BWI: ‘Jai Mumbai 2009 ‘- 1st Annual Social Commitment Conclave pays tribute to 26/11 Martyrs

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Wockhardt Foundation
Thursday, November 26, 2009 06:41 PM IST (01:11 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People, Politics, Social issues; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Defence & security
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'Jai Mumbai 2009 '- 1st Annual Social Commitment Conclave pays tribute to 26/11 Martyrs
A Wockhardt Foundation Initiative

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 26, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Wockhardt Foundation in association with Rotary Club of Mumbai Bay View organised the 1st Annual Social Commitment Conclave 'Jai Mumbai 2009, an event to pay tribute to the martyrs of 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Present at the occasion to express solidarity against terrorism and pay tribute to the martyrs were Dr. Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai, Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai, Shri Julio F Ribeiro, Former Commissioner of Mumbai, Shri Sanjay Nirupam, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, North Mumbai, Mr. N.P.S. Aulakhe, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG), Mr. Ness Wadia, Jt. MD, Wadia Group and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation among others.

Dr.(Mrs.) Shubha Umesh Raul , Hon'ble Mayor Of Mumbai in her address to the conclave condemned terrorism. Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation paid homage to the martyrs present at the event and gave away mementos to the family of the police and security officials who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during the attacks .

The event witnessed people from all the walks of life - politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen, artists, social activists and common people come together to condemn terrorism and discuss the role of citizens in bringing peace and harmony in the society, and managing threats of terrorism.

Other eminent figures who were part of this memorable event were Mr. Paul Folmsbee, Consulate General, US Consulate, Dr. P. Sekhar, CMD, Micro Technologies (India) Ltd., Mr. Suhel Seth, Managing Partner, Counselage India and Founder of Equus, Major General (Retd.) A K Gupta, SM, VSM, Mr. Javed Jafferi, Actor, Mr. Jackie Shroff, Actor and Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Wockhardt Foundation, said," Jai Mumbai is a small Tribute to the Martyrs who laid down their life against terrorism. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of all the brave officers and soldiers who lost their life fighting in a tragic and rather mournful incident this same day a year ago. The sacrifices of the 14 policemen from the Mumbai Police and 3 from the NSG will always be remembered for a long-long time to come."

He further added "The stories of our courageous officers of NSG, Home Guard, Police, and various other leaders across all spectrum of society should be told and re-told to our children in order to inculcate national pride and patriotic fervour among our youth. Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. Today let us take an oath to help fight terrorism and work for the peace and prosperity of the nation."

The key agenda of the conclave "Is Mumbai Safe?" was debated in a panel discussion. Key figures who formed the panel were Mr. Suhel Seth, Managing Partner, Counselage India & Founder of Equus, Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, Shri Sanjay Nirupam, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, North Mumbai, Mr. Ness Wadia, Jt. MD, Wadia Group, Mr. Angelo Rajesh, CMD, St. Angelo's, Mr. Minhaz Merchant, Chairman and MD, Business Barons., Javed Jafferi, Actor, Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation and Mr. Vijay Jalan.

About Wockhardt Foundation

Wockhardt Foundation is a Mumbai based secular trust engaged in serving the society by working towards upliftment and empowerment through its various programs. The Foundation has about 1400 Warriors (Volunteers) who work towards creating a better life today and tomorrow for the socially and economically underprivileged section of the society. The Foundation has eminent personalities as Board of Advisors with vast experience and commitment. Wockhardt Foundation is governed by a simple principle "Service to man is Service to God". For Further information log onto www.wockhardtfoundation.org

Philosophies

-- Service to man is service to God
-- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give
-- A candle loses nothing when it is used to light another candle
-- Where every smile counts
-- Wish for others what you wish for yourself
-- The poor don't need pity they need help
-- Mankind is one family dependent on God, and the most beloved to God is the one most beneficial to it
-- Poverty somewhere is a threat to prosperity elsewhere
-- When you help others, you help yourself the most, because God grants you peace and happiness
-- A life of giving is the only life worth living
-- What you give in charities, comes back to you multiplied many times over

Wockhardt Foundation Initiatives

-- Right to vision
-- Little Hearts
-- De-Worm India
-- HIV-AIDS, (WHARF)
-- Free Consultation
-- Smile Please
-- Mobile Health Reach
-- Khel-Khel Main
-- Voice
-- Moral Appreciation

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Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View, Shri N P S Aulakh, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG), Dr. Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai,Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation,Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation.

from left Mr. Jackie Shroff, Actor,Shri Julio F Ribeiro, Former Commissioner of Mumbai, Shri N P S Aulakh, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG),Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View, Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation, Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai, Shri Sanjay Nirupam, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, North Mumbai and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation.

from left Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, Mr. Vijay Jalan, Mr. Minhaz Merchant, Chairman and MD, Business Barons, Shri Sanjay Nirupam, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, North Mumbai, Mr. Suhel Seth, Managing Partner, Counselage India & Founder of Equus, Mr. Ness Wadia, Jt. MD, Wadia Group, Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation, Mr. Javed Jafferi, Actor and Mr. Angelo Rajesh, CMD, St. Angelo's
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from left Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View, Shri N P S Aulakh, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG), Dr. Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai,Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation,Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation.
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from left Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View, Shri N P S Aulakh, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG), Dr. Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai,Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation,Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation.
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from left Ms. Anita Shantaram, President, Rotary Club Mumbai Bay View, Shri N P S Aulakh, Director General, National Security Guard (NSG), Dr. Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai,Ms. Nafisa Khorakiwala, Chairperson, Wockhardt Foundation,Dr. (Mrs) Indu Shahani, Hon'ble Sheriff of Mumbai and Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation.


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