Wishing You All 
70th
Happy  Independence 
Day.


Overseas Volunteer For A Better India proudly wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day. 
OVBI has given us an opportunity to serve India for its development through various service projects.
Today OVBI takes this opportunity to salute all the people who sacrificed their lives and all those who were instrumental in bringing Independence to India 70 years ago.
We continue to carry the legacy of our freedom fighters forward by serving our motto of 
"Making India Of Our Dreams" .
NEWS

#  OVBI salutes athletes at Rio Olympics 2016 for bringing Pride and Glory to the nation

Lalita Babar for qualifying in Steeplechase Finals after 32 years
Dipa Karmakar for qualifying in gymnastics - 1st ever Indian in Olympics
Others: OP Jaisha, PV Sindhu, Manoj Kumar,Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna and many others whose stories are inspiring. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 # OVBI is supporting the IT Connect Expo in New Jersey on Sept 9-10.  Register for this free even at  





 # India Day Parade - Walk For A Better India on August 21 2016

 Join OVBI in heart of New York City and walk in the largest ever Indian parade Outside India.



PROJECT UPDATES

Project India Water

OVBI successfully organized " India Water Summit 2016 " held in Bay Area on July 5th. 

India Water Summit
India Water Summit




Project Saarthi

Become a mentor to a student or professional aspirant and help them achieve their goals by teaching them to navigate through the obstacles of professional life. One will mentor in the area of their expertise and share the knowledge and experience with the student.
This project has so far provided mentors to many students from the MBA batch at Sri Sri University. It is uniquely positioned to support other universities in remote parts of India, where students truly need a helping hand to launch themselves in the professional world.

Project Adopt a Village 

Adopt a village and help them provide basic necessities and uplift the lives of the people. OVBI has been instrumental in starting these projects in more than 10 villages. Below is an example of how an NRI made a significant change in his own village.


Halgara -  (Taluka - Nilanga, Dist: Latur, Maharashtra )

Mr Datta Patil - an OVBI leader went to his village Halgara that was suffering from severe drought for more than 5 years. He brought people, NGOs and NRIs together to bring the change. Through this effort a 5 km long canal was revived and that provided enough water to the village for coming years.

Halgara Updates

Work Start Date: 26th Jan 2016
Work Completed: Main Canal (5km length, 60 ft wide, 6-9 ft deep)
Work Just started: Sub Canal (1km length, 20 ft wide, 8ft deep)
Cost of completed work: 28Lac approx.
Water holding capacity created: 20Cr Liters
Silt Removed: Equivalent to 60,000 Tractor Trolleys
Silt Reused: 30%, 60 acres of land made more fertile
Halgara received good rainfall this year and as a result of our project they have sufficient water for next couple of years.

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Project Indian Army Martyr Funds

OVBI takes the initiative to help our soldiers and their families as a small gesture towards the heroic lives and sacrifice for the country.

Help educate the children of brave Indian Soldiers who gave up their lives protecting our families and homes back in India. OVBI is a 501 c3 organization based in US and the entire money raised will go to support the education of these children.


Project - Know our India

Know more about India's untold history, scientific outlook, vedic traditions, amazing facts and more on our educational portal. The land of diversity with rich history has lots of information to share and take pride in. 

Topics include: Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Untold  History, Science and Innovation, Vedic Maths etc.

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Project Surajya

OVBI has partnered with SSU ( Sri Sri University, Orissa) for their program - School of Good Governance to provide full two-year scholarship to brightest young political aspirants who want to bring positive change in policy making and politics in India.

OVBI renewed MoU with School Of Good Governance for the year 2016-2017.
 
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Project Udaan  

A pilot project creating a "Safe Haven" for children of sex workers in the Sonagachi red light area in Kolkata. OVBI is working for them to lead a normal childhood, safe from the real dangers of the flesh trade. 

We had a successful fund raisin events in Bay Area, Pittsburgh and Toronto to uplift the lives of these children.