‘WMC2010’ Registration Started

Ms. Sheela Thomas IAS, Chief Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister inaugurated the Registration Kick off

Ms. Sheela Thomas IAS, Chief Secretary to Kerala Chief Ministerinaugurated the Registration Kick off of ‘WMC2010’, the PravaseeMalayali Meet in New Jersey at a function held on April 3rd in Tasteof India restaurant, Bergenfield, New Jersey. The International Conference of Pravasi Malayalees titled ‘WMC2010’ will also celebrate the 15th anniversary of World Malayalee Council and it will be held from July 9th to 11th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn of Edison , New Jersey.

Dr. George Jacob the General Convener of ‘WMC2010’ welcomed the representatives of the leading Pravasi organizations of the North East and Texas regions of USA who attended the function. The first Registration check was received by Mr. Varghese Thekekkara, the Chairman of America Region of WMC, from Mr. John Sherry, the Election commission of World Malayalee Council (America Region) Inc., followed by the registrations of Staten Island WMC Province President Mr. Jacob Joseph, Mr. Philip Maret of WMC NJ Province, Mr. Shaju Manimaleth of Knanai Jacobite Church, Mr. B. Aravindakshan of Sree Narayana Society of USA and other twenty representatives of different organizations.

Ms. Sheela Thomas IAS described the history of NORKA in Kerala Govt as its past Secretary and highlighted the importance of rejuvenating its activities for protecting the interests of Malayalee Diaspora irrespective of political changes of governments. She also addressed several questions of the audience pertaining to administration, political interference and corruption in govt. To a question on lack of coordination among government offices and unawareness of OCI card at officers level , raised by former WMC Global President Mr. Alex Vilanilam, she informed that the govt of Kerala has started using the modern technology even at the Village office level and soon a lot of changes and speedy and effective coordination of offices could be experienced by the general public very soon.

Dr. Sreedhar Kavil the Global Advisory Board Chairman of WMC informed the progress being made in passing a bill to protect the Pravasi Properties in India and the legal support system being set up by Pravasi Malayalees with the help of WMC and Prevasi Malayali Welfare Association of India. He greatly appreciated and thanked Ms. Thomas for sparing her precious time and taking the pain for coming all the way from Syracuse where she is attending special semester for officers of Indian Admin service.

Mr. Zach Thomas one of the founding members of World Malayalee Council and the CEO of Dreamland Tours gave vote of thanks.

(News by Philip Maret)