Media release

Mangaluru, Oct 28: In what could be termed as a milestone in the history of Bearys, philanthropists and social workers of the community came together on October 27, to form a Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI).

Beary speaking people numbering more than 15 lac are scattered across the globe though coastal Karnataka and neighbouring districts are considered as their home turf.

The ultimate goal of the BCCI is overall development of Beary community and thereby contributing to the growth of the nation, says Haji S M Rasheed, who was unanimously chosen the president of the elite body in its first Founder Executive committee meeting.

BCCI is expected to bring business tycoons and experts in the fields of education, economy, law, technology etc under one platform and utilising their knowledge and talent for the benefit of fellow community members in particular and the Nation in general.

All the entrepreneurs of the community including Non-Indian Residents coming together and submitting their demands to the government after consultations, and engaging in more constructive works in India are among the aims of the newly formed group.

BCCI has already been registered and its formal inaugural ceremony is expected to be held shortly in the presence of dignitaries of the Karnataka state.

The office bearers of the BCCI are: Haji S M Rasheed (president), Zakaria Bajpe, Abdul Rauf Puthige (vice presidents), Mohammed Imthiaz K.A (general secretary), Mohammed Ashraf, Nissar Mohammed Fakeer (secretaries), Mansoor Ahmed (treasurer), CA Zameer Ambar (financial advisor).

The founder executive committee members include: Riyaz Abdul Khader Bava, Dr UT Ifthikar Ali, Mohammed Haris, B M Mumthaz Ali, Mohammed Khasim Ahmed, A K Niyaz, Mohammed Shawkath Showry, Abdul Basheer, Mohammed Shareef M, Mohammed Ali Uchil, Golthamajal Abdul Razzak, Abdullah Moidin Monu, Jamaluddin, A H Mahamood.