VED celebrates 30th anniversary, president Rina Sinha unveils ‘Vidarbha 2030'
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Nagpur: The Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 30th anniversary during its AGM held on Saturday.
To commemorate this landmark event, VED Council, led by president Rina Sinha, vice-president Pankaj Mahajan, secretary-general Ashish Sharma, treasurer Varun Vijaywargi, and joint secretary Aliasger Wagh, met Union minister
Nitin Gadkari
to express gratitude for his support and blessings.
During the AGM, Sinha expressed her gratitude to the esteemed trustees, Govind Daga and Vilas Kale for their trust and continued support. She also extended felicitations to key former office-bearers — past VP Dilip Kamdar, past presidents Devendra Parekh and Shivkumar Rao, and past secretary-general Rahul Upganlawar — for their active roles in shaping the organisation's vision and impact over the years.
Founding members of VED — Govind Daga, Vilas Kale, and Dilip Kamdar — shared valuable insights and reflections on the journey of the Council.
President Sinha also unveiled her strategic vision titled 'Vidarbha 2030', aimed at driving sustainable and inclusive economic development across the region. She highlighted a series of future initiatives, including a high-level seminar on artificial intelligence, Project Kaushika and the upcoming 'Wagh Utsav', along with various other programmes designed to foster growth, innovation, and public engagement.
"It is VED's constant endeavour to bring eminent speakers, experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on actionable strategies for Vidarbha's development," said Sinha. She further emphasised the importance of expanding VED's membership base, encouraging like-minded individuals and institutions to join hands in building a prosperous Vidarbha.
The event also featured the formal release of 'Progress Pulse', VED's official monthly publication dedicated to highlighting regional developments and Council initiatives.
An audio visual presentation curated by joint secretary Ali Asger Wagh covering the synopsis of entire year's activities was shared during the AGM.
Treasurer Varun Vijaywargi presented the council's financial report. New members were inducted into the organisation and presented with commemorative mementoes as 'Proud Members of VED'.
The AGM concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by secretary-general Ashish Sharma.
Nagpur: The Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 30th anniversary during its AGM held on Saturday.
To commemorate this landmark event, VED Council, led by president Rina Sinha, vice-president Pankaj Mahajan, secretary-general Ashish Sharma, treasurer Varun Vijaywargi, and joint secretary Aliasger Wagh, met Union minister Nitin Gadkari to express gratitude for his support and blessings.
During the AGM, Sinha expressed her gratitude to the esteemed trustees, Govind Daga and Vilas Kale for their trust and continued support. She also extended felicitations to key former office-bearers — past VP Dilip Kamdar, past presidents Devendra Parekh and Shivkumar Rao, and past secretary-general Rahul Upganlawar — for their active roles in shaping the organisation's vision and impact over the years.
Founding members of VED — Govind Daga, Vilas Kale, and Dilip Kamdar — shared valuable insights and reflections on the journey of the Council.
President Sinha also unveiled her strategic vision titled 'Vidarbha 2030', aimed at driving sustainable and inclusive economic development across the region. She highlighted a series of future initiatives, including a high-level seminar on artificial intelligence, Project Kaushika and the upcoming 'Wagh Utsav', along with various other programmes designed to foster growth, innovation, and public engagement.
"It is VED's constant endeavour to bring eminent speakers, experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on actionable strategies for Vidarbha's development," said Sinha. She further emphasised the importance of expanding VED's membership base, encouraging like-minded individuals and institutions to join hands in building a prosperous Vidarbha.
The event also featured the formal release of 'Progress Pulse', VED's official monthly publication dedicated to highlighting regional developments and Council initiatives.
An audio visual presentation curated by joint secretary Ali Asger Wagh covering the synopsis of entire year's activities was shared during the AGM.
Treasurer Varun Vijaywargi presented the council's financial report. New members were inducted into the organisation and presented with commemorative mementoes as 'Proud Members of VED'.
The AGM concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by secretary-general Ashish Sharma.
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