Book Title: Rise and Glory History of Halari Visa Oshwals
Author(s): Rati Dodhia
Publisher: Rati Dodhia

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________________ 154 Part IV. Rise and Glory Road became available in time. The construction was begun in 1965 A.D. and completed by 1969 A.D. The complex is made up of a magnificent seven-story building with a guesthouse, a conference hall and other facilities. Today this is the biggest and best place with the most facilities owned by a community in the metropolitan city of Mumbai. Directories: A directory of Halari Oshwals was first published in 1962 A.D. by the hard work of Hansraj Meghji Chandaria. Devchand Jethabhai Shah and Zaverchand K. Shah published the second edition in 1993 A.D. Other Activities: The local Mahila Mandal and Youth League have also made tremendous progress. During racial riots in Bhivandi the community helped members who were directly or indirectly affected by the riots. The community's work was recognized and was honored by the Maharastra State Government. In 1972, owing to the political problems in Uganda, many people fled and left Uganda. They were given all sorts of help by the Mumbai community. Bhivandi: Many Oshwal families started expanding their businesses in India. In 1960s A.D., many Oshwal entrepreneurs started setting up power looms in Bhivandi and it was becoming a major center for power looms. The influx of Oshwals in Bhivandi has continued at a very fast pace. It is estimated that of the total Oshwal population of 24,222 in the Mumbai/Bhivandi/Ahmedabad area, according to the year 2000 A.D. census, nearly 40 percent or approximately 10,000 people live in Bhivandi. Some of them have offices in Mumbai in the Kalbadevi Cotton Market. There are several Oshwal-managed facilities in Bhivandi. The Mumbai Samaj bought land in Bhivandi and established a mahajanwadi. Bhivandi Halari Oshwal Vidyalay: To ensure that every Oshwal child will get opportunity to get high school

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