| Last Name: Kumar First Name: Mahesh Middle: |
| Title: Organization:Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Address: 305 Memorial Drive |
| City: Cambridge State/Province: Massachusetts 02139 Country: USA |
| E-mail: maheshk@mit.edu |
| URL: http://web.mit.edu/maheshk/www |
| Voice Phones: Fax: |
Education-High School: Sainik School Tilaiya (1988-95) |
| College/University: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |
| Post-Graduate:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA |
| Interests/Other:
It
is nice to see a group of individuals who are thinking about Bihar. We all know that our beloved state is amongst the most backward parts of the world. We can not just keep talking about it, or keep hearing about it -- we will need to do something to make it a better place -- a better place where we, our friends and family can live with prosperity and with due respect. We are among the most previleged Biharis, and if we don't do something good for Bihar, then who will? I have started an organization, called Setu, that works towards socio-economic empowerment of underserved communities in Bihar. Please visit our website at http://setu.mit.edu. Currently, we work on computer education, women's empowerment, primary healthcare, and plan to work on creating employment opportunities in future. All these projects are currently located at Naugachia in Bhagalpur district. I know that what I am doing is going to solve only a tiny piece of a big problem. I would encourage you to join hands and work together to solve problems in Bihar. If anyone is interested in getting involved with Setu or in starting an NGO, I will be very happy to discuss it with you. Please drop me an email. Apart from that, I am interested in basketball, running, parties and hanging out with friends. Hoping to hear from many of you. Take care, Mahesh Kumar |
Thursday, June 10, 2004