The Bihar Jharkhand Association of the Midwest (BJUS) is dedicated to fostering a strong and united community for individuals of Bihari and Jharkhandi heritage across the Midwest region of the United States.
Purpose: To preserve and promote Bihar and Jharkhand cultural heritage, fostering community engagement and passing on traditional arts, music, and values to future generations through education and celebration.
Our mission is to celebrate, promote, and preserve the cultural traditions, values, and history of Bihar and Jharkhand, while creating opportunities for social, educational, and professional growth within our community.
Through events, networking, charitable activities and cultural exchanges. BJUS seeks to strengthen ties among members, encourage mutual support, and raise awareness about the rich diversity of our origins. We aim to empower future generations, promote community service, and engage in initiatives that contribute positively to both our local communities and the broader Midwest region.
BJUS FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mybcana
(Official Facebook page)
History
●Established in 1988
●Founding members: Moon Khan, Dr. Binay Kumar Sinha, Dr. S.P. Singh, Dr. Zia Usman, Mr. Manoranjan Mishra, Mr. Firoz Irfan, Mr. Manohar Lal, Mr. Ahmad Moid, Mr. Ajit Chowdhry, Dr. Upendra Sinha, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Dwivedi
●First President: Moon Khan
●Current President: Shikha Kumari