Valued AIBC member

Dr. Rohitas Batta, an Executive Committee member of Australia India Business Council (AIBC) NSW Chapter and National Co-Chair of Agriculture Industry Chapter passed away unexpectedly on the night of 13 March 2020. During his past twenty years of association with AIBC, he has significantly contributed to many initiatives at state and national levels towards promoting bilateral business between both countries.

Dr. Rohitas is survived by his wife Mrs. Meenakshi Batta, daughter Shruti Gupta, son Himanshu Batta, close relatives and many members of the Sydney Indian community.

Rohitas who was born and brought up in Punjab, India had qualified as a PhD in Agriculture from Punjab University. Dr. Rohitas had a very distinguished career of over 30 years in teaching, research, advocacy, consultancy and international relationships. Dr. Rohitas has co- authored two books, published about 60 articles in national and international Journals and has been an active TAFE Accreditation Committee member. Some of the professional roles held by Dr. Rohitas during his illustrious career include Ministerial Consultative Committee in NSW, panel judge on NSW Government Education Ministry award committee and Multicultural Committee of NSW Government, Founder President of Lions Club of Sydney Indian, Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, Technocrats’ Association of Australia and People of Indian Origin Foundation. He was a Director in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sydney. Dr. Rohitas was an avid father and keen community leader always supporting many causes that directly assisted those in need, including those from the Indian diaspora who remember him very fondly.

Jim Varghese AM (National Chair, AIBC) and Sam Arora (AIBC NSW President)