Project 2024

January 3rd, 2024 Radharang Foundation English Self Study 

January 12th, 2024 Prize Distribution at ASD Topiwalla High School

January 26th, 2024 Natya Sangeet Competition, Parule

18 singers participated in the Radharang Foundation Singing Competition held at Varathi Mangal Karyalay, Parule organised by Parule Yuvak Kala Krida Mandal. Bhalchandra Keluskar and Dilip Thakur were the esteemed judges. 

Sarvesh Raul, Vaishnavi Chavan, Ketaki Sawant and Sampada Tandel won prizes for their beautiful renditions.

January 28th, 2024 Radharang Half Marathon

A well organised and well appreciated marathon sponsored by Radharang Foundation and organized by Parule Youth Arts Sports Club was held in Parule. The marathon started at 6 am, with 360 runners including children, women, senior citizens, doctors and other professionals from Sindhudurg. This marathon was conducted in three categories namely 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. There were 256 participants for 5 km, 83 for 10 km and 23 for 21 km. All the participants were provided medals, T-shirt and other necessary items by the organizers. The marathon was flagged off by Mr. Tatkare, Zonal Manager of Indian Oil, the main sponsor. Physiotherapy facility was provided by Bala Nath Pai College of Physiotherapy for the participants. The event was co sponsored by Saraswat Bank, Lokmanya Multipurpose Sosa. Ltd., Vetoba Petroleum (Nayara Energy), Rane Hospital and Research Center. Medals were awarded to all the participants by Mr. Tatkare of Indian oil, Mr. Syed Saheb, Assistant Inspector of Nivati ​​Post Station. The event went smoothly thanks to the detailed planning  by all the members of Radharang Foundation and Parule Youth Kala Krida Mandal and other volunteers.

February 2nd, 2024 Annual School Sports Competition 

3rd February, 2024 Assistance to the needy

4th February, 2024 Womens Cricket Match

10th February, 2024 9th Standard Scholarship Examination

The annual Late Vasant Saranaik Memorial Mathematics Science Scholarship Competitive Examination 2023-2024 is conducted in one of the high schools affiliated to Radharang. This year it was decided to conduct the examination in a different manner and Mr. Deepak Samant was given its leadership. Based on the first semester syllabus of class 9th, 5 students of class 9th from each school were chosen to participate in this examination at 11 centers. The paper was set as planned. Examiners were appointed at each center. A remarkable achievement on the part of Deepak Sir who is ever ready to rise to each challenge presented to him. RRF is extremely lucky that he is part of our committee.

The results are as follow:

1. Jitesh Gokuldas Popkar (84/100)

2. Rsehma Sandesh Palav (82/100)

3. Bhrinjal Dinesh Gawade and Amey Prasad Sawant (81/100)

Heartiest congratulations to all the students!

1st March, 2024 Hidden Gems 2024-25

The Hidden Gem* project is being introduced this year in RadhaRang Foundation yearly activities. The concept of a hidden gem was initiated by Dr Ashok Sarnaik. Along with his concept and thoughts behind the GEM, he also donated RS 3 lacs for this project. The RRF committee has selected this year’s Hidden Gem AKANKSHA KUMBHAR of Pat High School. On behalf of you all, we wish Akankasha great success in athletics field and hope she achieves every success. The award ceremony was held at Gurunath Sarnaik Sabhagruha in Madyachiwadi High School.

*Hidden Gem Award*

The academically “highly ranked” students get ample recognition in the community. They are easy to identify and RRF has several awards designated for them. There are however exceptionally talented students who do not receive such recognition through standard academic evaluation. These are the *Hidden Gems*

For example, two of the greatest Marathi poets, Shanta Shelke and Bahinibai Chaudhary came from completely different backgrounds. Shanta Shelke was an accomplished scholar who rose to the rank of Professor in a prestigious university, whereas Bahinabai had no formal education but had nonetheless a profound influence on Marathi literature. Both were real gems. Shanta Shelke received much acclaim during her life and she was the obvious gem in pure daylight. Bahinabai on the other hand was the *Hidden Gem* who was discovered after her death. 

The idea of the RRF *Hidden Gem* award is to recognize exceptionally talented children who may not be ranked 1st or 2nd in the class. If discovered early on, they can be encouraged, supported and mentored to polish their talents and helped to achieve greater heights. The talent could be in any field such as sports, scientific aptitude, art etc. 

The “Hidden Gem” committee has a difficult task of identifying eligible children and we thank them for their hard work. If anyone knows of a *Hidden Gem*, please contact Mr. Hemant Khanolkar. 

This year’s *Hidden Gem* is very deserving of this award. We wish her continued success.

31st March, 2024 Womens Carrom Competition

The first Ladies Carrom Tournament was organised in Malgaon. Hemant Khanolkar, President RRF, Advocate Pramod Desai, Guru Narvekar, Aruna Samant are seen in the pictures,

15th April, 2024 Felicitation of Samruddhi

Samruddhi Sarnaik, daughter of one of the first RRF members, Mr. Vilas Sarnaik was felicitated for her superlative performance in the BDS examination 8th Standard. Samruddhi secured a Gold Medal and ranked 93rd All India in Maths/ Science. Advocate Pramod Desai, Aruna Samant, Deepti Prabhu and Swati Walawalkar felcitated Samruddhi at her residence.

Wishing her success in her dream of becoming a doctor.

3rd May, 2024 Donation of a Wheelchair through RRF's Helping Hands Scheme

The 'Helping Hands' project of Radharang Foundation was launched at Parule. Accident victims, the elderly or patients who need medical equipment for a short period of time will benefit from this project. Under this scheme Helping Hands will make expensive equipment such as wheel chair, water bed, air bed, walker or medical bed available at a nominal rent. The scheme was launched at Gaurishankar Mandir Parule in the presence of dignitaries to mark the birth anniversary of Pandurang Pundalik Sarnaik. Also, a check of Rs.5000 was given from Radharang Foundation for PM Fund. as observed by Mrs. Aruna Samant on this occasion, it is through such efforts that "Aba's memories are brought to fruition."

On this occasion Hanumant Teli, Ajit Parulekar, Sunil Madye, Sushant Samant, Patil sir, as well as the President of the organization Hemant Khanolkar, Aruna Samant, Deepak Samant, Sachin Samant, Shripad Desai, Siddhi Khanolkar, Amey Desai, Santosh Samant, Purva Naik, Prathamesh Naik were present. The event was publicised in local newspapers.

21st June, 2024 Under 18 Devotional Song Competition 

Bhavik Gajanan Mestri first in District Level Under 18 Abhang Singing Competition

Radharang Foundation, Sindhudurg and Sri Sadguru Sangeet Kala and Cultural Mandal, Sawantwadi organized an "Abhang" song competition in memory of Prabhakar Welling for boys and girls below 18 years at Sri Vitthal Rakhumai Mandir Sawantwadi. Bhavik Gajanan Mestri (Tendoli) won the first prize, Mandar Bapu Naik (Tulsa - Vengurla) won the second prize, Chinmayi Nilesh Mestri (Insuli - Sawantwadi) won the third prize and Alisha Yashwant Mestri (Savantwadi) and Arya Ganesh Aajgaonkar (Ajgaon) received consolation prizes.

The competition which received an enthusiastic response from Sawantwadikars, was moderated by the well-known singer Mr. Swapnil Gore. The singers were accompanied by Mr. Niraj Milind Bhosle (Tabla), Mr. Mangesh Ramchandra Mestri (Organ), Mr. Purushottam (Samarth), Sitaram Keluskar (Harmonium) and Mr. Bhaskar Mestri. Mr. Nitin Dhamapurkar and Mrs. Siddhi Parab compered the event and the sound system was handled by Mr. Hemant Mestri. Mrs. Archana Ghare - Parab was the chief guest along with Mr. Sanjay Katre and the president of Radharang Foundation Hemant Khanolkar, vice president Adv. P. D. Desai, Secretary Purva Naik, Sachin Samant, Amey Desai, Aruna Samant, Gurunath Narvekar, Prathamesh Naik and President of Sadguru Sangeet Art and Culture Board Nilesh Mestri, Secretary Vaibhav Kenkare, Kishore Sawant, Soma Sawant, etc. office bearers and Shri Nandu Shirodkar of Vitthal Mandir Devasthan Committee. Well known Pakhwaj player of the district Mr. Anand Moraye, famous bhajan singer Bua Krishna Raul, Gajanan Mestri, Malvani poet Dada Madkaikar and other dignitaries encouraged the children with their presence.

Madhura Khanolkar, Govind Malgaonkar, Niraj Bhosle, Mangesh Mestri, Samarth Keluskar, Manish Pawar, Ketki Sawant, Sarvesh Raul, Sahil Choche, Akshay Ramane worked hard to make the entire competition successful.

7th July, 2024 Computer Literacy Programme for Deserving Students

Starting from this academic year, RadhaRang Foundation, in collaboration withMr. Amrut Mahadik of  ITCT Computer will be providing Computer Fundamentals to 20 students from Pat and Parule High Schools in two batches. The students will be selected from poor families on merit. RRF will pay the tuition fees. Students will be wearing RRF Badges. Mr Amrut Mahadik has accepted the responsibility of training the students in ITCT facility in Pat and Parule.

Knowing the importance of computer literacy in todays world, RRF has come forward with this project. We are sure the students will take full advantage of our project. RRF has also donated a laptop to Madyachiwadi High School for use by the students.

30th July, 2024 Anil/Anuradha Tirodkar Sadaprem

One of the many activities of Radharang Foundation is this effort to help needy seniors in rural areas of Sindhudurg district by providing them with essential items of daily life. Annual donations made by Dr. Urmila and Dr. Tanmay Lal make it possible for us to observe the birthday of Anil (Hari) Sadashiv Tirodkar on 30th July in this manner under the guidance of the founder of RRF, Mr. Raghunath Pandurang Sarnaik. For the year 2024-2025, 25 needy senior citizens of 14 villages Malgaon, Bagayat, Achre, Parule, Vetore, Pinguli, Banda, Malgaon, Salgaon, Mangaon, Naneli, Humaramala, Nerur, Insuli were given these essential items. 

17th August, 2024 Felicitation of Outstanding Students of standards 7, 8, 9th 

The annual ceremony felicitating outstanding students was held in Narmadabai Anant Shivaji Desai Vidyalaya Valaval.
Class 7th Kumari Girija Dattatray Kadrekar, class 8th Kumar Atharva Vilas Mathkar and class 9th Kumari Lakshmi Vinayak Chavan, the three first rank students were given checks. Pushpa Chittal has created this scholarship in memory of her parents, Principal Govind Mukund Ambeskar and his wife Sumati Govind Ambeskar. 

A check was also given to student Ketaki Padmanath Haldankar through Late Kishore Pundalik Sarnaik Memorial Scholarship for Meritorious Underprivileged Students.

Principal Mr. Kothavle thanked Radharang Foundation, the Sarnaik family and Pushpatai Chittal. Mrs. Aruna Ramakant Samant gave some information about Radharang Foundation and about Late Gobind Ambeskar. This program was successfully planned by Shri Sripad Sahdev Desai.

The complete list of students who were given scholarships are-

Parule-Vishwanath Vinay Mestri

Pat-Omkesh Vijay Manjrekar

Walawal-Ketaki Padmanabh Haldankar

Vetore-Shreya Vikram Tirodkar 

Odeli-Kartiki Digambar Desai 

Malgaon-Antara Gurudas Jadhav 

Banda-Shamika Dattatray Ahir 

Insuli-Kaushal Pravin Rane 

Wilwade-Sumedha Kishor Asniyekar 

Tendoli-Jaydeep Ganesh Kumbhar 

Madura-Shivram Uday Sherlekar 

Malgaon-Manas Mahendra Kadam 

Kelus-Khushi Sundar Keluskar 

Madyachiwadi-Arya Ravji Gawde

Nerur-Manasvi Dhanaji Naik

21st September, 2024 Art Competition 

Shripad Rao Deasi organised a drawing competition for school children in Walaval on behalf of Radhrang Foundation. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all the participants.

25th September, 2024 Anant Krishi Yojana Update

Dashrath Vanjare was given a loan under RRF's Anant Krishi Yojana. Started by Deepak Samant and supported by funds from the family of Kishore Sarnaik, the scheme identifies farmers who require a small loan to tide over a rough patch. It is a matter of pride that over the past decade that it has been run, all the loans have been returned. Here are pictures of the greens planted including mustard, lal math and horse radish. 

29th September, 2024 Financial Assistance to Handicapped Children

Two handicapped girls were given financial assistance under a donation provided by Drs. Urmila and Tanmay Lal in memory of Anil and Anuradha Tirodker, parents of Urmila on Anuradha's birthdate. Shravani Kishore Gavas from Wafoli and Shraddha Prakash Parab, Wagde, Kankavli were given financial assistance. We wish both of them the very best going forward. 

22nd November, 2024 RRF Poetry Recitation Competition

 The self-written poetry recitation competition organized by Radharang Foundation was held at Madhyamik Vidyalaya Madyachiwadi. In this competition organized in memory of Anuradha Anil Tirodkar, Manasvi Kadam of Vilavade High School won first place, while Damini Desai and Samrudhi Kondaskar of Madyachiwadi High School won second and third places respectively and Vaidehi Avasare of Pat High School won consolation prize. The winners of the competition were awarded cash prizes of Rs.1500, Rs.1000/-, Rs.700/- and Rs.500/- respectively, as well as a certificate and a plaque.

Students from 5th to 9th standard participated in the competition, presenting their own poems. The competition was judged by Mr. Santosh Sangle of Chendavan High School and Mr. Amey Desai of Parule High School. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Aruna Samant of Radharang Foundation, Mr. Anant Samant, Principal of Madyachiwadi High School. Teachers of Madyachiwadi High School, parents of the contestants and members of Radharang Foundation were present on this occasion.

November 29th, 2024 Elocution Competition

Radharang Foundation organised the annual Elocution competition on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Late Pandurang Sarnaik at Shri Devi Shantadurga High School, Vadachapat, Tal. Malvan. 9 schools participated in this competition and 16 students participated. The competition started at 9.30 am by lighting the lamp and offering a garland to Goddess Saraswati. On this occasion, the dignitaries and students present were welcomed with roses.

On this occasion, the judges told the students present about the importance of the elocution competition and its benefits and Mr. Vilas Sarnaik gave information about the various schemes of Radharang Foundation. The principal of the school, Mr. P.H. Kubal, praised the activities of Radharang and wished them well for their work. The treasurer of Radharang Foundation, Mr. Sachin Samant, explained the importance of the elocution competition and thanked all the organizers and the school administration. Mrs. Aruna Samant, the guide and inspiration behind RRF presented the life story of the late Pandurang Sarnaik.

The prizes were distributed as follows-

First place Dhruv Mahesh Bhat. Varadkar High School Katta
Second place Parth Pradeep Samant. Topiwala High School Malvan
Third place Dhruti Keshav Bhogle Bharatgad English Medium School Masure
Encouragement Visakha Vivek Parkar Shirwande High School

The judges for this competition were Mr. Vinod Satardekar and Mr. Sanjay Pendurkar. The program was moderated by Mr. Vilas Sarnaik and the vote of thanks was given by Mr. Keshav Bhogle.

December 3rd, 2024 Radharang Computer Literacy Programme

We are proud to share the graduation of the first batch of computer trainees financed by RadhaRang Foundation with computer training provided by ITCT Computers under the guidance of Mr. Amrut Mahadik and his team. 

These hardworking youngsters put in every effort to achieve computer literacy, so important in today's world.