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hospitality extended by both the communities of Mumbai and Jamnagar was extraordinary.
Golden Jubilee
In 1991 A.D., the Board was 50 years old. To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary dinners, entertainment programs and cultural activities were held in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret. A special souvenir was also published on this golden jubilee giving the history of the achievements of the Board.
The Board's Major Activities
Thus a tiny seed was sown which in years to come has blossomed into a large banyan tree due to the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of many people. The Board from the day of its inception has played a major role in the community. In spite of many hurdles, the members of the Board never lost courage. The Board members realized that the best investment was in the educational field and that eventually paid off.
The achievements of the board are many. It started with building and administrating of a boarding house for boys in Jamnagar. The success of this project inspired the Board to start a similar project in Nairobi. Over the years numerous educational institutions have been founded in various places.
Support for Education in Halar
The Board's first major initiative was to build a boys' boarding house in Jamnagar. The boarding house in Jamnagar soon became full. There was not enough room to accommodate all the students who were hungry for education. Therefore wherever there were schools in villages, the Board gave grants for the teachers' salaries and necessary supplies to teach English. Also financial
