Hansaben Mistry from Bolton was elected as the President for Shree Prajapati Association (UK) on 15 May 2005. The Association was established in 1975 with the objective of advancing religion and education, particularly in Hindu culture, and the relief of poverty and sickness. There are 13 branches of the Association covering the UK with a membership over 12,000 adults and has strong ties with other Prajapati organisations throughout the world. It is a registered charity with an established International Trust Fund through which it makes grants to deserving causes.

Hansaben served the Association at the national level for past 10 years, including Mahila Leader, Assistant Secretary and the last four years as the Secretary. She is also an active member of the Bolton Branch. Her professional career is the field of International Credit Management.

On her election as the first female President, Hansaben said “It will be a great challenge to balance a busy professional life with looking after my family and concentrating on community work all at the same time. I am also looking forward to serving the community in view of bringing a better understanding of the need for upholding family values and our rich culture”

Jasuben Mistry from London was elected as the Secretary and Dineshbhai Mistry form Bradford as the Treasurer. The Association is planning its 30th anniversary gathering in September in Leicester.

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