Pravasi Malayali Federation, abbrivated as PMF, is a well established global Non Profit & Non Govermental Organization for expat malayali community around the world. PMF Global Co-Ordinator Mr. Jose Mathew Panachikal has announced that PMF- Austria has officially chosen and designated new office bearers for its PMF – Austria Chapter.The meeting and election was presided by Mr.Thomas Parukannil alo
ng with PMF-Global Co-Ordinator Mr.Jose Mathew Panachikal on March 26th 2015 evening 20:00 hrs at India Gate Restaurent, in Franz-Josefs-Kai, Vienna, Austria.Mr.George Padickakudy, warmly welcomed all members and Chief Guests and explained the functioning of PMF and its welfare activities for migrant Indians throughout the world.Chief Guest Mr.Alok Raj, Counsilor of Indian Embassy in Vienna inaugurated the PMF- Austria meeting. The following members were elected as Executive Committee Members;Mr. Thomas Parukannil – ChairmanMr.George Padickakudy – PresidentAbdul Aziz P – Vice PresidentMr.Shindow Jose – SecretaryMr.Jolly Thuruthummel – Joint SecretaryMr.Soja Chelapurathu – TreasurerMr.Sanjeevan Andiveedu- Joint TreasurerMr.Tony Steephan – Public Relations officerAnd the following members were elected as committee members;Mr.Kurian ManiyanipurathuMr.Reji KarekkatMr.Prince PallikunnelMr.Joshymon ErnakerilMr.Shiji CheeramvelilMr.Biju KariyampalliMr.Jacob KeekattilIn his inaugural speech, Mr. Alok Raj emphasised the need of expat community assosiations for the welfare of fellow Pravasi (migrant) Indians. He assured Indian Embassy in Vienna’s full support, co-operation and guidlines to PMF- Austria, in any pravasi related matters. The PMF members has discussed various issues and matters with Mr.Alok Raj in an open forum.PMF - Global Co-Ordinator Mr.Jose Mathew Panachikal and PMF – Global Director Board Member Prince Pallikunnel has congratulated and officially handed over the PMF-Logo and By Laws to newly elected President of PMF- Austria Chapter, Mr. George Padikakudy.Mr.Kurian Maniyanipurathu has officialy declared the newly elected committee members name in the meeting.The meeting was moderated by Mr.Shindow Jose and concluded the meeting by giving vote of thanks to all members and guests present.
