www.bahrainthismonth.com feature January 2021 31 Bhatia Mitra Mandal (BMM) This is one of the oldest associations in the region, having taken root on the island back in the early 1960s. The association is responsible for conducting social events for its Thattai Bhatia Members and has been actively doing so for about 120 Bhatia families. It also undertakes charitable initiatives, like donating to the Red Crescent Society, and recently, Bahrain’s Feena Khair Campaign. Call 39 461-794. Indian Ladies Association (ILA) One of the most well-known organisations, ILA has been initiating community outreach projects since 1956. Its most noted contribution would be Sneha - a recreation centre for children with special needs, that is open to all nationalities and is run free of cost. The ILA has been at the forefront in the distribution of face masks, sanitisers, dry rations and woolens to those who were impacted by the pandemic, laptops to students from humble backgrounds for online studies, as well as supporting the Bahrain Government’s Feena Khair drive and providing free tickets to deserving ladies to return to India. Call 39 681-058. Maharashtra Cultural Society Created in 1991 to welcome all Maharashtrians on the island, this group enables those of Maharashtrian origin to network and socialise. Members have come together to celebrate Maharashtra Day, Ganeshotsav, Makarsankranti, and other enjoyable activities such as karaoke nights, desert camps and marathon relays amongst others. The Maharashtrian association has aided the needy with approximately 1600kg of essential rations during the pandemic. Call 39 134-654. sports, cultural programmes, dances, dramas and skits. The club also arranges self-improvement programmes conducted by eminent personalities in their field. Visit www.tksbahrain.com. Bahrain India Society Founded by the former Minister of Labour, HE Abdulnabi Al Sho’ala, the society was created as a non-profit organization in 2008 by a group of leading Bahraini and Indian businessmen. The primary objective was to contribute to the development and strengthening of the centuries-old friendly relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Republic of India. The society organises meetings, conferences and other events in the two countries for the exchange of expertise and information in cultural, economic, educational and scientific spheres. Call 38 311-166. Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) Since its first official programme in April 1986, the organisation has grown from strength to strength with a membership of over 450 members, making it the largest organised professional body of Indians in Bahrain. The BCICAI arranges seminars and events for members to enhance their technical skills, personal and professional development and obtain their required CPE credits, as well as an annual International Conference to share knowledge in the region and increase interaction between members in different countries. Call 39 980-232. Indian Medical Association: Bahrain Chapter This organisation has been formed for the professional development and networking of the 400-odd Indian medical professionals on the island. The association is registered under the aegis of the international arm of the Indian Medical Association in Delhi. Various professional seminars and talks conducted by eminent doctors from abroad are held for the benefit of its members. Call 39 430-708.
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