A seminar organized by GSNRGF and NRG Center: Rajkot on the subject ‘Deliberation about Marriage Abroad’

Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation (GSNRGF), Gandhinagar and N.R.G. Centre: Rajkot managed by Project ‘Life’ jointly organized a seminar on Deliberation about Marriage Abroad on 17^th of August 2013. The experts belonging to the different walks of life gave insight to the gathering of more than 500 college girl students.

The experts who shared their the knowledge regarding marriage abroad were Shri Dharmesh Shah (renowned Visa and Immigration consultant), Smt. Bhavnaben Joshipura (a well-known lawyer) and Dr. Kamal Parikh (writer, thinker and speaker).

Rajkot District Collector Dr. Rajendra Kumar graced the seminar as its chairperson. In his speech, he gave an account of the safety and security initiatives of Indian citizens living or going abroad taken by the Government. He ensured that the Government is very concerned about every individual staying or visiting overseas.

The seminar started with the inaugural welcome by Shri Shashikant Koticha, the Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’. He explained how NRG centers run by GSNRGF are serving NRGs with their valuable services.

Shri Dharmesh Shah in his address explained the procedures for passport and visa profoundly, while Smt. Bhavnaben Joshipura in her lecture gave an account of different legal cases of marriage abroad, she handled during her career as a lawyer. Dr. Kamal Parikh, in his speech, pointed out the difference of lifestyle, culture, food, attire, etc. in the living abroad and in India.  

The seminar was attended by more than 500 college girls of R. R. Patel Mahila Arts and Commerce College of Rajkot, college staff and other enthusiasts. More than 32 college students gave blood in the Blood Collection Camp held at Project ‘Life’ just before the initiation of the seminar.

It was a successful and enriching seminar. Mr. N. P. Lavingiya and Mr. D. G. Chaudhari of GSNRGF expressed their pleasure for organizing such a heartening seminar.

‘Life’ team welcomed their own family members !

To strengthen the values of togetherness and to introduce the family members of the employees working at Project ‘Life’, the organization arranged an event cum get-together on 27^th July, 2013.

The perfect blend of formal and informal, professional and personal was created on the day of the event. The employees of Project ‘Life’ were welcomed with their spouse, mothers, fathers and children with traditional garland of ‘Suttar ni Aanti’ at the arrival.

These family members were apprised of the activities of Project ‘Life’ and then the formal programme of appreciating and applauding the efforts of the employees started. The dignitaries of Project ‘Life’ on the dais were Shri Shashikant Koticha (Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’), Shri Chandrakant Koticha (Executive Trustee, Project ‘Life’), Shri Ashish Koticha and Smt. Meetal Shah (Joint Directors, Project ‘Life’), Dr. Gautam Dave and Dr. Kamal Parikh (Honorary Directors, Project ‘Life’) and Pro. Natubhai Rajpara (Media & Publication Advisor, Project ‘Life’).

Shri Chandrakant Koticha and Shri Shashikant Koticha gave an account of how their journey had begun and how the employees of Project ‘Life’ made them realize their dreams. While Pro. Rajpara and Dr. Gautam Dave shared their gratifying experiences of being associated with Project ‘Life’.

On this occasion, Dr. Kamal Parikh delivered a discourse on how the family values and relations affect the individual and subsequently to the organization. The addressees were overwhelmed with joy when Dr. Parikh explained the full form of family as ‘Father and Mother I Love You’. After the session, everyone enjoyed eachother’s company in the dinner delicacy.  It was a remarkable event for all the staff members and their family members.