Monday, March 24, 2025

बिहार दिवस पर मुंबई में बिहार के राजस्व एवं भूमि सुधार मंत्री संजय सरावगी की प्रेस वार्ता

समाजसेवी नीलोत्पल मृणाल (वाईस प्रेसिडेंट - भाजपा महाराष्ट्र उत्तर भारतीय मोर्चा) और बिहार फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष कैसर खालिद (आईपीएस) भी रहे उपस्थित


मुम्बई। बिहार दिवस के अवसर पर बिहार के राजस्व एवं भूमि सुधार मंत्री संजय सरावगी ने बीकेसी, मुंबई में बिहार फाउंडेशन में एक प्रेस वार्ता को संबोधित किया। इस मौके पर उनके साथ समाजसेवी नीलोत्पल मृणाल (वाईस प्रेसिडेंट - भाजपा महाराष्ट्र उत्तर भारतीय मोर्चा) और बिहार फाउंडेशन के अध्यक्ष कैसर खालिद (आईपीएस) भी उपस्थित रहे।

 इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य बिहार सरकार नीतीश कुमार के उन्नत बिहार, विकसित बिहार के संकल्प को पूरा करना है। इस कार्यक्रम में राजस्व मंत्री ने बताया कि जो प्रवासी बिहारी हैं उनके हितार्थ ऑनलाइन सर्वे की व्यवस्था की गई है जहाँ लोगों भारत के किसी भी कोने से अपनी भूमि से संबंधित जानकारी हासिल कर सकेंगे। शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, खेल, मनोरंजन, सुरक्षा जैसे कई पहलुओं में बिहार की स्थिति में तेजी से सुधार कार्य हो रहे हैं। 2005 से नीतीश सरकार और वर्तमान मोदी सरकार की नीतियों के बदौलत आज बिहार की आर्थिक और राजनीतिक स्थिति में तेजी से सुधार आये हैं और राज्य सतत विकास की ओर बढ़ रहा है।

मंत्री संजय सरावगी ने बिहार दिवस पर "उन्नत बिहार, विकसित बिहार" के संकल्प के साथ मुंबई एवं देश दुनिया में रह रहे सभी बिहारी प्रवासियों को बिहार की स्थापना के 113वें वर्षगाँठ की बधाई देते हुए शुभकामनाएँ दिया। उन्होंने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के मार्गदर्शन एवं बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार के नेतृत्व में बिहार निरंतर आगे बढ़ रहा है। पीएम मोदी का 2047 तक भारत को विकसित राष्ट्र बनाने का जो संकल्प है, उसमें बिहार की भी अग्रणी भूमिका रहेगी। महाराष्ट्र और मुम्बई का हृदय से आभार जिसने प्रवासी बिहारी भाइयों एवं बहनों को अपने सपनों को साकार करने का अवसर और एक सशक्त मंच प्रदान किया। महाराष्ट्र की भूमि ने उन्हें कर्मभूमि दी तो बिहार ने उन्हें संस्कार, मेहनत एवं जज़्बे की पहचान सौंपी। यह आपके खुले दिल और स्वीकार्यता का ही परिणाम है कि बिहारी प्रवासी अपनी प्रतिभा और परिश्रम से आपकी प्रगति में अपना योगदान दे रहे हैं।

 मंत्री सरावगी ने आगे कहा कि अब बिहार के हालात एकदम से बदल चुके है। जहां 2005 से पहले बिहार में सिर्फ 3 सरकारी इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज एवं 13 पॉलिटेकनिक संस्थान थे। वहीं आज बिहार में 38 सरकारी इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज एवं 38 पॉलिटेकनिक संस्थान हैं। बिहार के हर ज़िले में एक सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेज के लक्ष्य को पूरा किया जा रहा है। आज प्रदेश में 21 सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेज सुचारु रूप से काम कर रहा है, और 23 सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेज निर्माणाधीन है। पटना के बाद दरभंगा में भी एम्स जैसे विश्वस्तरीय अस्पताल का निर्माण हो रहा है।"

साथ ही बिहार में रेल हवाई सम्पर्क को नई ऊँचाइयाँ मिल रही है। गया और पटना एयरपोर्ट का विस्तार हो रहा है, दरभंगा एयरपोर्ट से रोज़ाना नए शहरों के लिए उड़ाने बढ़ाई जा रही है। पूर्णियाँ एयरपोर्ट से जल्द ही उड़ान शुरू हो जाएगी। अयोध्या में निर्मित श्री राम मंदिर के तर्ज पर सीतामढ़ी के पुनौरा धाम में 50 एकड़ में विशाल माँ जानकी मंदिर के निर्माण का निर्णय लिया जा चुका है।

उन्होंने बिहार के प्रवासियों से यह निवेदन किया कि अपनी कर्मभूमि महाराष्ट्र की सेवा के साथ साथ जन्मभूमि बिहार की उन्नति, प्रगति एवं विकास में अपना अमूल्य योगदान दें।

मंत्री ने आगे बताया कि अगले 10 वर्षो में बिहार इतनी तरक्की कर लेगा कि वहां के लोगों को काम के लिए कहीं और नहीं जाना पड़ेगा।

Sunday, March 23, 2025

MindOverMatter.help: जागरूकता आणि कृतीद्वारे किशोरवयीन मानसिक आरोग्य सक्षम करणे

  


मुंबई, १९ मार्च २०२५ - किशोरवयीन मानसिक आरोग्य आव्हाने वाढत असताना, MindOverMatter.help हे समर्थन आणि सक्षमीकरणाचे एक दीपस्तंभ म्हणून उभे आहे. *मार्च २०२२ मध्ये तीन १६ वर्षांच्या मुलींनी - आलिया शेट्टी ओझा - ज्मनाभाई नर्सी इंटरनेशनल स्कूल , अगस्त्या गोराडिया - धीरूभाई अंबानी इंटरनेशनल स्कूल आणि फिया इनामदार - कोडईकनाल इंटरनेशनल स्कूल, यांनी स्थापन केले* . हे युवा नेतृत्वाखालील उपक्रम जागरूकता वाढवण्यासाठी, खुल्या संभाषणांना चालना देण्यासाठी आणि मानसिक आरोग्य संघर्षात असलेल्या तरुणांसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण संसाधने प्रदान करण्यासाठी समर्पित आहे. या तिघांचा प्रवास कोविड-१९ च्या पार्श्वभूमीवर सुरू झाला, कारण त्यांनी शैक्षणिक दबाव, सामाजिक आव्हाने आणि ऑनलाइन आणि वास्तविक जीवनातील अस्पष्ट सीमांशी झुंजणाऱ्या समवयस्कांना पाहिले. अनेक किशोरवयीन मुलांना त्यांच्या पालकांशी बोलण्यासाठी संघर्ष करावा लागला, तर काहींना महिन्यांच्या मर्यादित सामाजिक संवादानंतर गुंडगिरी आणि बॉडी शेमिंगचा सामना करावा लागला. फरक घडवण्याचा दृढनिश्चय करून, आलिया, अगस्त्या आणि फिया यांनी फक्त १३ वर्षांच्या वयात नैराश्य, चिंता आणि तणावाभोवतीचा कलंक दूर करण्यासाठी सोशल मीडियाचा वापर करून MindOverMatter.help लाँच केले. मार्च २०२२ मध्ये इंस्टाग्राम आणि फेसबुक उपक्रम म्हणून सुरू झालेली चळवळ वेगाने एका बहु-प्लॅटफॉर्म चळवळीत रूपांतरित झाली: • एप्रिल २०२२: मानसिक आरोग्य संघर्ष सामान्य करण्यासाठी एक ब्लॉग सुरू केला. • ऑक्टोबर २०२२: शिक्षक, आरोग्यसेवा व्यावसायिक आणि विद्यार्थ्यांसह १६ तज्ञांचा समावेश असलेला पॉडकास्ट सादर केला, जो आता गुगल, अमेझॉन आणि स्पॉटिफायवर उपलब्ध आहे. • २०२३-२०२४ उपक्रम: ◦ "३०-डे चॅलेंज टू रीस्टार्ट अँड रिचार्ज" हे ई-पुस्तक प्रकाशित केले, जे तीन दिवसांत १,०००+ वेळा डाउनलोड केले गेले. ◦ मानसिक आरोग्य स्वयंसेवी संस्थांसाठी निधी उभारण्यासाठी चित्रे आणि पुस्तके विकली. ◦ पालक, शिक्षक आणि विद्यार्थ्यांसह बहु-शहर वॉकेथॉन आयोजित केले. ◦ सहा शाळांचा समावेश असलेली कला उपचार स्पर्धा सुरू केली. ◦ १२ शाळांमधून प्रवेशिका मिळाल्याने ऑनलाइन निबंध स्पर्धा आयोजित केली. • फेब्रुवारी २०२५: त्यांच्या ३०-दिवसीय आव्हान पुस्तिका आणि कृतज्ञता जर्नल्सच्या कागदी प्रतींचे वाटप, ज्याचा ५००+ लोकांना परिणाम झाला आणि मानसिक आरोग्य वकिलीसाठी त्यांची वचनबद्धता पुन्हा दृढ झाली. २३ मार्च २०२५ रोजी, जुहू बीचवर, MindOverMatter.help भारतातील सर्वात मोठ्या महिला धावण्याच्या कार्यक्रम असलेल्या Pinkathon सोबत भागीदारीत एक वॉकेथॉन आयोजित करणार आहे. निरोगी, सक्रिय जीवनशैलीला प्रोत्साहन देताना मानसिक आरोग्याच्या समर्थनार्थ चालण्यासाठी शेकडो सहभागींनी आधीच नोंदणी केली आहे. हा जबरदस्त प्रतिसाद मानसिक आरोग्य वकिली आणि कृतीची वाढती गरज अधोरेखित करतो. आलिया, अगस्त्या आणि फिया यावर भर देतात: "आमचे ध्येय शारीरिक आरोग्याबद्दल बोलण्याइतकेच मानसिक आरोग्य चर्चा सामान्य करणे आहे. MindOverMatter.help द्वारे, आम्ही तरुण मनांना ज्ञान, समर्थन आणि त्यांचे अनुभव सामायिक करण्यासाठी सुरक्षित जागेसह सक्षम करण्याचे उद्दिष्ट ठेवतो." चळवळीत सामील व्हा MindOverMatter.help शाळा, पालक, विद्यार्थी आणि मानसिक आरोग्य व्यावसायिकांना एकत्र येऊन असे जग निर्माण करण्यासाठी आमंत्रित करते जिथे कोणत्याही किशोरवयीन मुलाला एकट्याने मानसिक आरोग्य संघर्षांना तोंड द्यावे लागणार नाही. अधिक माहितीसाठी, www.mindovermatter.help ला भेट द्या किंवा संपर्क साधा: मीडिया संपर्क: संस्थापक, MindOverMatter.help ईमेल: mindovermatter.help.mail@gmail.com फोन नंबर: +९१- ९८१९२५४७८३

Actors XI Triumphs Over Leaders XI by 2 Wickets in Thrilling Match for TB-Mukt Bharat Awareness


Mumbai, March 23, 2025 :In an exciting T20 friendly match held at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Mumbai, Actors XI, led by Bollywood star Sunil Shetty, defeated Leaders XI, captained by former Union Minister and MP Anurag Singh Thakur, by 2 wickets. The match was part of the ongoing TB-Free India initiative, a campaign spearheaded by Anurag Thakur to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its eradication.


The thrilling match, which stretched late into the night, saw both teams putting up an outstanding display of cricket. Leaders XI, after winning the toss and opting to bat, scored 249/3 in their allotted 20 overs, with Yusuf Pathan leading the charge with a brilliant 119 off 38 balls. Mohammad Azharuddin remained unbeaten at 54, while Captain Anurag Thakur contributed 18 runs. Despite the impressive total, Actors XI, under the captaincy of Sunil Shetty, chased down the target, scoring 251/8 with four balls remaining. Yusuf Pathan’s scintillating performance earned him the “Man of the Match” award, while Anurag Thakur was honored with the “Best Fielder” title.


Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the match and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde concluded the event. Prominent dignitaries including bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, along with MPs such as Ms.  Supriya Sule, Shri Arvind Sawant, and Ms. Pritam Munde among others attended the event. 


During the event, Governor Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan emphasized the importance of TB eradication in India. “We aim to make India TB-free by 2025. This match, with participation from MPs and actors, will help spread awareness about TB elimination. I congratulate all the participants and Anurag Thakur for organising such a meaningful initiative," he said.


The match is a part of Anurag Thakur’s ongoing efforts to spread awareness about tuberculosis and its elimination. Speaking after the match, Deputy CM Shri Eknath Shinde praised the initiative, saying, “Shri Anurag Thakur’s vision behind organizing this match is remarkable. It’s heartening to see leaders and actors coming together for such a cause. This event strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s TB-Free India campaign, and it was exciting to witness this fantastic match.”


Anurag Thakur reiterated the significance of such campaigns in the fight against TB. “We will continue to play matches across the country to raise awareness about TB. Today’s match in Mumbai with the Actors XI was a fantastic experience. While we may have lost the game, the objective behind this match—raising awareness about TB—was a success. Our real fight is against TB, and we will succeed in eliminating it from India.”


Actors XI captain Sunil Shetty emphasized the importance of the cause, saying, “The goal is clear—TB must be eradicated from the country. Winning or losing the match is secondary; making India TB-free is our true aim.” This is not the first time Anurag Thakur has organized such a match to raise awareness about TB. Earlier, a similar match between the Rajya Sabha Chairman XI and Lok Sabha Speaker XI was held in Delhi. 


*Teams:*


*Leaders XI:*

Anurag Singh Thakur (Captain), Kamlesh Paswan, Manoj Tiwari, Rammohan Naidu, Mohammad Azharuddin, Yusuf Pathan, Srikant Shinde, Lavu Sreekrishna, Deepender Hooda, Gurmeet Singh Hair, K. Sudhakar, Chandrashekhar


*Actors XI:*

Sunil Shetty (Captain), Sohail Khan, Sharad Kelkar, Raja Bherwani, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Daruwala Freddy, Sameer Kochar, Navdeep Tomar, Sunny Deol, Abhishek Kapoor, Siddharth Jadhav, Mudsir Bhatt

Inauguration of ‘Hall of Nuclear Power’ at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai.

 


NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE

(National Council of Science Museums)

Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018

21st March, 2025 : Development and energy demand are deeply interdependent. Without adequate energy, growth is hindered, leading to crises. In a fast-growing nation like India, energy is crucial for development, and per capita energy consumption serves as a key indicator of progress. To meet rising demands, a balanced mix of renewable and non-renewable sources is essential. While solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower have limitations, nuclear energy stands out as a cheap, stable, long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and safe alternative.  

India’s fossil fuel reserves are depleting, and their continued use contradicts global commitments to reducing emissions. Renewable energy technologies are still evolving and face economic and environmental challenges. Recognizing this, Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha envisioned a three-stage nuclear program in 1959, ensuring a long-term, sustainable energy solution. 

Despite its advantages, nuclear energy faces public safety concerns. India’s defense in depth policies and engineered reactor designs ensure robust safety, but the public often lacks direct exposure to these safeguards. To bridge this knowledge gap, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) collaborated with the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM)  to establish the  Hall of Nuclear Power at  Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai —Dr. Bhabha’s birthplace and home to India’s first nuclear facility. With over 7 lakh annual visitors, including 2 lakh students, the centre is an ideal location to showcase nuclear energy’s role in India's development.  

Launched on 20th August 2011, the gallery has played a pivotal role in educating visitors about nuclear science and its real-world applications. With rapid advancements in nuclear technology, the gallery has now been renovated with NPCIL’s support to reflect the latest developments.  

The 700 sq. m. gallery, featuring 70 exhibits, takes visitors on an immersive journey through the history, applications, and future of nuclear energy.  Interactive panels, videos, dioramas, AR-VR technologies, and virtual walkthroughs explain concepts such as nuclear fission, reactor operations, neutron moderation, heat transfer, and radiation safety. A major highlight is the section on nuclear safety, covering engineered safeguards, radiation protection, and environmental impact. 

Beyond power generation, the gallery showcases nuclear technology’s applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry, along with strategies for net-zero emissions and a diversified energy future. Visitors can explore nuclear waste management, fuel processing, and the impact of energy choices through hands-on interactive exhibits, multimedia kiosks, and decision-making simulations.  

A state-of-the-art virtual tour of a nuclear power plant allows visitors to experience the inner workings of a reactor, reinforcing public understanding and confidence in nuclear energy. The gallery also honours Dr. Homi Bhabha, highlighting his vision for India's self-reliance in energy.  

The Hall of Nuclear Power is designed to provide visitors with credible, engaging, and unbiased insights into nuclear energy. Through self-guided learning, they can explore its benefits, challenges, and future potential—empowering them to form informed opinions about this vital energy source.  

The Hall of Nuclear Power was reopened on 24th March, 2025 by Shri Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, distinguished scientist and Chairman & Managing Director, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in the august presence of Shri B.V.S. Sekhar, outstanding scientist & Executive Director (Corporate Planning & Corporate Communication), NPCIL. The other Dignitaries present on the occasion included Shri Umed Yadav, Additional Chief Engineer (Corporate Planning & Corporate Communication), NPCIL and Shri Umesh Kumar Rustagi, Director, Nehru Science Centre (NCSM).

About NPCIL

NPCIL is a Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India. It is spearheading India's nuclear power programme. NPCIL is responsible for design, construction, operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants in India. With its excellent record of safety, NPCIL aims to preserve the surrounding environment, as the nature intended it to be. "Safety First, Production Next and Environment Foremost", is the motto that guides NPCIL. Dissemination of accurate and authentic information on nuclear power is one of the main objectives of NPCIL. 

About Nehru Science Centre

Nehru Science Centre, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai is a constituent unit of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), a non-profit making autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Nehru Science Centre is one of the largest science centers in Asia. The Centre is dedicated to serve the society by popularizing and enhancing public understanding of science and technology through interactive and user-friendly exhibits, plethora of activities, both in rural and urban areas, thereby creating the scientific temper in society.

About NCSM

NCSM, the premier organization in the country under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India is engaged in the popularization and dissemination of science & technology information for welfare of people in a non-formal mode among the masses in general, and students in particular. It has been serving communities across the length and breadth of the nation through a three-tier (national level, regional level and sub-regional level) network of 26 science centres and a fleet of 48 mobile science exhibition units that move into the deep interior regions of the country. NCSM happens to be the world’s largest network of science centres/museums under a single umbrella, and is well known and respected in the international science community for its state-of-the-art exhibit making capabilities, extensive educational & outreach programmes. Besides its own 26 science centres, the NCSM has already established 25 science museums/centres for various state governments/municipal bodies/institutions in the country and also has helped setting up of such centres abroad. Currently NCSM is developing 34 new science centres & planetarium in different parts of the country.

Excel Entertainment’s Ground Zero Brings BSF’s Greatest Operation to the Big Screen – Releasing April 25, Teaser to release this week and is attached with Sikandar



Inspired by BSF’s Best Operation in 50 Years, Ground Zero Hits Theatres on April 25 – Teaser to Premiere this week and is attached with Sikandar


Excel Entertainment has announced the highly anticipated release of the teaser for their upcoming action-packed thriller, Ground Zero, set to release this week, is attached to Salman Khan’s much-awaited film Sikandar in theaters. The film, hitting the big screens on April 25, 2025, promises an intense cinematic experience.


Starring Emraan Hashmi in a gripping new role, Ground Zero follows his character, a Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF), as he leads a two-year-long investigation into a high-stakes national security threat. Inspired by an untold battle that remained hidden from the public eye, the film brings to light BSF’s best operation in the last 50 years, which was officially awarded in 2015. With a seamless blend of action, emotion, and patriotism, Ground Zero explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the unseen struggles faced by those who defend the nation.


Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is set to captivate audiences with its realistic portrayal of the military’s challenges and the emotional toll it takes on its personnel. Featuring high-octane action sequences and a deeply engaging storyline, Ground Zero goes beyond the battlefield, delving into the personal sacrifices of those on the frontlines.


Presented by Excel Entertainment and directed by Tejas Deoskar, Ground Zero comes from the producers of Lakshya and stars Emraan Hashmi in a pivotal role. The film releases in theatres on April 25, 2025.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

International Squash Returns to India with JSW India Open 2025

~ The JSW India Open will be held from 24-28 March in Mumbai ~

Mumbai, 22 March, 2025: The countdown has begun to what is set to be a landmark moment in Squash in India. JSW are delighted to announce the JSW Indian Open 2025, India's first ever PSA Squash Copper tournament tournament, with a prize purse of USD 53,500. The JSW Indian Open 2025 will commence from 24 March, with the finals scheduled for the 28th at the Bombay Gymkhana. The competition will begin on the indoor courts, with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final set to be played on a full-glass outdoor court, offering fans a unique experience. 


The JSW India Open is even more significant for the Indian sports fraternity as it welcomes back a major squash tournament to the country after a seven-year hiatus. Co-incidentally, squash is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. 


The return of top-level squash in India with the JSW India Open was announced in the presence of Manisha Malhotra, President, Inspire Institute of Sports, Divyanshu Singh, COO JSW Sports, Ramit Tandon (India No 1 in Men’s Squash) and Anahat Singh (India No 3 in Women’s Squash). 


This tournament will see top Indian squash players such Ramit Tandon, Velavan Senthilkumar, Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh, and Akanksha Salunkhe take the court, alongside some talented international athletes from France, Spain, Holland, Egypt, Canada, England, USA, Malaysia, and Japan among other countries. Both the Men’s and Women’s draw will see a total of 24 players each with India’s Ramit Tandon and Akanksha Salunkhe going in as the top seeds, respectively. Meanwhile, India’s Suraj Kumar Chand and Anjali Semwal are the two Wild Card entries at the JSW India Open.


Manisha Malhotra, President, IIS said, “We are delighted to be able to bring squash back to India at the highest level. Sports like squash need to see the return of the circuits at the state and national level. And through such events, we have to promote and support our players and they need to learn how to play bigger events. From an Indian perspective, it's definitely a sport we can dominate, so this will be a good opportunity for us. 


Divyanshu Singh, COO, JSW Sports stated, “We are trying to develop an ecosystem when it comes to the business of sport in India. It is dominated by cricket, but our endeavour is to change that and promote other Indian sports. Very luckily, Indian squash has six players in the top 100, which is a phenomenal achievement already. There is great optimism that going forward up to LA2028, these athletes will shine for India and we are here to get them on the spot.”


“From a marketing perspective, our endeavour is to raise the profile of the players and to raise the popularity of the sport,” he added.


When asked upon his thoughts on the tournament, India No. 1 Ramit Tandon said, “It's always good to play at home. I think in India we don't get the opportunity to do it enough so I'm very thankful to JSW and everyone involved who have made this possible. Especially with the Olympics coming up, our PSA rankings are going to be crucial and home court advantage is something Indians don't really get at the top level. Since this is the biggest squash event ever to be hosted in India, it's important in terms of reaching out to more number of people and getting more eyeballs on the sport. I think it's a beautiful thing to have some more sports events within the country so I'm excited.”


India No. 3, Anahat Singh stated, “This will be one of the bigger tournaments for me up till now and getting to play in India as well as being able to play with so many international players is going to be wonderful. Especially for me it's really important for my ranking and getting to play at home rather than travelling outside the country so much.”


Tickets for the JSW India Open 2025 are available - https://www.district.in/jsw-indian-open-2025---psa-squash-tour--mens--womens/event?fbclid=PAY2xjawJDnTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpgXD4c7wTYh1uWpx32TR-HOUSa2AuxoVCDLr2IbRyecmbMvxvac7En4nlg_aem_2-HOk2w7H_NilshNGveQBg

Friday, March 21, 2025

Narayan Seva Sansthan to Organize Free Artificial Limb Measurement Camp in Mumbai on March 23

 

Mumbai, March 21: The nationally awarded NGO from Rajasthan, Narayan Seva Sansthan, will organize a large-scale free camp for the welfare of differently-abled individuals on Sunday, March 23, in Mumbai. The camp will be held at Niko Hall, Plot No. 432, near Wadala Udyog Bhavan, Dadar (East), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.


Trustee and Director of the organization, Mr. Devendra Chaubisa, stated that the Sansthan is committed to helping individuals who have lost their limbs due to accidents or medical conditions, enabling them to overcome physical challenges and lead dignified lives. Inspired by the vision of Padma Shri awardee and founder Kailash ‘Manav’, the institution has been dedicated to humanitarian service and support for the differently-abled for the past 40 years.


Speaking at a press conference, Mumbai branch president Mr. Mahesh Agrawal shared that this special free camp is part of the organization’s initiative “Kua Pyaase Ke Paas” (Taking the well to the thirsty), bringing services directly to the differently-abled in Mumbai. During the camp, experienced orthotists and prosthetists from the institute will conduct thorough assessments and take precise measurements for high-quality, lightweight, and durable Narayan Limbs. Based on these measurements, a distribution camp will be organized in approximately two months to provide free modular artificial limbs to the beneficiaries.


Camp coordinator and Mumbai branch in-charge, Mr. Lalit Lohar, mentioned that free meals, tea, and refreshments will be provided to patients and their families attending the camp. Dignitaries and prominent members of Mumbai society have also been invited to grace the occasion.


Media and public relations officer, Mr. Bhagwan Prasad Gaur, appealed to all differently-abled individuals to take advantage of this opportunity and requested that those attending the camp bring their Aadhaar card, disability certificate, and two passport-size photographs. For more details, individuals can contact the institute’s helpline at 70235-09999.


During the press meet, the camp poster was unveiled in the presence of the Sansthan’s trustees, Mumbai branch president, camp coordinator, media head, camp in-charge, and Bhayander Ashram in-charge Mr. Mukesh Sain.


Since 1985, Narayan Seva Sansthan has been serving humanity with a mission of “Nar Seva – Narayan Seva.” The institution’s founder, Kailash Manav, has been honored with the Padma Shri award by the President of India for his humanitarian work. Under the leadership of President Prashant Agrawal, the organization has empowered lakhs of differently-abled individuals by providing medical aid, education, skill development, and sports training, helping them become self-reliant and part of the mainstream society. In 2023, Mr. Agrawal was also honored with the Presidential Award. The institution has successfully fitted over 40,000 artificial limbs so far and is now expanding its efforts in Maharashtra to help differently-abled individuals restart their lives on a larger scale.