Project 2022

8th January 2022, Singing Competition at Parule

On the occasion of Shanta Shelke's birth centenary year, a singing competition was organized by Radharang Foundation and Parule Yuvak Kala Krida Mandal. Swarada Panashikar, Vaishnavi Dhuri, Bhavana Parab and Saurabh Vardam were the winners. The first four winners were awarded a cash prize and memento. Judges of the competition, Mr. Srihari Kashikar, Kudal and Mrs. Ishwari Tejam, Sawantwadi inaugurated the competition by lighting lamps. 16 contestants from Sindhudurg participated in this competition. Prizes were presented by the judges and Aruna Samant and Hanumant Teli. The singers were accompanied by Balkrishna Naik on the harmonium and Shubham Sutar on the tabla. Mr. Jaywant Raul of Varathi Mangal office was felicitated on this occasion. The members of both the organizations contributed to the success of the competition.

4th February, 2022 Late Vasant Sarnaik Memorial Mathematics-Science Scholarship Examination

Examinations were held online at 9 schools in Vengurla (20 participants), Kudal (17 participants) and Malvan (5 participants). All the participants were given certificates. Pari Samant, Annasaheb Desai Vidyamandir, Parule(First), Meghan Naik, Shri Devi Satari High School, Vetore, (Second), Yash Kadam, Topiwala High School, Malwan, (Third), Parth Gosavi, Pat High School, Vengurla, (Third) and Trisha Warang, Annasaheb Desai Vidyamandir, Parule, (Third) were awarded scholarships. The organisation skills of Mrs. Swati Walawalkar must be acknowledged in ensuring a fair and successful outcome.

8th February, 2022

Prize distribution ceremony of Essay competition in memory of Mai Sushila Gavankar at Topiwala High School, Malvan. The competition was organized by Principal Milind Avasare on behalf of RadhaRang Foundation.

3rd March, Prizes Instituted By Shri Subhash Zarapkar

Samruddhi Sarnaik, Poorva Gurav, Rudra Jadhav, Nitya Sawant (Fifth Standard) and Aditya Naik, Vikram Mehendele and Vedant Gosawi (Eighth Standard) were given prizes in recognition of their performance in the State Scholarship Examination. Radharang Foundation has been giving prizes every year for those placing in the first three ranks in these examinations. From this year, the prizes are being given in memory of Late Meena Subhash Zarapkar.

A cheque of Rs. 25,000 was received in memory of Late Meena Ambeskar. The amount will be used to undertake renovations at the Primary School, Pinguli. Radharang Foundation's Shri Girish Tirodkar, B. S. Naik and Prathamesh Naik handed over the cheque to authorities at the school.

Online Poem Recitation Competition in Memory of Anuradha Anil Tirodkar

Radharang Foundation organised an online poem recitation competition. The judge was Priyanka Prabhu Tendolkar who is an MSc but is a also a well known author and poetess. Arpita Samant (Parule High School), Gayatri Naik (Vetore High School), Tanvi Chaukekar (Topiwala High School) and Vijaya Pawaskar (Vetore High School) were awarded prizes.

3rd April, 2022 Carrom Competition

A carrom competition was organised in Ladies' and Children's categories. The carrom board was donated by Radharang Foundation to Annasaheb Desai Vidya Mandir, Parule on 15th August 2021 and has since seen many tournaments.

18th April, 2022 Donation of chairs to Indoor Sports Room

Nihar Khanolkar donated chairs for Radharang Foundation's Indoor Sports Room at Parule. The absence of seating was causing inconvenience to contestants and spectators during the numerous competitions and events organised. Many thanks to Nihar!

12th May, 2022-Distribution of Funds under Anant Krushi Vikas Yojana

At the recommendation of RRF Committee member, Vilas Sarnaik, Kishor Ramakant Jadhav and Vaibhav Eknath Surve, from Malgaon (near Malvan), were given a loan of Rs 7,000 each to purchase seeds and fertilizer under RRF ANANT KRUSHI VIKAS YOJANA. Deepak Samant, RRF treasurer, is seen handing over the cheques to the farmers. Some more beneficiaries will be added shortly.

30th July, 2022-Support to Senior Citizens in Memory of Anil and Anuradha Tirodakar

Underprivileged senior citizens were provided essential household and hygiene items under a donation made by Drs. Urmila and Tanmay Lal in memory of Urmila's parents. 26 persons were benefited through this effort. The ceremony was held at Annasaheb Desai Vidyamandir during which people residing in Parule and Walawal were given these items. Dr. Umakant Samant who was recently honoured with the "Dr. Jagdish Samant Outstanding Doctor" award, was felicitated. Radharang Foundation committee members were also present at the event.

29th September, 2022 Presentation of BP/ Sugar Monitoring Machine in Memory of Anuradha Anil Tirodkar

5th December, 2022 Drawing Competition

A drawing competition is held every year for students of Standards 3rd and 4th from Malgaon, Malvan and Bagayat regions of Sindhudurg. This year the competition was organised by Vilas Sarnaik and Keshav Bhogle and was judged by Mr. Lad, a teacher from the region. Similarly, Dipti Prabhu organised a drawing competition for children of middle school at Vetore High School.

Yashasvi Patkar, Durvesh Parab and Chinmai Patkar were awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Donation of Carrom Boards to Malgaon Mahila Mandal

Two carrom boards were presented in the presence of Dr. Arvind Khanolkar, Hemant Khanolkar, Gurunath Narvekar and Radharang family members, Naresh Khanolkar and Santosh Sarnaik. In spite of a power failure and heavy rains, the special guests reached the library at Malgaon in time for the Inauguration function. The donation was made to observe the birthday of RadhaRang Foundation founder, Raghunath Sarnaik who ran a 5k marathon on his special day proving that age is but a number. His interest in sports and desire to provide appropriate infrastructure for women in the Sindhudurg region caused some debate on what would be most appreciated. The panel agreed that carrom tables with proper lighting to ensure long term maintenance would be best. The results are evident in the enthusiasm shown on day 1.

5th December-Drawing Competition in Memory of Mohan Samant and Nana Naik

3rd and 4th standard students at Vetore, Parule, Madyachiwadi, Banda, Malgaon, Walawal and other villages participated in this annual competition. These re pictures of the Prize Distribution ceremony at Walawal Primary School. Aruna Samant and Shripad Desai, RRF Committee Members were present at the event.

4th December-Maths/Science Scholar Examination

Radharang Foundation organises a Mathematics and Science examination in 12 schools in Sindhudurg. The scholarship has been instituted in the memory of Vasant Sarnaik. The examination was also held at Walawalkar High School in memory of Late Govind and Late Sumati Ambeskar parents of Mrs. Pushpa Chital who has instituted the scholarship.

54 students participated this year. The efforts of Principal Sanjay Parab, Sujata Naik, Tanhaji Chavan, Chaitanya Suki and staff of Shree Devi Sateri High School and Gulabtai Dinanath Naik Junior College, Vetore must be acknowledged in making a huge success of this annual event

1st-Arpita Ameya Samant (Parule High School)

2nd-Gayatri Vivekanand Bagalkar (Kelus High School)

3rd-Gaurang Balkrishna Gosavi (Pat High School)

The scholarship was distributed by Chief Guests Swati and Sharad Desai, daughter and son in law of Prema Tirodkar, who donated funds towards the Foundation on behalf of Raghunath Sarnaik and Moreshwar Sharadchandra Desai.

Anant Krishi Vikas Yojana

Every year Radharang Foundation gives financial assistance to farmers under a scheme suggested by Kishore Sarnaik. The scheme has helped many needy farmers with timely financial help. Many thanks to Anant (Deepak) Samant for nurturing this programme. This year 7 farmers benefited from the programme including Mr. Jayesh Patkar from Pat who kept goats on his farm. Pramod Parulekar is shown on his coconut farm. Kishore Jadhav of Malgaon Gadkarwadi, Malvan cultivated ragi. The family is shown dehusking the grain on a machine made possible through a grant.

Anant Samant also organised a Bee Farming Training Programme at Madyachiwadi School.

14th December, 2022-Financial Aid to Needy Students

8 deserving children were given financial aid under RadhaRang Foundation's scholarship award. The award winners are-

1. Vaibhavi Suryakant Ghadi-Nerur

2. Yogita Gurudas Malewadkar-Malgaon

3. Bhumika Vijay Chaukekar-Parule

4. Balkrishna Sadguru Chavan-Parule

5. Ketan Shekhar Pinarkar-Banda

6. Gauravi Harischandra Vengurlekar-Kelus

7. Jagruti Janardhan Harmalkar-Vetore

8. Bhumi Krishna Gawade-Madyachiwadi

Donation of toys to Manjardewadi Anganwadi by Avyan Khanolkar

Toys made by students of Madyachiwadi High School found an appreciative home at the anganwadi at Manjardewadi. This was made possible by a generous donation by Avyan Khanolkar, grandson of Sucheta and Naresh Khanolkar and son of Niket and Vijeyta, nephew of loving uncle, Nihar.