Voice of Navkshitij September 2021
From The President’s Desk
(A monthly newsletter published since April 2012 by Dr. Neelima Desai and edited by Kanaka Cadambi on behalf of Navkshitij)
Top: Pre-construction work at our Asawali plot;
Centre: Tahsildar of Khandala Block, Mr. Dasharath Kale (second from right), on a surprise visit to the Asawali unit;
Bottom: Navkshitij Bal Ganesh Mandal members after installing Ganapati ;
An exciting September
SEPTEMBER was an exciting month. What with Ganesh Utsav and other celebrations, the month was packed with happiness, the happiest news being that we have started pre-construction preparations at our Asawali plot. Once the monsoon withdraws, we hope to plunge into the construction work in full swing. We are very keen to begin and complete this at the earliest, of course, with the encouragement and support of our well-wishers.
We began the month with a common birthday party for our September-born Friends (on September 1) and Teacher’s Day celebrations (on September 5). We also celebrated my birthday, at the Marunji campus, on September 16.
Our favourite Ganapati festival started with a bang, with the installation of Ganapati idols at both Marunji and Asawali units on September 10. On September 15, members of Bal Ganesh Mandal, Navkshitij, hosted a puri bhaji lunch to all the special friends and the staff members. It was an event initiated and executed by the Bal Mandal members, comprising the children of the staff members. We had Ganesh visarjan on September 16 and 19 respectively at Marunji and Asawali units.
Now that we have started opening our doors to visitors, board members of Maha NGO Federation visited Navkshitij for the special visarjan Ganesh Aarati, on September 16. A group of employees from Tata Motors visited the Marunji campus on September 24. Mr. Dasharath Kale, Tahsildar, Khandala Block, paid a surprise visit to the Asawali unit on September 27.
On September 12, there was a Vaccination Drive in which 27 persons received their second dose of vaccination. We express our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Shaila Tandon, mother of Resident Friend Rachit Tandon, who lent special support to this initiative. We had our Sports Day on September 15.
There were other special treats in store — a Veg Biryani party sponsored by the family members of Friend Yash Khillani (on September 14), and a special lunch for our Friends and staff sponsored by a well-wisher (on September 26).
Take care, stay safe.
Dr Neelima Desai
Sensitising the next generation
WHEN it comes to the children of staff members of Navkshitij, their enthusiasm is infectious. Schools are closed due to the pandemic but our kids are having a lot of fun and learning at Navkshitij.
For Ganesh Utsav, with the help of Datta Mavale and Tirupati Kande, the children formed Bal Ganesh Mandal. The Mandal was launched with a donation drive. Mandalachi vargani jama karane, as they say in Marathi. The children collected a good sum from all the staff. They not only accepted cash but even donations in kind. It is noteworthy that the girls took the lead and the overall responsibility.
With no proper training or financial planning, the children planned to give a puri bhaji treat to all the special children and staff members at Navkshitij. Ms. Bhakti Munde and Ms. Shivani Mavale helped them achieve it. On the day of the treat, everyone worked tirelessly until all the special friends and staff members had eaten. The children actively participated in all the activities involved. They arranged the dishes and even served.
The sense of commitment, etiquette, ethical values, and feeling of equality was evident throughout. They learnt these from their parents, teachers, and neighbours. We can say that the second generation of Navkshitij is in the making.
By Mr. Mahendra Suryvanshi Facility Manager
Top: Dr. Chandrashekhar Desai with a team of volunteers from Tata Motors PV Product Line; Desai at the launch of Miyawaki Project;
Centre : A good yield of peanuts from the Kitchen Farm at Marunji;
Centre : Friends offering a gift to their dear “Neelima Madam” for her birthday
Thank you fromNavkshitij to:
- Nitor Infotech Pvt Ltd.
- PRIMAVERA India Trust
- Tata Motors PV Product Line
- Hexaware Technologies
- Emmers Society
- Choice Shroff Group
- Paalana
- Dr. Neelima Desai
- Mr. Rajiv Risbud
- Ms. Shobhana Vijay Khade
- Ms. Nirmala Shrikant Sarpotdar
- Mr. D. A. Toke
- Mrs. Shaila Banthia
- Mr. Siddharth Satpute
- Mr. Nachiketas Bhatkar
- Ms. Kalyani Ravindra Godbole
- Mr. Charuhas P. Kulkarni
- Mr. Rajendra Patil
- Mr. Nitin Patel
- Mrs. Maya Ashok and Mr. S. Ashok
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Upcoming Happenings
- October 1: Birthday celebrations of October-born Friends
- October 15: Dussehra
- October 19: Kojagiri Poornima
- October 23: Sports Day
Month’s events
- September 5: Teacher’s Day
- September 10: Installation of Ganapati
- September 16 and 19: Ganesh Visarjan at Marunji and Asawali respectively
- September 16: Birthday celebration of Dr. Neelima Desai; Visit by the Board Members of Maha NGO Federation
- September 24: Visit by a team of volunteers from Tata Motors PV Product Line
- September 27: Surprise visit by Mr. Dasharath Kale, Tahsildar, Khandala Block, to the Asawali unit
Left: Ganesh Aarti by the Directors of Maha NGO Federation;
Right: Visarjan by Asawali Friends
Left: Trekking to a plateau near the Asawali unit;
Right: Puri bhaji lunch hosted by Navkshitij Bal Ganesh Mandal
Left: Mr. Dasharath Kale interacting with special friends in their rooms;
Right: Mrs Tondon with our Friends at the Vaccination Drive
Navkshitij Needs
- Two sets Volleyball and Net – Approximate Cost Rs. 3,000
- Name Board & Sign boards at Marunji – Approximate cost Rs. 1,00,000
- Four Cricket Bats – Approximate cost Rs. 4,400
- 24 Tennis Balls – Approximate cost Rs. 3,000
- Smart Digital Board – Approximate cost Rs. 1,25,000
- 50 Cement Bags – Approximate cost Rs. 20,000
- Two Cordless microphones with amplifier – Approximate cost Rs. 6,800