Malwa Cultural Association

Singapore.

( UEN: T19SS0064D )

मालव माटी गहन गंभीर ।

पग पग रोटी,

डग डग नीर ।।

These lines are not just a poetic description, they are representation of a culture. Madhya Pradesh, The land of legendary rulers Devi Ahilyabai and King Bhoj is not just a province, it’s a way of life, a philosophy. Has a distinct culture, traditions and food. An artist’s creation. Geographically too, it’s the heart of India and a reputed educational hub

Immigrants from MP have registered their presence in Singapore since world war days.

During 70s and 80s, some industrial houses from MP established their offices in Singapore and brought employees from MP. Late 90s saw IT revolution when professionals from MP spread out globally and Singapore welcomed their influx too. In 2010, a group of Indorian’s organized a first gathering for MPians living in Singapore to celebrate Deepavali together.

Word spread through social media, the family grew and that’s when the need of a registered organization was felt. The founding members worked towards recognition of the network and finally society came into existence in April 2019. The first management committee was formed by Dr. Shirish Johari, Gaurav Agrawal, Kamal Jain, Ajay Agrawal, Dr. Rashi Agrawal, Dr. Archana Johari, Amit Khandelwal, Abha Agrawal, Manish Kasliwal and Aseem Mehta. The initial funding was provided by all the founding members.

Since the inception, the organization is committed to serve the cause of MP immigrants and now is also acknowledged by the Madhya Pradesh Government through Overseas Friends of Madhya Pradesh office.

Our Goals

Promote Singapore ethos of meritocracy and multiculturalism.

Promote social, cultural, educational and recreational activities among Singapore residents.

Bring together Singapore residents who have interest in Malwa Culture.

Stand as a social and cultural group to help the needy and give back to society.

Management Committee

Dr. Shirish Johari

PRESIDENT

Dr. Shirish Johari is an alumni of MGM Medical College and Holkar Science College, India. He started his medical career from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India and has been working in Singapore since 2003.

He has been involved with Malwa Cultural Association since its inception. He has been actively connecting Indorians and other MPians in Singapore with the support of other founders of the Malwa Cultural Association since 2010.

SH. KAMAL N JAIN

SECRETARY

Shri Kamal Jain hails from Ratlam, MP, India, which is a major railway junction of the Malwa region. He has been living in Singapore since 1993 working with Dow Chemicals and worked as a Director (Finance) – Optimum solutions, an IT firm in Singapore. Currently Shri Jain is a resident director of a commodities company.

Malwa Cultural Association is a special interest of his and he has been involved in its inception and through societies’ registration process. He also held the treasurer’s position of this nascent organisation.

DR. RASHI AGRAWAL

VICE PRESIDENT

Dr Rashi Agrawal is originally from Bareilly UP and got married in Indore, MP. She has been residing in Singapore for the last 20 years and currently work as a pathologist in Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

Dr Rashi has been associated with MCA since the idea of an association for Malwa region was evolved. In her current role in the MCA, she has been helping in the planning and execution of various cultural events.

MS. DEEPIKA JINDAL

TREASURER

Ms. Deepika Jindal has been a Singapore resident for over 17 years. She is an entrepreneur and running her own business since last many years. She is an active member and part of management committee since 2019. She has served as Secretary of MCA for year 2021-2023. In her current role, she is helping association in the role of Treasurer. She is sincerely working towards the growth of association and conscientiously devoted for its well-being.

MR. AMBER PATIL

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Mr. Amber Patil has been a Singapore resident for over 14 years. He has been one of initial members of Malwa Cultural Association and has contributed positively to the growth of the Association. In his current role, he is responsible for various events and activities of the Association, as well as interacting with external organizations.

MR. ASEEM MEHTA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Aseem is one of the founding members of MCA. Born in Mhow (M.P) and has spent most of his childhood and education in Indore. He has been living in Singapore since 2011 with his wife Kunjal and twins Adhiraj and Tarasha. Professionally he has worked with various Global Banks and Technology companies across various locations in the world.

He has been associated with Indore Group in Singapore Since 2012, which later led to the formation of Malwa Cultural Association. He has been an integral part of multiple cultural activities and events in the background.

MR. ANKUR BHATNAGAR

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Ankur Bhatnagar has spent his childhood and did his schooling from Gwalior, MP, India. He has been living in Singapore since 2008 and worked with various global banks and is currently working with American bank.

He is associated with Malwa Cultural Association supporting various activities, became part of the executive committee member in 2023. He is an integral part of the IT team and also involved in cultural events planning, execution as an organiser.

MR. MANAN

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Manan and his family hail from Khandwa (MP) where he spent his childhood. He completed higher education in Mumbai and moved to Singapore in 2005. He is working with a multinational bank and held various senior management positions over the years.

Manan is associated with Malwa Cultural Association since 2020 and actively involved in executive committee starting 2023.

Ms. Sheetal Jain

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Sheetal Jain moved to Singapore in 2014. Currently working as Regional Content Director in Singapore, she has keen interest for poetry, art, culture and nurturing communities where she could connect with people and society.

As she is culture lover, she has joined Malwa Cultural Association in 2018. She is very enthusiastic and become a part of Executive Committee in 2022, helping the organisation in events planning and execution.

Mr. Gaurav Tambi

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Mr. Gourav Tambi hails from Ujjain, MP which is known for Mahakaleshwar Temple and major pilgrimage destination. He has been living in Singapore since over 12 years. Professionally he has worked with various Global Banks and Technology companies across the world.

He has been associated with Indore Group in Singapore Since 2013, which later led to the formation of Malwa Cultural Association. He has been an integral part of multiple cultural activities and contributed positively to the growth of the Association. In his current role, he is responsible for various events and activities of the Association, as well as interacting with external organizations.

Mr. Bhupendra Hardiya

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

He is known as Hardiya ji among the known ones. Mr. Hardiya hails from Indore, MP, India. He is from an accounting and financial background and works in Agro commodities sector. He is living in Singapore for over a decade, and associated with Malwa Cultural Association since last six years.