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New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Day, celebrating the significant contributions of the Rajasthani-American community during a historic ceremony at New York City Hall.
The proclamation highlights RANA’s 25-year journey of cultural service and community impact, commemorating the organization’s Silver Jubilee and recognizing the contributions of over 2 million Rajasthani-origin people globally. RANA President Prem Bhandari described the event as a powerful acknowledgment of the community’s cultural and humanitarian efforts.
Key highlights of RANA’s achievements include hosting four international conventions, securing a $200,000 World Bank grant for a rainwater harvesting project in BITS Pilani,
and critical COVID-19 relief efforts in both the U.S. and India.
Top city officials attended the ceremony, including Commissioner Aissata Camara and Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan from the Mayor’s Office, who emphasized the organization’s role in strengthening community ties and cultural understanding.
Know more about RANA’s work here.
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