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OIOP FESTIVAL

To further its goals, the Foundation felt the need to reach out its message to the younger generation through activities involving them. One India One People Festival is an inter-school talent competition, which will give an opportunity to not only bring children together, but also to hone a number of skillsand talents that each child is gifted with. In order to involve as many children as possible, One India One People Festival will be conducted in a number of places region wise and in a phased manner.

There were three such festivals held in the academic year of 2003-2004. A total of 1200 students participated from all over Mumbai in various events of Fine Arts, Literature and Performing Arts.

 

OIOP CLUBS

Besides organizing the Festivals, the Foundation has also started opening One India One People Clubs in schools. Through these clubs, the Foundation will involve the youth to spread the message of unity far and wide and inculcate in children a sense of belonging to the nation.

 

OIOP LECTURE SERIES

The Foundation arranges public lectures commissioned under 'The OIOP Lecture Series'. Distinguished speakers are invited to help bring together like-minded citizens to voice their opinions and help change the future of India for better.

The inaugural lecture titled 'Courting Justice, Dismissing Delays' saw two distinguished legal luminaries speak on judicial accountability and delays in the justice delivery system. It was held on Monday, October 7, 2002 at 6.30 PM. at the Rama Watumull Auditorium, KC College, Mumbai.
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The Second lecture was held on January 29, 2003 on 'A Saga of Scams'. Two eminent personalities - Arun Bhatia and Kumar Ketkar were invited to speak on the ocassion.

 

BLOOD DONATION CAMPS

A Blood Donation Camp was held on October 31 & November 1, 2002 at Churchgate Station, from 11 am onwards. 252 Units of Blood was collected. The Camp was held in association with the Thalessemia Welfare Association.

 

THE WRITER'S MEET

The first writer's meet organized by One India One People Foundation was held on March 23, 2002 at the International YMCA, Mumbai Central. The idea of having a writer's meet was to come together to share the views and opinions of people associated with the magazine.