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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Life Global USA’s 10th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Building 125 Schools, Women’s Empowerment Initiatives With Project ‘Life’ India Some Projects Supported By Life Global USA Joint Executive Trustee and CEO Meetal Koticha Shah, and Chief Development & Operating Officer Rushikesh Pandya, as well as many supporters and donors, public officials, and philanthropists. Consul General Pradhan appreci- ated the Indian-American community’s contribution to India’s development. He especially recognized Dr. Parikh and Life Global USA for their sustained humani- tarian work and service to communities in India. Dr. Parikh in his speech highlighted the work of Life Global and the $7 mil- lion it has contributed during the last 10 years of humanitarian service. He urged donors to support the organization’s US$2 million fundraising goal for 2026, emphasizing Life Global’s transparent, donor-focused approach and commit- ment to supporting Project ‘Life’ and partner charities in India. Dr. Palkhiwala highlighted key initia- tives of the organization over the years and reaffirmed the shared commitment to saving lives, empowering communities and creating a sustainable impact. The audience viewed a special pre- sentation on the 10-year journey of Life Global USA, followed by an introduction to Project ‘Life’ and its humanitarian work in Gujarat. The Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel sent a recogni- tion of Life Global’s humanitarian con- tribution. A special tribute was paid to Chandrakant Koticha, founder of Project ‘Life Rajkot, for his 5 decades of com- mitment to building the blood banking infrastructure, Thalassaemia prevention, environmental conservation, education, and women’s empowerment. Meetal Koticha Shah made a presenta- tion on Project ‘Life’ India’s journey, high- lighting its work on education, women’s empowerment, blood banking, Thal- assaemia prevention and environmental and other humanitarian initiatives. In his keynote address, Rushikesh Pan- dya, CDOO, Project ‘Life’, described the evening as more than an anniversary cel- ebration—it was a celebration of a shared humanitarian journey across borders. ABOUT LIFE GLOBAL USA Life Global USA supports notable NGOs in India including Project ‘Life’ India which is 48 years old this year; Gram Shree Trust through which Life Global supports Patola artisans; Gandhi AshramTrust where 600 girls stay and get an education from Grade 1 to College level; Sewa Rural in Jhagadia, Gujarat, where it is helping expand and mod- ernize a hospital; ESI, an environmental trust where Life Global is helping build 500 homes with solar power; and Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust which brings librar- ies, donates prescription glasses, etc. to underserved areas. Two of the most notable projects undertaken by Life Global USA are 1. the rebuilding of the 110 year old school built by Mahatma Gandhi in Khedbrahma; and 2. The building of Idar Chatrayalaya on land acquired by Vinoba Bhave from the King of Idar, for which Dr. Haren Joshi and Dr. Pratima Tolat of US, donated $125,000. With the August 9 event, because of the contribu- tions received, Life Global USA can support another 300 women (over and above the 3,000 already trained in various skills) as part of the women’s empowerment initiatives. Another $350,000 raised from the August 9 event, will help toward developing the 11 acre land for Gandhi Ashram Educa- tion Sankul, Founder Amar Shah said. Shah was given a Humanitarian Award from Congress- woman Nellie Pou of New Jersey during the event. Training women in acquiring sewing skills as part of women’s empowerment projects supported by Life Global USA. One of the schools developed for educating underprivileged children in project supported by Life Global USA and contributed by Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Chairman of Life Global Blood Donation and screening for Thalassaemia is among the premier Project ‘Life’ India projects. Life Global USA supported project to bring solar power to some homes in rural Gujarat. PHOTOS:LIFE GLOBAL USA - Continued From Page 14 News India Times (August 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026) August 21, 2026 16 Cover Story