In a heartwarming display of dedication to environmental conservation, Aarambh Foundation marked World Sparrow Day with a spectacular event held at The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute on 20th March 2024. The occasion aimed to raise awareness about the plight of the sparrow, a beloved yet endangered bird species.
The event commenced with a ceremonial Ganesh Pooja conducted by Mr. Chaitanya Joshi, Co-founder of Dream Works Realty, and Mr. Nagpal, along with a captivating video presentation. Mr. Manish Khadilkar & Ms. Meghali Katdare, Associate Directors of Aarambh Foundation then took the stage with a brief introduction, setting the tone for the enlightening proceedings.
Esteemed personalities including Mr.Shantilal Kataria (Aditya Builders-MD), Mr.Kapil Gandhi (Sigma One Universal-Founder), Mr.Nitin Sawant (NS Wealth Solution Pvt Ltd-Founder), Mrs.Ruma Agwekar (Rotary Club Sahawas),Ar. Shashank Joshi (architect), Mr.Ravindra Bharti (Bharti Share Market-Founder-CMD), Mr.Abhishek Kawitkar (Tree Public Foundation-CEO) were present & felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the event.
In particular, Mr. Abhishek Kawitkar praised the Aarambh Foundation for its innovative nest box design aimed at supporting sparrows. Mr. Shantilal Kataria, while acknowledging the efforts of the Aarambh Foundation, urged the audience to extend their support not only through their presence but also by contributing to the cause in the future.
The highlight of the evening was the captivating drama “Chimnyanchi Shaala” directed by Mrs. Ashwini Ambike, featuring 18 talented students from grades 4 to 7. Additionally, the audience was treated to the documentary “Chimni Mhanje Kay,” starring renowned Marathi singer Savaniee Ravindra.
The ceremony also saw the Business Entrepreneurship Awards under the joint initiative by Dreams Per Square Feet and Punekar News. Mr. Akhilesh Agarwal, Director of KalaCasa Studio, Mr. Mahesh Ghorpade, Founder/Director of Revell Creations, and Mr. Dimakh Sahasrabuddhe, Founder/Director of Dimakh Consultants were among the awardees.
The event garnered support from notable figures such as Kiran Purandare, Pushkar Shrotri, music director Rahul Ranade, actor Vijay Mishra, renowned classical singer Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar, Vijay Patwardhan-actor, Manjoo Phadke-DG Rotary, Deepak Shikarpur IT professional further amplifying its impact.
Mr. Umesh Pawar-Founder, Aarambh Foundation said we continue to champion the cause of environmental conservation, inspiring communities to safeguard our natural heritage for generations to come.
