New Groups registered under Swayamsiddha Foundation's Mother NGO Programme were inducted into the organisation on the occassion of World Women's Day on 08th March 2015. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Rashmi Yeradkar, Head of Department, Occupational Therapy Department, Lokmanya Tilak Hospital, Sion, Mumbai. Shri Jeevraj Sawant, Thane District Coordinator of Rashtra Seva Dal, Shri Ram Gavade, CA, Shri Bhushan Paithankar, President and Team Members of Swayamsiddha Foundation, Mumbai alongwith Representatives of enrolling SHGs and various NGOs were present on the occassion.
Dr.Rashmi Yeradkar, in her address motivated the women to opt for self employment and told them importance of Cleanliness, Physical and Mental Fitness and how to achieve the same. Her speech was well received by the participants.
Shri Ram Gavade, CA, elaborated in details the nitty gritties of SHG movement and motivated the assembled SHGs to explore new avenues in business. Shri Jeevraj Sawant, Thane District Coordinator of Rashtra Seva Dal in his deliberations urged the women to follow the guidance of Swayamsiddha Foundation and establish their identity.
Shri Vijay Joshi, Secretary, in his initial remarks presented the Overview of the SHG movement and the role of Swayamsiddha Foundation in it. Shri Bhushan Paithankar, President, Swayamsiddha Foundation, Mumbai presented various success stories and motivated the enrolled groups.
Shri Samir Manchekar, Regional Coordinator, coordinated the entire programme and was instrumental in assembly of the groups.
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Swayamsiddha Foundation, Mumbai
