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Rotaract District 3240 lies in the North Eastern part of the Indian subcontinent between Nepal, China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. This district is one of the largest Rotaract districts in the world covering over 2,95, 607 sq. kms of land. which closeted with in these Perimeters is a land of Snow clad, mountains, hills, expansive plains, streams, majestic Rivers and miles of lands carpeted by large green tea bushes.

Rotary International District 3240 was the part of then Rotary International District 3290 and was bifurcated from District 3291 in the year 1990-91 & hence Rotary International District & Rotaract 3240 was formed in the Year 1990 encompassing nine states of India – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, , Tripura and eight revenue districts of . (Barddhaman, Birbhum, Malda, Dakshin Dinajpur, Uttar Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri & Cooch ).

It was the beginning, Rtn.PDG Ramesh Agarwal was the Charter District Governor of Rotary International District 3240 who hailed from Rotary Club of Jorhat and Charter District Rotaract Representative was Late.PDRR. Navin Kumar Jain who hailed from Rotaract Club of Asansol.Today there are 35+ Active Rotaract Clubs and more than 90 Rotary Clubs in this District.

This district staggering topographical variations in its cultural diversity and hence coexistence of a number of ethnic groups, religions, languages, and cultures which make this district attractive for the visitors and Tourist attraction. Along with cultural heritage, tourist destinations and diversity such as magnificent mountains ranges, hill stations par excellence in Darjeeling, Shillong, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Aizwal, Imphal etc. National Park/Wildlife sanctuaries like Kaziranga, Manas, Jaldapara, Orang, Pabhoi etc, all these meake 3240 the most attractive district in India.

Rotaract District 3240 is very economically sound due to presence of industrial Hub at Durgapur and Asansol, Coal field in Raniganj Meghalaya , Petroleum and Tea in Assam, Organic hub - Orange and Cardamom groves of milk and horticulture product of Silkkim and Kalimpong.

But the Singularly greatest attraction of the District lies in the traditionally warm hospitality, a fact one must actually experience to believe!

District Rotaract Representative – Tushar Jalan’s theme for 2020-21, Me to We.

We all know this famous story of the father, sons & the sticks : A father had a family of sons who were perpetually quarreling among themselves. When he failed to heal their disputes by his exhortations, he determined to give them a practical illustration of the evils of disunion. One day he told his sons to bring him a bundle of sticks. When they had done so, he placed the fagot into the hands of each of them in succession and ordered them to break it in pieces. They tried with all their strength and were not able to do it. He next opened the fagot, took the sticks separately, one by one, and again put them into his sons’ hands, upon which they broke them easily. He then addressed them in these words: “My sons, if you are of one mind, and unite to assist each other, you will be as strong as this fagot, uninjured by all the attempts of your enemies, but if you are divided among yourselves, you will be broken as easily as these sticks.” I have always been a firm believer in Team Unity, which can do wonders. If it is One Team One Vision One Mission then nothing can stop the Rotaract District or Club from achieving the unimaginable. This is why our theme “Me to We – One Team One Vision One Mission” has been drawn by the famous this famous story. “Good Team becomes great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.” - Philip Douglas Jackson, I offer to you “Me to We”, A Call from the DRR Chair to all Rotaractors of R I District 3240 to surrender the ME for the WE to achieve the unimaginable, realize the vision & set the roadmap for the decade 2020-30 for RID 3240. Vision – A High Performance District & Build the #BRAND3240. Mission – To improve the number of Rotaractors, reach areas where we haven’t, initiate benchmark flagship projects, offer more opportunities/benefits of the movement to our members, greater PR & Branding to reach out to people. Logo: The human figures in the logo are us who are united the Rotary wheel uniting us as ONE! Colour Significance: “Action Speaks Louder than Words” so speaks the vibrant colours of our logo. Let us all unite as ONE together. Come with me & take the lead today to

Biography – DRR Action Speaks Louder than Words it is one quote this leader always believed in .We take great pleasure in introducing the person who leads by example and has dedicated himself to the movement, our own District Rotaract Representative for the Rotary Year 2020/21 for Rotaract District 3240.

Tushar Jalan was born in a Marwari family. He has been Born & Brought up in , Assam. He is now an administrator & social activist. MD of Intercone Global a venture into Corporate & Government Event's, Branding & Printing line. He is also a part of his family business - Jalan’s (Tea) - A Brand flourished in 1979 in Guwahati Assam & Advisor to Absolute Tea - A start up based out in Tea Industry.

Studied in the most prestigious institution of North East - Don Bosco Panbazar Guwahati, where he was nurtured & polished to lead by example. Tushar has done Bachelor of Business Management from Bangalore University along with Diploma of Marketing & Brand Management as a part of certification program. He is Skilled in Event management, Crisis management, Team management & Operations. He firmly believes in delivery excellence, team harmony thus leading them with pride.

This young guy loved to lead from his childhood be it as Founding President of Don Bosco Philately Club, President – Interact Club of Don Bosco, Core Team member of Junior Red Cross and wanted to be someone who can make a little difference in the society.

He joined the Rotaract Club of SBMJC, RID 3190 in 2013 as a hard-working member, trying to achieve the maximum for his organization and himself. Under his leader leadership Club saw a rise in membership touching to 400 members from just 25 members. The club won many awards & recognitions. He served as District Sergeant AT Arms of Rotaract District Council, 3240. He also Chartered Rotaract Club of Jain University during his stay at JGI Group, Bangalore.

His passion to Rotaract continued after he shifted to Guwahati made him Charter the “Rotaract Club of Guwahati Luit” where he led the club as a “Charter President in 2017-18.” He went on to become a part of the District team in 2017 as Chairman of Inter District Youth Exchange. During his tenure, he ensured first outgoing IDYE team in years from Rotaract District 3240. He then was appointed as the District Literacy Committee Chairman where in as many as 15+ clubs executed 5 lakhs+ worth projects during the literacy month of September under RILM.

He chaired & advised various flagship project such as - #WeForHer_donate.educate.care, Mukti – Up for Hope Down For Dope, Phadega India Likhega India etc which are making a difference in the community increasing the goodwill of Rotaract in the civil society. The projects are in fact are well appreciated by RI President Ian H.S. 2017-18, Barry Rassin 2018-19, Chief Minister of Assam – Shri.Sarbananda Sonowal, Cabinet Minister – Dr.Himanata Biswas Sharma. The project chaired by him was awarded Rotaract South Asia MDIO – Outstanding Community Service Project in whole of South Asian Rotaract Clubs.

He had served as Hospitality Committee Chairman in the Rotaract Zonal Institute 2015 – the confluence of South Asian DRR’s held in Bengaluru (3190). He was invited by Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi Ji in 2019 & felicitated as for being “Youth Change Maker” for his various initiatives taken as President of his Chartered Club in city of Guwahati. He has travelled widely across the India and represented his home Districts in various events & occasions.

Apart from Rotaract he keeps his interest in travelling, exploring new gadgets & is a foodie. He is been associated with many more organizations like Marwari Yuva Manch. He has many awards & recognitions in his name & is known for his excellent execution of task in a Quality manner.

His achievements make him proud but still grounded. He has won awards -

 Certificate of Excellence - Government of India honor issuer Mr. Kapil Sibbal, Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt of India

 "Distinguished Alumni Award” - honor issuer - Jain Group of Institutions.

 Credit Certificate honor issuer - The University Of New South Wales, Australia.

 Sakha Ratna Award - honour issuer – Marwari Yuva Manch – Guwahati Greater.

 Most Popular Male Rotaractor of R.I.District honor issuer DRR. Namra Kar, (2017-18), Rotaract District Council – 3240.

 Best Rising Rotaractor of R.I.District - 3240 honour issuer DRR.Pawan Sharma, (2016-17) Rotaract District Council – 3240

 Most Promising Executive Council Member (2015-16) honour issuer DRR. Manu Vaista (2015-16) Rotaract District Council – 3190.

 Best Rotaractor (2013-2015) in Jain College honour issuer JGI Group, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bangalore.

 Best Idye Host (2014-15), Rotary International District - 3190 honor issuer DRR. Adeshwar Mehta, Rotaract District Council – 3190.

 Certificate of Appreciation – For major contribution in End Polio Now Campaign honour issuer Rotary Club of Cubbon Park, RID 3190.

Taking the mantle in the RI year 2020 Presenting to you, DRR 2020-2021, Rtr. Tushar Jalan.