NRI Event at Connecticut Honours Achievers

The first anniversary of the Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) was celebrated in Stamford on 22nd April, 2007. The occasion was attended by chief guests Congressman Christopher Shays and Consul General Neelam Deo at the Italian Center of Stamford.

The event was well attended by 250 non resident Indians and
persons of Indian origin in the US, and American patrons from
Connecticut, Westchester, New York and New Jersey.

Amongst the speakers on the occasion were Dr. Thomas Abraham,
Amarjeet Singh, Neelam Deo and Christopher Shays, who lauded
the Indian community in the US for its very commendable achievements.

The GOPIO International Chairman, Dr. Thomas Abraham appreciated
the Connecticut chapter for its success in the first year of
its functioning.
GOPIO-CT had initiated a number of interactive sessions with
policy makers, and organized NRI events pertaining to health,
youth and parents during its first year.

During the convention, four NRI achievers were commemorated:
Professor T.N.Srinivasan, Padma Bhushan awardee and Jr. Professor
of Economics at the Department of Economics at Yale University
for his work on economics and public policy; Dr A.V.Srinivasan,
for his pioneering efforts in engineering and social work; Rajendra
Shukla, philanthropist for his enduring efforts in community
service in India and the US; and the Namaskar Foundation, represented
by Dr. Krishnan for enabling Indian artists to perform in the
USA for the last 2 decades.

Dr. A.V.Srinivasan, who also spoke during the occasion, appealed
to the members to work towards the establishment of an Indian
Center in Connecticut.

He spoke fervently on the positive contribution
non-resident Indians in the USA could make with their innovative
ideas.

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