INDIA Association of Papua New Guinea has raised half a million kina to support community projects in Port Moresby through its annual fundraiser last Saturday. In its 43rd year running, the 2024 India Nite event held at the Sir John Guise stadium witnessed a vibrant celebration of the Indian culture where over 700 people were in attendance. President of the India Association of PNG Raj Patnaik thanked the corporate houses who participated in the fundraiser stating that these contributions will go back to the communities within Port Moresby with an aim to foster friendships and development together between India and PNG.
“Established in 1981, the IAPNG has been working on fostering friendship among our community members, promoting mutual understanding between the two nations that are thousands of miles apart yet so similar in culture and tradition. “I am proud to mention that the proceeds from last India Nite helped us to donate a classroom each to Baruni Primary School and to School for ANCOP (in progress) and also educational materials to six other educations institutions in NCD. Once again with your support we look forward to continuing our work in the education sector,” said Mr Patnaik.
The India Association of PNG is made up of 250 Indian families who are living and working in Port Moresby and throughout PNG. Since the association was established in 1981, the committee has been supporting community projects within Port Moresby through monies raised from the annual f.