PRESS RELEASE:
Hindu Aid UK successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 6 June 2025 at Hyderabad Paradise in London. The gathering brought together members, coordinators, and supporters to reflect on a year of impactful humanitarian efforts and to chart the course for future initiatives.
Dr. Sukanta Maitra, Chief Coordinator of Hindu Aid UK, opened the meeting by warmly welcoming all attendees and reaffirming the organisation’s mission: to serve with dignity, unity, and compassion. He highlighted Hindu Aid UK’s inclusive values, stating that all who believe in this ethos are welcome to contribute to the cause.
Admin Coordinator Mr. Anupam Saha followed by distributing the previous year’s AGM minutes and summarising key achievements. Among the highlights were the successful Gala Dinner, the organisation’s residential Hindu youth camp, and numerous food distribution efforts, both locally and abroad. The minutes and summary were unanimously approved.
Mr. Anupam Saha then presented the Annual Progress Report, detailing 15 volunteer-led initiatives carried out from March 2024 onwards. Treasurer Mr. Sujoy Saha delivered the financial report with Mr. Tapan Saha proposing future plans for the organisation.
Departmental updates followed. Mr. Anupam Saha shared insights on the administrative and financial operations, while Miss Shuchishmita Maitra reported on youth coordination. Mrs. Nandita Saha submitted the cultural team’s report online, Mr. Dip Sharma reflected on the success of the Gala Dinner Magazine and Mr. Shantanu Dasgupta presented overseas projects. Mr. Mihir Sarkar outlined his updates on the current project and also emphasised the growth of the organisation.
Further projects were shared by Mr. Pilton Dey. Mr. Kamol Saha proposed introducing future programming centred around yoga and mindfulness. Mr. Adhir Das, Mr. Ajit Saha and Mr. Chinmoy Chowdhury, Head of Public Relations, all proposed future suggestions for the organisation.
The discussion also highlighted Hindu Aid UK’s inclusive efforts, including a note from Mr. Ajit Saha about the sewing machine project. Strategic proposals were made by several members including Mr. Sujit Sen, Mr. Dipankar Sarker, Mr. Amitave Banik, Mr. Ranjit Saha, Mr. Prosonjit Paul, Mr. Narayan Bhattacharjee, Mr. Provangshu Majumder, Mr. Anagh Roy and Mr. Shamal Datta. Dr. Sunil Roy expressed heartfelt thanks to all attendees for their continued dedication and service.
The meeting concluded with the formal presentation of the new Working Committee by Mr. Anupam Saha and the introduction of the new Board of Trustees by Mr. Ajit Saha, who were warmly congratulated by Dr. Maitra. Two new members, Mr. Debashish Banik and Barrister Shuvagata Dey, were welcomed to the committee as part of the newly appointed Working Committee.
