Mr India Project

Mr India has been a beloved institution in Newburyport for nearly 20 years. Run by Nepali immigrants - Ganesh, Ram, LB and family, who choose to live right in town, the COVID crisis has proven to be a major challenge particularly as adjusting to the new normal for them means more than just adding a few street-side tables. Until some improvements are completed, gov’t funding is limited. Codes and basic sanitation require upgraded doors, safety signage, fire suppression and improved flooring. Volunteers & donors have already gone far in the work helping but the project needs significant cash to finish paying for materials, professional carpet installation labor and taxes.

 

PLAN -

Phase 1​: Essential carpeting - $4,200

Phase 2​: Safety signage etc. - $333

Phase 3​: Fire suppression - installed by landlord

Phase 4​: Reconfigure front door for fire code - $800.

 

Phases 1, 2 and 3. COMPLETE - But not fully paid.

Cost $5133. $1,800 raised so far. $3333 left to pay! Plus $500 for Federal and Local income taxes on funds raised.
Total: $3,833 including taxes.

Pro bono support is also possible for the door.

 

REWARDS ​ - Ram, LB and Ganesh are offering the following rewards for each level:

$150. "Terai" - A fine meal for one

$250. "Pokhara" - A fine dinner for two

$500. "Annapurna" - 2 couples deluxe dinner

$1250. "Kanchenjunga" - Family feast

$2000. "Sagarmatha/Everest" - Family feast with Nepali Folk Experience

(Differing Experiences will available as extra rewards and for other intermediate levels)

 

Phase 5: ​Display location in the Restaurant for a ​Nepal exhibit and and ongoing programs ​with focus on​ Trekking opportunities, Seasonal holiday lore, National parks, Great Himalaya Trail ​(the Nepal version of Appalachian Trail.)

 

Let's all chip in to help this wonderful minority owned business thrive for decades to come, keeping a delicious, interesting and rich cultural asset alive in the Clipper City.