Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali

20/08/2026

Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali (RCLK) in association with the Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli (RCBK), conducted the youth awareness seminar *"Igniting Young Minds for a To***co-Free Future"* at Gundecha Education Academy.

Key Metrics & Beneficiaries
Impact: 150 Students (Grades 6–10) and 10 Teachers
*Resource Person: Dr. Rohan N. Bartake* *(De-addiction Specialist)*

*Session Highlights*

Core Focus: Dr. Bartake addressed the health, financial, and environmental hazards of to***co, emphasizing the benefits of a to***co-free lifestyle.

Interactive Q&A: Students engaged in an active Q&A, gaining practical strategies on taking personal responsibility for their health and confidently saying "NO."

Event Mantra: "Ignite Dreams, Not To***co."

Acknowledgments

Organizers: Rtn. Meenu (Director – Youth) and Rtn. Shakti (Director – Community Services Non-Medical).
Leadership & Speaker: Dr. Rohan Bartake for his expert session.

13/08/2026

Citizens should follow the rules stated in the Flag Code of India 2002 to remove and store the national flag or dispose of it after use on Independence Day.
The Flag Code of India 2002 was introduced on January 26, 2002, to govern the use, display, and hoisting of tricolour in the country. The Flag Code was amended on December 30, 2021, allowing the use of polyester, apart from cotton, wool, silk, and khadi for making hand-spun, hand-woven, and machine-made flags. Before the amendment, polyester and machine-made flags were not allowed.
Another amendment through an order on July 20, 2022, allowed the national flag to be hoisted or displayed in the open at the house of the public day and night. Before this amendment, tricolour was allowed to be flown only from sunrise to sunset.

As per the Flag Code of India 2002 , Disposal Procedure is as follows:

🔥 DISPOSAL BY BURNING
Choose a clean, safe & private place.
Fold the flag respectfully.
Place it carefully in a clean fire.
Ensure it is completely reduced to ashes.

🌱 DISPOSAL BY BURIAL
Fold the flag respectfully and place it in a clean box.
Bury it in a clean, dignified spot.
Pause for a moment of silence and respect.

13/08/2026

De-Addiction Awareness Session

The Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali conducted an enlightening awareness session on De-Addiction – “Igniting Young Minds for a To***co-Free Future” at Gundecha High School, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, on 13th August 2026.

The session was led by our very own Resource Person, Rtn. Dr. Rohan Bartake, a proud member of the Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali. He shared valuable insights on the harmful effects of to***co and the importance of making informed and healthy choices, inspiring young minds to embrace a to***co-free future.

Around 150 students and teachers benefited from this meaningful and impactful session.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Gundecha High School , Principal Ms. Sonu Arora Madam and the entire Administration Team of Gundecha High School for their valuable support and cooperation in making this initiative a success.

10/08/2026

On Friday, 7th August 2026, *An Anti Honking Drive* event was organised by Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali and the Lokhandwala Foundation School Interact Club ( teacher coordinators and students).

The Principal and Vice Principal were also present for a short duration adding colour to the drive. Students were posted outside and across the school gate ( 50 metres on either side of the gate) for an hours duration. The core objective was to senstise parents towards ' No Honking' and traffic discipline.
50 students in two batches were posted holding placards 🪧, all emphasing on the objectives of the drive.

Sincere Thanks to Director -Youth Rtn. Ambujam Iyer, Rtn Ashish Seth, Rtn. Rashmi Das, Rtn Kailas Mahajan for their active involement all through.

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

On Friday, 7th August 2026, *An Anti Honking Drive* event was organised by Rotary Club of Lokhandwala Kandivali and the Lokhandwala Foundation School Interact Club ( teacher coordinators and students).

The Principal and Vice Principal were also present for a short duration adding colour to the drive. Students were posted outside and across the school gate ( 50 metres on either side of the gate) for an hours duration. The core objective was to senstise parents towards ' No Honking' and traffic discipline.
50 students in two batches were posted holding placards 🪧, all emphasing on the objectives of the drive.

Sincere Thanks to Director -Youth Rtn. Ambujam Iyer, Rtn Ashish Seth, Rtn. Rashmi Das, Rtn Kailas Mahajan for their active involement all through.

27/06/2026