From the desk of the President

Dr.Ashok Kumar Sadhukhan

Dear Patrons, Well Wishers, Members of Uttarayan and Friends,

Season's Greetings!

Uttarayan, a social and cultural association, has made the desired progress in its path of achieving the cherished goals in 2008-09 and this has been possible by the unshaken commitment and dedicated efforts of the EC members and support from all the members. You will be delighted to note that we are receiving good response for the membership of Uttarayan and this has crossed over 120 marks. The website www.uttarayanhyd.com is a good success and is being used regularly by overseas members and also by the new comers/ visitors coming to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

As we celebrate this year Sree Sree Kali Puja and Diwali Utsav, our mega event, we reflect on the year gone by with a sense of responsibility and a note of satisfaction that we have delivered to our members in celebrating all major Bengali festivals in a grand way and that has given a great opportunity to the members to renew their contacts and improve their relationship on a common platform. We have continued various philanthropic activities for the people of Hyderabad and West Bengal. Uttarayan has been markedly strengthened by inducting new and energetic members in the Executive Committee so that they would become the future torch bearers of Uttarayan and take the organization to enviable heights.

We are now embarking on a new path of innovation wherein we aim to generate more fund so that our own infrastructure could be established. In the first step, attempts are made to cut down expenses in the Diwali Utsav celebration this year without compromising the quality of the cultural program. Our fund raising committee is on the job in generating funds in various ways to fulfill our objectives. In the year 2008 – 2009 our total fund collection increased over the previous year. We know very well that country is undergoing a recession period. I am confident that with the support of our patrons, members and advertisers in the souvenir, a respectable target could be achieved; I thank them for their continued support and encouragement.

Uttarayan has an impressive track record of organizing spectacular events during Sri Sri Kali Puja and Diwali celebration. More importance has been given to local talents for their participation in the cultural programs. Major attraction in this year is the musical night on October 18th by Sri Vinod Rathod, a celebrity playback singer from Mumbai.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all members of the Executive Committee and the Sub-committees, and also to the Advisors for taking keen interest and worked as a team in order to make this mega event a grand success and a memorable one.

Uttarayan reinforces its commitment to delivering long term and sustainable value to its members.

With best wishes.

Dr. Ashok Sadhukhan

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