EVENTS

  Date: 24 June 2026     |     Bhachau, Gujarat Representatives of Venus Pipes and Tubes Limited, Dhaneti-Bhuj, visited the Old Age Home in Bhachau, which is managed by Shree Navchetan Andhjan Mandal. The visiting guests included Director Shri Jitendrabhai Choudhary, Chief Financial Officer Shri Krunalbhai Bubna, and Senior Manager Shri Kuldipbhai. Secretary Shri Vanrajsinh R. Jadeja welcomed the guests with shawls and mementos. The company donated a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water plant to provide clean drinking water for the elderly residents. The plant was officially inaugurated in the presence of the senior residents. In addition, Venus Pipes and Tubes Limited provided financial assistance for the construction of a new toilet block at the facility. At the end of the event, Shri Vanrajsinh R. Jadeja thanked the guests for their generous financial and structural support.

  Date: 23 June 2026     |     Bhachau, Gujarat Shradhdhanjali program was held at the Bhachau Old Age Home, managed by Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, to mark the 20th death anniversary of the former secretary of the organization, Late Shri Khetabhai Devda. The program began with two minutes of silence, during which everyone prayed for peace for the departed soul. Secretary Shri Vanrajsinh R. Jadeja paid a heartfelt tribute and spoke about the good deeds and social service work of Late Shri Khetabhai Devda. Shri Pachabhai Chavda, a senior resident of the home, also shared a tribute message. At the conclusion of the program, all the senior residents offered flowers to honor the memory of Late Shri Khetabhai A. Devda.

  Date: 21 June 2026 International Yoga Day was celebrated with great energy for children with disabilities at various campuses managed by Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal. The events took place at the Divyang Vidya Vihar campus, Divyang Kanyakunj, and the Divyang Rehabilitation Center. Secretary Shri Himanshubhai Sompura and Shri Zinabhai Dabasiya, along with Chief Coordinator Shri Deepakbhai Prasad, attended the celebration. Yoga expert Shri Vijaybhai Gadhavi guided the students through several yoga poses and breathing exercises. He explained the health benefits of yoga in a simple and accessible manner. All teaching and non-teaching staff members participated in the session with great enthusiasm. At the same time, a special yoga session was organized for senior citizens at the Bhachau Old Age Home. The event was held under the guidance of Secretary Shri Vanrajsinh R. Jadeja. During the session, Shri Dilipbhai explained the importance of yoga. Shri Dineshbhai then led the ...

  Date: 13 June 2026     |     Mahesana, Gujarat Divyang Friend Charitable Trust organized the "State Level Night Sitting Volleyball Tournament 2026" for players with physical disabilities. The tournament was held at the Sardar Patel Sports Center in Mehsana. A team of students from Divyang Vidhya Vihar, managed by Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, Madhapar, actively participated in the event. The tournament commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony led by the Honorable Mayor of Mahesana. The Mayor encouraged the players and wished them success in their future endeavors. A total of 12 teams from different districts across Gujarat competed in this state-level championship. Even during tough matches, the students of Divyang Vidhya Vihar demonstrated great sportsmanship, hard work, and high energy. Their performance on the court brought great pride to the institute.

  Date: 15 May 2026 to 25 May 2026     |    Anand, Gujarat A special training camp for the Gujarat Goalball Team was successfully conducted in Anand from 15 May 2026 to 25 May 2026. The 10-day intensive state-level camp was jointly organized by Setu Trust and the Blind Sports Association of Gujarat. A total of nine visually impaired student-athletes from Divyang Vidhya vihar & Divyang Kanyakunj managed by Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, successfully participated in the camp. The group comprised four boys and five girls. During the camp, expert coaches provided comprehensive training to the players, covering modern goalball techniques, official game rules, and court strategies. All participating athletes from the institute trained with great enthusiasm, dedication, and sportsmanship, bringing pride to the organization.

  Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal NAVCHETAN SAMACHAR Quarterly Newsletter   ·   Serving with Light MAY· JUNE · JULY - 2026   EDITED BY Mr. Himanshu Sompura Special Educator & Secretary ACCESSIBLE DESIGN BY Mrs. Manisha Gorasia Accessible Design Specialist