JAMAICA, NY (TIP): Eminent Pediatrician Dr. Hari Shukla and his social activist wife Kirti hosted on July 10 a community reception to the Indian Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan and Mrs. Pradhan. New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman David Weprin , old friends of Shuklas were guests of honor. The invited guests included community organization leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Pradhan touched upon various issues, from the working of the Consulate and consular services to the India-US relationship at various levels, emphasizing repeatedly the contribution of the Indian American Diaspora.
“ Whether you look at our political relationship, our strategic partnership, people to people contact, cultural relationships; it’s all primarily driven by the Indian American community”, Mr. Pradhan said.

Dr. Hari Shukla spoke about his pioneering research on insertion of life line catheter in sick children. He said he created a mathematical equation for insertion of life line catheter in sick infants in 1986. Currently 65% of all hospitals in USA use this formula while taking care of sick infants. He gave a power point presentation.
In fact, Dr. Shukla was recently honored by the New York Senate for his work with the Liberty Award, which, according to Senator Stavisky, is conferred on people who have rendered meritorious services or have made remarkable achievements.
Senator Stavisky and Assemblyman Weprin also spoke on the occasion and related their close affinity and friendly relationship with the Indian American community. Earlier, guests introduced themselves.