Rotary Club of Pune Shivajinagar

President 2024-25 :  Rtn.Dr Bharati Dole

Club Information :-

The club has supported Sarthak Seva Sangh which runs a shelter cum rehabilitation centre for destitute children with monthly foodgrain supply, new clothes and snacks for Diwali and other provisions like water filter, bunk beds, cots, tables chairs etc. Under Cycle Bharari project RCPS donates bicycles to girls in rural areas. So far 800 bicycles have been donated to help  girls in continue  their education.

 Study app donation to 10th standard students in rural and semi urban areas is an ongoing activity. Club has been conducting Health Check ups for students, van drivers and women and has donated incubators and baby warmers for infants, in rural areas. The ambulance donated by the Club in Shivapur  has proved to be a lifeline for people in remote areas..Every year club contributes for artificial limbs to Bharat Vikas parishad.

The Club is known for following signature projects.

Ekankika Competition (One act play) for last twenty-five years.Sou Sanyukta Dani Spardha which is open to all recognises singing talent among school children where around one hundred children from Pune and outside Pune participate. Deodhar Award is given away to a budding cricketer and his coach. The club is a pioneer in instituting Peace Award for honouring the efforts of people who work for communal harmony. Every year Peace award is given away in the month of February.