Dated: Nov 3, 2015 Hope this finds you in the best spirits. I had promised some updates on the current status. There are two parts: 1) The development and work we have been doing or trying to do in Brahmapur with our donations/already-allocated funds for crafting a model urban library vision for Brahmapur 2) The […]
Category: Comms w/ Govt.
First Detailed Proposal on Model Library to Odisha Govt.
A Proposal For Model Modern Public Library-Community Center-Cyclone Center As Phailin Long Term Rehabilitation -By The Odisha Society of the Americas(OSA) Mission: Establish a modern public education platform for access to information, creating opportunities to learn, grow, and empower individuals, and building a stronger community. Objective: In response to Phailin disaster, OSA […]
Letter to Secretary Sri Aditya Padhi
Dated: Jan 27, 2015 Greetings! On behalf of the Odias of North America, I need a small help from you. Very briefly, we raised about 40 Lakhs Rupees amongst ourselves, in the wake of Phailin disaster in Odisha, to help the major affected regions with some long-term help. We have donated that funds to the […]
Meetings with the Local and District Govt. Officials
Dated Nov 16, 2015 A few weeks ago we had sent the following message (formally from OSA) to the Ganjam district magistrate regarding our latest negotiations with the officials on the public library development. Background: During my visit to Ganjam in Oct. 2015, I had met with the Ganjam district magistrate and the brhamapur Municipality […]