Rotary Vocational Month:
Poona Guest House has been representing Maharashtrian food culture for 90years, that is, for four generations. This very Puneri and much-loved hotel was in the spotlight on the 19th of Jan 2026 when its Director, Dr. Kishore Sarpotdar was felicitated with the ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ by Rotary Club of Poona, at the hands of District Vocational Director Rtn Prasad Ganpule and President Rohit Mitra as part of the Rotary Vocational Month.
The Citation was read by Vocation Avenue Director. Rtn Jayashree Kuber.
While in conversation with Rtn Jayashree Kuber & PP Maithili Manakwad, Dr Kishor Sarpotdar appealed to the new generation to develop an affinity & taste for Maharashtrian cuisine, which is rooted in nutrition and wholesomeness. He said that while it's essential to explore new food cultures, it's equally important to preserve our traditional food culture.
Dr. Sarpotdar further said that Poona Guest House is not just a hotel but a custodian of Maharashtrian culinary heritage and tradition. He mentioned that the organization has been committed to social responsibility and has made efforts to give back to the community. He also shared that his family has been involved in the food industry for generations and has been associated with the Marathi film industry.
He expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club of Pune for recognizing his contributions to the field of hospitality.
