Projects and Fellowship

Our annual trip to Kerala, gods own country

October Days to Remember

The International Day of Older Persons was celebrated on 1st October at Parukh Dharamsala, the home for the aged. by doing something different.

A special craft session on making a paper lantern was conducted by the remarkable 91-year-old art enthusiast, Sarla Kothari.

She demonstrated a simple technique of folding an art paper, cutting small shapes based on your imagination, and then unfolding it to reveal a beautifully designed paper with holes that let the light through. A contrasting gelatin paper was stuck onto the main paper and decorated with glitter tapes. The two ends were then joined to form a rounded shape. and when placed over an LED tea light, the lantern was ready to illuminate with a light of warmth and joy.

Thanks to our club members, who assisted the ‘older persons’ in creating their projects. The older individuals were thrilled to try something new, and even the men showed great enthusiasm.

Three cheers were given to Sarla Kothari, whose inspiration at the age of 91 reaffirmed the fact that age is no barrier to creativity and contribution.

91 Year-Old Art Enthusiast Sarl Kothari Leading a Vibrant Paper Art Workshop at Parukh Dharmshala

International Day of Older Parents

Enthusiastic Members helping the elders

Lighting All The Way

In October we also acknowledged World Mental Health Day which is on 10th October by conducting Music Session at SPJ Sadhana School, Peddar Road, for the children of Special needs, with a singing session. Music has a powerful way of uplifting spirits, that promotes mental well-being and serves as a source of Joy and therapy.

The World Mental Health Day Week - a music session with the children of SPJ Sadhana School, Promoting mental well-being through the power of music:-

India grapples with maternal and child health challenges, including high mortality rates due to malnutrition, limited healthcare access and mental health issues among pregnant women. We collaborated with Bhavyata Foundation to ensure the well-being of pregnant women and their unborn children and provide comprehensive support to the expectant mothers. We supported 25 underprivileged expectant mothers to receive guidance on maintaining physical health, emotional balance, and self-care during their pregnancy. Each woman was given grocery kit offering essential nutrition support, which contained Almonds, raisins, jaggery, roasted chana, brown chickpeas, khichdi dal and wheat flour.

Through the supoort of IWC Bombay, 25 underpriviliged expectant Mothers received guidance in yoga, and counselling with a generous donation of INR 1,06,500

Grocery kits with essential nutrients provided to underprivileged expectant mothers

United for Maternal Wellness and Empowerment

Teacher's Day Celebration 3rd and 4th September 2024

Teachers Day S.E.C - On 3rd September 2024 (week of Teacher’s Day on 5th Sept)

Teacher’s Day was celebrated with the teachers of S.E.C (Society for the Education of The Challenged), to recognize the invaluable contribution of the teachers of S.E.C. in building a future for children with special needs.

The nature of the session was not disclosed to the teachers beforehand, and they were initially apprehensive when each received a drawing board, Acrylic paints and brush However, artist Shital Mehta, who led the session, quickly put their doubts to rest. Her method and illustrations inspired the participants, allowing them to tap into and reveal their hidden talents. The theme of the session was Birch Trees. By the end of the workshop, the with the theme. They enjoyed the session thoroughly and were happy to carry their gift of the drawing board with their own drawing. The project met its objective of providing the teachers with a creative outlet and a therapeutic break, helping them rejuvenate and maintain their emotional well-be ing amidst their responsibilities.

A Therapeutic Art Workshop with the Teachers of S.E.C, with Artist Shital Mehta:

Members with Artist Shital Mehta

Birch Trees and Beyond

Continuing our celebration of Pre- Teacher’s Day, we visited the Dementia Day Care Centre of Dignity Foundation 0n 4th September 2024, to recognize that teaching extends beyond the classroom.

The Dementia Day Care Centre does a remarkable job of engaging individuals who have lost their memory, providing them with care, stimulation, and companionship. Their dedicated efforts ensure that those affected by dementia stay mentally active, offering a supportive and compassionate environment.

Our member of Executive Committee Paragi Mehta conducted an Art Session with a well thought and designed idea with the theme ‘Wings and Fins’. She had the drawings on a board of butterfly and Fish and also taken gliteeries to stick on the wings of butterfly and scales made of cardboards to paste on the fins of fish.

Activities like sticking and pasting can be beneficial for people with dementia. These provide a sense of accomplishment; the simple, repetitive activities reduce anxiety and offer a calming effect.

Snack boxes were distributed after the session.

This project reinforced our commitment to Building a Future of a compassionate society, where empathy and kindness are at the forefront of all we do.

Members helping the individuals of Dementia Day Care Centre

Wings and Fins : A creative session using drawings of Fish and Butterfly

Recognising The Artists!

Official Club visit by DC Prerana Raichur on 27th August 2024, at SRCC

Official Club Visit - OCV

Flags Exchanged displayed during OCV

DC Prerana Raichur inspecting the files of President Mita, PP Jayati Dasgupta (Microcredit), and Hon. Treasurer Ankita Bagri

Hon. Treasurer Ankita Bagri

PP Jayati Dasgupta

DC Prerana Raichur with Stalwarts of Our Club

Cheque of 2 Lakh handed over to DC Prerana Raichur for District Urban Medical Project

Donation made for laptop for Shreeyash Gulumbkara

Scholarship for Gisney Sacheev for 2 Lakhs donated by Executive Committee Member Bhavna Daftary

Rakhi, Humanatarian Day and World Citizens Day

On 19th August, in the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, we had the privilege of acknowledging the hard work and dedication of seven ward ladies from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at Wadia Hospital. We tied Rakhis with the message, ‘Woman Protects a Woman,’ and provided essential groceries, including Tur dal, Ghee, Rawa, Sugar, and Tea, along with a cash gift of ₹3,000 each.

Also on 19th August, World Humanitarian Day, we had the honor of recognizing Harakchand Savla, who for the past 35 years has been a source of hope and care for cancer patients. His tireless dedication exemplifies compassion and humanity, paving the way for a healthier and more hopeful future. We joined him in serving free meals to a long line of cancer patients and their families outside Tata Memorial Hospital. Our contribution of ₹21,000 supported these free meals at Tata Memorial, and extended to JJ and Wadia Hospitals.

Day On 21st August, we expressed our respect and gratitude to senior citizens, reaffirming our commitment to their well-being as an essential part of the future we aspire to create. We organized a heartwarming gathering with the senior residents of All Saints Home, featuring a musical session led by Srimati Manasi Kelkar, founder of Swarmanas. The seniors thoroughly enjoyed the music, clapping and singing along with enthusiasm. The event concluded with refreshments, leaving everyone with smiles and a sense of joy.

Groceries given to the Ladies on 21st August 2024

Rakhi Day - 21st August 2024

Joining Humanatarian Harakchand Sawla in donating food to Cancer Patients

Rakhi Day - Bhavna Daftary, Zarin Havewala, President Mita, Zarna Doshi, Divya Sharma, Armaity Tirandaz and Ashwini Vernekar

The Ladies of All Saints Home singing joyfully

World Humanitarian Day - 21st August

The on-going projects of the Adult Literacy Program and Vocational classes are successfully carried out for 25 years and have empowered hundreds of women

The projects are run by generous donations from our donors.

Mehendi Class

Stitching Class

Remedial Class

Ongoing Classes, Adult Literacy and Vocational

On 24th July, the Inner Wheel Club held its 1st General Body Meeting (GBM) at the Victoria School for The Blind.

On 24th July, the Inner Wheel Club held its 1st General Body Meeting (GBM) at the Victoria School for The Blind. The meeting marked the beginning of a new and exciting year for the club, featuring a unique and memorable twist—a laughter session immediately following the GBM. The concept of starting the year with a laughter session was met with great appreciation from all attendees. The session was conducted by Archana Rao, one of India's esteemed laughter ambassadors. Her infectious energy and humor created an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie, making everyone laugh heartily and thoroughly enjoy the experience. This innovative approach not only set a positive tone for the year ahead but also underscored the importance of laughter and well-being in our lives. The event was a resounding success, leaving everyone with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and togetherness. Dr. Mita Roy, President (2024-2025) was delighted with the positive response and looked forward to incorporating more such uplifting activities in the future.

Mira Mehta Award for the year 2024-2025, was accredited to Mini Suboth for her sincere and dedicated work through her NGO Akshay Shakti, which stands for providing women empowerment and education to diverse sections of the society.

PDC Lata Palekar was honoured as an very extraordinary member of our club, who embodies the true spirit of philanthropy.

Felicitation of PDC Lata Palekar

Presentation on Lata Palekar

Installation of of Dr. Mita Roy as President for the year 2024-2025 took place on 1st July at CK Naidu Hall, CCI.

2nd March 2023 IWC Bombay celebrated completion of 60 years.

On 2nd March 2023 IWC Bombay celebrated completion of 60 years. The joyous occasion took place at Imperial Tower Banquet in presence of 126 attendees that included the District dignitaries, 56 Club members, Zonal Coordinators, Club Presidents, spouses and invitees.

Cutting the cake

Group photo

Goody bag with Inner Wheel Logo handed to the children after the performance

Mira Mehta Awardee of the year 2024-2025 Mini Subodh, addressing the audience

Past President Sweta presenting a presentation on Mira Mehta Award

DC Prerana Raichur addressing the gathering

Secretarial Address by Hon. Secretary Roopal Thakkar

PP Malini Agarwalla introducing Guest of Honour Rtn Satyan Israni

induction of New member

IWC bombay organised a world chess day on 20th july at dr. babasaheb ambedkar municipal school

Inner Wheel Club of Bombay took an initiative on World Chess Day, 20th July 2024, to organize a chess tournament among the students of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal School. It was the first time that chess was being played at the school, with the initiative of President of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay, Dr. Mita Roy. The tournament was directed by Chess expert Dr. Abhishek Roy. The event was successful, with thirty children from VIth to Xth standards participating enthusiastically. First, second, and the third prizes were awarded in all four categories. Lakshya Agarwal, an international rated chess player, and Nagesh Guttula from South Mumbai Chess Academy graced the event and distributed the prizes.Their presence was very inspiring for the students. Sixteen year old Lakshya Agarwal played with first and second prize winners which was an added bonus for them. The school was thankful to IWC Bombay for the initiative which opened up a new avenue for them.

1st gbm held on 24th july 2024 at the Victoria memorial blind school tardeo, bombay

IWC centenary celebrations

VEER GAATHA designed by our very own Samira Shah. The exhibition was par excellence. Thank you Samira.

A heritage walk at Khotachi Wadi Gamdevi

An orientation on Cadaver donation by KEM dean. The Government Hospitals are slowly active in Cadaver donations. The beneficiary gets a new life.

A heritage walk at Khotachi Wadi Gamdevi

A heritage walk organised by IWC Bombay at CSMT station in coordination with Khaki tours

Interesting talk by climate reality reader Nita Ganguly was conducted on 26th at Orient Club

For the Neonatal Ward at Sion Hospital

Swimming Competition of SEC School

Swimming Competition of SEC School was sponsored by IWC Bombay, was held on 28th March 2023, at YMCA swimming pool, Agri Pada. Students of three units Agripada, Antop Hill and Khar Danda participated in the event.

Members attending 9th GBM

9th GBM was held at Taki Taki Lower Parel, on 23rd March 2023. The meeting was followed by a talk by Jyoti Gandhi, a Brain Gym Coach; she demonstrated easy neurological exercises to remain mentally fit and healthy.

District Urban Project

Under District Urban Project, water coolers were installed at Railway Stations, to provide clean and safe drinking water. IWC Bombay donated a water cooler at Dadar Central Station, platform No.7, courtesy Manju Agarwal.

Adult Literacy

As a new beginning six students of Adult Literacy Group appeared for the Leval A of Open Basic Education program, under National Institute of Open Schooling - an autonomous institute under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India; four students were from EnglIsh medium and two from Hindi medium.

Surakshit Bachpan

Surakshit Bachpan- District Project was undertaken up by CC Mita Roy. Under this project Life Skills (mentor Swaroop Sampat) were taught to IXth Standard students of S.H.E.D at Kalina;a total of 10 sessions were taken of 1 hour duration. The skills covered were knowing, understanding and managing emotions, understanding self, empathy, effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Vivekand Shobha Jeevan Jyot Kendra Nalasopara

Sewing Machine, Flour Grinding Mill and Swings were donated to Vivekand Shobha Jeevan Jyot Kendra, Nalasopara. The organisation runs 'Old Age Shelter Homes' for elderly ladies and orphan girls.

Shamlom Primary School & College, Panchgani

Reusable sanitary napkins were donated to the girls of Tribal section of 'Shalom Primary School and Junior College, at Panchgani. These napkins were donated by Lou and Daddy Burjor from USA on their visit to Mumbai. The project was facilitated by Niloufer Vazifdar.

Donation of Bubble CPAP

As landmark Projects for 60th Anniversary Celebrations, donations were made of equipments for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of i) KEM Hospital - two Incubators, two Transport Incubators, four Infant Warmers, ii) Pt Madan Mohan Malviya Shatabdi Hospital - Bubble CPAP iii) Sion Hospital - T piece Resuscitator

Sparsh District Project

Sparsh, programme for prevention of child sexual abuse, had been undertaken by Zainab Lokhandwalla as the Club Sparsh Chairman, and conducted by Zonal Coordinator, Pooja Kothari.

Urban Medical Project - 9th January 2023

District Urban projects of which PDC Jyoti Doshi is the Project Chairman, were inaugurated on 9th January 2023. The projects were i) Cytology Lab at Cama and Albess Hospital for Women and Children and ii) Seniour Day Care Centre with a Garden of Tranquility, at King George V Memorial Trust.

IWC Members present at the inauguration; PDC Jyoti Doshi-The Project Chairman, PDC Indira Kotak, President Neela Parikh and PP Rupali Sen

New Year Celebration with Senior Citizens - 5th January 2023

New Year was celebrated with Seniour Citizens at Parukh Dharamshala with King and Queen contest, on 5th January 2023.

President Neela and Honorary Scretary Arin with 'King' and 'Queen'

SEC school Picnic on 30th November at Acres club Chembur

SRCC children's Hospital Celebration on Children's day 14th November

Aadivasi Aanganwadi centres near Alibaug were visited by IWC Bombay. A goodie bag was distributed to the children

Christmas party at SEC school Agripada on 22nd December.

Laughter Therapy session

Laughter Therapy session was conducted by Digi Engineer, at SEC school (Society for The Education of the Challenged) on 25th August 2022.

Laughter of the children of SEC school said it all

Initiated by IWC Bombay Bayview

Initiated by IWC Bombay Bayview, a joint project was undertaken with IWC of Zone 1 of District 314, for ALERT-INDIA (Association for Leprosy Education, Rehabilitation and Treatment - India). Donation of Rs. 40,000/- per club was collected for Selfcare with 400 Ulcer Dressing Kits and 300 MCR (Microcellular Rubber footwear) specially made for Leprosy Patients.

The shoes and its parts are designed by the team, and made in - house. The wear and tear of the shoes as a result of the patients' walking pattern, are not more than six months

Yusuf Meherally Centre at Panvel, was visited on 6th March 2023.

Swings, See-Saws, Bar Hanging, Equipment for Volly ball, and Cricket Bats and Balls, were donated to Bhanuben Pravin Shah Vidyalaya, Tara, Panvel, run by the Centre. The project was inaugurated by President Neela Parikh in presence of Vice Chairman Pallavi Choksi, and members of club viz. Mita Roy, Roopal Thakkar and Zainab Lokhandwalla.

Motorised Examination Table was donated to the Society for Rehabilitation of Crippled Children (SRCC) on 22nd February 2023.

The table would support treatment by enabling effective examination and thereby facilitate diagnosis

Sports Day of Bombay Institute of Deaf and Mute has been sponsored by IWC Bombay, for several years. The school always designs innovative and interesting games for the students and also for our members. This year it was held on 3rd February 2023

Rotary Club of Bombay and Fern Residency distributed 50 mattreses to Vaidu Community, On Saturday 14th Jan 2023 IWC Bombay.

On Saturday 14th Jan IWC Bombay, Rotary Club of Bombay and Fern Residency distributed 50 mattreses to Vaidu Community .

OCV and 2nd GBM at CCI, C.K. Nayudu Hall, on 10th August 2022.

Our Club's OCV( official club visit) , ECM and 2nd GBM were conducted at CCI, C.K. Nayudu Hall, on 10th August 2022. After the meetings, an interesting game of Quiz was played , designed by Zainab and conducted by PP Sweta. Prizes were given to the winning team. The event ended by impromptu singing of a medley of patriotic songs compiled by Zainab and Zarin. A copy of the songs was handed over to all the members and were sung spontaneously without any rehearsal.

President Neela Conducting her 2nd GBM after OCV. CC Mita, Hon. Treas. Roopal, IPP Shilpa, DC Mita Sheth, President Neela, VP Shivangi, Hon. Sec. Arin, ISO Kauser

DC Mita Sheth with President Neela and Her team Hon. Sec. Arin, PP Jayati, ISO Kauser, DC Mita Sheth, Hon. Treas. Roopal, CC Mita, Trustee Treas. Rupali, President Neela

DC Mita Sheth with PP Jayati viewing the digital report on Microcredit Project

Group photo with Mita Sheth and Dist. Sec. Prerna Raichur

Installation of new members, Bapsi Banajee and Firuza Khan

Interactive Quiz Session

Members singing patriotic songs to celebrate upcoming 76th independence Day!

DC Mita Sheth with CC Mita appreciating the monthly Newsletter - In Touch

DC Mita Sheth in a discussion with President Neela, Hon. Sec. Arin, and ISO Kauser

DC Mita Sheth with Hon. Treas. Roopal, inspecting the letter received from Dist. Treas.

1st GBM at Garware Club House on 20th July 2022.

President Neela conducting her 1st GBM

Induction of New Members

Guest Speaker Rauzat Queireshi

Fun time after the GBM

Mira Mehta Award, Installation of President Neela Parikh and her team, and 60 years celebration! at Worli on 1 st July 2022

1st July 2022 was a very important day for Inner Wheel Club of Bombay. Established on 1st July 1963, Inner Wheel Club of Bombay was formed in R.I. Dist. 315.

Late Ms. Purviz Banaji laid the foundation of starting the first Inner Wheel Club in Maharashtra, 3rd in India after Ahmedabad and Kolkata.

The founder President was Late Ms. Soona Balsara. The Charter was presented on April 13, 1964 by Ms. Reynolds, wife of the Deputy British High Commissioner.

The Golden History of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay:

First Club to be set up in Maharashtra
First District Chairman, Purviz Banaji (District 315)
First District Chairman, Silla Ardeshir (District 314)
First Association President, Raksha Mehta
First Triennial Conference - Constitution and Credential Committee Chairman of the Association, Silla Ardeshir
First Triennial Conference or Association Conference Chairman, Raksha Mehta
First Inner Wheel member in India to be felicitated with Margarette Golding Award, Raksha Mehta
First Club in India that has given 11 Chairmen to the District
First Club in District 314 to start with a micro finance scheme
First Trust of IW clubs in India – Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Charity Trust

Installation of our new President Neela Parikh was held on this joyous day in presence of the District Chairman Mita Sheth and her entire team. There were 92 attendees to share the joy of the Club. Special video presentations were shown, 11 new members were initiated, and a heart-warming performance was given by the students of the Society for the Education of the Challenged.

It was a day of elation, jubilation and happiness, when the Immediate Past President Shilpa Mehta handed over the reins to Neela Parikh, and the members resolved and committed to continue the good work with more determination, as they stepped into the 60th year.

ऐ दिल ख़ुशी का दिन है यहाँ
ये है Inner Wheel Club of Bombay मेरी जाँ

ऐ दिल ख़ुशहाली का माहौल यहाँ
ये है inner wheel club of Bombay मेरी जाँ

१. इसे Perviz Banaji ने स्थापित किया
Silla Ardeshir ने इसे पंख दिया
Rakshaben Mehta ने क्या ख़ूब उठाया
Banoo Cama ने बाहों में लिया
shirin pe tigara ने क्या काम किया
ये है Inner Wheel club of Bombay मेरी जाँ ….

२. ईनाम हम देते Meera mehta के नाम
साथ अपने है kanta anand सुबह-शाम
Lata Palekar ने बढ़ाई है शान
इस club में है Jyoti Doshi का बड़ा मान
Indira Kotak करती है ख़ूब काम
Falguni Mehta का है अपना स्थान …..

३. साठ सालों तक club का नाम ऊँचा किया
मेहनत और लगन से क्या काम किया
सोचकर और समझ कर हर project लिया
समाज की सेवा में योगदान दिया
हर एक president का बहुत शुक्रिया
ये है inner wheel club of Bombay मेरी जा

४. आगे जा कर हम club का नाम रोशन करेंगे
बड़ी लगन से कई projects करेंगे
true friendship को हम प्रोत्साहित करेंगे
per sonal service को बढ़ावा देंगे
International understanding का पालन करेंगे
ये है Inner wheel club of Bombay मेरी जाँ

Outgoing President Shilpa Mehta placing the Collar on incoming President Neela Parikh

pin - Outgoing President Shilpa Mehta pinning Incoming President Neela Parikh

Charter and by law books - Outgoing President Shilpa Mehta handing over charter, prayer and by law books to Incoming President Neela Parikh

charge hand over - Outgoing President Shilpa Mehta with Incoming President Neela Parikh

Office bearer - cc Mita, ISO Kauser IPP Shilpa, DC Mita Sheth, President Neela Parikh, VP Shivangi, Treasurer Roopal

Team - President Neela Parikh with Executive Committee and trustees

Audience - Event was attended by 92 attendees

Mira Mehta Award - 11th Mira Mehta awarded to Maya Kulkarni special educator for the hearing impaired children

New Members - nine new members got inducted

The audience was enthralled with the singing of children from SEC School (society of education for the crippled / Sec school)

celebration members celebrating club's stepping
on 60th year

Awards Galore at Club’s AGM

The Club year 2017-18 came to a satisfying conclusion at the 10th GBM and AGM on June 20.

President Sandra Merchant presented a review of the year and thanked members for their generous contributions towards the year’s projects.

The Club Award 2017-18 was presented to Komal Israni for her commitment and for upholding our values. District Awards were distributed to PAP Raksha Mehta, IPDC Falguni Mehta and to the office-bearers. Zarin Havewala was also feted for winning First Prize in the District essay competition.

Three learners from the Adult Literacy Class passed the NIOS exam and along with their teacher Darshana were felicitated by CLCC Alka and our dedicated volunteers.

CLCC Alka Roy receives her District award

Club members at the GBM and AGM

Falguni Mehta was felicitated by DC Dr. Madhavi Pandya

CC Jayati Dasgupta receives a certificate of excellence

Treasurer Niloufer receives a certificate of excellence

Rakshaben Mehta is appreciated by the District

Swati Bhansali, Secretary receives a certificate of excellence

Three students and their teacher of the club’s Adult Literacy class were felicitated

Zarin Havewala received the first prize in District essay competition

Kondap Water project - 16th April, 2018

IWC Bombay continued its rural out-reach programmes in April with a very pressing need today in all villages – providing drinking water. Kondap is a tribal hamlet near Panvel, where the women had to walk several kilometres every day for their daily supply of water causing them tremendous hardship. IWC Bombay sponsored the drinking water project in this village, along with distribution of sarees and water jars to the women. Our Club’s stalwarts Rakshaben and Falguni Mehta, under the auspices of Balwantrai Mehta Panchayatraj Jagruti Kendra, Shantivan, implemented the project.

The newly constructed water tank

Jubilant members with grateful beneficiaries

PP Rashna Cooper inaugurating one of the taps

PP Sweta, Pallavi and Jayati with the village ladies

School children performing for the club members

President Sandra delivers a speech from the heart

Distribution of sarees

Distribution of water jars

Members Bond in Lonavala - 14th March, 2018

President Sandra had made sure that our 9th GBM was very special. Members boarded a luxury bus to take them to the SEC school at Naigaon and then to Rhythm Lonavala resort. IWC of Bombay is a strong supporter of the residential SEC School at Naigaon, which members visited on 14th March.

A warm welcome at SEC Naigaon to our members

A class in progress

Members enjoying a musical performance by the children

Art works by the children

Our members tour the school

Dress me up… the winning team!

Engrossed in games of skill

The prize-winning team

We all had a great time!

The early morning trekkers

We made it to the top!

Enjoying the ambience at Rhythm Lonavala

Haldi Kumkum - 27th February, 2018

Haldi Kumkum was celebrated on the 27th of February at the vocational training classes in Ambedkar School, Worli. The ladies were all dressed up for the occasion and the two best dressed ladies won prizes. All the teachers were also felicitated.

Club members at the Vocational Classes Haldi Kumkum

Shyamaji distributing the gifts to the ladies

PDC Lata Palekar distributing gifts

Students came dressed in their finest

Swimming Gala - 20th February, 2018

The swimming gala for the SEC school children was held on 20th of February at the YMCA swimming pool. This event was also sponsored by IWC of Bombay. The children were also served healthy snacks and hot lunch after the event.

Club members lend support at the SEC swimming gala.

Swimming in a formation.

Roda and Zarine present prizes to the winners.

The children enjoyed cheering the participants.

BIDM Sports Day - 2nd February, 2018

The Bombay Institute of Deaf and Mute celebrated their Sports Day on the 2nd of February. This event was sponsored by IWC of Bombay. It was a treat to see his children march to the beats of the drum although they could not hear it. All the games during this event were designed keeping these special children in mind.

Secretary Swati handing over the prizes at BIDM Sports Day.

BIDM students participate in specially designed events.

Club members cheered on the participants.

A Kaleidoscope of Events

It has been an eventful season for IWC Bombay. The highlight was the felicitation of our senior-most member PDC Silla Ardeshir at the District Conference. At 96 years, she was able to enthrall the audience with her warm and stirring address and was given a standing ovation. At the District Urban Medical Project and the District Rural Projects, our Club was also recognised for its major contributions.

PDC Silla Ardeshir was felicitated at the District Conference by Association President and District Chairman for being the longest serving member in India.

PDC Silla was given a standing ovation for her warm and stirring address.

PDC Jyoti Doshi is a major contributor to the District Urban Medical Project. She is seen at the inauguration with President Sandra Merchant.

Six toilet blocks were donated at Housachi village, Panvel. Association President is seen with PDC Raksha Mehta, our donors Neela, Sadhana and Soni and IPP Sweta, President Sandra and Secretary Swati.

Our Club has sponsored 111 students, 5 Midday meals and cow fodder for 62 days at Ashramshala. PAP Raksha Mehta and IPDC Falguni Mehta are seen along with Association President, District Chairman and Club office bearers.

Our Club helped bring Christmas cheer to the students at the School for the Crippled.

Swaddled with care. We supply kangaroo bags and mattress and bolster covers for the babies at KEM’s neo-natal ward.

Crowning the ‘King & Queen’ at Parekh Dharmshala for senior residents.

Xmas Spirit at our 6th GBM!

Our last GBM of 2017 reflected the spirit of the season – our host Alka Roy decked up her home with Christmas decorations, Members wore Xmas colours, & Santa caps, and we even had an amazing Ikebana demonstration of arrangements specially for Christmas! The food was the ultimate cherry on the cake! And a spectacular turnout of our members! As we welcomed 3 new members to our fraternity! Well done all!

Members came in large numbers and dressed in Santa reds!

Our ever sporting Malti Jain with her reindeer antlers – but no red or shiny nose for her! As other members are in wrapt attention to the Ikebana session.

A beautiful, simple red & green flower arrangement by special invitee Mrs Naliniben Dongersey & her assistant inspired by the Ohara School of Ikebana.

And another flat table arrangement – quick & effective

Our 3 new members with President Sandra – all ready to get into our association’s activities!

SEC Picnic, 5th GBM and Club’s OCV

Our Club Sponsors SEC Picnic -

The SEC picnic was held on November 11. We were delighted that our District Chairman Dr Madhavi Pandya was Guest of Honour. Around 300 special children from the four SEC schools enjoyed special games, prizes and lunch.

Our Club members, SEC and Rotary members with the District Chairman

The District Chairman inspired the children

Club’s OCV cum 5th GBM -

District Chairman Madhavi Pandya was an honoured guest at the OCV and our Club’s 5th GBM.

DC interacting with Executive Committee members

Shyama Poddar (right) our gracious hostess with senior members

DC addressing our members

DC poses with our Club’s stalwarts

Diwali Celebration

Diwali celebrations were ushered in at a well-attended party following our 4th GBM. Festively attired members complemented the CCI hall, which was beautifully decorated by Vatsala, Ankita, Alka, Jayati and Shivani in true Diwali spirit with colourful rangoli, streamers and dupattas. Fun and games were organised by Zarin, Arti, Alka and Najma with plenty of prizes.

The highlight of the evening was a felicitation of the Club’s seniors for many decades of service and their continuing advice. Everyone quickly joined the special garba performed for them.

After a delicious high tea and an evening of camaraderie, every member left with a lucky dip gift as a memento of a wonderful get-together.

The Diwali rangoli

PP Rupali Sen at the registration desk

PDC Falguni and other members

PDC Indira Kotak and PP Anita Parikh

Members enjoying the musical housie

Thinking hard! Quiz in progress!

There! I have won a prize!

Zarin Havewala conducting the games

President Sandra Merchant with her team

Our senior members who were felicitated

Dancing the garba with gusto!

Festive Puja at IWC’s Vocational Classes

Inner Wheel Club of Bombay held a festive Saraswati Puja at its Vocational Classes at the Ambedkar Municipal School, Worli. Rotary’s First Lady Devi Narayan graced the function. President Sandra, IPP Sweta and PP Lata addressed the students, encouraging them to expand their horizons by learning new skills.

The event also featured singing, dancing and speeches by students which were greatly enjoyed by the large gathering.

IWC Bombay has conducted the Vocational Classes for several years, attended by women from the adjacent BDD chawl. The programme includes beautician courses, tailoring, mehendi, English and Hindi language, etc. The Club also runs Adult Literacy classes in the school.

First Lady Devi Narayan lights the lamp. She is flanked by IWC Bombay President Sandra Merchant, IPP Sweta Vakil and PP Lata Palekar

Goddess Saraswati, Goddess of knowledge

A dance performance by the students

PP Lata Palekar and Saroj Shah enjoy the students entertainment

The audience enjoyed the performance

IWC members join the dancers

Rotaryanne Jaya Prasad, Shilpa Mehta and Sandra Merchant with students

Inner Wheel members and teachers of the Vocational Classes

Senior Citizen day celebration at Parukh Dharamshala

The members of our club celebrated senior citizen’s Day at Parukh Dharamshala on the 29th of September. The residents wait for this day every year when they are entertained by the children of SEC school. Gifts were distributed to each member and the entire programme was planned under the able guidance of our very senior member, Zarine Chothia.

Dr. Anurag Shrimal from Wokhardt Hospital addressing the members on organ donation during the 3rd GBM.

President Sandra Merchant , introducing our guest speaker Dr. Anurag Shrimal from Wokhardt Hospital.

Past President Gauri Jatia was the gracious host for the 3rd GBM

Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation Drawing Competition

Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation drawing competition at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School, Worli on 19th August.

2nd GBM and Microbrewery Visit

Our 2nd GBM was held at “The White Owl” on the 16th of Aug. After the meeting the members were taken on a tour of the micro brewery inside the restaurant. There are about 8 different type of beer which is brewed here from ingredients like rice, wheat, corn and hobs. It was a very interesting tour and our members could sample some beer as well which was highly appreciated.

First GBM of the Club on July 12, 2017 - New Team Installed

At the First GBM of the Club on July 12, 2017, outgoing President Sweta Vakil installed the incoming President Sandra Merchant. She, in turn, inducted her new team for 2017-18. The event, held at Willingdon Sports Club, saw a large turnout. Two new members were welcomed to the Club.

IPP Sweta Vakil handing over the Charter and the Inner Wheel Prayer to President Sandra Merchant

The new office bearers

Sandra donates towards crutches and callipers for a disabled child from SEC school

PDC Falguni Mehta delivering her thank you address to the club members

Induction of new members

A surprise item performed by the Office bearers!

Senior members cut the Club’s 55th birthday cake

President Sandra and Secretary Swati with PAP Rakshaben Mehta, PDC Falguni Mehta and PP Komal Israni

A Fitting Finale to the Year & the Mira Mehta Award – 14th June, 2017

DC Falguni hosted a most gracious finale to 2016-17 for Inner Wheel Club of Bombay, at the idyllic setting by the sea of the Breach Candy Club on 14th June, 2017.

President Sweta Vakil delivering her Review address

DC Falguni all smiles after a job well done, with other PDCs and PP Chandrakala

Awardee Pragya Singh – picture of strength & courage!

Mira Mehta Family, Awardee Pragya Singh, Awards Committee members & others

Incoming President Sandra with Devina – all smiles!

District Vice Chairman Vidhya with Past President Rashna, & Treasurer Niloufer engaged in conversation

VP Geeta, Najma & PP Roopali – a pretty colourful picture!

Secretary Pallavi with Vatsala – bonding over food!

Inauguration of Water Project at Houshachi Wadi, Shantivan Panvel – 18th May, 2017

Houshachi Wadi, a Village of 45 families with a Municipal road but no drinking water facilities!

Soni Israni Inaugurates Drinking Water Project supported by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay

Shivangi too joins Soni in inaugurating the water facility

PDC Rakshaben Mehta, Chief Guest DC Falguni Mehta, President Sweta Vakil and members of our Club stand with happy village women with their ‘ghadas’, in front of the water tank

9th GBM at Art Hub, Atria Mall, 15th March, 2017

Carol Veigas(left pic) of BIDM &Sister Therizin (rightpic ) of Canossa Special School receiving Donation Cheques, seen here with DC Falguni Mehta, President Sweta Vakil & Club Secretary Pallavi Nerkar.

PAP Raksha Mehta receiving Donation Cheque towards Housachi wadi Water Project with Club dignitaries.

Well known Artist Manjiri Verde(left)& Mrs Wandrekar (right) gave members interesting insights into their works, which were on display in the beautiful and expansive Art Hub Art Gallery, together with the gallery’s own collections.

The Meeting ended with a vast, delicious spread of short eats catered by The Spare Kitchen & well wishers. The above group photo with major organisers - all smiles after a superb evening!

February 28, 2017: Swimming Gala for SEC & CSED School Children

Zarine Chothia, President Sweta Vakil & members of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay came to encourage and witness a spirited swimming competition by differently abled children, including an artistic Water Formation demo at the YMCA Swimming Pool in Agripada. Seen in the first picture above is one of the winners with Zarine. In the picture below are other happy competitors & winners with our members.

Deaf & Mutes Sports Day on 27th January 2017

Our Club once again was proud to sponsor the Annual Sports Day at the Bombay Institution for Deaf & Mutes in Mazgaon. The beautiful School of 160 children, with its supportive and enthusiastic teachers came alive with students participating in several individual and team sports. At the end, attractive prizes were won, and the children and staff were treated to some delicious snacks. It was indeed heartening to see how our Club’s contribution brought such happiness and bonhomie amongst these students.

January 17, 2017: Kangaroo bags & Nesting for Neo Natals

Students of the Ambedkar School, Worli’s Vocational Classes stitched together these kangaroo bags and nesting for KEM Hospital’s New Natal ward. Material was supplied by one of our Members, and the Vocational Guidance ladies are seen here helping pack the material for dispatch.

Inner Wheel District 314 held its Annual Conference ‘Felicity’, hosted by our Club on 11th January, 2017 at the St Regis Hotel

A packed hall stands up for the National Anthem. In the front row are all dignitaries & special invitees

The Theme of the Conference serves as an apt backdrop to the stage. Seated on the dais are all District office bearers, dignitaries, special invitees

DC Falguni making a comprehensive presentation on the half yearly report of Dist. 314

Host Club President Sweta Vakil with her Welcome Address

Inner Wheel Club of Bombay at the Inauguration of Rural Projects at Shantivan, 10th January 2017

District Chairman Falguni, President Sweta and Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay seen above at the Inauguration of 3 important rural projects : The ‘Best Out of Waste’ Vocational Training Workshop under the Literacy Project, as well as Environment Projects of Solar Water Heater, and Ayurveda Organic Plantation. Our Club was happy to have donated handsomely towards these projects.

Senior Citizens at Parukh Dharamshala were treated to an afternoon of entertainment - 9th January, 2017

Senior Citizens at Parukh Dharamshala were treated to an afternoon of entertainment, with themselves as the Star performers, on 9th January, 2017. They sang, they danced, and eventually one pair was crowned King & Queen! Happiness & sporting spirit were on display by everyone!

23rd December 2016 at SEC School

23rd December 2016 at SEC School, Agripada. President Sweta Vakil with Zarin Chothia & volunteers join in to make it a day to remember. Our very own ‘Santa Claus’ Malti Jain charmed and danced with the kids. As children posed for a picture, and sat down engrossed in a Magic Show & Juggler!

Green Life Event, 9th Dec'16

IWC of Bombay arranged an interesting joint presentation with IWC of Bombay North on ‘A Greener Life’ at the Aditya Birla Centre, Chowpatty on December 9th, 2016, followed by Tea. Seen in the back row is the Presenter Mr Rumi Engineer from Indian Green Building Council, with members of both clubs.

Saree Distribution at Ambedkar School, Worli Centre, 8th December, 2016

Ladies of the Vocational Class being conducted by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay were in for a pleasant gift of free sarees on 8th December. Members of Rotary Club of Queen’s Necklace came together with our Club for this project, co-ordinated by Devina Shah. In the pic we see all those members who came together for the distribution.

Inauguration of the Mani Bhavan Library Preservation Project & the Adult Literacy Project - 16th November, ‘16, at Mani Bhavan

It was a packed 3 hour programme at the historic Mani Bhavan for the above. Attended by a large number of visiting Inner Wheel dignitaries from Nigeria, including the IIW President, District dignitaries, and a large group of our Club members. Highlights of the afternoon included a guided Tour of Mani Bhavan, followed by an Introduction to the Library Preservation Project by Dr Usha Thakkar- President, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sanghralaya, as well as a brief presentation on the Literacy Project by CLCC Jayati Dasgupta. The programme concluded with Tea.

Donors who have generously contributed to this worthy cause, handing over the cheque to Dr Thakkar, with DC Falguni Mehta & President Sweta Vakil

In the sacred library – President Sweta Vakil, PAP Raksha Mehta, DC Falguni Mehta & President-Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sanghralaya, Dr Usha Thakkar

CLCC Jayati Dasgupta presenting the Adult Literacy Project – a truly praiseworthy effort with remarkable success!

Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay with Nigerian Dignitaries – all smiles after a good job done!

Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation (PDAF) - Balanand Competition

On 19th November, 2016, our Club got together 69 little ‘budding young artists’ of the Rotary Club’s Bhavishya Yaan Project at the Ambedkar Municipal School in Worli. These young children were participating in the PDAF competition, and these pictures are testimony to how seriously they took up this challenge!

4th General Body Meeting - A Special Occasion!

Art : 19th October, 2016 – GBM, Rashna’s donation of laptop of Rs 18,200.0, BOOK ART PRESENTATION BY BANOO BATLIBOI, Diwali festivities, dress, food at The Viewing Room, Colaba

PP Rashna Mody donates Rs 18,200.0 for a Laptop to Brothers Mahesh Gowda – TYB Com, & Sailesh Gowda – HSC Std. 12, presented by President Sweta Vakil

Banoo Batliboi – Sculptor par excellence gave an inspiring presentation on the intricacies of her work at the GBM. She is seen above with President Sweta Vakil and some of her incredible Book Art specimens..

Brightening Lives on White Cane Day!

Members of the Club celebrated with 250 blind members of Maharashtra Andha Audyogik Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha Ltd. on 22nd October, 2016 at Rishi Mehta Hall, Tardeo. PDC Lata Palekar contributed towards white folding canes, Sholapur Blankets & Diwali sweets for all.

Seen above is Club President Sweta Vakil handing over the gifts.

PP Geeta Goggia & Club Member Najma Murad joined in the White Cane Day celebrations.

IWC Bombay Networks with Reykjavik Club

In true Inner Wheel spirit, 8 members of IWC Bombay including PDC Jyoti Doshi and President Sweta Vakil exchanged greetings and flags with their counterparts in Reykjavik during the Rotary Club of Bombay’s visit to Iceland mid October.

Senior Citizens Day

Celebrated on 3rd October at Parakh Dharamshala with kids from CSRD School performing for them.

Seniors of our Club PDC Kanta Anand & Saroj Shah celebrated their birthdays at the Club Meeting on September 21, 2016 at the uniquely interesting hotel - Le Sutra in Bandra.

IWC of Bombay donated Rs 50,000.0 towards mattresses to a tribal school in Talasari also on September 21st, at the Hotel Le Sutra. Father Gonsalves on behalf of the Trust collects the cheque at the Club Meeting.

Rapturous Evening by Ameya Dabli for Senior Citizens

16th September 2016 was an evening to remember for 122 Senior Citizens of Dignity Foundation. Renowned and accomplished singer Ameya Dabli & his troupe held them spellbound at Rang Sharda Auditorium, Bandra. Inner Wheel Club of Bombay was proud to have supported the evening, and many members came forth with their families and friends to lend support too. Ameya’s soulful voice sang favourite bhajans and film songs and quickly got the audience foot-tapping to his beat! Senior Citizens were also handed out dryfruit packets at the show – a fun evening was indeed had by one and all!

Ameya with a bevy of beautiful ladies from Inner Wheel Club of Bombays

Lady Senior Citizens with members of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay taking a break

Brightening the lives of Cancer afflicted Children

A very special morning for 25 Cancer-afflicted children from underprivileged backgrounds was held at the Radio Club, on September 17th, 2016. Organised by the Cancer Patients Aid Association, supported by Rotary Club and co-sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay, the children thoroughly enjoyed a unique Clown Show, followed by a delicious spread of their favourite foods. The morning wound up with distribution of colouring material, and colouring books for all the children. Indeed a joyful, memorable time was had by the children, their accompanying parents, the organisers, and members of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay who came to lend their support to this touching event.

Clowns in an action-packed storytelling sequence

The children come together for a Group Photo with members of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay

District Chairman Falguni Mehta at the Club’s annual OCV

Seen above is Inner Wheel District Chairman Falguni Mehta with the President and other Members of the Executive Committee during her official visit to the Club. The meeting was held on 24 th August at Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Tardeo.

August 3 was an ‘eventful’ day!

A Slide Presentation and Talk by Dr Abha Nagral - Children’s Liver Foundation, on Hepatitis C in Thalassemia Children. This Foundation has been doing sterling work to support underprivileged children with liver disease. Seen here (second from left) is Dr Abha Nagral, with the Club President - Sweta Vakil & Guests.

On the same day, Educational scholarships were given to 3 students -Dhanashree Gawde, Pooja Goriya, & Sagar Palyekar towards their College Fees. Seen here from left to right, is Pooja Goriya, one of the students, receiving the Award, Sagar Palekar - another student, together with a parent on behalf of Dhanashree Gawde.

Following an Appeal for Assam Flood Relief – (Zone 1 project), the Club donated several boxes of clothes, blankets, kitchen utensils, and other useful items for helping the flood-affected. Here are just a few of the packages being despatched by our members.

A Boon for Young Girls: Distribution of one year's supply of sanitary napkins to 61 girls of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal School on 15th July, 2016, through member Seema Goyal.

District fellowship Zone 1 event Odisha

Zone 1 quiz winners

Swimming Gala 2016 for physically handicapped children

Haldi kumkum at BDD Vocational Centre

OCV OCTOBER 2015

Navratri festival at B.D.D. VOCATIONAL CENTRE OCTOBER 2015

Micro President Rashna lighting the Diya

Students of Vocational Training Centre

PDC,PP Lata Palekar, President Rashna and Sarojben

Members enjoying the Garba

In keeping with the Government's initiative on Swach Bharat

In keeping with the Government's initiative on Swach Bharat, the Club allotted funds to renovate a Ladies Toilet at Marin Lines station, adding facilities for handicapped ladies.

Picnic Organized By The Inner Wheel Club of Bombay for the Students of the SEC - 2015

Ladies of the Inner Wheel CLub of Bombay enjoy the smiles they brought about on the faces of the students of the Society for the Education of the Crippled after organising their picnic

Ladies of the Inner Wheel CLub of Bombay help the students of the Society for the Education of the Crippled at the picnic they organised

Healing and Wellness through Yoga -2015

Ladies of Zone 1 of Inner Wheel Club participating in a workshop on Healing and Wellness through Yoga organised by Inner Wheel Club of Bombay with support of Rotary Club of Bombay and Kaivalyadhama

Rotarian and Rotary Annes of the Rotary Club of Bombay and the Ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay organised a workshop on Healing and Wellness through Yoga at Kaivalyadhama.

IWC Bombay Sponsored a Hearing Aid Battery Bank 2015

IWC BOMBAY sponsored a hearing-aid Battery Bank for children Feb15

PDC JYOTI DOSHI and family sponsoring and inaugurating the Battery Bank at CSED in 2014

A hearing-aid Battery Bank with an assured supply for 3 years was inaugurated at the Central Society for the Education of the Deaf (CSED). This will ensure that the hearing-impaired children will receive an adequate number of batteries for their hearing-aids, for use even when at home and not only while in school, as it is essential for their aural and mental development that they be exposed to ambient sounds and conversations throughout the day so as to speed up their integration into mainstream schools later on.

Vriksha Ropon-2014

VR Decorating the Palanquin and arranging the gift saplings at the Vriksha Ropon

VR IWC DC Himadri Nanavati planting the sapling at Vriksha Ropon 18 Oct 2014

VR Key organisers of the Vriksha Ropon

VR Sapling in Pallanquin procession at Vriksha Ropon 18 Oct 2014

VR Key singer at the Vriksha Ropon

Fun Time For The Ladies Of The Club

FUN IWC Bombay-PP Sweta Vakil welcoming Padma Shri Sudha Motwane at the IWC GBM presided by IWC Bombay President Rupali Sen 16 Oct 2014

FUN Fun Time IWC Bombay members dancing to the melodious singing of Padma Shri Sudha Motwane at IWC GBM 16 Oct 2014

FUN Fun Time- Re-enactment of participation at the District event Mauj

Welfare of Stray Dogs Society

Interactive session of Abodh Aras, CEO WSD, and students of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal School

Key Learning from the presentation by WSD

Ladies of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay with Abodh Aras and team from WSD and students of Bhavishya Yaan

The Inner Wheel Club of Bombay teamed up with the Welfare of Stray Dogs Society (WSD) and the Bhavishya Yaan of the Rotary Club of Bombay to address students. Abodh Aras, the CEO of WSD, himself made presentations to the students. The movie clip he displayed, followed by his explanations, made the sessions highly interactive. It was a joy to see the Bhavishya Yaan students responding with alacrity to the questions posed to them by Abodh and the eagerness with which they wanted to relate their personal experiences to him.

The focus, other than a brief on what WSD does, was on understanding the ‘language’ of stray dogs, the circumstances under which they react aggressively and most importantly, it spread awareness on rabies and the action to be taken when bitten.

Vocational Guidance Classes

IWC BOMBAY organised a Haldi Kumkum event for lady students of the Vocational Guidance classes

VC Laxmi Puja presided over by IW President for the ladies of the Vocational Guidance Centre

VC Learning Mehendi design at Vocational Guidance Centre

VC Using the sewing machine at the Vocational Guidance Centre

The Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of Bombay has been conducting vocational guidance classes for several years at the Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal High School, Worli. Subjects range from tailoring, embroidery, hair-styling and beauty to artistic mehendi application and classes have been popular with the ladies of the locality.

The Nesting and Kangaroo Bags Project undertaken by IWC has provided impetus to the tailoring classes as the bags are being stitched by the tailoring students, who earn therefrom.

There are several success stories as the Microcredit Scheme extends loans to these ladies, enabling them to start small businesses which have grown very profitable, imbuing them with a sense of confidence and self-worth.

At a recent felicitation ceremony called Haldi Kumkum, organised by IWC several ladies related their success stories and guided the others on taking the first step forward which is often the most difficult.

Celebrating Senior Citizens Days With CSED Students In September 2014

CSED Differently abled students of CSED entertaining Sr. Citizens as organised by the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay

CSED IWC Bombay Bringing joy to Sr Citizens at the Parakh Dharamshala

CSED students at Sr Citizens Day celebrations

Our Latest Rural Project - 2014

IWC Bombay constructed a multi-purpose dining-cum-community hall as a part of the Leprosy Rehabilitation Project at Shantivan. This was part of the District 314 Coordinated Rural Project. It was inaugurated on March 7, 2014 by IIW President Gabriella Adami, in the presence of AP Pushpa Suryamurty and DC Mrudula Dand.

IWC Bombay had also contributed to the construction of sanitation blocks for girl students on the campus of KRNS, Shantivan, in keeping with the thrust area of AP Pushpa.

Cooking Class at JOSS