for now. We are planning a $3 million banquet facility instead,” Malani said. He added that India House directors had identified donors willing to put $1 million into the project and substantiate that with a bank loan. Plans are underway to extend clinic hours from Monday through Saturday mornings, and India House directors have received positive feedback from the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston. Volunteer attorneys are also offering their services to an expanded legal clinic. “India House is the pride of the community, and worthy of wider support,” said Malani. HUM will feature unique homes every month. We began the series with India House, the home of the collective community of this city.
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Houston. While India House is a functioning and relevant establishment, it’s a constant struggle to keep it financially afloat, said Jugal Malani, President of India House. “India House has to generate more income to become self-sufficient. Every month we are losing money, expenses are more than the income, and being supported by donations is not very satisfactory,” said Malani. Existing programs at India House do not bring in significant funds, Malani added. India House has taken a $2 million loan, with monthly repayment of the principal at $15,000. Maintenance and salaries costs about $25,000 per month. “The next phase was going to be the construction of a $20 million auditorium, but we have postponed that idea
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