Hello, and Namaste to all.

I take this opportunity to thank all of you, who have supported, encouraged, and nudged me to run for the President of the Association of the Nepalis in the Americas, ANA.

I am humbled by your trust on me, which I take seriously. I will do my best to elevate the legacy of this old organization to the next level. I realize that ANA faces several challenges, but also enjoys opportunities.

Our goals for this organization during the next three years are simple and realistic, which are as follows.

• Increase the life membership by ten percent
• Improve the organization’s fiscal health
• Design a fiscally prudent and sustainable annual convention model, which engages the new generation of the diaspora in North America.
• Amend bylaws to simplify and clarify the text, and remove any ambiguity
• Organize several events (in person or online) in between annual conventions
• Identify and mentor next generation of leaders