NEW YORK (TIP): The Rajasthan Association of North America, NY (RANA) is hosting its Fourth Rajasthani International Convention from July 3 thru July 6, 2014 at the Islandia Marriott Long Island 3635 Express Dr. N Islandia, NY 11749.

The President of RANA, Dr. Narendra Hadpawat is the Convener of the Convention along with Co-Conveners – Naveen C Shah, Dr. Shashi Shah, Ravi Lashkery and Animesh Goenka. RANA is an elite Indian organization focused on social & welfare activities in the field of Health & Education in the state of Rajasthan, India.

It has a Scholarship Fund and has assisted many needy students for higher education. RANA has been the pioneer to establish a Water Harvesting Project in Rajasthan, India to solve the water problem in rain deficit and arid areas. The theme of this year’s Convention is HEALTHY & LITERATE RAJASTHAN – focusing on developing healthcare facilities and promoting literacy in the rural areas of Rajasthan.

The Convention aims at showcasing the grandeur and glory of Rajasthan, while at the same time presenting seminars in Business development, Education & Health awareness, Travel & Tourism amongst others. Delegates would also be treated to mouth-watering delicacies from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan prepared at the hands of special chefs only for this occasion.

A gala entertainment evening featuring top Bollywood artistes, folk musicians and dancers and a Hasya Kavi Sammelan has also been planned for the Convention. In addition, there will be trade shows, exhibitions and traditional handicrafts for viewing and purchase. Over 1500 delegates including high ranking officials from the Government of Rajasthan as well as eminent industrialists and luminaries from the fields of education, health care, business and finance from the Indian American Community are expected to attend the Convention.

The kick-off meeting for the Convention is scheduled to be held on Sunday March 9, 2014 at Bombay Palace Restaurant, NYC from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm. We would like to extend an invitation to all of you to attend the kick off meeting this Sunday and garner more details about the Convention and the various activities which have been planned. For further information email info@ranausa.org or visit www.ranausa.org.