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Appendix 2. History of Halari Visa Oshwals in World
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1949 A.D.: Opening Ceremony of Main Hall of Mahajanwadi: The construction of the hall was completed in good time. Bharmal Raishi performed the opening ceremony.
1949 A.D.: First Convention of all the East Africa Oshwal Community: The central theme of the convention was to bring reforms in the society. After much discussion many proposals were submitted and passed. The first East African Oshwal Conference officially ratified widow remarriage without restrictions. In 1949, 1953, 1956, and 1960 Oshwal conferences were held to discuss social issues and problems, but had no power to enforce reforms and little influence to press acceptance of reform by the general public.
1951 A.D.: Nairobi Nursery school: Nursery school was started in the month of September in the mahajanwadi. It was the beginning of the community's involvement in education.
1952 A.D.: Primary School Nairobi: In the past community children had encountered a lot of problems in getting proper education. It was the intention of community leaders that no one should be left out of getting proper education. A primary school was started in the mahajanwadi. Meanwhile continued efforts to get land for the school from the government proved fruitful. The community was successful in getting a parcel of land on Mapaka Road.
1953 A.D.: Dining Hall: To meet the needs of the growing community construction of a dining hall with a kitchen had been started in the beginning of the year. It was completed in a year at the expense 225000 shillings. Meghji Karman Malde, as the chairperson of the committee, worked very hard towards the completion of this project.
