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GOPIO 2024 Convention to Kick Start Opportunities

for Diaspora Indians and Building India’s Big Future

The convention includes a trip to Capitol Hill to campaign with the US Congressional

Representatives on House bill, HR 6542

OUR BUREAU their Growing Contributions in Vari-
ous Sectors; Technologies and AI and
Fords, NJ
other Innovations: Diaspora Indians
he Global Organization of Peo- Leading Research and Innovations;
ple of Indian Origin (GOPIO) GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and
Theld a kick-off planning meet- Industry and the Worldwide Network-
ing to launch GOPIO 2024 Global ing of the Diaspora Businesses; and
Convention of People of Indian Origin Medical and Health Issues and how
on Sunday, January 28th at the Roy- Diaspora Indians can Participate in
al Albert Palace in New Jersey. The India’s Frontline Role in Pharmaceu-
meeting was marked by the presence ticals, Vaccines and Medical Tourism
of GOPIO International and chapter and in Propagating YOGA and its
officials from New York Metro area Benefits.
along with representatives of commu- A 50-member convention com-
nity and professional organizations. mittee has been set up with Prakash
The prestigious GOPIO convention Shah as Convener, Dr. Asha Samant
is scheduled for April 26-28, 2024, to as Co-Convener, Chitranjan Belwariar
be held at the Royal Albert Palace in GOPIO International officials (from left to right) Ram Gadhavi, Prakash Shah, Lal Motwani as Secretary and Srinivas Akarapu
New Jersey. as Treasurer. The Committee Chairs
The convention will focus on In- and Dr. Thomas Abraham include the following: Awards - Lal
dia’s Present and the Future and what Motwani, Finance/Fundraising - Sid-
role the Diaspora Indians can play in darth Jain, Reception - Hemant Pa-
helping to realize this desirable future. tel, Souvenir Brochure - Jigar Shah
The theme of the convention is ‘Op- with Dinesh Mittal and Lal Motwani
portunities for Diaspora Indians in as advisor, Volunteers - Bharat Rana,
India’s Big Manifest Future.’ The New Publicity/PR - Rohit Vyas with Vijay
Jersey businessman, Prakash Shah has Shah as Media Representative/Advis-
been appointed as the Convention er, Registration - Dhananjay Desai,
Convener by the GOPIO Executive Banquet - Dr Rajeev Mehta, Addi-
Council. tional Trips and Events - Shatrughan
At the launch ceremony Shah Dawani. The Conference Sessions will
said, “Lauding the positive optimistic be chaired by Vasu Pawar for Youth,
vision prevailing in India, presents an Dr. Thomas Abraham for Diaspora
opportunity to Invest in India which Indians in Technologies and AI, Dr.
provides the best and biggest opportu- Asha Samant for Medical and Health
nity in the World. The Bombay Stock and Prakash Shah for Networking
Exchange has just crossed $4 Trillion GOPIO 2024 Convention Women’s Group (from left to right): Ashvini Persaud, Pallavi Belwariar, Business through GOPIO Chamber
and has overtaken Hong Kong to be- Ritu Chopra, Dr. Vimal Goyle, Beena Kothari and Kavitha Motwani of Commerce.
come third largest in the world. While As part of the convention pro-
India needs the 35 million Diaspora to gram, GOPIO is arranging a trip to
invest, it is an incredible opportunity 1989, implementation of the resolu- countries. the Capitol Hill in Washington DC
for the Diaspora to prosper.” tions passed by the First GOPIO Con- GOPIO Vice President, Ram on Monday April 29th to campaign
GOPIO President, Lal Motwani, vention which included, Dual Nation- Gadhavi who served as the Co-Con- to the US Congressional Represen-
who had earlier served as the Con- ality and Voting Rights for NRIs. vener of the First Global Conven- tatives on House bill, HR 6542 “To
vener of GOPIO convention in New Dr. Abraham said, “Govt. of In- tion in 1989, urged younger GOPIO amend the Immigration and Nation-
York in 2016, said, “We are doing this dia fulfilled halfway on Dual Nation- members to not only become actively ality Act to eliminate the per-coun-
major event in the USA after 8 years, ality by issuing Overseas Indian Citi- engaged, but to consider leading the try numerical limitation for employ-
this time in New Jersey. This is a big zen (OCI) Card and voting rights for organization into the future. Gadhavi ment-based immigrants, to increase
opportunity for our vibrant commu- Indian citizens living outside India, if highlighted the importance of GOPIO the per-country numerical limitation
nity in the Tri-State Area and in the they register at their home constitu- chapters, and he explained the intri- for family sponsored immigrants, and
USA to participate and help with this ency.” Dr. Abraham further said that cate workings of the organization. for other purposes.” The delegates
very Important event for the 35 mil- the organization was started 35 years Five conference sessions are be- interested in supporting and/or travel
lion strong Indian Diaspora.” ago to look after and campaign against ing planned at the convention; Dias- to Washington DC may contact GO-
GOPIO Chairman, Dr. Thom- the human rights violations of Indian pora Youth and Young Achievers and PIO. Overseas delegates attending the
as Abraham spoke about the history Diaspora worldwide and that the Di- the role they can play in India’s Future convention are advised to register first
of GOPIO and its accomplishments aspora has now achieved success in be- and how GOPIO can facilitate their before invitation letter for visa may be
since the formation of GOPIO in coming political mainstream in most participation; Diaspora Women and sent out.

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