Bihar Foundation Australia Chapter (BFAC) has conferred the
first Bihar Pride Award 2012 (BPA) to Shri Pratyaya Amrit, Secretary,
Road Construction Dept. for his outstanding contribution in development of
Bihar.
Bihar Pride Award has been instituted by Bihar Foundation
Australia Chapter and is conferred to those individual who does outstanding
work in development of Bihar. 'We strongly believe that Shri Amrit truly
deserves this recognition as he has shown that with sheer determination,
sincerity, commitment and hard work one can make so much difference in the
society. With his outstanding work and leadership, he has not only inspired the
people of Bihar but many more across the globe also' – said Amit Das,
Secretary, Bihar Foundation Australia Chapter. He added - It is our social
responsibility to encourage, promote and recognize those individuals who make
us feel proud of being Bihari.
'We are thankful to Shri Pratyaya Amrit, IAS who came to
Sydney to receive this honor and personally inspired the Bihar community by
spending some valuable time with us. It was indeed a great moment for all of us'-
said Mr. Shekhar Kishore. All the prominent NRI/NRB and executive committee members
of Bihar Foundation Australia Chapter were present on the occasion. While
interacting with NRB in Australia Shri Pratyaya Amrit talked about ongoing
development work and changed scenario in Bihar. He said that hard work is
continued under dynamic political leadership to bring prosperity and
development to Bihar. He also highlighted many positive initiatives recently
taken by the governmen
t. Response of NRB/NRI was overwhelming about positive
changes in Bihar. Everyone said in one voice that they feel proud to be Bihari
and also want to contribute in the development of Bihar in whatever way they
could. While some were interested in doing work in education sector others were
interested in disabled community service, health care. At the same time NRB
also shared the works of BFAC. Shri
Amrit was overwhelmed to know about the ongoing establishment of an
international level Engineering College in Forbesganj by Shri Amit Das and also
praised the efforts of other NRB in Australia. He promised to give full support
to the NRB if they want to contribute in the development of Bihar.
t. Response of NRB/NRI was overwhelming about positive
changes in Bihar. Everyone said in one voice that they feel proud to be Bihari
and also want to contribute in the development of Bihar in whatever way they
could. While some were interested in doing work in education sector others were
interested in disabled community service, health care. At the same time NRB
also shared the works of BFAC. Shri
Amrit was overwhelmed to know about the ongoing establishment of an
international level Engineering College in Forbesganj by Shri Amit Das and also
praised the efforts of other NRB in Australia. He promised to give full support
to the NRB if they want to contribute in the development of Bihar.
The program was well managed and coordinated under
the young and dynamic leadership of NRI Shri Amit Kumar Das, Secretary, Bihar
Foundation Australia Chapter. 'We thank the Govt. for establishing 'Bihar State
Industrial Investment Advisory Council'. I hope the council would develop a
mechanism for tracking the investment. I would also thank Bihar Foundation Team
at Patna for continuous support and encouragement which further motivate us and
give us strength to move forward in building a brand Bihar over here' said Amit
Das.
