Rotary 3131 - Project Details

15-10-2021 - 17-10-2021

Rotary Club of Panvel Elite in association with Rotary Club of Panvel Symphony and BBN Global Association organized a 3 day long Grand Diwali Festival 2021 Exhibition in Gokhale Hall, Panvel for Home-grown business, handicrafts and Tribal Village Residents with an aim to provide a marketplace for them under the Economic and Community Development Avenue of Rotary on 15th, 16th and 17th October 2021. COVID-19 affected countless individuals and businesses. Numerous individuals lost their jobs and many had their businesses shut down. This project was carried out with an aim to lend a helping hand to help them revive their business. This project had participation from 30 businesses which included several home-grown local businesses – in particular led by women, social organisations like Yusuf Meherali Center, handicrafts and Trifed – an arm of government which purchases goods from tribal dwellers and sells it at exhibitions to help them. The exhibition witnessed a footfall of 1200 people across 3 days with an average sale of 3 Lacs. The project also promoted E-bike by offering it as a part of lucky draw and promoting green energies. One of the exhibitors Mamta Singh who lost her job during COVID-19 wave was delighted to participate in this exhibition to promote her business which she operates from her house. The exhibition was inaugurated by District Governor Elect of RID 3131 – Rtn. Dr. Anil Parmar and the project was led by Economic and Community Development Director of the club – Rtn. Aditya Joshi.

Project Details

Start Date 15-10-2021
End Date 17-10-2021
Project Cost 150000
Rotary Volunteer Hours 45
No of direct Beneficiaries 1200
Partner Clubs Rotary Club of Panvel Symphony
Non Rotary Partners BBN Global Association
Project Category Economic and Community Development