Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association
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Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association (BGWA) (Nepali
: भारतीय गोर्खाली कल्याण समिति) is a non-political social organisation established in 1981 in Bangalore
, Karnataka
. It has undertaken a lot of initiatives in serving the Gorkha
community for the last 26 years.
to its members at a very low premium. Sahayog has entered into a partnership with a reputed NGO to help facilitate the paperwork and claims procedure for the insurance policy so that the members will have a steady support in their times of need. Additional facilities of Sahayog include opening of a bank account (with debit card
facility) for the members from the unorganised sector.
translation being "Reassurance") has been organised by corporate and industry professionals residing in Bangalore. With the enthusiasm and drive to share professional wisdom and acumen to the budding sections of community, Aashwas provides a ready forum to students and professionals alike, wherein ideas and concepts are freely discussed and exchanged - all within the hope that the younger generations of our community become aptly equipped to take on the professional world as and when they do so. To those from the non-corporate arenas, Aashwas is roping in stalwarts from respective industries in order to buttress their positions and growth prospects thereon. Aashwas is a social welfare initiative of BGWA, wherein NO remuneration has been charged by the professionals in mentoring the attendees.
by the Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association on the evening of 14 September 2008 at the St. Johns Auditorium, Koramangala
, Bangalore. The cultural festival was attended by over 2000 people.
The second Gorkha Saanjh was organised on 12 September 2009 at Ambedkar Bhavan, Bangalore. The theme for Gorkha Saanjh 2009 was "Tapaiko Sahayog, Hamro Aashwas" with the objective of raising funds for the two social welfare initiatives of BGWA.
Nepali language
Nepali or Nepalese is a language in the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.It is the official language and de facto lingua franca of Nepal and is also spoken in Bhutan, parts of India and parts of Myanmar...
: भारतीय गोर्खाली कल्याण समिति) is a non-political social organisation established in 1981 in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. It has undertaken a lot of initiatives in serving the Gorkha
Gurkha
Gurkha are people from Nepal who take their name from the Gorkha District. Gurkhas are best known for their history in the Indian Army's Gorkha regiments, the British Army's Brigade of Gurkhas and the Nepalese Army. Gurkha units are closely associated with the kukri, a forward-curving Nepalese knife...
community for the last 26 years.
Vision and Mission
Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association is a non-political non-profit organisation formed with the vision of a United and Progressive Gorkhali Community.
The mission of Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association involves an endeavour to provide welfare, foster social and cultural bonding and stimulate advancement of the community in general.
Activities
BGWA has performed numerous services for the welfare of the Gorkhas, including:- Obtaining a 2% reservation for Gorkhas under the OBCOBCOBC is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, including:*OBC , the DJ/Rapper duo consisting of NowWeJankin and Tweed Blazer*OBC secret society, a secret society at the University of North Carolina at Asheville...
category for admission into government colleges in Karnataka after fulfilling certain criteria. - Providing scholarships to meritorious students from Class 1 to Class 10.
- Providing various vocational courses to resident Gorkhas.
- Instrumental in procuring from the government 12 houses for resident Gorkhas. About 120 houses will be provided shortly to people through the association.
- Holding numerous cultural and sports events for the Gorkhas of Bangalore from time to time.
- Providing a helpline for resident Gorkhas in times of emergency.
- Recognized by many areas and states in India including Darjeeling and SikkimSikkimSikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayan mountains...
as a socially responsible organisation and maintains good relations with major organizations in those areas. - Providing career counselling and placement assistance for the Gorkhas.
Sahayog
This is a BGWA initiative for providing free accident insurance to its members. It was launched on 25 January 2009 at the occasion of the 14th General Body Meeting of the BGWA. A group of students and members from the unorganised sector, who do not get insurance cover from their employers have been provided insurance. This initiative will spread to all the members of BGWA who lack such insurance cover. BGWA can also arrange for health insuranceHealth insurance
Health insurance is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care expenses among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to ensure that money is...
to its members at a very low premium. Sahayog has entered into a partnership with a reputed NGO to help facilitate the paperwork and claims procedure for the insurance policy so that the members will have a steady support in their times of need. Additional facilities of Sahayog include opening of a bank account (with debit card
Debit card
A debit card is a plastic card that provides the cardholder electronic access to his or her bank account/s at a financial institution...
facility) for the members from the unorganised sector.
Aashwas
A series of career counselling, personality development and vocational training programmes. As an attempt to attain its objective of advancement of the Gorkha community, Aashwas (NepaliNepali language
Nepali or Nepalese is a language in the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.It is the official language and de facto lingua franca of Nepal and is also spoken in Bhutan, parts of India and parts of Myanmar...
translation being "Reassurance") has been organised by corporate and industry professionals residing in Bangalore. With the enthusiasm and drive to share professional wisdom and acumen to the budding sections of community, Aashwas provides a ready forum to students and professionals alike, wherein ideas and concepts are freely discussed and exchanged - all within the hope that the younger generations of our community become aptly equipped to take on the professional world as and when they do so. To those from the non-corporate arenas, Aashwas is roping in stalwarts from respective industries in order to buttress their positions and growth prospects thereon. Aashwas is a social welfare initiative of BGWA, wherein NO remuneration has been charged by the professionals in mentoring the attendees.
Sajilo
BGWA's initiative Sajilo - Hami Sabai Ko Lagi is aimed at sharing information amongst the Gorkhas in Bangalore. This is done via the BGWA website, emails and SMSes.Gorkha Saanjh
A cultural event was organised in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
by the Bharatiya Gorkhali Welfare Association on the evening of 14 September 2008 at the St. Johns Auditorium, Koramangala
Koramangala
Koramangala is a locality in Bengaluru, India. Situated in the south-eastern part of the city, it is one of the largest, and a highly sought after residential locality with its wide tree-lined boulevards with a mix of luxury apartments, commercial structures and posh bungalows. It is largely...
, Bangalore. The cultural festival was attended by over 2000 people.
The second Gorkha Saanjh was organised on 12 September 2009 at Ambedkar Bhavan, Bangalore. The theme for Gorkha Saanjh 2009 was "Tapaiko Sahayog, Hamro Aashwas" with the objective of raising funds for the two social welfare initiatives of BGWA.