<p>Washington: Members of the Bihari Diaspora community in the US celebrated Bihar Diwas with a commitment to work for the development of their home State in India.</p>.<p>On the occasion, Satyam Sinha, a Bay Area entrepreneur and philanthropist, announced to donate USD 20,000 to support 15 villages under the “Adopt a Village” programme. </p><p>"We are proud to make a pledge today to make contribution for the betterment of the people of Bihar in whatever way we can," said Rajiv Sinha of the Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter which organised the event to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the establishment of Bihar.</p>.<p>Swati Nigam Sinha, executive fellow and mentor, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurs introduced a new initiative called “Start Up Bihar” under BFOUSA - WCC’s “Bihar Business Connect” programme ” for supporting entrepreneurs interested in conducting business in Bihar.</p>.Four prominent diaspora members honoured on ‘Bihar Diwas’ in New York.<p>Jayant Kumar, Director of Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter presented the key programs, namely “Adopt A Village” and “Bihar Business Connect” focusing on eradicating blindness in Bihar with one village at a time and providing a platform for business connection for investors and entrepreneurs to conduct business in Bihar, respectively, a statement said.</p>.<p>Rakesh Adlakha, Deputy Consulate General of India, San Francisco and Alex Lee, Assembly member, 24th district, were among the prominent speakers during the Bihar Diwas celebrations on April 7.</p>.<p>Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and Ajay Jain Bhutoria were among other prominent speakers.</p>
<p>Washington: Members of the Bihari Diaspora community in the US celebrated Bihar Diwas with a commitment to work for the development of their home State in India.</p>.<p>On the occasion, Satyam Sinha, a Bay Area entrepreneur and philanthropist, announced to donate USD 20,000 to support 15 villages under the “Adopt a Village” programme. </p><p>"We are proud to make a pledge today to make contribution for the betterment of the people of Bihar in whatever way we can," said Rajiv Sinha of the Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter which organised the event to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the establishment of Bihar.</p>.<p>Swati Nigam Sinha, executive fellow and mentor, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurs introduced a new initiative called “Start Up Bihar” under BFOUSA - WCC’s “Bihar Business Connect” programme ” for supporting entrepreneurs interested in conducting business in Bihar.</p>.Four prominent diaspora members honoured on ‘Bihar Diwas’ in New York.<p>Jayant Kumar, Director of Bihar Foundation of USA – West Coast Chapter presented the key programs, namely “Adopt A Village” and “Bihar Business Connect” focusing on eradicating blindness in Bihar with one village at a time and providing a platform for business connection for investors and entrepreneurs to conduct business in Bihar, respectively, a statement said.</p>.<p>Rakesh Adlakha, Deputy Consulate General of India, San Francisco and Alex Lee, Assembly member, 24th district, were among the prominent speakers during the Bihar Diwas celebrations on April 7.</p>.<p>Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and Ajay Jain Bhutoria were among other prominent speakers.</p>