Grand Maratha Foundation spreads joy and happiness by celebrating Diwali with underserved tribal community people and Homeless people

November 2, 2021: Grand Maratha Foundation (GMF), a non-governmental organization known for its work across Maharashtra, celebrated the festival of Diwalithis year with underserved tribal community across Bhiwandi, Karjat and Homeless people & Rag pickers from slums of Mumbai and Thane. GMF distributed Diwali sweets, Clothes, Woolens, Blankets, Bed sheets, Footwear, Dry ration and Snacks on 30^th and 31^st of October 2021. The donation benefitted more than 1000 beneficiaries across slums and other targeted areas.

 

The initiative was planned under the Guidance of Ms. Madhavi Shelatkar (Trustee GMF) and Mr. Rohit Shelatkar (Founder GMF) and the distribution was supported by volunteers of Grand Maratha Foundation.

Speaking on this initiative, Mr Rohit Shelatkar, Film Producer & Founder, Grand Maratha Foundation said, “As Grand Maratha Foundation’s mission is to empower the underprivileged through various initiatives, this initiative for the underserved, homeless people and rag pickers across slums of Mumbai, Thane, Bhiwandi and Karjat will allow them to enjoy the festivities as much as others.”

About Grand Maratha Foundation:

Grand Maratha Foundation provides all-round educational support to farmers, including lessons on fair pricing to efficient distribution and modern techniques so as to empower the farmers in creating a better livelihood for them and break the vicious circle of debt and poverty. With a special focus on Vidarbha, Grand Maratha Foundation also provides financial help to empower the farmers by providing their children with the best education. The Foundation has also spurred allied activities in the agrarian and rural sector which involves widows, providing them a means for earning their livelihood. They have also introduced and encouraged e-Learning through the donation of computers to schools. The Foundation is active in the regions of Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, and Nagpur in Maharashtra taking care of all-round development of farmers and their families. The aim is to get farmers be future-ready by minimizing the operational glitches and empowering them to live a better life.

Link: http://grandmaratha.org/

A/c name: GRAND MARATHA FOUNDATION

Bank name: HDFC BANK

Bank Account No.: 50200030319170

IFSC: HDFC0000146

Branch Name: TALAO PALI THANE