Dear Friend, India, a land of vibrant diversity, grapples with a significant challenge: adult illiteracy. There are 18.2 crore non literate adults in India. The highest of anywhere in the world! The Rotary Club of Bombay is conducting a pioneering initiative that hopes to eradicate adult illiteracy and promote adult education across India. We aim to make...
On Friday, December 13th, 29 students from Bharda New High School, Fort, visited the Wildlife Conservation Photography Exhibition at the Bajaj Art Gallery. The exhibition, aimed at raising environmental awareness, featured stunning photographs showcasing the beauty and fragility of wildlife in their natural habitats. Photographers highlighted themes such as endangered species, habitat preservation, and human impact...
A Sparsh session focusing on the prevention of child sexual abuse was conducted at NM Joshi Secondary Municipal School under the RCB Bhavishya Yaan Project. Held on December 17th, 2024, the session was led by Zainab Lokhandwalla from the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay. A total of 68 students—38 girls and 30 boys—from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th...
Ms Kunti Oza conducted an insightful session on waste segregation for BY students. The session covered the importance of separating dry, wet, and e-waste in an easy-to-understand manner. She also introduced The Milk Bag Project, a remarkable initiative indeed at recycling and reusing milk bags effectively. The students were highly attentive and displayed keen interest in...
I just thought I'd share a little bit of my own life's journey, what shaped me, a little about my work, and what inspires me to do what I do. I’m also very inspired by everything that the Rotary Club is doing. I grew up in Calcutta and went to St. Xavier's School. I was actually...
The Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation, presented Wild India - A Conservation Photography Exhibition. One hundred students from Bhavishya Yaan, along with Interactors from Bharda School, attended this immersive exhibition. They embarked on a visual journey into the raw and untamed beauty of nature. The exhibition not only opened their...
On December 7th, 2024, NMJ School of the Bhavishya Yaan celebrated the grand finale of its eight-day Literature Festival, dedicated to the life and works of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. The event was a tribute to the legendary poet, writer, musician, and artist, offering students a rich exploration of his literary and cultural legacy. The festival...
On December 10th, 2024, the Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery hosted an enlightening session with Bittu Sahgal. The event was part of Wild India – a Conservation Photography Exhibition, a collaboration between Pooja Bajaj of the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery and the Animal Welfare Committee of the Rotary Club of Bombay. The session commenced with...
Interact Club: On December 11th, 2024, the Rotary Club of Bombay, in collaboration with the Clean Mumbai Foundation, organised The Milk Bags Project for the Interact students of Sir J.J. Girls’ High School. Held from 11:25 to 12:15 pm, the session was attended by around 85 students. Mrs. Kunti Oza led the session, raising awareness about...
Resolved that the Annual Report of the Rotary Club of Bombay for the year July 1st, 2023 to June 30th, 2024 be and is hereby adopted. The Resolution is proposed by Rtn. Sunny Pariyaram and seconded by Rtn. Pradeep Chinai. Carried out unanimously. Accounts of the Rotary Club of Bombay for RY 2023-2024: IPP Manoj Patodia and Rtn....