Owning Office Space: A Major Milestone – Maharashtra AIMA Executive Committee Meeting (February 14, 2025)
Maharashtra AIMA Executive Committee Meeting – February 14, 2025
Owning Office Space: A Major Milestone
The Maharashtra State Unit of the All India Malayalee Association (AIMA) held its Executive Committee Meeting on February 14, 2025, at Royal Hometel Suite, Mumbai. The meeting was presided over by Shri Khalid T.A, President of the Maharashtra State Unit.
Distinguished Presence
The meeting was graced by the presence of Shri K.R. Manoj, National General Secretary of AIMA, who attended in person. Additionally, National President Shri Gokulam Gopalan joined the discussions through a video conference, providing valuable insights and direction to the State Unit.
Key Decisions and Outcomes
The Maharashtra AIMA Executive Committee deliberated on several crucial matters and made important decisions to strengthen the unit’s operations and participation in national initiatives.
1. Maharashtra State Unit to Own Its Own Office
A major milestone for the Maharashtra State Unit was the decision to acquire an official office space. A budget of Rs. 50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs) has been allocated for this purpose, and the paperwork for purchasing the office is currently in progress. This step aims to enhance the administrative efficiency and presence of AIMA in the state.
2. Commitment to National General Council Meeting in Kerala
The Maharashtra State Unit has committed to actively participate in the upcoming National General Council meeting, scheduled to be held in Kerala on July 12-13, 2025. The state unit has also pledged significant financial contributions to support the successful execution of this prestigious event.
3. Critical Inspection of Recently Concluded NEC Meeting in Mumbai
The Executive Committee conducted a detailed and critical review of the recently concluded National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Mumbai. Discussions focused on evaluating the outcomes, identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring better organization in future meetings.
4. Inclusion of Adv. Prema Menon as Legal Advisor and EC Member
The committee formally agreed to include Adv. Prema Menon as the Legal Advisor and Executive Committee Member for Maharashtra. This announcement, initially made by State President Shri T.A. Khalid during the last NEC meeting in Mumbai, was officially ratified in the Executive Committee meeting.
Attendees of the Meeting
The meeting saw the active participation of several key leaders and representatives from the Maharashtra State Unit, including Shri K.N. Jyothindran (National Vice Chairman), Adv. Padma Divakaran (Patron), Shri Sreeratnan Nanu (Vice President, Maharashtra State Unit), Shri Natarajan (Secretary, Maharashtra State Unit), Adv. Rakhee Sunil (Convener, Wmen’s Wing, Shri P.N. Murali (NGC Member), Shri Anil Panicker (Convener, Youth Wing), Adv. Prema Menon (Legal Advisor), Shri Prashanthan Vellavil (QRT Incharge), Shri Suma Mukundan (Joint Secretary), Shri Shabeer Das (EC Member), and a representative from Meera Road Malayalee Samajam.
Conclusion
The Maharashtra AIMA Executive Committee Meeting marked a significant step towards the expansion and strengthening of the unit. With the commitment to acquiring an office space, active participation in the National General Council, and strategic leadership decisions, the Maharashtra State Unit is poised to play a pivotal role in AIMA’s national activities.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks and a renewed commitment towards the vision and mission of AIMA.