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PREFACE

Gujarat, the land of Legends, doesn’t exist merely in physical

form; it throbs with its culture heritage. The people of Gujarat

exhibit tremendous adaptability & energy and also unbounded

enthusiasm for material progress without sacrificing their

traditional identity or essential simplicity. Gujaratis are found to

be sharing cultural traits and patterns with other regions and

also extend beyond national boundaries towards International Culture. Wherever

you find one, a Gujarati adheres to certain principles, practices and traits which

characterize the community revealing a deep routed a sense of belonging.

Most historians, even those who have sought to move away from the narratives

furnished by the framework of colonial knowledge, are unable to begin their

narrative of the Indian Diaspora before the 19th century, but the Gujaratis had justly

established a diasporic presence in the early part of the second millennium. So

renowned had the Gujaratis become for their entrepreneurial spirit, commercial

networks, and business acumen that a bill of credit issued by a Gujarati Merchant

would be honored as far as 5000 miles away merely on the strength of the

community’s business reputation. They traversed the vast spaces of the Indian

Ocean world with confidence.

The Gujaratis, though residing over thousands of miles away from their native place,

but in their hearts and soul, the heritage of Gujarati language, literature and culture

are kept alive. Government of Gujarat sincerely appreciates those thousands of

visiting Gujaratis who have been repaying the native’s obligation by offering their

support & services.

In order to express the sentiment for Gujarat in Gujaratis, Gujarat State Non

Resident Gujaratis Foundation, Gandhinagar has entrusted the challenging task of

“Survey and Documentation of Non Resident Gujaratis contribution towards the

development of Gujarat State” to six academic institutions viz. Maharaja Sayajirao

University of Baroda (Baroda, Bharuch, Narmada, Panchmahal, & Dahod Districts in

Phase-I, and Amreli, Sabarkantha, & Surendranagar Districts in Phase-II); Centre for

Social Studies (Surat District); Ganpat University (Mehsana, Banaskatha, & Patan

Districts); Gujarat Vidyapith (Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, & Kheda Districts);

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Gujarat Institute of Development Research (Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagarh, Kutch,

& Rajkot Districts); Bhavnagar University (Bhavnagar, Navasari, Dang, Tapi, &

Valsad Districts). The project identifies approximately 2300 villages/towns/cities

across 26 districts witnessing contributions by Non Resident Gujaratis towards the

welfare and development work at their native place.

I wish to congratulate Prof. M.N.Parmar (Dean & Head, Faculty of Social Work, M.S.

University of Baroda) and his team at M.S.University of Baroda for not only carrying

out mammoth task of survey & documentation in 8 districts but also for compiling &

preparing this report. I wish to congratulate the entire project team of this

assignment for their contribution which brings out new vista in understanding,

recognizing and appreciating the contribution of Non Resident Gujaratis in Gujarat’s

Growth.

Pankaj Kumar, IAS

Principal Secretary

Non Resident India Division

Government of Gujarat &

Chairman, Gujarat State NRG Foundation

TABLE OF CONTENT

No. PARTICULARS PAGE

NO.

(A) MAIN CONTENT : -

1 INTRODUCTION 1

2 OBJECTIVES OF STUDY 3

3 METHODOLOGY OF STUDY 4

4 LIMITATION OF STUDY 6

5 FINDINGS OF STUDY 7

6 CONCLUSION 9

(B) ANNEXURE : -

I COMPOSITION OF PROJECT TEAM 10

II DISTRICT WISE NUMBER OF VILLAGES HAVING NRGs’

CONTRIBUTION

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III SECTOR WISE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NRGs’

CONTRIBUTION

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IV DETAILS OF THREE SECTORS GETTING HIGHEST

CONTRIBUTION FROM NRGs

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V ILLLUSTRATIVE CONTRIBUTION FROM NRGs 19

VI DISTRICT WISE SARVOTTAM GAM 22

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INTRODUCTION

Indian Diaspora is a generic term used for addressing people who have

migrated from the territories that are currently within the borders of the

Republic of India. It constitutes Non Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of

Indian Origins (PIOs). The Indian Diaspora is very special to India. Residing in

distant lands, its members have succeeded spectacularly in their chosen

professions by dint of their single minded dedication and hard work. What is

more, they have retained their emotional, cultural, and spiritual links with

the country of their origin. This strikes a reciprocal chord in the hearts of the

people of India. We recognize the importance of Indian Diaspora as it has

brought economic, financial, and global benefits to India. The Indian Diaspora

today constitutes an important and unique force in the world, and covers

practically every part of the world. It numbers more than a million each in

eleven countries, while as twenty two countries have concentrations of at

least a hundred thousand ethnic Indians.

Indian Diaspora is making India Shine on the Global Platform. Since 2003,

the “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas” (Non Resident Indians’ Day) is being celebrated

on 9 January every year in India, to "mark the contribution of Overseas

Indian community towards the development of India". The day commemorates

the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in India from South Africa.

Gujaratis with their skills, experiences and the local culture, being brought

with them in the new country, have been developing different forms of self-

understanding and ways of life. They are found to be flexible, tolerant,

resilient, enterprising, ready to adjust to the wider society, family orientated,

willing to help each other, and with a marked preference for business,

commerce and legal and medical professions. As a community, Gujaratis are

very keen to use their knowledge, skills as well as wealth for the betterment of

their homeland. They have responded to every call of help and have

contributed and supported their brothers and sisters back home during crisis

such as 2001 Gujarat Earthquake. Though Non Resident Gujaratis (NRGs)

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have been making concerted efforts by taking initiative in the fields of

development, education and economic investment in the State, the State is in

constant look out for their contributions in the developmental process in

order to accelerate the State’s Socio-economic Growth and toughen the bonds

of the oversee Gujaratis with their motherland and nation.

There is always a constant need for more empowerment in the rural areas

with technology and sound business plans. Thus, NRGs who wish to help in

this regard to accelerate growth of Rural Gujarat are welcome by the State

Government. Government of Gujarat has initiated the biennial Vibrant

Gujarat Global Investor Summit (VGGIS) in the Year-2003 as a formal forum

attracting national and international captains of the Industries to join hands

with Government of Gujarat in the growth and development of the State. The

VGGIS has become an example of visionary approach of the Hon’ble Chief

Minister of Gujarat towards the investment promotion and advancement of

economic and social development for many states.

Gujarat State Non Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation (NRGF) was established by

Government of Gujarat in the year 1998 to look after the common interests,

concerns and historical ties of people of Gujarat to NRGs or Persons of

Gujarati origin living outside Gujarat, in other States within India as well as

places outside the country. The foundation aims to create opportunities as to

how NRGs can play a crucial role in the development of the State and to

identify the areas where NRGs can contribute, stemming from the spirit of

“Universal Brotherhood” and “Eagerness to give back to Motherland”.

It is against this backdrop that NRGF approached Maharaja Sayajirao

University of Baroda, Center for Social Studies, Ganpat University, Gujarat

Vidyapith, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, and Bhavnagar

University to undertake a study so as to know and understand what has been

done or contributed by the Non Resident Gujaratis in the form of their service

to their own motherland. The Composition of Project Team is annexed as

Annexure I in this report.

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OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

To identify, recognize & appreciate the contribution of NRGs

in Gujarat’s growth.

Assess the services of NRGs delivered in districts of Gujarat

State.

Document the unique and innovative contribution made by

NRGs to address the socio-economic needs of the people of

Gujarat.

Identify future needs and expectations of the people from

NRGs.

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METHODOLOGY OF STUDY

Research is hereby carried out as a descriptive survey using qualitative

and quantitative approach. Descriptive Research Design is found

suitable to study as it is to document the unique contributions or

services provided by the NRGs to their motherland as well as find out

the future expectations of NRGs. More stress was put on qualitative

method to get the information of NRGs’ contributions.

In absence of any past researches or available data, literature related

to places having NRGs work, help, contributions in the field of social

development for the state of Gujarat, Initially it was difficult to develop

a methodology that would not only systematically guide the team

discover and locate places having work of NRGs but also ensure

appropriate and comprehensive documentation of significant work

carried out especially in past ten years.

The entire process from generic to specific evolved over a period of time

and passed through mainly five stages with each stage leading more

nearer to the goal of finding a place having NRGs help, contribution,

support, assistance benefiting the community at large. Key Informants

of the area mainly Sarpanch/Upsarpanch, Older persons, Anganwadi

workers, President/ Secretary of the organization, Talati, School

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Teacher/Principal Formal & Informal Leaders, Prominent Persons,

Administrative Personnel, School Teachers, Relatives of NRGs, Senior

Citizens, and Representatives of voluntary organizations etc. were

approached to seek information related to the work undertaken by

NRGs in their area. The research team members were trained to

specially convince them to participate in the study and to elicit required

information for the project.

Key Informants were interviewed using Key Informant Interview

schedule by research team members in all those villages / towns that

were mentioned/ informed and confirmed to be having NRGs

contribution.

As it was more close to census study form, all the villages/towns/cities

of twenty six (26) districts were approached in a phase-wise manner

using following methods.

o Snow Ball Method was used to find out any village/town having

NRGs contributions towards its development. The pre coded

interview schedule having an open ended question was prepared

for conducting interviews with informants.

o Multi-Stage Sampling Procedure was followed in the study to find

out and approach informants using government as well as non

government functionaries from the villages/towns/cities having

NRGs contributions.

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LIMITATIONS OF STUDY

As it was more close to census study form, it was very difficult to reach

each village personally in the limited time period.

Informants were hesitant/reluctant/unwilling to share names and

financial details related to the contributions due to the fear of losing

government grants or support in future due to ongoing contributions of

NRGs in their area and/or with the fear that the NRGs contributing in

their areas may come under income tax authority’s scrutiny. Therefore,

the study focuses more on the VATAN SEVA work done by NRGs rather

than the donation amount spent by them.

In case of cities, there is no database of such activities available either

with Municipal Corporation or any other voluntary bodies. So it was

difficult to get information regarding NRGs and their contributions in

big towns or cities. Even we have seen visual contribution to the

town/cities areas but due to absent of information, we are not able to

include those contribution in this study.

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FINDINGS OF STUDY

NRGs have been making such contribution wholeheartly and

voluntarily according to the needs of the society and with a desire to

take the society to the pinnacle.

25(Annexure II) Districts of Gujarat have witnessed the contributions

from NRGs to uplift the Socio-economic environment of the said area.

The Top Five (5) Districts, having maximum numbers of villages

witnessing major contributions from NRGs, towards Socio-economic

upliftment of the area as under:

o Banaskatha – 345 Villages

o Patan – 255 Villages

o Mehsana – 220 Villages

o Anand – 151 Villages

o Baroda – 149 Villages

NRGs have been contributing in these districts towards development of

several spheres of the society viz. education, health, physical

infrastructure, social welfare, religious, and financial assistance etc.

The List of Sector wise detailed description of NRGs contribution is

annexed as Annexure III in this report. The forms of contributions in

these spheres are as follow:

o Education: - Development of education facility along with other

amenities; Material Assistance; and Financial help to needy

candidates etc.

o Health: – Development of Health Centers; Material Assistance;

Conducting Medical Camps; and Financial help to needy

candidates etc.

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o Physical Infrastructure: – Development of Road, Drinking Water

System, Drainage Facility, and Electricity Facility etc.

o Social Welfare: – Construction of Community Hall, Old Age

Homes, & Orphanage Homes etc.; Creating employment

opportunities etc.

o Religious Activity: - Construction of Prayer Homes for all

religions; and Donation of Land and Material Assistance for such

homes etc.

The contribution of NRGs in above forms of sphere ranges from INR

5000 – 8, 00, 00,000/- The list of Illustrative contribution from NRGs is

annexed as Annexure IV

Based on different criteria like amount of contribution, number of

contribution, utility & purpose of contribution, Every Research Team

has identified villages witnessing significant, innovative, or unique

works being done by NRGs and has termed them as “Sarvottam Gam”.

The List of Sarvottam Gam is annexed as Annexure V

Majority of contributions have been coming from NRGs residing in

United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South

Africa, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Hong Kong,

Israel, Japan, and Malaysia.

Within the country, majority of contributions have been coming from

NRGs residing in states likes Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,

Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and

Karnataka which include cities likes Aurangabad, Bangalore, Jaipur,

Mumbai, Nasik, Pune, Shimla and Agra. This information is available

only in districts like Mehsana, Patan, Banaskatha, Valsad, Tapi, and

Navasari.

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CONCLUSION

The Gujarati is a global community who imbibe cultures across all over the

world, mixing well wherever he or she goes, and trailing the path of success

there through an innate business skills and underlying loyalty to Gujarati

customs & traditions. State Government feels immense pride and pleasure to

find innumerable NRGs being internationally recognized for their contribution

to the diverse fields of the society.

NRGs are found to be one of the critical players in the Socio-economic and

Infrastructure Development of their native places. In spite of being at a

distant place from their place of origin, the attachment and affection of NRGs

towards their native places is the evident with the folded hands they accept &

understand the challenges, problems and needs of their fellow man and with

the immense sense of responsibilities, NRGs respond and deliver their

backing. For the aforesaid reasons, NRGs occupy the special place in the

heart of their fellow man at their natives which was also experienced while

conducting the exercise of “Survey and Documentation of Non Resident

Gujaratis’ Contribution towards the Development of Gujarat State”.

According to the Documentation in 26 districts of Gujarat, we have found

highest contribution from NRGs in various field like Education,

Infrastructure, Religious & Health etc. its shows vast intimacy of NRGs to

their homeland.

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With the visions of creating World-Class Gujarat by optimal utilization of

knowledge, skills, and connections of NRG Diaspora, Gujarat State Non

Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation conducts various activities viz. issuance of

Gujarat Card; development of Gujaratii Samaj Bhavan & NRG Centers;

organizing Sadakaal Gujarat Program & Gujarati Diaspora Seminar to hail

and embrace NRGs – The Brand Ambassador of Gujarat’s Glory. Government

of Gujarat wishes NRG Diaspora to remain in close touch with beloved

motherland and contribute to co-operative and inclusive growth of Gujarat

and Gujaratis.

Heartfelt Wishes of Government of Gujarat for the success and prosperity of

Gujarat and Gujaratis!

ANNEXURE

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ANNEXURE-I

COMPOSITION OF PROJECT TEAM

Name of University Name of Project Member

Designation

Faculty of Social Work,

M S University, Vadodara

Dr. Bhavna Mehta

(Associate Professor)

VMPCMS,

Ganpat University, Mehsana.

Dr. K.M Chudasma

(Principal)

Centre for Social Studies,

Surat.

Mr. Akash Acharya


Gujarat Institute of Development

Research, Ahmedabad.

Mr. Sudeep Basu

(Assistant Professor)

M. K. Bhavnagar University.

Bhavnagar

Dr. J R Sonwane


Gujarat Vidyapith.

Ahmedabad.

Dr. Satish Patel

(Assistant Professor)

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ANNEXURE-II

DISTRICT WISE NUMBER OF VILLAGES HAVING NRGs’ CONTRIBUTION Name of District No. of Taluka No. of Villages/towns where

NRIs Contributions Found

Ahmedabad 10 33

Amreli 10 83

Anand 8 151

Banaskatha 12 345

Bharuch 8 93

Bhavnagar 11 130

Dahod 3 3

Gandhinagar 4 46

Jamnagar 10 104

Junagarh 11 61

Kheda 10 104

Kutch 5 34

Mehsana 9 220

Narmada 2 9

Navasari 5 88

Panchmahal 11 45

Patan 7 255

Porbandar 3 35

Rajkot 12 44

Sabarkantha 12 67

Surat 9 123

Surendranagar 10 30

Tapi 5 16

Vadodara 11 149

Valsad 5 63

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ANNEXURE-III

SECTOR-WISE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NRGs’ CONTRIBUTION

Sectors Type of Work Detailed Description of Contributions

Anganwadi

Construction Work

Anganwadi building / Play Center / Kindergarten Construction work of the ceiling of Anganwadi building

Material Help Donation of Mattresses, chairs, water jug, utensils, furniture, table, fan, lighting, cupboard

Paintwork in Anganwadi Financial Help Donation in Anganwadi

School

Construction Work

Construction of school building Construction of toilet / bathroom Flooring Nursery in school Renovation Paintwork Construction of hall Construction of wall Construction of room Construction of ceiling Doors Construction of dining hall Construction of hostel

Material Help

Donation of foot-wear Donation of sweaters and jackets in winters Donation of cupboard / locker Donation of food grains Donation of utensils Distribution of special food in winters Donation of Photo copy machine Donation of microphone set Prize distribution in school Donation of cycles in school Donation of toys and sport equipments Donation of benches, furniture, fan etc.

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School

Financial Help

Donation in school Monetary help in school Monetary help for picnic Monetary help for construction of computer room

Water Facility

Construction of bore well in school Drinking water stand R.O plant Water cooler

Library / Computer lab / Laboratory / Education related

Library in school Computer lab Laboratory Donation of computers Instruments of science lab

Electricity Electricity facility in school

Land given to School Land for the construction of school Land of play ground of school

College

Construction Work

College Student Study Center ITI Nursing College Hostel for college students

Financial Help Donation in College

Health

Construction Work

Hospital Laboratory room Residence facility for doctors Room for health centre in Mosque Construction of wall in hospital

Material Help

Equipments in Primary Health Center Distribution of medicines Equipments in hospitals Ambulance facility Ventilators Dental chair

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Health

Financial Help

Donation in hospital Donation in Primary Health Center Donation to patients Salary for hospital staff

Medical Camp Health Checkup camp Eye checkup camp Free operation of cataract for patients

Employment Employment Distribution of Auto Rickshaws to village youth

Roads

Roads

Construction of Pucca roads Construction of stone roads Donation for the construction of roads

Water

Construction Work

Water tank Public drinking water facility Tube well Washing platform Check dam

Material Help

Drinking water facility Water pipeline Motor pump RO plant Filter plant Donation of land for water facility in village Donation of fans in washing platform Construction of shade in washing platform

Financial Help Donation for construction of water tank Payment of water tax Payment of electricity bill

Drainage

Facility

Construction Work and Financial Help

Drainage facility / drainage scheme / drainage line

Donation for the construction of drainage line

Electricity

Facility

Material Help and Financial Help

Street light / Electricity facility Donation for electricity facilities Payment of electricity bill

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Sectors Category Detailed Description of Contributions

Religious

Activity

Construction Work

Construction of temple Road for temple Construction / renovation of guesthouse Construction / renovation of Ashram Plaster in temple Paint work Renovation Sitting place in temple Entrance gate Steps Shade Flooring

Material Help in Temple

Donation of Idols of Gods / Goddesses Donation of utensils Donation of stones Filter plant

Financial Help in Temple

Donation in temple

Donation for the construction of room in temple

Donation for pilgrimage Contribution of Land for Temple in Village Donation of Land for temple

Celebration of Festivals “Janoi Mahotsov” in temple “Katha” in temple Donation to girls in “Gauri Vrat”

Construction Work for Mosque

Mosque Madresa Eidgah Construction of hall in Madresa Paint work in Mosque

Financial Help in Mosque

Donation in Mosque Donation in Madresa Donation in Durgah

Community

Hall

Construction Work

Community hall

Memorial hall

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Sectors

Category

Detailed Description of Contributions

Help to Elderly

/ Old Age

Homes

Construction Work Old age homes

Material Help

Provide meal to elderly people

Donation of food grains

Crèches /

Orphanage

Construction work for

Crèches / Orphanage

Crèches

Orphanage (“Bacchho ka Ghar”)

Crèches / Orphanage Sponsorship of children of Juvenile Home

Material

Donation in

Village /

Community

Material Donation in

Village / Community

people

Sound system

Lighting

Shades in festivals (“Mandap”)

Sarees

Food grains

Blankets

Utensils

Material donation as per necessity

Sport equipments


Village / Community Donation of machinery

Help during Natural

Calamity

Sand, stones, bricks donation during earthquake

Rehabilitation centre

Providing necessary help during floods


Village / Community

Bus facility for people by Goraj Muni Seva

Ashram

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Sectors Category Detailed Description of Contributions

Help to Women

/ Widows

Financial Help for

Women / Widows

Financial help to widows

Financial help to women

Provide meal to women

Shelter home of mentally challenged women

( Bhagini Mandir)

Help to Women /

Widows Started sewing classes for women

Financial Help

Financial Help in Village for Various Reasons

Donation in Panchayat Donation to poor people Donation for social occasions or festivals Donation for “Vechan Kendra” Donation in Red Cross Society Donation in Kuwait and Dubai Welfare Community Donation in Munshi Charitable Trust Donation in Bombay Welfare Trust Donation in Matliwala Education Society Establishment of Arun Foundation Charitable Trust Donation in festivals Monetary help during death of someone Monetary help to children willing to go out of India Donation in Netrang Geneing Processing Sahakari Mandali Monetary help for publication of books

Financial Help Financial aid for Legal Work in Village Animal

Welfare

Animal Welfare

Shelter home for Animals / Panjrapole Veterinary Hospital / donation in veterinary hospital Donation for grains for birds and birdhouse

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ANNEXURE-IV

DETAILS OF THREE SECTORS GETTING HIGHEST CONTRIBUTION FROM NRGs

District Sector

Ahmedabad Infrastructure, Education, Health

Amreli Education, Religious, Social

Anand Infrastructure, Education, Health

Banaskatha Education, Social Welfare, Infrastructure

Bharuch Religious, Education, Water Facility Bhavnagar Education, Infrastructure, Religious

Dahod Education, Religious, Financial Help

Gandhinagar Infrastructure, Education, Health

Jamnagar Social, Religious, Education

Junagarh Religious, Education, Social

Kheda Infrastructure, Education, Health

Kutch Religious, Education, Social

Mehsana Social Welfare, Education, Infrastructure

Narmada Infrastructure, Material Help, Financial Help

Navasari Education, Religious, Infrastructure

Panchmahal Religious, Education, Health & other

Patan Education, Social Welfare, Infrastructure

Porbandar Religious, Education, Social

Rajkot Religious, Education, Social

Sabarkantha Education, Religious, Water Facility Surat Infrastructure, Education, Religious

Surendranagar Education, Religious, Health & Social Tapi Education, Religious, Infrastructure

Vadodara Religious, Education, Water Facility

Valsad Education, Religious, Infrastructure

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ANNEXURE-V

ILLUSTRATIVE CONTRIBUTION FROM NRGs

Name of District Glimpses of Amount wise Contributions Made

Ahmedabad Rs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 1 crore was observed in 10 villages. Only one village

of Barwala Taluka has received donation of more than Rs. 1 Crore.

Amreli Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 10 Lakh in education sector. In Babapur village, Rs. 50

lakh to Rs. 1crore was spent for the education sector. And in Religious

Sector, good number of amount was donated between Rs. 1 Lakh to 10

Lakh

Anand Minimum donation is Rs 0.1 Lakh and maximum is Rs. 840.05 Lakh.

56 villages have received donations up to Rs. 5 Lakh. 6 villages have

received donation more than Rs. 1 Crore for different activities.

Banaskatha In Pirojpura village of Vadgam Taluka of Banaskatha district Rs. 1

Crore was contributed by a single donor for various activities. Other

major donations were observed in the range of Rs. 40-50 Lakh in

College of Panthavada village in Dantiwada taluka and School of

Sagrosana village in Palanpur taluka.

Bharuch In 9 Villages of different Taluka, amount between Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs.50

Lakh were contributed for various types of work in religious activities

and for School Education, NRGs helped in 4 villages by donating more

than Rs. 1 Lakh.

Bhavnagar The utmost donation of worth Rs.4.41 Crore has been received in

Bhavnagar District.

Dahod Dahod City wherein work is done in various sectors especially in the

field of education, health, religious and work for the public interest

(Vegetable market) and also large amount is contributed

Dang There were no NRGs Promoted activities in the Dang District as it is

Tribal belt of Gujarat State.

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Gandhinagar Rs. 21 Lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh was donated in villages of Gandhinagar

district which is followed by donations up to Rs. 5 Lakh. It is also found

that only 3 villages have received donations of more than Rs. 1 Crore.

Jamnagar In Bhanvad Taluka of Jamnagar district, Rs. 36,00,000 was donated in

school in Pachhtar village.

Junagarh In Sutrapada Taluka of Junagadh district, Rs. 31,66,500 was contributed

in Umbari village for various activities like School, Cowshed, Temple,

Marriage Hall etc.

Kheda Donations were up to Rs. 5 Lakh from NRGs in villages of Virpur and

Kathlal Taluka. 38 villages have received donation between Rs. 5 Lakh

to Rs. 1 Crore and only 3 villages have received donation more than Rs.

1 Crore and all such villages are found in Nadiad Taluka.

Kutch In Surajpar village of Bhuj Taluka, Rs. 1,85,00,000 was donated for

School, Temple, Cow Shed and village development.

Mehsana The highest donation was observed to be of more than Rs. 1 Crore that

was donated in Colleges and University of Ganpat Vidyanagar in

Mahesana taluka of Mahesana district. Other major donations were

observed in the range of Rs. 70 Lakh to 1 Crore in a Community Hall of

Akhaj Village of Mahesana taluka and in the range of Rs. 50-70 Lakh in

a Community Hall of Garita village of Vijapur taluka, Sundhiya village

of Vadnagar taluka and in a school of Kheralu town of Kheralu taluka.

Narmada The crucial contributions were made in Rajpipla City and Bhadam

village wherein essential work was done in various sectors especially in

the field of water facility, religious activity, social welfare, crematorium

by NRIs.

Navasari In Navasari district, maximum donations of worth Rs. 3 Crore have been

received from NRGs. Around Rs. 50 Lakh for education purpose, Rs. 98

Lakh for religious activities, Rs. 3 Crore for Infrastructural facilities, and

Rs. 1 Crore each for Welfare and Health facilities have been received as

donations from NRGs.

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Panchmahal In Kakroliya village of Panchamahal District, NRG has contributed a huge sum

of Rs. 2 Crore in the construction of school. He also donated 17 Acres of land

for the construction of the school building. Patan Rs. 1 Crore that was donated in Dharamshala of Loteshvar in Sami

taluka of Patan district. Other major donations were observed in the range of Rs. 20-30 Lakh in the Old Age Home of Balisana village of Patan taluka and in the range of Rs. 10-15 Lakh in a Community Hall of Harij town of Harij taluka.

Porbandar In Porbandar Taluka, Rs. 13,00,000 and Rs. 12,00,000 were contributed

in School and Temple respectively.

Rajkot In Khevadiya village of Morbi Taluka of Rajkot district, Rs. 2,01,73,620

was contributed for education and religious purpose.

Sabarkantha

Surendranagar In Sabarkantha and Surendranagar, very less amount was donated for

various sectors which was ranging from Rs. 25,000- Rs. 1,00,000.

Surat Maximum of Rs. 7 Crore as Donations have been received from NRGs for the Health Sector.

Tapi Maximum of Rs. 10 Crore as donations have been received from NRGs.

Education activities are initiated with this amount. So far as

Infrastructural and Welfare facilities are concerned, donations worth Rs.

2.12 Crore were donated for the purpose.

Vadodara In Vadodara District, village name Sathod of Dabhoi Taluka where

individual NRG had contributed Rs. 7-8 crore for construction of self

contended community which includes Old age Home, Animal Hostel,

and Hospital etc.

Valsad Maximum of Rs. 6 Crore was received as donations from NRGs. Nearly

Rs. 2 Crore for education activities, Rs. 21 lakh for Welfare activities,

Rs. 6 crore for Health activities, Rs. 5.50 lakh for Infrastructural

activities, and Rs. 90 Lakh for Religious activities have been received as

donations from NRGs. Rs. 2 Crore has been received for Primary school

kit in Dharampur taluka of the district.

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ANNEXURE-VI

DISTRICT WISE SARVOTTAM GAM

District Sarvottam Gam Form of Contribution

Residing Country of NRGs

Ahmedabad Jalila in Ranpur Taluka has received

diverse areas in which donations

have come like in Education,

Balmandir, Anganwadi, and

Religious activity, Health for

hospital and social for samuh

Laguna.

Primary school USA

Amreli In Amreli City, Many NRG donors

Contributed in Rugnath Mehta Deaf

& Mute School for various activities

E.g Financial Help, Material

Donation etc.

Rugnath School for Deaf & Mute Children

USA, Geneva, Austria

Anand Changa in Petlad Taluka , village has

received more than Rs. 820 lacs

donation for university and hospital.

The university developed with this

fund has earned very good reputation

and this is considered as one of the

pioneer universities in Gujarat.

Changa University

Dubai

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Banaskatha Sagrosana in Palanpur Taluka has received diversity of contributions in the various fields of developments like: Balmandir, Pankhi Ghar, Dharamshala, Village Gate, School facilities, etc. Moreover, huge Contribution of has been observed in Shri Tarachand Dolatchand Shah Vidyalaya, Sagrosana.

Bharuch Hinglot, (Bharuch),

The responsibility of the villagers

from birth till death has been

taken by NRGs of the village. In

most of the sectors work has been

done like Basic infrastructure,

Education, Religion etc.

Mosque- Hinglot

Bhavnagar Parvadi in Gariadhar taluka,

There are 50 NRGs staying in U.S.A,

U.K, Mumbai, Bangalore and

Aurangabad since last 30 years and

Contributed highly for construction

work.

Kheti sanskruti bhavan- Community Centre

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Dahod Dahod City in Dahod Taluka,

Requires work done in various

sectors especially in the field of

education, health, Religious and

work for the public interest

(Vegetable market).

Red Cross Bhavan (Financial help)

Gandhinagar Kharna in Mansa Taluka has

received contribution in the diverse

areas like samaj wadi school temple

well utilized in village community

also manage village very well by

people with NRG.

Community Centre

USA

Jamnagar Bhangor in Bhanvad taluka has

received the variety of contributions

from NRGs who have generously

donated for furthering their village.

Dargah Cowshed

USA

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Junagarh Vanthaliis in Meghpur Taluka,

(predominantly a non-upper caste

village) in which NRGs have

been continuously donating in the

village for various works.

Crematorium Temple

USA

Kheda Vaso in Nadiad has received

contribution in the diverse areas

like temple and panchayat and

other facility in village very well.

Local people also respect NRG

and contribute equally by other.

Entrance Gate

UK

Kutch Surajpar in Bhuj Taluka,

The diverse areas in which

donations have come

Temple Gate

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Mehsana Akhaj in Mehsana Taluka has

received large volume of

contributions as well as diversity

of donations /contributions in the

various fields of developments

like: Balmandir, Concrete Village

Road, Crematorium, Primary Health

Center, Public Bathrooms,

PankhiGhar, Community Hall,

Village Gate, School facilities, etc.

Community Centre Primary Health Centre

USA Narmada Rajpipla City and Bhadam

Village in Rajpipala Taluka,

Essential work done in various

sectors especially in the field of

water facility, religious, social

welfare, crematorium, Beautification

of Village

Crematorium- Rajpipla City Statue of Sardar Patel-Bhadam

USA

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Navasari Ark-Sisodara-Pardi in Jalalpore

Taluka, NRGs supported

developmental activities and over

all development and allied

activities initiated with the help of

the donations received from

NRGs for the community

development of the village.

Rest Cottage

Panchmahal Kakroliya (Jambughoda) and Kanjari

(Halol), The significant work has

been done by NRGs in the Education

field.

School- Kanjari Village High School- Kakaroliya Village

Patan Sander in Patan Taluka has received large volume of contributions as well as diversity in the various fields of developments like Community Health Center/Hospital, Girls Primary School, Mahila Udhyog Center, Public Library, Community Hall, Higher Secondary School, Veterinary Hospital, as well as Panchayat Building, Road and Street Lights.

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Porbandar

Modhwada in Porbandar Taluka,

The most of the NRGs have in a

coordinated way and single-

mindedly donated for a high

school in the village in all

possible way which shows their

interest in providing quality

education for their co-villagers

back home.

High School

UK

Rajkot

Khevadiya in Morbi Taluka,

The thoughtful and minute

contributionsof the NRGs

towards the upliftment of their

school.

School Ground and Play ground

UK

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Sabarkantha Kesarpura (Idar), Rajendranagar

(Sahyog Trust) (Bhiloda),

In the year 2011-12, Rs. 19,

01,865 was organized from NRIs

to run the various activities of

Trust and Water Tank and

Compound Wall were also

contributed.

Kesarpura (Water Tank) Rajendranagar(Trust)

UK & USA

Surat Ena in Palsana Taluka,

Variety of development activities

have taken place with the help of

NRGs mostly residing in USA.

Cricket ground Clock Tower

USA

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Surendranagar In Ninama (Ladakpur) and

Kothariya (Vadhvan),

Variety of development like

Ramtori Ashram, rehabilitation

activities.

Kothariya Village Ladakpur

(Newly Constructed House)

USA & UK

Tapi Jamaniya in Valod Taluka,

NRGs supported developmental

activities and over all development

and allied activities initiated with the

help of the donations received from

NRGs for the community

development of the village.

Water Tank Primary School USA

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Vadodara Sindhrot(Vadodara) and Valan,

(Karjan) has received diverse areas

in which donations have come like

Hospital, Rehabilitation center,

Water Tank, RCC Road and

Baccho ka Ghar etc.

Sindhrot Valan

Shram Mnadir Valan Hospital

London & USA

Valsad Valsad in Valsad Taluka,

There are more than 100 families

are NRG belong to Valsad Tehsil.

Indoor Sport Complex

USA

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