discuss the issues, also advised how the Consulate can serve the community in a better way. He suggested Indians in America should be united. Senator Kevin Thomas stressed upon the use of voting power and to develop unity that will have a good impact on India.
Democratic leader of Queens, Nita Jain, informed that she has been working to get School Holiday for Diwali celebrations .Chairman Nassau County Human Rights. Bobby K. Kalotee gave a standing ovation to Dr. Urmilesh Arya and emphasized that Unity is our strength.
Dr. Urmilesh Arya,President National AIA, spoke about the projects done in past 2 years including 50th Anniversary of AIA Gala celebration. The other Charity such as, building school in Ayoor Village Kerala, School bags filled with supplies to needy children at Marcus Garvey School in Brooklyn NY, 500 Winter Jackets to Veterans’ children and to other needy children, 312 blankets and 312 Shirts sent to Victims of Puerto Rico earthquake.
She Quoted President Trump “Today I say every Indian, North and South …Take pride in the glories of your past. Unite for an even brighter future and let our two Nations always stand together as powerful defenders of peace and liberty”
Dr. Urmilesh Arya also quoted, President John F. Kennedy “Ask not what your country can do for you, Ask what you can do for your country”. She said this holds true for our organization.
The slide presentation for the events and Charity activities was prepared by Mr.Mukesh Modi and commentary was given by Mr.Gobind Munjal, photography was done by Akshat Kaul. Master of ceremony were Anju Sharma and Sudeep Modi, Program coordinator was Neelam Modi, Media by Indu Gajwani and Mr. Mohinder Taneja.
Oath given to Dr Urmilesh Arya by Consul General Sandeep Chakravarti
Oath given to National Executive committee members by Senator - Kevin Thomas
Dr. Arya giving the Inaugural speech
Activities for Covid in America During 2020-21 Period
In the Year 2020 Covid 19 was a major disaster. Thousands of people were dying every day in the Country. AIA played a great role to help the Country during this devastating period. The organization put in great efforts to educate the people about Covid disease, Measures of its Prevention and Treatment. Large number of physicians and Nurses from AIA family volunteered and worked in Hospitals and Nursing Homes. A web site was developed with a team of doctors answering the questions and concerns of people.
Gloves and Face mask Distribution
10,000 Gloves and 8000 face masks were distributed at Nassau County Medical center. Caption in the Picture at the right is the Chairperson of Human Rights commission, Bobby K. Kalotee, and medical staff of Nassau County Medical center.
The Chair person of Human commission Bobby K. Kalotee ,and other medical staff of Nassau County Medical center.
2000 K - 95 masks were distributed to Jamaica Hospital by Dr. Anuj Goenka, President of Desi Next - an affiliate of AIA. In the Picture From left to right Dr. Anuj Goenka, Indu Jaiswal, Hospital Staff and Harish Thakkar.
Dr. Anuj Goenka , Indu Jaiswal ,Hospital Staff and Harish Thakkar
Meals Distribution
In the Month of April Meal distribution to first line workers was done in various hospitals,
Long Island Jewish, Elmurst , Glen Cove Hospital .
Dr. Usha Bansal , Dr. Chabra , Indu Jaiswal , Dr. Urmilesh Arya and Neelam Modi
Distribution of Winter Jacket and other supplies to Veterans and
Other needy people on Veterans Day 2020
On Nov 10th 2020, AIA celebrated Veterans day together with Indian American forum at the office of Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino . The event was graced by Nassau County Supervisor Laura Curran, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Director of Asian affairs, Farrah Mozawalla and Chairman Nassau County Human Rights Commission, Bobby K.Kalotee. The program was started with pledge of Allegiance by Mukesh Modi. Retired veteran Dr. Kamal Singh Kalsi was given the Honor Award. 450 winter jackets and 240 packages of hand gloves, scarves and pairs of socks were distributed to the Veterans and shelter homes. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino paid tribute to the Veterans by saluting them and appreciated Indian community for supporting the Veterans’ families. He presented Citations to Dr Urmilesh Arya and Indu Jaiswal. Dr. Arya paid tribute by saluting the Veterans and said “Our flag does not fly because of the wind, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who sacrificed his/her life protecting USA. Soldiers give their life for the country and we are all indebted to them.” She thanked the Supervisor Joseph Saladino for providing and hosting the event.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino , Dr. Urmilesh Arya giving speech for Veterans and Indu Jaiswal with Office manager
AIA committee members with Town Supervisor Joseph saladino
Indu Jaiswal and Dr. Urmilesh Arya getting Citation
Dr. Urmilesh Arya , Council woman Darma Diaz, staff at the Shelter home and Neelam Modi
Chapter's Contributions for Covid 2020
New York Chapter, Food distribution
Hot meal Delivary Usha Kapoor from NY Chapter
Hot meal Dilivery to White plain Hospital in West Chester By Usha kapoor from NY Chapter
Food delivary to Police Department by NY Chapter
NJ Chapter Food Distribution
President of NJ Chapter Uma Swaminathan with other committee members at the Church
Uma Swaminathan with other committee members at the Restaurant supplying food to Needy people
Washington DC Chapter Food Distribution
In continuation with national , $ 250,000.00 Worth of Food distribution by Dr. Suresh Gupta ( Member of National Executive committee of AIA ) together with other Indian Associations in Washington DC
Dr. Suresh Gupta with sitting President USA Joe Biden
Food distribution in Washington DC
On Nov 10th 2020, AIA celebrated Veterans day together with Indian American forum at the office of Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino . The event was graced by Nassau County Supervisor Laura Curran, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Director of Asian affairs, Farrah Mozawalla and Chairman Nassau County Human Rights Commission, Bobby K.Kalotee. The program was started with pledge of Allegiance by Mukesh Modi. Retired veteran Dr. Kamal Singh Kalsi was given the Honor Award. 450 winter jackets and 240 packages of hand gloves, scarves and pairs of socks were distributed to the Veterans and shelter homes. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino paid tribute to the Veterans by saluting them and appreciated Indian community for supporting the Veterans’ families. He presented Citations to Dr Urmilesh Arya and Indu Jaiswal. Dr. Arya paid tribute by saluting the Veterans and said “Our flag does not fly because of the wind, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who sacrificed his/her life protecting USA. Soldiers give their life for the country and we are all indebted to them.” She thanked the Supervisor Joseph Saladino for providing and hosting the event.
Helping India to Fight Covid
Dr. Urmilesh Arya the National president of AIA said it is a pleasure and pride for our Association to help people of our Motherland at this time of Covid crisis. AIA always remained fore front for any difficult situation in India, whether it was a Hurricane, Flooding, Earthquake, HIV or Covid this time. When Covid was at its height in America, the members of AIA helped the people by distributing masks, Food and Winter Jackets.
At this time when 2nd wave of Covid hit India hard, Members of AIA- send their help to India in many ways. Washington Chapter Dr. Usha Kumar and her EC send a ck. of $16,000.00 and Dr. Deepak Nandi member NEC send $ 5000.00 to PM fund. With the great efforts of Dr. Shashi S. Shah, the past President of AIA, North well Health Network of LI send 1 million Masks and 1000 Oxygen Concentrators.
Dr. Yashpal Arya distributed 1500 bags of food to needy people, each containing Wheat flour 10 Kg, Rice 5 Kg, Dal (Arhar) 3 Kg, Potatoes 5 Kg, Onions 5 kg, Sugar 1 Kg and Cooking oil mustard 1 Kg
We sent 90 Oxygen Concentrators with the contributions of many AIA members, among them past presidents, some Chapter Presidents as of South Jersey, IL and Wisconsin and the founding members Mr. Tapas Sen, Dr. Roshan Chaddha and Mr. Mani Subramanyam supported the cause. Oxygen Concentrators are distributed to Covid Hospital in Vatsalyagram in Vrendaven, Hospitals in Bharatpur and in villages of Rajasthan-Kherli, Nadvai, and many more.
Oxygen concentrators in Bharatpur to be
Distributed in Needy areas
Meeting in Bharatpur for Oxygen concentrators to be distributed in Needy areas
Oxygen Concentrators ready to be distributed
Oxygen Concentrators ready to be distributed
90 Oxygen Concentrators sent to India, to be distributed by Lupin Human Welfare and research Foundation
Certificate of Appreciation by Sadhvi Ritambhara Ji
Ventilators Donated by Mt. Sinai Hospital
10 Ventilators Donated by Mt. Sinai Hospital with efforts of Dr. Samin Sharma. All the accessory tubing costing $3000.00 for all the Ventilators were donated by Dr. Samin Sharma. These Ventilators will be distributed to the needed hospital in Rajasthan by Jaipur foot USA. We are very thankful to Mr. Prem Bhandari the Chairperson of Jaipur Foot USA took the full responsibility of delivering the ventilators to the needed hospital of Rajasthan.
Ventilators are Distributed in the tribute of Padam Shri Dr. Ashok Pangarhia. The Distributions is made to various needy hospitals in India such as Kalapurn General Hospital Khichan , Sumerpur, Hariana, Kernatak, and Dargiling.
In the Picture (from left to right) Mr. Prem Bhandari from Jaipur Foot USA, Dr. Samin Sharma from Mt.Siani Hospital, Dr. David Reich President at Mt Siani Hospital, Dr Urmilesh Arya and Dr. Usha Bansal from AIA and Mr. Robert Freeman Vice president
Ventilators arrived at India
Ventilators at
Kalapurn General Hospital Khichan
Ventilators at
Brahmshakti Sanjivani Hospital
Ventilators Distribution in Tribute to
Padam Shree Dr Ashok Pangarhia.
Thanks for Ventilators to
Dr DVid Reich (left) And Dr Samin Sharma (right)
Appreciation for Ventilators
Food Distribution by Arya Family Foundation
(Dr. Yashpal Arya from AIA)
Food Packages received by needy people at various villages in India
Khanwa School Prioject - Bharatpur Rajasthan
It is a pleasure and pride for AIA that we are building a high school (10+2) at Khanwa Village at Bharatpur Rajasthan School was approved by NEC. It will be a high standard school as that of America. Teachings will include academic excellence with stress upon Indian Sanskar, Nationalism, discipline etc - the basics of Vidhya Bharati Schools. It is a project of about $ 200.000.00. This is the best gift we can give to our motherland. It will be funded by Children development Fund of AIA and funds raised for the school. Year after year patriotic children will come out from this school to serve the country. we will build the rooms on the name of the donors. Donation of $10,000.00 and $5000.00 will have the names on the rooms assigned and $1000.00 will bring the name of the donor on the Board. This way we are raising the funds for the school. Khanwa is a historic place. It is famous for the fight between Rana Sanga and baber.
- AIA is undertakin a big project of building a high school in Khawna village of Bharatpur District – Rajasthan. Khanwa village has the historical importance.
- In Muslim Era there was a big fight took place between Baber and Rana Sanga.
- School maintenance and education will be taken care of by Vidhya Bharati schools Samiti.
- Vidhya Bharati provides educational excellence together with Indian Heritage, culture and Sanskar. Most of the Alumni from Vidha Bharati are placed at good positions like Drs. Engineers, Lowers etc.
- PM Modi also appreciated education and Sanskar given by Vidhya Bharati schools. School is under construction at present.
- Funds are provided by AIA through Fund raising and from Children’s development fund.
Speech. By Priminister Narender Modi
for Vidya Bharati School
Rana Sanga Smarak
School after Construction
Bhoomi Poojan for School
Drs. Urmilesh and Yashpal Arya with School construction team
School Construction Team
School Construction
School Construction
School Construction
School Construction
School Construction
School Construction
Diwali at the Capitol Hill, Nov 7th 2021
This is of immense pride that we celebrated Diwali at the Capitol Hill on Nov 7th with Congress woman Carolyn Maloney and Congressman and Chairperson of foreign affairs Gregory Meek and Congress man Raja Krishna Moorthy. Congress woman Carolyn Maloney proposed the Bill for Diwali to be the National Holiday at the Congress committee and Congressman Gregory Meek strongly supported the Bill.
From right to left Sumita Sen, Uma Sen, Urmilesh Arya Congressman Gregory Meek, Congress woman Carolyn Maloney, Mrs Justy.
Dr. Urmilesh Arya speaking at Capitol Hill about Diwali
