e-Infrastructure pilot project launched for Nepali schools by North American NRN members

Toronto, March 14 – A pilot project to assess the feasibility for developing e-Infrastructure in Nepali schools has been recently launched through sponsorship from POA Educational Foundation, Canada of Aditya Jha (poafoundation.org) and leadership of Dr. Shiva Gautam, Harvard University. The pilot project involves10 high schools in Katmandu through donation of 50 computers and printers. The pilot project was launched after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Education, Government of Nepal. Contingent upon the results and experience from the pilot, both the Government of Nepal and project team hopes to launch it in all Nepalese schools in phases.

Project Beyshick and Aditya Featured in a book titled “We Are the New Radicals”

Aditya Jha New Radical The foundation's flagship project – Project Beyshick – and foundation's chairman Mr. Aditya Jha were recently featured in a book titled "We Are the New Radicals".  The book, authored by former speech writer Julia Moulden, explores and explains the idea that "people around the world, thousands of people who have found success in their chosen careers are getting the call to do something more with their lives -to give something back to a world desperately in need of their help. And you don't have to be a billionaire to do so."

To get her idea across, Julia quotes Aditya as one of the New Radicals who founded Project Beyshick to nurture entrepreneurship amongst the First Nation Communities in Canada. 

For more information on the book visit http://wearethenewradicals.com

NAN members receive awards for business plans

THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 22 /CNW/ – Project Beyshick partners Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy, POA Educational Foundation Chairman Aditya Jha, and Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) president Harvey Yesno, together with Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Minister Harinder Takhar honoured Project Beyshick 2007 participants Devon A. Meekis and Desta Buswa during an award presentation this afternoon at Queen's Park.

Aditya Jha appointed to Ontario Investment and Trade Advisory Council (OITAC)

Lieutenant Governor in Council of Ontario has announced appointment of Aditya Jha (Chairman, POA Educational Foundation) to the Ontario Investment and Trade Advisory Council (OITAC). The objective of the Council is to identify prospective investment and trade opportunities for Ontario; promote Ontario as a premier location for business investment and for business immigration; identify the potential for international linkages that could lead to new investment and export opportunities and provide advice to the Minister on how the Ministry can increase the effectiveness of its investment and trade programs.

Diwali Recognition Speech

Mr. Aditya Jha was recognized for his business achievemens and community service by KC Group at their annual Diwali Event on October 26, 2007 at Versailles Convention Centre in Mississauga. Aditya delivered this speech to thank the group and share his thoughts.