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Upkar Parivar Membership Details
Upkar Association Kuwait is one of the oldest and most vibrant community associations in Kuwait. We are a family of over 100 Indian families who are united by our love for India and our shared values.
Our mission is to provide a platform for our members to connect with each other, celebrate our culture, and give back to the community. We do this by organizing a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including:
* Dandiya night
* Diwali celebrations
* Lohri festivities
* Holi Hungama
* Cultural programs
* Blood donation drives
* Community service projects
We are open to all Indian families living in Kuwait. Membership is just KD 5 for the registration fee and KD 30 per year. We also charge subsidized food costs (per person) at our events.
Our events are always well-attended and a lot of fun. We are a close-knit community and we always look out for each other. If you are looking for a way to connect with other Indian families in Kuwait and celebrate your culture, then Upkar Association Kuwait is the place for you.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.upkarkuwait.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Those willing to become member can download the Membership Form and contact us at below numbers. You can also call us at 66457045 or 97210178.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon!
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Upkar Diwali Night 2018
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the modestly largeAssociation of Indians formed in Kuwait, celebrated its Diwali Night Grand Party on 9thNovember, 2018 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Kuwait. Diwali is traditionallycelebrated as the Festival of Lights where people meet their near and dear onesto exchange festive greetings.
The event was presided over by the First Secretary of the Indian Embassy, Mr. Krishan Kumar Pahel.
Despite the stormy weather, Upkar members turned up in large numbers to get together and celebrate the festival. All the members were dressed up for the occasion, and exchanged festive greetings- it felt as though everyone was in India!
Upkar Parivar members and invited guests participatedin various Diwali themed games. Upkar gave away a number of spot prizes duringthe celebration and also felicitated talented children who achievedmilestones in academics and other activities. There was also a Lucky Draw with a prize of a silver coin!
Upkar Association will be glad to provide additional information on Upkar membership and can be contacted. at upkarpost@yahoo.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers shall be reachable on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mahesh Menghani 66900317; Mr. Bobby Oberoi – 50288007; Mr. Sachin Vig 50477619 and Mrs. Himali Shringi – 66898319.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation!
Welcome Back and Upkar Event 2017-18
Upkar Diwali 2016 Celebrations
Your cooperation will be highly appreciated to make this a memorable Deepawali event.
Wish you and a your family a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali.
Upkar Annual Day Celebration
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the modestly large Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, had the honor of holding Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 23, 2016 at the renowned premises of Indian Embassy, Kuwait. It was a fun filled evening that witnessed a fashion show themed “Unity In Diversity”, children’s talent show and various singers, poets etc. that had come forward from UPKAR fraternity to add to the aura of the pleasant evening.
The event has historically been an occasion for all the members to meet one another after the long summer break in Kuwait and provide their valuable inputs to the Executive Committee for the events planned for the forthcoming year. It has been unanimously agreed for the next mega event to be the “Diwali” celebration considering the festive season coming up and to be followed by a Cricket League, Dandiya nite during the remainder of 2016. Whilst the tentative dates shall be provided later, we shall hold a family picnic, Holy Celebration and children’s talent show of various forms during 2017 and prior to the next AGM.
EC members are entrusted the responsibility to organizing the social & cultural events during the year and we hereby also encourage our folks from all spheres in Kuwait to join the Upkar family and be a part of the eventful year coming up.
UPKAR Association shall also take this opportunity to thank its sponsors LIC, Air India, Country Club who have been constant partners in our journey and to inculcate the essence of oneness.
We shall be glad to provide additional information on UPKAR and can be contacted for updates on membership, events etc. at upkarpost@gmail.com or kindly visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org. In addition our office bearers can be reached on- Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mr. Mahesh Menghani 66900317.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for their over whelming support and co-operation.
UPKAR AGM 2015
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the oldest Association of Indians living in Kuwait, celebrated its Annual General Meeting cum Picnic on 1st October 2015 at Musical Fountain Park, Kuwait. Event was 1st event of the Organization, after long summer break. Families & friends enjoyed the get-together. Program was filled with fun and games for adults and kids.
UPKAR members also added 3 new members to executive committee – Mr. Sanjay Mansukhani, Mr.Bobby Oberoi and Mrs.Hemali Shringi for the year 2015-16. All members were elected based on nominations. EC members are entrusted the responsibility to organizing the social & cultural events during the year.
Next mega event of Upkar Parivar is the festival of light Diwali, we will meet on 6th November 2015, members of Indian community are welcome to join UPKAR and member’s guests are always welcome to join us for celebrations & get together. Contact us for membership at upkarpost@yahoo.com or visit our website www.upkarkuwait.org or contact office bearers: Jitendra Chaudhary 66457045; Mahesh Menghani 66900317.
UPKAR executive committee thanks all members for over whelming support and co-operation.
UPKAR AGM at Fountain Park
Dear UPKAR members,
Namaskar.
We are happy to announce the upcoming UPKAR AGM, on 1st October 2015 at Kuwait Fountain Garden from 7pm – 11pm and request you all to attend and also bring friends and families to enjoy the fun filled event
We would also like to invite nominations for UPKAR Executive Committee from the members.
Mr. Hridayesh Dua, has accepted our request to preside the election process. We request you all to please send your nominations to: Mr. Dua at hdua01 at gmail dot com
We also like to inform that during the past years catering rates have gone up considerably and is becoming difficult to arrange event with good food at present contributions. We are pleased to keep annual membership contribution unchanged at KD 25/- and are proposing a nominal increase in food charges for members above 12 years to KD 1.500, children above 5 years to 12 years KD 1/-, kids below 5 years will be free.
We also take the opportunity to request all members to support UPKAR function at a very nominal membership contribution from members to get sponsors for programmes.
Please confirm your attendance to any of the UPKAR committee members listed below before 29th September, 2015. We also request to renew your annual UPKAR membership (KD 25) at the registration counter along with updated membership form (attached).
We take the opportunity to thank all members for their excellent support and appreciation and would like to continue serving the community in future too.
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Look forward to a growing platform from hereon.
Regards,
Mahesh Menghani
General Secretary
Yoga for Nepal Earthquake Victims
In view of current natural calamity in Nepal. There are many families in need of support. As part of our social responsibility, we should come forward and support them.
Upkar Association EC has agreed to support Nepal earthquake victims to the best we can. In order to collect fund we are organizing Yoga Session for one hour by Guru Gajendra, as per following details :
Date : Friday, 8th May 2015, .
Time : 8am to 10am
Location : Indian Community School,
Amman Branch,
Salmiya, Kuwait
All proceeds will be sent to Nepal Earthquake relief fund,through Nepal Embassy (or Prime minister relief fund). Your volunteer contribution will highly appreciated, there is no lower or upper limit for contribution.Your small contribution can change lives of needy persons.
Your support in organizing this even for social cause will be highly appreciated. Please confirm your willingness to join We also look forward to your valuable suggestions.
We want all UPKAR members to participate in large numbers and encourage your other friends to join this social cause.
Indian Food, Herbal and Handicrafts Exhibition
The Embassy of India, Kuwait , in association with Kuwait Chambers of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) is organizing ” Indian Food, Herbal and Handicrafts Exhibition” at KCCI Exhibition hall at Ground floor, Area #9, Al-Shuhadaa Street Kuwait on Wednesday 18th March 2015 from 11:00 am to 08:00 pm.
A large number of Food products, Indian snacks, Spices, Indian Tea as well as herbal products will be displayed. A special section dedicated to Indian Handicrafts will be prime attraction of the event.
All Upkar members are welcomed to attend the event.
For more information please contact :
Tel: 22571193, 22528358 and 22550171,
Fax. No: 22525811 and
Email: commercial@indembkwt.org.
(Information Source : Mailer from Indian Embassy)
Upkar Holi 2015 Celebration
UPKAR family and friend celebrated Holi with lot of joy and zeal at Khairan Camp on 6th March 2015. Members and guests extended whole-hearted support and co-operation in smooth organization of the function.
Upkar executive committee welcome all the members and invited guests. There were many Holi delicacies like Thandai, Gujjiya, Kachodi, Papdi Chat and Paani Poori was available for the members. All participated in various games like Pitthu, Tug of War and Holi Themed Tombola and Antakshari . Nonstop DJ enabled the members to dance on latest Bollywood chart-busters.
UPKAR executive committee extend their appreciation to all members and guests for their participation and making the function a great success. We look forward to same support for our upcoming events.
UPKAR EC also takes the opportunity to thank our caterer Caesar’s for their support and service. Caesar’s has been proving catering in most of our events with excellent service.
Keep a watch on our upcoming program it will be announced on our face book page and social media (Indians in Kuwait), members would be updated on Whatsapp and email.
UPKAR is a non-profit community of Indians living in Kuwait, its main activities supported through nominal membership fee contributed. annually. UPKAR members include professionals, business persons and academicians from various strata of Indian Community in Kuwait. Combined with their spouses and children, UPKAR truly is one large family.
For Upkar membership contact :
Visit our official website
Email us at upkarpost@yahoo.com
Like our facebook page
Become member at Upkar Association Facebook Group
Upkar Holi event Video is available at YouTube