But permit me to return to the Mumbai Chapter. We have already prepared a Calendar of Events which is being printed in the Souvenir, so shall not reproduce it here. Suffice to say in the coming months, we shall make a conscious effort to serve the burgeoning group of PR practitioners in the city. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, and with a plethora of corporate headquarters, it presents a lot of scope and responsibilities for those, like us, engaged in the Public Relations, Corporate Communications and Advertising professionals. It is also offers, through its myriad institutes, academic opportunities for Public Relations. Today, a large number of youth are pursuing careers in these professions. We at the Mumbai Chapter must therefore, bring the PR professionals, academicians and students together on one platform and work in unison for enriching the profession and its practitioners. Besides, we must put in serious efforts on issues of social relevance. It is here that arises the importance of mass awareness programmes.

I take this opportunity to invite the PR and Communication professionals in the region to join hands to strengthen the activities of the PRSI. You will agree that success comes to those who try. Without sounding the dramatic, I would like to say that:

Together we can, Together we will!!