Disha Pariwar Charitable Trust Awards Scholarships to 250 Needy Students and Honors Deepak Hirve & Manisha Gade for Social Work
Pune: A total of 250 needy students were awarded scholarships by the Disha Pariwar Charitable Trust in Pune. This marks the 18th year of the scholarship program. During the event at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Hall (Ghole Road), the Disha Pariwar Social Worker Award was presented to Deepak Hirve and Manisha Gade for their remarkable contributions to social work.
The program was graced by Dr. Bhausaheb Jadhav, Chairman of Marathwada Mitra Mandal; social worker Adv. Mitali Sawalakar; Dr. Milind Mujumdar; advisor B. L. Swami; Disha Pariwar President Manikrao Gote; Executive Chairman Rajabhau Chavan; Pournima Janorkar; Kalpana Bhosale; Alpa Chavan; Panchali Harshe; Makarand Kulkarni; Arun Kulkarni; Chinmay Kulkarni; among other officials, students, and donors.
On this occasion, renowned mathematician Prof. Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni stated that the Disha Pariwar Charitable Trust stands with the needy and marginalized sections of society, providing them with direction. This commendable initiative, which aims to break down the walls of caste and religion to ensure that everyone receives a good education, is truly inspiring. It is heartening to see many charitable hands contributing to bring children who are deprived of education into the mainstream.
Prof. Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni emphasized, “It is essential for the youth to be educated to keep up with the continuously evolving technology. Disha Pariwar’s initiative of connecting donors with needy students ensures that young people with a passion for education are not deprived due to their circumstances. Once financial stability is achieved in life, everyone should contribute to social work. I will allocate 20% of my wealth for my close relatives and the remaining 80% for social work. I will assist the Disha Family through my foundation.”
Bhausaheb Jadhav remarked, “The Disha Pariwar has supported thousands of students. Today, many of these children are taking the opportunity to repay the help they received. The donors and needy students are from all castes and religions. Hence, not only are scholarships provided, but a sense of unity in society is also fostered.”
During the event, Gade and Hirve expressed that the award inspired them to do even better work and that they would continue their social efforts. Adv. Mitali Sawalakar, B. L. Swami, and Dr. Milind Mujumdar shared their thoughts. Rajabhau Chavan provided an introduction to the activities of the Disha Pariwar.
