New Delhi : Another feather in the cap of Bible Society of India, the English Standard Version Study Bible was released on a solemn occasion held at the Speaker’s hall of the Constitution Club, New Delhi.

Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna blessed the occasion as the Chief Guest for the occasion. Bishops of Church of North India, Baptist Church, Methodist church and leaders of many Christian organisations witnessed the function. In his speech Lt Governor appreciated the Christian community for spreading love and living in peace and harmony. 'Jesus of Nazareth’, was my one time favourite play. I would like to have a copy of it if available”, he said. “God is the embodiment of love”, he continued. “I must appreciate the Christian community for they are law abiding and peace loving people”.

Bishop Malakar, Vice President of Bible Society of India dedicated the ESV Study Bible for God’s glory. Dr. B.K. Pramanik, the General Secretary of Bible Society of India released the Study Bible by presenting a copy to the Chief Guest Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna.

North India Auxiliary Secretary Richard Khan expressed his gratitude to the participants through vote of thanks.

The occasion was also a curtain raiser for the Bicentenary Celebrations of the Bible Society of India to be held from February 21, 2010 to February 21st 2011.The Bible Society of India was founded in 1811 in Calcutta by the British and Foreign Bible Society. Now the Bible Society has offices in almost every state of India making the Bible available in affordable price to the common man.

The purpose of bicentenary celebrations is mainly to remember God for His faithfulness to the Bible Cause and the Movement both world-wide and in our nation since its inception.

Moreover, BSI intent to create awareness of the Mission & Ministry of the Bible Society of India in order to motivate people for greater participation in Scripture Engagement among children, youth and adults.

The theme of the Bicentenary Celebration is "God's Word : Transforming life".

BSI plans to hold Bincentenary Thanksgiving services in each Auxiliary during the Annual Meeting. Key leaders, supporters and prayer partners from all church denominations will be invited for the thanksgiving service. The same kind of services will be held in Branch level too.