Rotary Club of Dombivli East

17/06/2026

On 10th June our club organized a weekly meeting for felicitation of 72 TRF donors of our club. With the initiative from President Dr Sandeep , PP and TRF director Abhay communicated to all the donors to invite for this meeting.
Purpose was to thank the donors and also to showcase what we do with the TRF donations we collect .
40 out of 72 donors attended and got felicitatated. 30 other Rotarians also attended and got inspired

17/06/2026

Feedback Day – Reflections on the TiTEN Year

Today marked the Feedback Day for the TiTEN year President and his team’s performance — an occasion where fellow Rotarians openly shared what they appreciated and what, in their view, could be improved. More than a review of the past year, it served as a valuable platform for learning and guidance for the leaders who will take the club forward in the coming years.

The members expressed deep appreciation for the work and projects executed during the TiTEN year. The team was particularly commended for bringing a corporate style of functioning into club operations — with disciplined budget control, meticulous planning, structured ex*****on, and professional project management.

In his concluding remarks, President Sandeep extended heartfelt thanks to all Rotarians and Board members whose wholehearted contribution made the year successful. He made a special mention of Hon. Secretary Vinayak for his unwavering support and for always being available whenever needed.

President Sandeep shared that he had started the year with a personal bucket list of initiatives focused on streamlining and systematizing the functioning of the club. With the support, ownership, and dedication of the entire team, he felt satisfied that many of those aspirations were successfully achieved.

Overall, the TiTEN year will be remembered as a year of excellent projects, innovative ideas, disciplined ex*****on, and strong teamwork — a year that strengthened systems while creating meaningful impact and setting a strong foundation for the future.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

A special program was organized yesterday at the Rotary Bhavan by the Rotary Club of Dombivli East to celebrate World Environment Day and the auspicious Adhik Maas.
During this initiative, Lady Rotarians and Anns of our club collectively planted 1,100 Tulsi saplings. The project was conceived by First Lady Manjiri Gharat and coordinated by Rtn. Chitra Agate, with the active participation of more than 70 women. The event was successfully carried out in the presence of 35 people
On this occasion, the Tulsi Garden name board in the Rotary Garden was unveiled by President Dr. Sandeep Gharat and Hon. Secretary Vinayak Agate.
Rtn. Sunanda Jagtap narrated the significance of Adhik Maas and the story of Tulsi, explaining its spiritual as well as practical importance. The program concluded with a devotional song dedicated to Tulsi.
Speaking on the occasion, President Dr. Sandeep Gharat remarked that this Tulsi Garden would serve as an “Oxygen Park”, contributing to environmental well-being and promoting awareness about the importance of greenery and sustainable living.

04/06/2026

On 3 June 2026, the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Dombivli East was to celebrate the NikshayMitra project success
The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Poornima Dhake, Head of the TB Department of KDMC. Under the Government of India’s Nikshay Mitra Scheme, First Lady Manjiri Gharat, Rtn. Chitra Agate, and 22 Rotarians and Anns have been supporting 50 tuberculosis patients by providing them with food baskets for six months. In recognition of their valuable contribution, each participant was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the club.
On this occasion, the Rotary Club of Dombivli East was officially registered with the Government of India as a Nikshay Mitra Supporter. Dr. Dhake presented the registration certificate to President Dr. Sandeep Gharat.
The club also felicitated Dr. Sheetal Patil and Mr. Tushar from the KDMC Thakurli Medical Centre for their support and services.
The second part of the meeting featured an enlightening lecture by invited speaker and environmental enthusiast Gargi Gidh on the topic “Environment-Friendly Lifestyle.” Her talk highlighted practical ways to adopt sustainable living practices and contribute positively to environmental conservation.
The program witnessed an enthusiastic attendance of 65 Rotarians and Anns, making it a well-attended and meaningful event.

01/06/2026

Rotary Club of Dombivli East’s “Surmayi Shaam” Enthralls Dombivli
The musical extravaganza “Surmayi Shaam,” organized by the Rotary Club of Dombivli East for the benefit of the Rotary Children’s Park, turned out to be a grand success, delighting music lovers and supporters of the social cause alike. Despite it being a Sunday evening and the day of the IPL final, the show witnessed a full house at Patidar Bhavan.
The programme stood out for its excellent content, creative concept, and meticulous design by renowned music arranger Kamlesh Bhadkamkar. The thoughtfully curated selection of evergreen Hindi melodies celebrating the contribution of Marathi artists to the Hindi film music industry kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. The seamless flow of performances and the artistic presentation reflected Kamlesh Bhadkamkar’s experience and passion for quality musical entertainment. He had roped in some of the finest artists for singing and musical accompaniment.
The event also received praise for its superb audience response and overall planning. Despite a large turnout, the organizers ensured smooth entry, comfortable seating, and an enjoyable experience for all attendees. Their attention to detail contributed significantly to the success of the programme.
Excellent sound by Kulkarni Brothers and delicious snacks enhanced the enjoyment of the programme. The enthusiastic response from music lovers demonstrated the community’s support for both quality cultural programmes and meaningful social initiatives.
The funds raised through the event will contribute towards the further development and repairs of the Rotary Children’s Park and additional plantation. The programme received excellent sponsorship support from Rotarians, external donors, and the Dombivlikar group of respected MLA Shri Ravindra Chavan.

The program was successfully organized under the leadership of Project Chairman PP Manoj Pradhan, Club President Dr. Sandeep Gharat, and Club Secretary Rtn. Vinayak Agte, whose dedicated efforts, along with those of the entire organizing team, contributed significantly to the event’s grand success. All the donors were felicitated and the major ticket sellers were thanked during the program

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27/05/2026

In weekly meeting on 27th May we had Mr Jamshid Khan as a speaker on a very interesting subject of “Current status and origin of Abrahamic Religions”.
Mr Khan explained the differences in the 3 main Abrahamic religions – Jews, Christian and Islam. He in a simple and lucid way explained the historical sequence and facts about these religions how these are interacting currently and what is their relevance in reference to India.

It was very interesting to understand the facts and philosophy of the religions from an expert which generally we try to understand from the people around and their lives

27/05/2026

In weekly meeting on 20th May we had our own honorary secretary Rtn Vinayak Agte as a speaker. His subject was “ Importance and significance of Adhik Mas”. A well known teacher in Astrology (Krishnamurty type ) , Vinayak explained the scientific reason why the “Adhik Mas” - The additional month in the Hindu Lunal calender comes every 3 years.
It has got a spiritual and religious importance but backed by the intricate astronomical experts of old age in the Hindu religion. It is surprising how well the Hindu calenders could have calculated all these nuances of Planets movements and their interactions, basically the calender system, when the so called measuring equipments and binoculars were not present
The talk was well received and enjoyed by about 70 audience

21/05/2026

At Rotary Club of Dombivli East, tree plantation has always been an important annual activity. However, during the TiTEN year, we decided to move beyond the traditional once-a-year plantation drive and adopt a “Green Round the Year” approach by carrying out plantations continuously at different locations.
Accordingly, from 1st July onwards, we began our plantation activities with five mango saplings. Over the months, plantations were undertaken at various locations including the CRPF and SRPF grounds around Dombivli. A major plantation and revival drive was later carried out at our Rotary Children’s Park.
As part of the revival of our Butterfly Garden and Medicinal Plant Garden projects, around 150 plants each were planted in both sections, giving a fresh new life and greenery to these beautiful thematic gardens.
In December 2025, we conceptualized and created a unique section called “Tulshi Baug” in an area of the park where the land was rocky and flowering plants were difficult to sustain. Instead of struggling with conventional plants, we chose Tulsi — a plant deeply connected with health, environment, spirituality, and Indian culture.
Around 1000 Tulsi saplings of different varieties were planted in this section. The response was remarkable. The saplings flourished beautifully and transformed the barren patch into a vibrant green zone. Besides adding greenery, the Tulsi plants attracted butterflies and honeybees, naturally enhancing biodiversity in the park. Encouraged by the success, we further planted an additional 500 saplings, including Kapur Tulsi varieties. Today, the Tulshi Baug has become one of the most attractive and serene corners of our Rotary Children’s Park.

Taking this initiative to the next stage in response to the appeal by First Lady Manjiri and Rtn Chitra Agte, the Anns and Lady Rotarians of Rotary Club of Dombivli East have now resolved to plant 1111 Tulsi saplings as a combined celebration of World Environment Day (5th June) and the sacred Adhik Maas period (17th May to 15th June).
The idea is simple yet impactful. Members have been appealed to contribute ₹500 each towards 50 Tulsi saplings. Through collective participation, this meaningful environmental initiative will be implemented on a larger scale.
Tulsi is not merely a plant. It represents:
• Health and medicinal value
• Environmental protection and oxygen generation
• Ecological support for butterflies and bees
• Cultural and spiritual significance
Thus, this project beautifully combines environmental conservation with the pious and spiritual concept of donation during Adhik Maas.
What makes this initiative especially noteworthy is its simplicity, affordability, and replicability. It is a model that can easily be adopted by Rotary clubs, housing societies, schools, temples, institutions, and even individual families. With minimal investment and collective participation, such Tulsi gardens can create a meaningful environmental, cultural, and spiritual impact in urban communities.
President Dr Sandeep Gharat
Hon Sec, Rtn Vinayak Agte

20/05/2026

An excellent coverage of the work and projects done by Rotary Club of Dombivli East, done in the Educational, Medical, Health and Hygiene, Environment and many more avenues .
Thanks to all the Rotarians & families, Associates , CSR Partners and Global donors who make it possible and enable our club to to so well in the community service and in the Rotary world. Recognition from your own community and media is very heartening and encouraging.

May god give all of us the strength to continue our efforts and will to do good in world

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President Dr Sandeep Gharat
Hon Sec Rtn Vinayak Agte