Banda, Maharashtra –
On the auspicious occasion of the Sharadiya Navratri festival, Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-op. Society Ltd. (Multi-State), in collaboration with Lok Kalp Foundation and Shri Saibaba Bhakta Seva Mandal, Banda, organized a special felicitation program titled “Nari Shakticha Samman” on 1st October 2025, celebrating the indomitable spirit and achievements of women in society.
The event was inaugurated by Mrs. Apeksha Naik, Sarpanch of Banda Gram Panchayat, and chaired by Shri Praveen Yadav, Regional Manager of Lokmanya Society. Esteemed dignitaries in attendance included Mrs. Archana Sarnaik (Manager), Mrs. Pallavi Khanvilkar (Banda Branch Manager), Mrs. Gouri Juvekar (CSR Assistant), Mrs. Sushma Samant (Senior Accountant), Ms. Shreya Desai (Accountant), and prominent members of Shri Saibaba Bhakta Seva Mandal such as Mrs. Darshana Kesarkar, Mrs. Rajshree Tendle, Mrs. Akshata Salgaonkar, Mrs. Priyanka Harmalkar, Mrs. Archana Pangam (Former Z.P. Member), and Mrs. Amita Swar.
Honored Women Achievers:
In recognition of their exceptional contributions and inspiring journeys, the following women were felicitated:
- Mrs. Mangal Kamat – Senior Journalist
- Ms. Akshata Anant Pai – Entrepreneur, “Apalam Pai Bhojnalaya”
- Mrs. Shanti Manohar Kadam – Outstanding Health Worker
- Ms. Shilpa Prasad Sawant – Financial supporter of savings groups
- Ms. Megha Nitin Walke – Skilled Painter
- Ms. Ratnaprabha Eknath Keluskar – Dedicated service at “Dayasagar Chhatralaya”
- Mrs. Ujwala Anand Mahajan – Successful Entrepreneur
- Ms. Sneha Satish Natekar – Small Business Owner
- Ms. Saroj Vasudev Yedve – Owner of “Bhavani Bhojnalaya”
Inspirational Speeches:
Mrs. Pallavi Khanvilkar praised the honored women, stating, “These women are an inspiration for society. Such social initiatives also give energy to other women to come forward.”
Mrs. Apeksha Naik added, “This concept that honors women’s power is very commendable. This will give new direction and inspiration to the women in the society.”
The event saw the presence of several notable personalities including Mr. Rakesh Kesarkar (President, Saibaba Bhakta Seva Mandal), Mr. Sairaj Salgavar, Mr. Dnyaneshwar Yedve, Dr. Bhakti Alawe, Mrs. Sukanya Natekar, Mrs. Manisha Natekar, Mrs. Smita Yedve, and Mrs. Smita Pednekar (President, BJP Mahila Aghadi Banda).
The program was moderated by Mr. Rakesh Kesarkar, and a heartfelt vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Priyanka Harmalkar.
This initiative successfully highlighted the importance of recognizing women who rise beyond personal struggles to inspire positive change in the community, reflecting Lok Kalp Foundation’s mission to empower and celebrate women through community welfare initiatives.
