Snehalaya's Satyagraha forced Police to file F.I.R., Rapists Arrested.

Ahmednagar, 9th Sept.

She came to Snehalaya's office bear footed along with her two kids a week ago. She came from Newase, a historical  city about 60 k.m away from Ahmednagar. Newase is the  birth place of "Dnyaneshwari" (The first translation of "Bhagwatgita" in Marathi language by Saint Dnyneshwar  in 12th centaury) . 

Her grievance was unbelievable. She told that she is about 25 yrs old. Her family is staying in the slum area of Newase. The area is dominated by the Anna Lakshare gang involved in illegal sand lifting from the river Pravara and trade of local made Pistols.  She was gang raped by a criminal gang of Anna Lakshare, a noted mafia. Anna is a political big wig, member of Panchayat Samiti and office bearer of a noted political party . Anna is already facing more than a dozen serious types of criminal cases. This incident of gang rape happened in the last week of march 2010. Sachin Bansode, Devidas Limbare & few others from Lakshare gang have gang raped her. After this incident,  she went to police station at Newase with her husband. But Lakshare threatened them with a gun. Hence, they couldn’t register the F.I.R. Later on her husband committed a suicide by hanging him self on 31st march 2010. No political party or leader has yet raised the voice for this woman due to the threat of Lakshare gang. 

Since Anna was arrested by police in the previous cases, she has raised a courage. She came to Snehalaya asking the help. 

Verifying and  considering the seriousness of the atrocity, snehalaya boosted her moral. Advised her to meet Mr. Krushna Prakash, the new police chief of Ahmednagar district. Mr. Krushna Prakash listened the matter, scolded the Newase police station and F.I.R was lodged. The three rapists were immediately arrested and they were given police custody for further investigation. 

Snehalaya has provided protection of volunteers to her after the F.I.R. Then  convinced  her to stay in Snehalaya's center with her kids for safety of life protection and brightening the future of the kids. Snehalaya has brought all her relatives to center to show them the facilities of English medium school and quality shelter. Our volunteers met the Tehsiladar, Police Inspector and the civil society members at Newase . Appealed them to be active against the antisocial tendencies.  

Minors Rescued

Ahmednagar, 9th Sept.

Snehalaya's Mukti vahini team has given a tip to Police and rescued 3 minors from a Lucky Hotel near Bus stand late last night. Today, court has ordered to admit the girls in the special home in Mundhva (Pune city).

The girls are between the age group of 14 to 16. They were brought to Ahmedanagar from Mumbai. But basically from Bihar and West Bengal. Mrs. Jyotipriya Singh, Assistant District Police Chief, has played a major role in the raid. Also 4 others arrested for running the brothel under the clause no. 3,4,5 and 7 of the immoral trafficking prevention act. 

Presently, all the brothels in Ahmednagar districts were closed by the police department. About 18 cases were registered on the brothel owners. Snehalaya is trying to provide alternative livelihood options to the women who wants to live a dignified life in the present situations.    

Snehalaya convinces the state government, to give children in red light areas, a better status

Ahmednagar, 23^rd August.

The Maharashtra Government will soon give a reorganization of 'children with special needs' to the children in the red light areas. 
Mr. Subhash Zanak, Cabinet Minister of the Department of Women Child Development of Maharashtra state has assured Snehalaya family to correct the category in this regard.


This decision will encourage the N.G.O’s start the shelter homes specially for the children of prostitutes. His department immediately issues a license and funding to the institutions if they shelter the children of special needs. Mr. Zanak, accompanied by all top officers in his department visited each of Snehalaya’s projects and discussed  issues with volunteers. 


He appreciated Snehalaya for having drawn his attention towards many burning issues regarding the child rights and protection.    

A freedom fighter joins Snehalaya's Independence Day celebrations

Aug 15th, 2010, Ahmednagar

Freedom Fighter Mr. Ramchandra Patwardhan went to jail along with Mr. Vijayendra Kabra during their freedom struggle. Mr Patwardhan was imprisoned by British Govt. in 1942. He is now 85 Yrs. old but has all the enthusiasm of his fiery youth. Mr. Patwardhan was present for the flag hosting programme at Snehalaya. 

Mr. Sanjay Bandishti (Industrialist), Mr. Suwalal Shingvi (President) also participated in the programme. They  addressed the students and talked about sacrifice of several freedom fighters like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagtsingh, Netaji Subhashchandra Bose, etc. Mr. Ramchandra Patwardhan shared his experience in the freedom movement and the stories of several freedom fighters who has sacrificed their lives  for the nation, but were never made it to the history books. He expressed sorrow for the serious problems of corruption, violence and selfish motives of our leaders in our country, today

In the evening a common birthday of Snehalaya children was celebrated. Many eminent  personalities were present for the programme. They wished good health and long lives for the  our children. 

Dr.Girish Kulkarni felicitated with Nirmalkumar Fadulke Foundation Award

Ahmednagar, 28th August 2010

Dr.Girish Kulkarni, Founder of Snehalaya was felicitated as 'the Social Worker of the year award on Wednesday 28 July 2010 by Dr. Nirmalkumar Fadulke Foundation, Solapur.  This is the 4th year of award. 

Dr.Girish Kulkarni is a professor of political science, by profession. He also works as a guide on various government committees. He started his work for deprived women and children  at a young age of 19 years.  Dr Girish Kulkarni's organization - Snehalaya has changed the lives of thousands of destitute women, children, H.I.V patients. His lifetime work and long struggle of 25 years was recognized by the foundation.

The award included a Rs. 25,000 in cash. Central Power Minister Mr.Sushil Kumar Shinde, State Cabinet Minister Mr.Laxmanrao Dhoble, Editor Senior Journalist of Lokmat Mr.Anant Dixit, Mr Nirupankar Mr.Daka Thavre, Mr.Vishnupant Kothe were present as guests for the award distribution ceremony.

Snehalaya Students' success in 10th Standard Board Examination

Ahmednagar, 19 June 2010

More Students of Snehalaya achieved success in the 10th standard S.S.C. Exams and are planning for their future career. Each of them have come from very challenging background and have achieved success against odds by their sheer determination and hard work 

1. Madhuri  Ravindra Mundlik

Marks Obtained: - 359/550 (65.27%) 

Madhuri had lost both her parents when she was 4 years old. She is at Snehalaya is rehabilitation center ever since. She wants to become a Civil Engineer.

2. Bhagyshri Sitaram Salunke 

Marks Obtained: - 325/500 (65%) 

Bhagyashri joined Snehalaya Rehabilitation Center in the year 2005. She wants to become a Lawyer. 

3. Seema Devidas Jadhav 

Marks Obtained: 334/550 (60.73%)

Seema joined Snehalaya Rehabilitation Center in the year 2005. Snehalaya helped her to take education. Seema wants to become a Computer Engineer. 

4. Parshuram Sarubai Chavan 

Marks Obtained: 227/500 (45.40%) 

Parshuram had joined Snehalaya Rehabilitation Center in the year 2000. Snehalaya helped her to take education. Parshuram wants to become a Soldier in Indian Army. 

Following is the list of Snehalaya Balbhavan Students who passed the 10th standard examination. Balbhavans are active in 6 major Slums of the city.  Most of our students are the past child labours.  They all are staying in Slums , belonging to poor families.

1. Shaikh Nisar Naeim (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained: 313/550 (56.91%)

2. Naidu Chandrakala Antoni (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained: 248/500 (49.60%)

3. Adhav Varsha Eknath (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained: 267/500 (53.40%)

4. Waghele Rajesh Gopal (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained: 330/550 (60%)

5. Shaikh Roshni Eakbal(Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained: 315/550 (57.27%)

6. Pathan Yusuf Aayub (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  263/500 (52.60%)

7. Damble Namta Ratan (Sanjaynagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  244/550 (48.80%)

8. Shaikh Tanzila Akbar (Mukund Nagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  385/550 (70%)

9. Shaikh Shabina Shahboddin (Mukund Nagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  332/550 (60.36%)

10. Mullani Afrin Shamshoddin  (Mukund Nagar Slum)

11. Shaikh Bibifatema Nasiruddin  (Mukund Nagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  396/550 (72%)

12. Thokal  Manisha Dilip (Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  241/500 (48.20%)

13. Sherker Amol Bhausaheb (Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  332/550 (60.36%)

14. Vairal Kailas Lahanu (Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  269/500 (53.80%)

15. Jangam Sachin Motiram(Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  194/ 500 (36.27%)

16. Bharaskar Sachin Sukhdev (Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  308/ 500 (61.60%)

17. Bhutekar Sambhaji Dagadu (Borkarnagar Slum)

Marks Obtained:  260/ 550 (47.27%)

Snehalaya Felicitates advocate Uday Warunjikar

Advocate Uday Warunjikar was felicitated in Snehalaya for his victory in the election of Maharashtra and Goa Bar council.


Mr Warunjikar is a well known lawyer in Mumbai High Court, who has handled more than 6000 cases 


Justice Sudhakar Deshmukh honored him at Snehalaya. The members of Ahmednagar bar association were present at the occasion. Advocate Warunjikar a native of  Ahmednagar  has been a strong volunteer for   Snehalaya. He has been working free of cost for Snehalaya and other NGOs filing Public Interest Litigations

Past students of Snehalaya give back to the Institution

Ahmednagar 19th July,

Snehalaya’s past students staying in group home at Ahmednagar and are currently earning have extended their support to the present inmates, by contributing their savings to Snehalaya. Pooja, Sonali, Shraddha, Shital and Rekha have completed their nursing training and are currently working in reputed hospitals in Ahmednagar. They are rendering their nursing services to Snehalaya Community care center on their holidays. 


Last week these past students decided to contribute books and educational material of Snehalaya’s present inmates studying in 11th and 12th standard. 


Donating study material for the students, Pooja said " It is our duty to help the current students. They need this money, more than we do".

Alliance Auditorium Inaugurated at Snehalaya Rehabilitation Center

Ahmednagar 20th July,

"Since my childhood, I was busy in earning the money. My hard work and honesty made me rich but my resourceful life was not meaningful and peaceful. My life was changed only when I have started investing 25% of my income for humanitarian work and for under privileged people of our society" said Mr. K. V. R. Unni, Chairman and Managing Director of Edelstahl Agencies (P) Ltd., Mumbai.

Mr. Unni, who is also a senior patron of Giants International, inaugurated the Alliance Auditorium in Snehalaya. Mrs. Kavita Jain, The president of Alliance Club of Ahmednagar presided the function. About 200 members of Alliance club were present with their families at the function in Snehalaya’s Rehabilitation Cente at Nimblak, Ahmednagar.

Ahmednagar Chapter of Alliance club has Rs donated 5 Lakhs initially.  Then Mr. Unni and Snehalaya generated a total fund of Rs. 33 Lakhs from donors for the Auditorium. After 3 years of  efforts, the Auditorium of about 6000 S.qfts construction was completed. 

This auditorium will help Snehalaya to organize the Youth Camps and community based activities regularly, said Mr. Girish Kulkarni while offering a vote of thanks on behalf of institution. 

Two daughters of Snehalaya got married.

Ahmednagar.  1st June 2010

Miss. Rupali Kale (20 yrs.) and Miss. Ambika Kanth (19 yrs), daughters of Snehalaya got married today with Mr. Shrikant Kulkarni (25 yrs.) and Mr. Mahesh Parikh (26 yrs) respectively.

All the volunteers of Snehalaya and people from various walks of life attended the marriage ceremony at Dharmpuri Temple at Nimbalak. Rupali came to Snehalaya as an orphan girl and started new life. She completed the Nurse Aid course (ANM) and was working in Snehalaya’s Community Care Center  serving HIV/AIDS patients. Mr. Shrikant is M.A,B.Ed. He is working as a Superintendent of Snehalaya’s Balgruha section.

Miss. Ambika was also an orphan girl. She also completed the Nurse Aid course (ANM). Ambika was working in Dr. Hemant Deshpande Hospital in Ahmednagar as a Nurse. Ambika got married to Mr. Mahesh Parikh. He is a businessman in Ashti, in Beed district.

Mr. Suvalal Shingvi (President of Snehalaya), Mr. Milind Kulkarni (Secretary of Snehalaya), Mr. Anna Kotakar (President, Dharmpuri temple) and all the trustees, numerous volunteers and more than 1500 well-wishers of Snehalaya were present for the marriage ceremony. The prominent personalities in Ahmednagar district blessed the newly married couples.