FLAME OF RCB CONTINUES TO SHINE AT TALWADA
On Sunday, April 27th, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bombay (RCB) lit up Talwada once again with two impactful mega projects held at the Talwada Medical Centre.
The projects — a breast cancer detection camp and the distribution of Well Baby kits — were inaugurated by District Governor Chetan Desai. These initiatives, especially the breast cancer detection camp, are among the District’s key focus areas this year.
What made the event especially memorable was the enthusiastic participation of over 25 members, including Rotarians, Rotarian Partners, Rotaractors, and Rotary staff, all led by President Satyan Israni. This strong turnout not only demonstrated the Club’s commitment to service but also added a joyful sense of fellowship, as the group spent the day visiting PRVEC and the Taparia College after the camp. The day began early for the Mumbai contingent, with a 6:30 a.m. departure by bus. The journey was filled with warm camaraderie, sandwiches, wafers, chocolates, and a traditional stop at Shree Dutt for refreshments and vada pav. By 10:45 a.m., the group had reached ADMC, where both projects were formally inaugurated in the presence of the District Governor, although by then, the screening had already begun, with a large number of women taking advantage of the breast cancer check-up facilities.
Adding to the significance of the occasion, a new Biochemistry Analyzer was also inaugurated, further enhancing the capabilities of the pathology lab at ADMC. Attendees were then given a guided tour of the medical centre’s various departments, where long queues of patients reflected the scale and reach of the day’s initiatives. Families had travelled from remote villages, underscoring the importance of such camps in rural healthcare outreach. Particularly heartwarming was the distribution of the Well Baby kits, given to mothers and children after examination by Dr. Apte. Alongside the kits, mothers were counselled on the correct use of the items and the benefits of early child care, leaving many visibly reassured and grateful.
The group then moved to PRVEC, where Chairman Emeritus PP Dr. Rumi Jehangir shared stories of the centre’s evolution and the many contributions by past doctors and donors. The visit was a reminder of how deeply rooted RCB’s legacy is in Talwada, with PRVEC standing as a true symbol of what Rotary can achieve. Members visited the patient dormitories, the operation theatre, and the OPD areas — each space bearing testimony to years of dedicated service. The final leg of the visit took the group across to Taparia College, where the teachers shared insights into the institution’s offerings, including its chemical laboratory. The visit helped forge stronger bonds between RCB and the educational facilities in the region. By the end of the day, over 100 individuals had directly benefited from the medical camp and baby kit distribution — a testament to the lasting impact of these projects. For everyone present, it was an enriching and fulfilling experience that reaffirmed their commitment to the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. The Talwada project continues to shine as the Kohinoor of RCB’s initiatives.
