Ved P. Chaudhary, Ph.D.

Member, Hindi Sangam Board

President – ESHI [-Saa www.ESHIusa.org

Educators Society for Heritage of India

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$p roKa Outline लक्ष्य – उद्दे�श्य Mission & Objectives

व्यापक कय -क्षे�त्र Scope of Activities

आवश्यक कर्म चारी�- वर्ग Staff Requirements

आवश्यक स्थान व सु�विवधाएं� Space & Facilities

लक्ष्य MissionPrepare Next Gen Indian Diaspora to be bilingual and bicultural through a range of course offerings (including online) to maintain a strong connection with Bharat. Establish links with the corporate world in North America to help them understand the value of training their India-bound personnel to be bilingual in Hindi to develop rapport with Indians from all regional areas. Advance, promote, expand awareness, recognition & use of Hindi language and Indian culture in North America through targeted outreach to government, media, academia, and business communityEstablish links with the United Nations: Organize lectures & seminars to help Hindi become one of the official languages of the United Nations.

का�य�-क्षेत्र Scope of Activities

Provide a Forum for Hindi academics, poets, authors, to come together and work in Collaboration & Synergy to promote HindiSupport teaching of Hindi language/ Indian culture in community centers as well as public schools, colleges and universities in North America.Support development of Hindi teaching materials and online Resources for English speaking studentsImplement and facilitate 'Language & Culture Immersion' programs in India, US and Caribbean for students to learn Hindi and Culture of India.

का�य�-क्षेत्र Scope of ActivitiesSupport, Promote, and Expand Hindi Teaching in North America

Create a Standard Curriculum for community/heritage schools in North AmericaReview teaching materials (textbooks, workbooks) available in India & America -- select and recommend appropriate materials to implement the Standard Curriculum in heritage/community schools in America, - create new teaching materials for students and teachers, as necessary.Conduct Teacher Training and professional development workshops to prepare new Hindi Teachers for community schools and public schools in North America Provide counseling to Teacher Training candidates on how to obtain State specific teaching licenseDevote major effort to create and expand online Resources for HindiHost workshops for e-journalism, blogging, online Hindi resourcesHold on-site Hindi classes on weekends for heritage and non-heritage students

का�य�-क्षेत्र Scope of Activities

A Center for Hosting Literary and Cultural Events and Bringing Together Hindi Teachers, Educators, Poets, Researchers, Authors, ... from across America (Canada, USA, Caribbean Islands, Guyanas, Surinam)Host annual International-Regional Hindi Conference (and working meetings to plan for it)Host Hindi Divas, and periodic kavi sammelans, vichaar goshthis Host Holi, Diwali, other Indian festivals to promote Indian Culture and involve the Next Gen Indian community.

का�य�-क्षेत्र Scope of ActivitiesOutreach to Public Schools, Colleges, Universities

Devote major effort to do demographic research to determine communities with large Indian populations where public schools should offer Hindi as an International languageHold educational meetings in such communities to encourage them to petition their public school administration to offer Hindi as an International languageBe a clearing house for Hindi teachers looking for jobs; and community schools, public schools, and colleges/universities looking for Hindi Teachers.Outreach to Public School Administration through local communities to encourage teaching of Hindi as an International language in Public schools

Outreach to Corporate World – along similar lines

कार्म�चा�री�- वर्ग� Staff RequirementsCenter Director full time position

Associate Director (part time position)

Two Professors (full time equivalent)

Computer Lab/database Expert (part time IT position)

Office Assistant (full time position)

Teaching/Research Assistants/Internships (Two or more - Part

time)

(Volunteer) Teachers for teaching Hindi & culture on weekends

स्था�न व सु�विवधा�एं� Space & FacilitiesA multi-purpose hall with a raised stage and podium for Hindi Conferences, community events and cultural functions. Capacity 250 seats with two vertical space dividers, so that two or three activities can be held simultaneously. Size estimate: 250 seats x 12 sft/seat = 3000sft = 50 ft x 60 ftSix (6) offices: Center Director (or General Secretary) - office with desk, chairs, file cabinets, bookshelves, etc estimated size: 20 ft x 25 ft. = 500 sftAssociate Director estimated sizes: 15 ft x 20 ft = 300 sftTwo professors - offices with desk, chairs, file cabinets, bookshelves, etc estimated sizes: 15 ft x 20 ft = 300 sft x 2 = 600 sftIT Specialist - office with desk, chairs, file cabinets, bookshelves, etc

estimated sizes: 15 ft x 20 ft = 300 sftOffice Assistant - office with file cabinets, printers, office eqpmt; estimated size: 15 ft x 20 ft = 300 sft

स्था�न व सु�विवधा�एं� Space & FacilitiesFour classrooms: size for 20 students each = 440 sft x 4 = 1760 sftWhen extra classrooms are needed, classes can be held in a section of the multi-purpose room (when it is not being used) or in the library, or in the media lab. Classrooms will be equipped white boards, easles, students desks and chairs (together in one-piece), etc. and laptops and projectors.Media Lab: equipped with iPads, laptops, tablets, etc. size 440 sftLibrary: size: 20 ft x 30 ft = 600 sftLunch room with Kitchen for gatherings: size: 20 ft x 25 ft = 500 sftMeeting/Conference room - equipped with a long table and 15 executive chairs each. Estimated size: 20 ft x 25 ft = 500 sft Storage area: Space size 20 ft x 25 ft = 500 sftBathrooms and corridors/hallways: Estimated size = 700 sftTOTAL Space Requirements - as listed above = 10,000 sftAdditionally, Parking requirement for 50 cars (20 parking spaces in the front,

30 in the back of the building)

स्था�न LocationLocation is the most important consideration

Land cost, construction cost, or lease-rental spaceTransportation (Newark airport, AmTrak, NJ Transit, NJ-TPK)Significant Indian populationAvailability of professional staff, students

Best location: Middlesex county, NJ in the vicinity of Rutgers University

laagat Cost Estimate

Est. Construction Cost @ $ 200/sft x 10,000 sft = $2 Million

Land 1 Acre in Piscataway Industrial area = $1 Million

Land + Building = approx. $3 Million

Facilities: Equipment, Furniture, and Landscaping = $ 1

Million

TOTAL (Land + Building + facilities) Est. Cost = $ 3 to 4

Million

सु�ल�न� खचा� Annual On-Going Expenses

1. Staff salaries and benefits2. Programmatic expenses3. Office Operating expenses4. Maintenance of grounds and building

सु�ल�न� खचा�Annual On-Going Expenses

Staff salaries and benefits = $500,000/yearProgram Expenses = $170,000/yearOffice operating Expenses = $90,000/year Grounds and building maintenance = $ 40,000/year

TOTAL Annual on-going Expenses = $800,000/year

In a few years, Hindi Center should aim to become self-sustaining.

Annual income should be generated with the help of grants from a variety of agencies in the United States, donations, and program fees – enough to pay for recurring expenses.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY INTERNATIONAL HINDI CONFERENCE AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, N J ON APRIL 5, 2015

THE ATTENDEES OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL HINDI CONFERENCE, APRIL 3-5, 2015, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NJ, USA, UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVE THAT:

1. The Consul General of India may please recommend to the Government of India to assist in the establishment of ‘Hindi Center of America’, to be officially known as xao~Iya ihMdI koMd` -Amaoirka based on the blueprint presented by Hindi Sangam Foundation at the International Hindi conference, Rutgers University, NJon April 5, 2015.

The blueprint was prepared in accordance with the Hindi Center resolution adopted by the 1st International Hindi Conference, held at New York University campus on April 25-27, 2014. The said resolution, which was endorsed by Honorable Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, the Consul General of India in New York, was followed by a similar resolution (#19) adopted by International Hindi Conference, Mauritius on October 30-November 3, 2014.

2. It is further resolved that the Hindi Center of America will be administered and managed by "Hindi Sangam Foundation" (an NGO which has been created for this purpose) - under the guidance of an Advisory Board comprising of Hindi Sangam Trustees, The Consul General of India, or his/her nominee, and four members of high distinction in the promotion of Hindi representing North America, Caribbean Islands and South American nations, to be nominated by Hindi Sangam Board of Trustees.