New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Day, celebrating the significant contributions of the Rajasthani-American community during a historic ceremony at New York City Hall.
The proclamation highlights RANA’s 25-year journey of cultural service and community impact, commemorating the organization’s Silver Jubilee and recognizing the contributions of over 2 million Rajasthani-origin people globally. RANA President Prem Bhandari described the event as a powerful acknowledgment of the community’s cultural and humanitarian efforts.
Key highlights of RANA’s achievements include hosting four international conventions, securing a $200,000 World Bank grant for a rainwater harvesting project in BITS Pilani, and critical COVID-19 relief efforts in both the U.S. and India…