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ACTIVITIES PERFORMED DURING THE PERIOD FROM 1976 TO 2019 The Disable Welfare Trust of India was established in 1976 by group of handicapped people at Surat, Guj. state. The activities preformed by this institution is mentioned Chronologically:

1976 Established the Society for physically handicapped in Ahmedabad in 1976 with a view to create public awareness and providing encouragement and giving the disabled necessary help. Today this is one of the biggest institutions in Gujarat.

1977 1. Arranged a state level seminar on “How to give self employment to

the handicapped “in Mount Abu in 1977. 2. Managed to start games for the handicapped in Gujarat University in

1977.

1978 In 1978 all types of services were rendered to the handicapped in Ahmedabad. The needy were distributed tricycles and given scholarships. With a view of removing their inferiority complex, a cycle rally and various cultural programmes were organized.

1979 1. Got an opportunity to be a part of the Indian delegate for the Sixth

Mobility International World Conference, Geneva, Switzerland in 1979. Seeking blessings from Hon. PM Morarjibhai Desai before his visit.

2. Also visited U.K., France, Ireland, Kuwait, South Africa, Kenya in 1979 along with the Mobility International delegates, to study the problems of the handicapped.

1980 In 1980, Kanubhai received fifteen wheel chairs from the Gujarati Samaj, U.K. These wheel-chairs were brought to Ahmedabad and

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distributed amongst the Physically Challenged free of cost by Governor of Gujarat. Each wheel chair was worth Rs. 4000/-

1981 In the year 1981, the International year for Handicapped, he organized different seminars throughout the year. He worked in association with the District Collector of Kheda District Shri Mankad and managed to procure jobs for the handicapped. Also managed to aquire Bank loans for them and tried to rehabilitate the handicapped.

1982 1. Remained present as the Chief Guest in America in National Seminar

for Physically handicapped of U.S.A. in 1982 2. In 1982 tried to gather information regarding the organizations for

handicapped and their activities in Belgium, Dubai and U.K.

1983 In 1983, went on a fast for 11 days for getting relief for the handicapped and reservation of the seats in S.T. bus. Also formed a committee for this. Nearly 3.5 lakhs handicapped were benefited by his efforts.

1984 In 1984, Kanubhai and few of his comrades went on a fast unto death for 11 days for getting concession to the handicapped community in state transport Bus. The movement was successful due to which 3.5 lakhs handicapped were benifited.

1985 Started Viklang Bandu Printing Press with an intention to train the Physically Challenged for their self sustenance. Every year ten Compositor Printers, book binders and proof readers were trained & absorbed at different places. All these efforts were made to give training to maximum number of handicapped.

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1986 Ten handicapped were allotted cabins for selling cold-drinks in association with Surat Beverages Pvt. Ltd. & Surat Municipal Corporation. He also managed to arranged telephone booths for five handicapped persons with the help of the Dept. of Telecommunication. More than 1000 trees were planted in the city of Surat by Disable Welfare Trust of India in association with the Municipal Corporation.

1987 With the help of Manglam Institution of Lucknow distributed tricycles, hearing aids, calipers to 120 deserving handicapped/deaf/dumbs. Fourty handicapped were treated through surgical camps. All these expenses were met by some Industrialist. Received the Award for the Best Work done for the Handicapped from Lions Club International District 323 F in 1987. For the development of National integration unity amongst the Handicapped, a camp was organized at Gujarat level in which more than 200 handicapped participated.

1988 The Kanubhai was invited by the World Handicapped Organization to America for three months for the Welfare guidelines of the Handicapped in the U.S.A. He visited 12 Institutions working for the disabled in the United States.

1989

Responsibility of celebrating World Handicapped Day was handed over to Trust by the Dist. Collector in which seminars, camps, recruitment functions, self employment camp for Blind/Deaf & Handicapped person were organized in which more than 1000 Handicapped participated & 75 were helped to get a job. Handicapped Welfare Federation, New Delhi organized a National Sports in which Gujarat State Handicapped participated & won many prizes.

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1990 An Eye Check up & free spectacles camp was organized at Surat with the help of Shri Manubhai Pithavadiwala (MLA). Free Eye check up camp was conducted in which 16,000 persons got their eyes-checked up and more than 10000 person were allotted spectacles. This camp lasted for 6 months. Handicapped Sports was organized at National Level in Ahmedabad in which more than 15 medals were won by Gujarat State Handicapped.

1991 A camp for Free eye check up & providing spectacles to poor peoples was organized in Surat city. About 14000 deserving persons took benefits. This programme was sponsored by the MLA Shri Manubhai Pithavadiwala & expenses of about 5 lacs were borne by him. This programme was conducted by Disable Welfare Trust of India for 1 year with good faith and responsibility. A cricket team of handicapped was selected at state level & participated in the tournament at National Level in Mumbai. Trust provided free note-books, pens, pencils to handicapped children belonging to slum area.

1992 More than 1000 trees were planted in the Surat city by Disable Welfare Trust of India in association with the Municipal Corporation.

1993

1. More than 100 handicapped were employed in Diamond Industries by Disable Welfare Trust of India.

2. Mangalam Trust for the Handicapped, Lucknow arranged a Polio camp. Deserving candidates were operated and provided wheel chairs, tricycles, calipers, crutches free of cost. Expense worth Rs.2,00,000/- was borne by the Trust. Collector and MLA of Surat attended this programme.

3. Police Commissioner Hon’ble Shri Sibbal Saheb was the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Dr.Kanubhai Mavani (MLA, Surat), Smt. Geetaben Desai,

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Chairman of Surat Municipal Corporation, Hon’ble Advocate Shri Vasudev Goplani, Our zone Chairman and other Lions Club members were present as guests of honour.

Provided the following materials to the Handicapped persons :-

(a) 14 Handicapped persons were provided tricycles. (b) 8 Handicapped persons were provided wheel chairs. (c) 60 Handicapped persons were provided Hearing aids. (d) 10 Handicapped persons were provided Calipers. (e) 110 Handicapped persons were provided crutches. (f) 50 Handicapped persons were provided Medical and moral

support and were examined by the experts. Rs.1,75,000/- worth materials were distributed in the camp. The total expenditure of the camp was Rs.2,00,000/- and about 250 people were benefited from the camp Disable Welfare Trust of India received the “Best Employer’s” award for the year 1990-91, Hon’ble Governor Dr.Shri Swaroop Singh gave the award. It was sponsored by Labour and Employment Dept., Govt. of Gujarat.

(1) Arranged for the employment of 2 blind persons in Surat Beverages Co., Shri Ravjibhai Parmar age-28 years, and Shri Manubhai Solanki Age 32 Years.

(2) Lion Jagdish Chugh donated Rs.65000/- to a Kidney patient Shri Nanubhai Vallabhbhai Patel in Nadiad Kidney Hospital in the presence of Admn. Manager Dr.Bhaskaran. Lion R.K.Tyagi accompanied Lion Jagdish Chugh to Nadiad for making arrangements for operating the patient.

(3) Closing ceremony of pre-employment training of handicapped persons. The above function held at Priya Hotel, Surat was attended and accompanied by Smt. Geetaben Desai, Chairman of Cultural Programme committee of Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat, Ln.Shri Babubhai Godhani, Chairman of the Handicapped Committee was also present.

(4) Loan of Rs. 10,000/- was arranged from Dena Bank, Rampura, Surat to self employ Shri Mohmmed Mansuri, a Handicapped person.

(5) Kanubhai motivated Shri Anil J. Limbachiya, a Physically Challenged to open a laminating shop for self employment.

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1994

(1) Kanubhai was given membership in employment committee. (2) Trust provided Rs.12,000/- scholarship to 24 handicapped students. (3) 85 tricycles were distributed to the deserving handicapped by the

Trust. (4) During the celebration of “World Disable Day” a seminar for two days

was arranged under Chief Guest Hon’ble Collector. (5) Shri Kanubhai Tailor was invited by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation to meet

its Chair Person Smt. Sonia Gandhi. (6) Trust participated in Polio-drop-camp in which 15,000 handicapped

were given Polio drops. (7) Programme for the employment guidance for the handicapped

persons was arranged in Pandesara Industrial Estate in which more than 5000 Handicapped took a part and about 1000 handicapped were settled in job.

(8) Training & Employment for the Printing Press has been given to the following persons since 1985.

(1) Shri Rajesh Choksi handicapped person, Surat. (2) Shri Bhupatbhai Patel handicapped person, Surat. (3) Shri Mukeshbhai Patel handicapped person, Surat. (4) Shri Rajubhai Shah handicapped Dumb person, Navsari. (5) Shri Dahyabhai Ahir handicapped Dumb person, Surat. (6) Shri Manishaben G. handicapped Dumb person, Surat.

Training to all the above persons were given in “Vikalang Bandhu Printing Press, Surat”. Loan for the Printing Press was arranged through Dist. Industries Dept.”. They all got Self Employed with co-operation and guidance.

1995 (1) 4% reserved seats for job was arranged by the Trust in Reliance,

Kribhco, Essar Steel Companies, Hazira, Surat & more than 25 presons got employed.

(2) Arranged cold-drinks stall for more than 100 handicapped in association with Surat Beverages Co. & Fixed Rs. 2/- as profit margin per bottle from the company.

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(3) Trust also took initiative to provide loan Rs. 10,000/- to 60,000/- at 4% interest from Prime Co.Op. Bank, Surat.

(4) On the World Handicapped Day Tricycle Rally was arranged in Surat city to justify that the handicapped of the Societies needed love.

1996 Trust arranged Blood donation camp in which handicapped from Gujarat State participated and collected 145 Blood bottles and donated in the Red Cross Society. An Adventourous Himalayan Trekking of 14,500 fee height was arranged by the Trust with the help of Youth Hostel of India, New Delhi. Handicapped group was successful in reaching the height and were therefore rewarded as the A”Best Handicapped Group”.

1997 (1) A survey of the slums in Surat city was conducted by the Disable

Welfare Trust of India. About 1280 Children were identified to be handicapped, illiterate and living below poverty line. The Trust took the responsibility to provide them free education.

(2) The Trust also participated in a polio-drop camp organized by Govt. of India in coordination with Dist. Collector Office, Surat Municipal Corporation in which 20000 children were benefited.

(3) A handicapped school (Primary Section) std. I to VII with 120 children was established in a 10 room building allotted by Surat Municipal Corporation. The Opening ceremony was held in presence of Guajrat State Education Minister (Technical Dept.) Shri Bhagubhai Vimal, MP Shri Kashiram Rana, MLA Shri Narrottambhai Patel and Surat city Mayor Smt. Geetaben Desai and other eminent dignitaries.

(4) All the 120 Handicapped Children were provided free note books, pen, pencils, school Uniforms, Lunch Boxes, School Bags, Breakfast, Transportation service. They are taught computer training, Small scale industries training & Physiotherapy treatment also. Calipers, tricycles and wheel chairs are provided to the deserving students. Each student is given scholarship of Rs.500/- annually by the Trust. Apart from this the Trust provided free education to all the students even though the school in not aided by a Govt. grant.

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1998 (1) The High School section for handicapped children was inaugurated in

presence of Education Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel, Social Welfare Minister Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela, water supply minister Shri Narrottambhai Patel due to which 183 children were benefited.

(2) All the 183 Children were allotted Tricycles, Crutches, Calipers, Wheel chairs free of cost. This programme was organized in presence of Hon’ble Textile Minister Shri Kashiram Rana.

(3) Kite flying Competition was organized in which more than 15,000 handicapped of Gujarat State participated. The Function was held in presence of Hon’ble Minister of Law & Justice Shri Hemantbhai Chapatwala & MLA & Ex. Social Welfare Minister Shri Atmaram Parmar.

(4) To encourage and develop self confidence we arranged a trekking tour to Ajmal Garh in Dist. Dang of 4 KM in which more than 250 handicapped children participated from Guajrat State. This programme was arranged in presence of Gujarat State Tribal Minister Shri Mangubhai Patel.

(5) More than 100 handicapped children participated in National Sports at Delhi and won 7(Seven) Medals and were honored by Gujarat Sports Minister Shri Mahendra Trivedi. He fixed Rs.1800/- yearly scholarship for the Awardees.

(6) A week programme for tree plantation was held in association with Surat Municipal Corporation and Forest Dept. in school compound, public school, road side. During this period more than 10,000 trees were planted in the presence of Lions International Multiple Chairman Shri Ashok Kanungo.

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(7) A peace and prosperous cycle rally was held by handicapped on behalf of 50th anniversary jubilee of our country from Ahmedabad (Gandhi Ashram) Sabarmati to Delhi Rajghat covering a distance of 1400 KM. The flag off was done by Gujarat Water Supply Minister Shri Narrottambhai Patel. This 20 Days successful peace yatra was warmly welcomed at Delhi in presence of Hon’ble Textile Minister Shri Kashiram Rana, C.M. of Delhi Shri SahibSinghk Verma, Many Gujarat MP’s and Congress President Smt. Soniya Gandhiji.

1999

(1) Indian Handicapped are never behind at international level also. This was realized when the children of our Institution participated in an “Adventorous Cycle Yatra” in presence of thousand of Indians at Swaminarayan Temple, London. The Yatra started on 13th May 1999 and was successfully completed on 15th June 1999.

(2) Indians in these big cities. London, Lewton, Lester, Birmingham, Manchester, Bolton, Scotland honored and greeted them for their success.

(3) B.B.C. of UK, Radio, TV and News Paper also greeted and congratulated & noted down their adventure activity.

(4) With the help of the Surat Municipal Corporation allotted a separate school building comprising 10 rooms for the handicapped children’s education in which 240 children from Std. I to IX took education free of cost.

(5) On a request to get an ITI recognisation for the handicapped students the concerned Minister Shri Ashok Bhatt and Commissioner of Training & Employment Shri Jagdishan (IAS) agreed to give the recognition.

(6) The Trust arranged intercaste marriage of a handicapped couple, Kum. Nandaben Kawaswala of Ahmedabad with Shri Yogeshbhai Raval who were blessed by Guj. Principal Secretary Shri P.K.Lehari (IAS) , Surat City Mayor Shri Navneetbhai Jariwala & Social Welfare

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Officers. Govt. of Gujarat gave saving certificate worth Rs.10,000/- & Rs. 5,000/- which was handed over by Shri P.K.Lehari (IAS)

(7) An Handicapped get together was arranged by the Trust in which Kum.Bhanuben Devani’s(DAA) marriage was arranged with Dr.Dipakkumar Deora(D.H.M.S.) at the school premises in which eminent dignitaries of Surat city were present.

2000

(1) Shri Mahendra Trivedi, Hon.Minister Youth Services & Cultural activities, Govt. of Gujarat, inaugurated Std.10 in the Secondary School for the Handicapped Children.

(2) Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela, Hon.Minister, Govt.of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, inaugurated ITI centre for the handicapped. The handicapped students who have passed 12th Std. are taking advantage of the center by learning various courses.

(3) 600 pairs of Uniform were distributed to 300 handicapped children at the worthy hands of Shree Kanjibhai Patel, Hon.Minister, Forest and Environment, Govt. of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. 50 Tricycles were also distributed to the needy students, Tree plantation was also done in the school compound.

(4) 26th Annual conference of the Voluntary Organisations working for the Welfare of handicapped. Shree Fakirbhai Vaghela, Hon.Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri Narrottambhai Patel, Hon.Minister, Water Supply, Govt. of Gujarat, Shree Hemantbhai Chapatwala, Hon. Minister Law, Govt. of Gujarat, Shree Karshanbhai Patel, Hon. Deputy Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Gujarat discussed the problems of the handicapped with the office bearers.

(5) 3rd National Assembly for the handicapped people was held on 2nd Oct., 2000 at New Delhi. Kanubhai effectively represented the problems of the handicapped so as to get them maximum facilities.

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(6) The School has set up a latest computer centre to train the

handicapped children in information technology. Shri Kashiram Rana, Hon. Minister Textile, Govt. of India provided the required finance from his grant while the center was inaugurated by Shri Sunder Sinh Bhandari, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat.

2001

(1) Sports & Youth & Cultural Department of Gujarat Govt. arranged an adventure course for the handicapped children at Mount Abu. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Keshubhai Patel and the Speaker of Vidhan Sabha, Shri Dhirubhai Shah congratulated them.

(2) The Trust has distributed 300 water bags and 19 tricycles to the

poor and needy handicapped children of this school. (3) For the conveyance of the handicapped students a bus has

been donated by M/s. Hariom Silk Mills, Surat in the presence of Shri Kashirambhai Rana, Union Textile Minister.

(4) Convened a meeting of 27th yearly convention of the

handicapped welfare trust of south Gujarat and discussed various problems facing the handicapped persons and decided to take up the matters with concerned authorities.

(1) A camp was arranged at Mangrol, Surat District, wherein Civil Surgeon’s Certificate, Tricycles, Crutches, Calipers and Self Employment Guidance was given to handicapped persons and more than 471 handicapped benefited by this.

(2) Trust arranged a camp at the school premises wherein Artificial

Limbs were distributed to the needy handicapped which was co-sponsored by Surat District Handicapped Rehabilitation Centre and District Social Defense Department. 101 Tricycles were distributed to the Handicapped Children by Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat.

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2002

(1) For the first time in India Handicapped students participated in an Air Rifle shooting competition which was arranged by the Trust in the school premises in which most of the students participated.

(2) As a part of Self-employment, a separate tuition center was

opened by the trust and 5 female handicapped took classes in this center and earned their bread and butter. This center was opened by Shri Hemantbhai Chapatwala, Hon’ble Minister for Law & Justice of Gujarat.

(3) Two Sets of School Uniforms were distributed to 333 students

of this school by Trust (4) A camp was arranged at school premises for 3 days to distribute

physical aids to 426 handicapped in Surat city and adjoining places. This camp was inaugurated by Shri Vallabhbhai Kathiria, Hon’ble Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises.

(5) A awareness camp was arranged at Tribal area of Nizar, Surat

Dist and through this camp Civil Surgeons certificates were issued to the handicapped and also physical aids were distributed to nearly 409 needy people.

(6) A camp was arranged at school premises for one day and

artificial aids were distributed to 27 handicapped in Surat city and adjoining places. The camp was inaugurated by Smt.Kumudben Patel (Dist. Social Defense Officer, Surat) with the help of Dr.C.T. Maheta Rehab Center.

(7) A blood group checking camp was arranged at School premises

for one day. 300 disabled students were benefited of it.

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2003

(1) A “Rehabilitation Center” for the disabled was inaugurated at school premises by Shri Kashirambhai Rana, Minister of Textile, New Delhi, Govt. of India, Shri Director of Social Defense Dept., Govt. of Gujarat to provide crutches, tricycles, walkers for handicapped person. The center is a joint project of Disable Welfare Trust of India, Surat & Dr. C.T.Mehta Rehab Center, Baroda.

(2) A programme was organized under the Chairmanship of Shri Kashiram Rana, Minister of Rural Development, Govt. of India, in which “I” card, Civil Surgeon Certificates, Tricycles, Wheel Chairs etc. were distributed among 500 disabled while scholarships were distributed to 408 students.

(3) 6th International Abilympics was organized at Indira Gandhi

stadium, New Delhi during 26 to 29, November 2003. Abilympics was inaugurated by Shri Atalbihari Vajpayee, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hon’ble President of India, including renowned dignitaries of Nation and the representative from 32 countries also participated. As a member of Governing Body of above mentioned ceremony, the function was well planned and managed by Kanubhai.

(4) Deputed as a member of Executive Committee of Rehabilitation Council of India, Dept. of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi for a period of three years.

(5) A parents gathering was organized under the Chairmanship of

Hon’ble Mayor Shri Snehalataben Chauhan and in the presence of distinguished guest Shri G.R.Aloria (IAS), Municipal Commissioner. The intention of gathering was to alleviate the inferiority complex of the parents of disabled children and to create awareness. About 1000 of parents remained present on this occasion.

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(6) A programme was organized under the Chairmanship of Shri V.K.Gupta (IPS), Police Commissioner, Surat city, Shri P.B.Gadhavi, DEO, Surat, artificial limbs, wheel chair, Calipers, walker distributed for needy people.

(7) A programme was organized under the Chairmanship of Shri

Praful Shiroya, Lokdrashti Chakshu Bank, Surat in which Eye checkup camp was conducted where 55 spectacles distributed for needy disabled children.

(8) Nature Education Camp was organized at Dang & Ahwa and 35

Students benefited under Giants Group of Surat Chaupati & Ayushi Foundation, Ahmedabad.

2004

(1) A programme was organized under Chairmanship of Shri Anilbhai Jain, Commissioner of Income Tax, Vadodara, Shri Ravi Modi, owner of Surat Beverages Company Ltd. to distribute 400 blankets and 5 sewing machine to disabled people.

(2) Books distribution programme held for 400 disabled students

under the Chairmanship of Shri Amrut Vadiya, Editor, Sandesh, Surat.

(3) Kite flying festival held at Surat organized by Sandesh Daily

news paper around 800 Deaf & Dumb, Blind, Mentaly Disabled, Physically Handicapped students participated.

(4) A marriage ceremony of two disabled couples was held in

presence of Shri Ramanbhai Vora, Minister of Social Justice & Emp., Govt. of Gujarat.

(5) A Competition and prize distribution by Shri Pankaj Joshi (IAS),

Collector, Surat, Smt.Snehlataben Chauhan, Mayor, SMC, Surat,

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Smt. Savitaben Sharda, MP, Govt. of India, Shri Narrottambhai Patel, Minister, Govt. of Gujarat.

(6) Inauguration of the Office of Local Level Committee, National

Trust (Govt. of India) at disabled school by Shri J.B. Vora, Addi. Collector, Surat, Dist.), Shri Sailesh Desai, District Defense Officer, Surat and Trustee Shri Mohan Nair.

(7) An ISO 9001:2000 certificate distribution programme done at

disabled school for its various activities & quality management by the worthy hands of Shri Ramakant Prasad staff (ISO), Hon’ble Shri Kashiram Rana, MP, Lokshabha, Govt. of India.

(8) Training for Surat District wardens organized by Surat District Civil Defense Dept., Govt. of Gujarat. The training was done under supervision of DSP Civil Defense Shri Subhashbhai Desai, PI Shri Babubhai Patel. Around 350 wardens took training from this programme.

(9) Tricycle distributed amongst 7 disabled people under

Chairmanship of Shri J.P.Singh, Member Sectretary RCI, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Shri Saileshbhai Desai, District Social Defense Officer, Shri Santoshbhai Sharma, President Marwadi Yuva Manch at disabled school.

(10) 108 Tricycles were distributed to needy disabled people

sponsored by Surat Digamber Jain Samaj under Chairmanship of Shri G.R.Aloriya (IAS), Municipal Commissioner, Surat.

(11) Inauguration programme Astavakra Yojana & Distribution

held 31 tricycles were distributed under this yojna by Shri Pankaj Joshi (IAS), Collector, Surat, Shri V.D.Asari, Director Social Defense Dept., Gujarat State Shri Saileshbhai Desai, SDO, Surat.

(12) A medical Checkup Camp was organized by S.M.C. around

300 beneficiaries were benefited from it.

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2005

(1) Praveshotsava in the auspicious presence of Rev.Swami

Ambarishananda (Bharat Sevashram) where children given

admission in std.1 They were given Text books and Notebooks

on June 2005. Shri Dilipbhai Chashmawala President Chamber

of commerce, Lion Shri Hasmukhbhai Shah , Lion Shri

Parimalbhai Vyas, Shri Gokulbhai Baxi and Shri Kanubhai Tailor

were also present.

(2) Computer distribution programme for self employment to 25

disabled by Principal Secretary (Home Affairs) Govt.of Guj. Shri

Balvant Singh, Shri Manubhai Singala SDO Surat, Shri Bipinbhai

Desai, Shri Ashokbhai Agrawal and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on July

2005.

(3) 75 Wheel Chair distribution by Shri Vinodbhai Bhatt Editor Gujarat Samachar, Shri Kanubhai Tailor.

(4) Celebration of Alunavrat.Various competitionwere held and

Prizes were distributed to winners. 200 disabled girls

participated in this competition on July 2005 the members

present were Dr.Subhashbhai Joshi (President LCSN)

Mrs.Smitaben Thakkar President JGoSS, Shri Kanubhai Tailor

and members of both club.

(5) Uniform distribution by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Ms Krusanaben, Shri Manubhai Singala SDO, Surat and Shri Kanubhai Tailor to 1000 Tribal Students.

(6) Blood test of 400 disabled students who were given medicine as per their needs on July 2005. Members present were Shri Maheshbhai, Shri Vipulbhai, Shri Keyurbhai and Staff of Khatodara Health Club.

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(7) Books donation by Add.Police Commissioner Surat on August

2005.

(8) Drawing competition for 1000 Disabled Students by Dr.Anjuben Patel, Shri Pinkyben and members of Surat Ladies Circle on Aug. 2005.

(9) Uniform distribution by Shri Jagdishan (I.A.S.) Municipal

Commissioner Surat and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on Aug. 2005.

(10) Seminar on the benefits of Sankalit Shiksahan Yojana by

Shri Manubhai Shingada SDO, Surat, Shri Kanubhai Tailor, Shri

Girishbhai, Shri Joshi Sir and 100 teachers of Nagar Prathamik

Shikshan Samiti on Aug. 2005.

(11) Ambulance distribution and Rs.11,00,000/- donation for

new school by Shri P K Johari Chief of ONGC Hazira and officers

of ONGC and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on Aug. 2005.

(12) Celebration of Teachers day on Sept. 2005 in presence of

Dr.Anjuben Patel Smt.Pinkyben Reshamwala, Member of Ladies

Circle, Shri Kanubhai Tailor and students who acted as teachers,

on teacher’s day.

(13) Farewell to swimmers participating in the 6th National

Swimming Championship for disabled at Kolkata by Shri

Pankajbhai Kapadia and Shri Kanubhai Tailor. On Aug. 2005.

(14) Celebration of 136 Janma Jayanti of Mahatma Gandhiji

and Essay competition by Shri Kanubhai Tailor and Shri

Ratilalbhai Kapadia on Oct. 2005.

(15) Celebration of Garba Mahotsav by Dr. K R Zanzarukiya

DEO, Surat on Oct. 2005.

(16) Science Fair and Drawing Competition by Shri Kanubhai on

Oct. 2005.

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(17) Fixed Deposit & Prize Distribution for disabled and

farewell to Prakash Narola who is heading for London, for his

MBA course by Shri Bhaskarbhai Mehta Commissioner Disablity,

Shri Mafatbhai Patel, Shri Dipakbhai, Shri M N Shigada SDO

Surat and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on Nov. 2005.

(18) 108 Kund Gayatri Maha Yagna and Mahaprasad from Sant

Keval Temple on Nov. 2005 and the guests present were Shri

Pankaj Joshi (IAS) Municipal Commissioner, Surat, Shri Sudhir

Sinha Commissioner of Police, Surat, Minister Shri

Narottambhai Patel Government of Gujarat, Shri Bhaskarbhai

Mehta Commissioner Disability, Shri M N Singada SDO Surat,

Kathakar Shri Praffulbhai Shukal.

(19) Celebration of World Handicapped day on 3/12/2005 by

Hon’ble Textile Minister, Govt of India and Shri Kanubhai Tailor

Members of Lions and Jayrupbhai Chauhan.

(20) Seminar on Employment and Rehabilitation by Shri B A

Parikh former VC ,VNSGU, Surat and psychologist Dr.Mukul

Choksi on 8/12/2005.

(21) Shri Sai Sraddha Charitable Trust Shirdi organized a trip to

Trambak, Saputara for 500 disabled students on 18/12/2005

Shri Vipulbhai Patel President Shri Sai Shraddha Charitable, Shri

Sashikantbhai Mali, Shri Ketanbhai Shinde, Shri Bharatbhai Mali

and Shri Kanubhai Tailor went along with the children.

2006

(1) Abilympic Competition at NTPC, Kawas and Prize distribution by

NTPC on Jan. 2006 by Shri De Saheb, Shri Harishbhai Panchal,

Smt Tejalben, Shri Kanubhai Tailor , Shri Gokhale Saheb and

Members of NTPC.

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(2) Celebration of 57th Republic Day with Rotary club on Jan. 2006 in presence of Swamini , Shri Navnitbhai and Shri Kanubhai Tailor.

(3) Foundation Stone Laid by His Excellency Honourable Shri

Bhairon Shing Shekhawat Vice President of India for The New

Building Complex on Feb. 2006. Honourable Textile Minister

Govt of India, Honourable Minister Shri Ramanbhai Vora,

Honourable Minister Shri Narottambhai Patel, Dr.Kanubhai

Mavani, Mayor, Smt.Vatsala Vasudev (IAS), Collector & DM,

Surat, Shri Sudhirsinha (IPS) Commissioner of Police, Surat, Shri

Chamkire, Dr.Chhabada Shri M N Shingada SDO Surat were also

present.

(4) Farewell functions for students of std.10th was organized. Adhyatmik Chetana Manch distributed Ball pens & Dresses on March. 2006 by Shri V.K.Gupta Chief Manager PNB, Shri Sitaramji Adhyatmik Chetana Manch, Shri Hiteshbhai Friends Class, Shri Sanjaybhai were present.

(5) Bhumi Pujan of New School by Municipal Commissioner Shri

Pankaj Joshi (IAS), Officials from L&T, A.Lakshmikant Vice

President (Civil-CES) Reliance Indusries. Ltd., Shri Mahesh

Nagecha and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on April. 2006.

(6) Visit to Science City & Nature education camp, Gandhinagar.

(7) Visited the Honourable Governor of Gujarat Shri Navalkishor Sharma at Rajbhavan and Shri Ramanlal Vora and Shri Mangubhai Patel, State Ministers, on April.2006.

(8) Artificial limbs distribution & Checkup camp by Kutch

comprehensive Rehab centre & Blind Assiociation, Ahmedabad

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by Shri Hariram Maharaj, Shri Kanubhai Tailor. Shri Zanzrukiya

DEO, Surat, Shri Altafbhai, Shri Jayrupbhai Chauhan and

Dr.S.G.Singh on June.2006.

(9) Praveshotsav for std. 1st students and distribution of school bag,

lunch box, water bag etc. on July.2006.

(10) Prize distribution for the drawing competition was held by

SMC on July, 2006. Dr.Keshavbhai Vaishnav Asst.Pestcont roll-

officer, Mr. Rameshbhai Patel Corporator, Mr.Pinakin Shelat

(Secretary Inspector), Mr.Keyur Bhatt, Mr.S.D.Tavadiya,

Mr.A.K.Variya Pri.Health Worker were presence.

(11) Checkup camp by Ahimsa samanvaya manch (south

Gujarat) needy students were give medicines by Mr.Balubhai,

Mr.Suvavala President Anuvrat Community, Dr.Jitendrabhai

Shah, Dr.Ashokbhai Shah, Dr.Deepika Pathak,

Dr.ShobhanabenJoshi on July.2006.

(12) Flood affected student were given text books,

nootebooks, satchel etc, Tricycle distribution Bed sheet and

clothes distribution honoured journalists by Honourable Textile

Minister , Gove of India, Mr.Narayan Thakkar, Mr.Arjun

Rupachandani, Mr.Vimal Poddar, Mr.Anilbhai Sabu,

Mr.Jayanbhai Ganatra, Mr.Hanif Mistri on July.2006

(13) Artificial limbs, calipers, camp was organized where 1000 students were checked up and needy students were given crutches and calipers by Shri Kanubhai Mavani Mayor, Surat, Dr.Parfulbhai Siroya President Lokdrashti Eyebank, Mr.Pradip Anjariya, Mr.Pujabhai CT Mehata Rehab Centre, Baroda on July.2006.

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(14) Jaipur foot camp at “Tapovan Sanskar dham” Navsari by

Honourable Textile Minister Govt, of India, Add. Commissinor of

Police, Surat, Mr.Solanki, Police Inspector Navsari.

(15) Celebration of Sharad Purnima and Iftar party. Paid

homage to those who died in the floods in presence of

Rev.Prafulbhai Shukal, Honourable Textile Minister, Govt of

Gujarat, Mr.Pradeep Anjariya, Ms.Urmilaben Rana, Mr.Ravindra

Patil, Mr.Radhebhai Rupachandani on Oct.2006.

(16) 40 tricycles and 25 wheelchairs were distributed by

Rajasthan Seva Samiti by Ms.Palaviben President

Seva samiti on Oct.2006.

(17) Cheque distribution by Reliance Industries Limited, Hazira.

A Cheque of Rs.20 lakh was handed over by Mr.H.S.Kohli E.D.

Reliance Industries Limited and other officers of RIL.

(18) A Tricycle Race was organized on World Disabled Day

Mr.J.B..Mevada Deputy Collector Surat, Shri M N Shingada SDO

Surat Representatives of other NGOs on Dec.2006

(19) Medical & Eye checkup camp by Lokdrashti Eye bank &

Giants Group for 500 students & Parents by Dr.Prafulbhai

Shiroya President Lokdrashti Eye Bank Surat, Mr.Ashokbhai

Dalal, Mr.Dilipbhai, Mr.Jadavbhai Social Defense Dept.

Mr.Bhupendra Chahwala on 6/12/2006 to 7/12/2006.

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2007

(1) On Makar Sankranti Festival celebration and kites & reels were distributed by Mr.Anil Dalal Giants Group of Greater surat and Members on Jan.2007

(2) In the Employment exchange registration programme 85

students got their names registered in presence of Smt.Uma Tuli, Commissioner Disabilities, Govt. of India,on Jan.2007

(3) 35 Tricycles & wheel chairs were distributed by Ms.Palaviben of Rajasthan Seva Parisad, Mr.Hadiya & Mr.Govindbhai Dholakia of Ramkrishna Charitable Trust who were present on Jan.2007

(4) Farewell function for the students of std 10. A feast was also

given to these students by Honourable Commissiner of Police, Surat Mr. R.M.S. Brar, Dr.Thomas, Mr.Kazi, Dr.Vishal Bokadiya.

(5) On Pravesh utsav of std1 Satyanarayan Katha was organized. School Children of Std1 where given educational kits & Toys by Mr.K.M.Patel Dep.Director Social Defence Department, Shri M N Shingala SDO Surat , P.I.Mahidharpura, Shri V.C.Bedi E.D. L&T Hazira, Mr.H.S.Kohli ED, RIL, Smt.Sushmaben Agarwal Dep.Mayor Surat. On 1/7/2007

(6) The new barrier free school was accessed by students in July.2007.

(7) Mehandi & Aarti decoration competition held by SMC attended by Honourable Textile Minister Govt of India and Shri Kanubhai Tailor on July.2007

(8) Celebration of 60th Independence day & sports Competition & Prize distribution by Honourable Guruma Gandhinagar, Shri Kaushikbhai, Shri Balukaka on Aug.2007.

(9) In the Cultural Programme at Gandhi Smurti Bhavan donors were honoured by Shri R.M. Patel (IAS) Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Shri M N Shingada SDO Surat, Shri Kanubhai Mavani Mayor Surat on Oct.2007

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(10) District Handicapped Rehab Centre distributed 25 Wheel chairs by the worthy hands of Dr.Wadel Civil Surgeon, on Oct.2007

(11) During his visit with the Disabled Sports persons at the International Abilympics meet at Japan in Nov. 2007.

(12) A Sports Competition was held on the World Disabled Day Smt.Sushma Agrawal Dy.Mayor , Shri Kanubhai Tailor , Shri Mohanbhai Nair on Dec.2007

(13) Tricycle distribution among 25 disable by Shri Anilbhai Johari E.D. ONGC, Hazira, Shri Sureshbhai Jain on Dec.2007

(14) Tricycle distribution among 15 disable by Shri Rameshbhai Chopra Lions club of Surat Midtown on Dec.2007

2008

(1) 20 Tricycles distributed by Rev.Kripaluji Maharaj and Rev.Raja

Ramji on Jan.2008

(2) Inauguration of sewing class- A feast was served by Shri

Mrityunjaya Trivedi Editor Rajasthan Patrika, Smt.Jyotiben

President Maheshwari Mahila Mandal, Mrs.Sahu on Jan.2008

(3) 15 Tricycles were donated by ONGC by Smt.Rashmiben Sharma

ONGC Mahila Club, Smt. Divya Pandal, Shri Sureshbhai Jain on

Feb.2008

(4) The guests visited our school and donated 4 wheelchairs and 12 crutches disabled. Farewell function for SSC students by Dr.Shashikant Shah Edu.Dept.VNSGU Surat, Shri Jagdishbhai Patel Lions Club of Green City, Shri Balikaka, Shri Jain on Feb.2008

(5) GAIL donated Rs.10 Lac In the Presence of Dhri Dilipbhai Raval (IAS) Dist. Collector & DM, Surat, Shri Mrugeshan Gail India, Shri Manan, Shri S.S.Panktiji, Shri Parmar and Shri Ashok Agrawal on Feb.2008

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(6) An “Inaguration of New School Building” Honourable Chief

Minister Govt of Gujarat, Honourable and Shri Kanubhai Tailor

on March.2008

(7) Education kit distribution by Honourable Chief Minister

Govt. of Gujarat on March.2008.

(8) Inauguration Ceremony of Std. 11th Commerce stream in

the auspicious presence of Honourable Ramanbhai Vora,

Education Minister Govt. of Gujarat, Mr.Chavada President BJP,

Shri Kanubhai Tailor.R.Zanzarukiya DEO, Surat, Shri Rabari SDO,

Surat, Shri Dilip Maloniya RIL on June.2008

(9) Welcome Function For The Students Of Std-11 &

Praveshotsava For Std-1 in the presence of Mr.H.S.Kohli (ED

Reliance) Mr.Ashokbhai Kanungo Mr.Dilipbhai Maloniya

July.2008

(10) Rangoli Decoration Competition Sh.Rupinbhai Pachhigar

(Chairman Urban Primary Edu.) July.2008

(11) Celebration of 62nd Independence Day & A Feast By

Sh.Megharajbhai, Sh.Hardikbhai Hudiya (Editor Star News

Maguzine) Smt.Binaben Joshi Aug.2008

(12) Ganesh Vandana & Aarti. Shri.Maheshsingh (IFS) Dy.Municipal Commissioner and Smt.Maheshsingh on Sept.2008.

(13) Shri Anil Johari (ED ONGC) inaugurated Physiotherapy

Centre on Oct.2008

(14) Tricycle Rally on World Disabled day on Dec.2008

(15) Visiting a school for Mentally Challenged Children in

Jammu.

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(16) Shri A.K. Hazarika, Director, ONGC, distributing wheel

chairs to the students.

2009

(1) Celebration of 60th Republic Day & Prize Distribution by Rev. Uday Swami Maharaj, Sarojdidi, Mundra Family On Jan.2009.

(2) 400 Students & Staff Visited the Temple Of Saibaba At Saroli &

had Lunch there organized by Shri Dhirubhai Patel(President

Saroli Temple) Shri Naginbhai Shri Balukaka Dr.Vasavada On

Feb.2009.

(3) Dr. Hari Bhatt visited the school and discussed about his

struggle in life after becom ing a handicapped person himself.

By Dr.Haribhatt (Neurologist, USA) Dr.Nanubhai Kapopara

(Ayurvedic College) Shri R.B.Kohli (Reliance) Shri Dilipbhai

Maloniya On Feb.2009

(4) Equipment camp jointly organized by Narayan Seva Sansthan &

S.D.Jain School for 1500 Disabled attended by Shri.Kanubhai

Tailor & Staff Dr.Pankaj Chopra On March.2009

(5) Cultural Programme At Gandhi Smriti Bhavan organized by

D.B.Gold & Divyabhaskar attended by Shri Dilipbhai Raval (IAS)

Collector, Surat On March.2009

(6) The Honourable guest gave educational kit to std.1 and std.8

First day of New admission attended by Miss.Aparna (IAS)

Municipal Commissioner, Surat Shri Kanubhai Tailor on

June.2009

(7) Opening ceremony of Rehab Center by Mr.Dilipbhai Raval(IAS)

Collector &DM, Police Commissioner R.M.S. Brar(IPS), Shri

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Gaurisankar Kothari , Shri Sitarambhai Mundada, Shri

Ranjeetbhai Gilitwala Mayor Surat, Shri U.D.Shah (IPS)

AD.Police Commissinoer BJP President Shri Pravin Naik on

June.2009.

(8) School celebrated the successful completion of twelve years by

distributing sweets by Shri Kanubhai Tailor on July.2009. Started

the new Girl’s hostel.

(9) Honourable Minister Shri Narottambhai Patel and Mrs.

Narottambhai Patel gave school bag, lunch Box, and water bag to students on July.2009.

(10) A National Singing competition held in school on 15th

August 2009, on Independence Day .

(11) 62nd Independence Day celebration with Honourable guest

Mr.Vishnubhai Patel of Gandhinagar, Programmes like National

Songs, Bhajans and Prize Distributions to winners by

Mr.Vishnubhai Patel on Aug.2009.

(12) Dental Camp was held by Dr. Vimal Rathi and Muskan

Mahila Club’s Ladies wing in school. Students from std 1 to 12

took part in it and were treated for their problems regarding

their teeth by Dr.Vimal Rathi (Dentist) Muskan Mahila Club’s

Smt.Darsanaben, Alkaben, Viralben and other members on

Aug.2009.

(13) Navaratri Mahotsava and Garba Competition arranged by

Mr.Rajubhai Kamadiya on Sept.2009

(14) Mr.Rameshbhai Mithaiwala flagging of a tour arranged by

him on 13/10/2009

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(15) Miss Pooja Gupta was called as a guest of honor at the

International Children’s Film Festival on 14th of Nov.2009 at

Hyderabad. Kanubhai also accompanied her on this occasion.

(16) Pooja Gupta being felicitated at the International

Children’s Film Festival. (17) Visit the school by Shri M.L. Tanwar, Executive Director

(Plant) ONGC, Hazira

(18) Pooja Vidhi and Khat Murhat of the Hospital project for

the disabled by Madam Kohli from Reliance Industries Ltd Shri R

B Kohli, Shri Dilip Malonia, Dy.Mayor, Dr Ravindra Patil, Shri

Sanjaybhai Surana and Team of Doctors on Dec.2009

(19) 3rd of December World Handicapped day was celebrated by organizing various activities and Trekking Programme. Children’s actively took part in it which was conducted by Lions Club of Midwest and Lioness Club. Lion President Mr.Prembaggaji took keen interest.

(20) Padmashri Kailash “Manav” of Narayan Seva Sansthan felicitating Shri Kanubhai Tailor

(21) “Brothers of Charity” a delegation from Belgium.

2010

(1) Wheel chair distribution by Udaipur friends association on

Jan.2010

(2) A Kite Festival was organized by Sandesh News Paper.

Mr.A.J.Shah(IAS) District Collector & DM was present at the

function held in Jan.2010

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(3) Dental Checkup camp by Dr.Vimal Rathi organized by

“Muskaan club” in Jan.2010

(4) Visit by Shri P.K.Taneja(IAS) Principal Secretary Social Defence

Dept. Govt of Gujarat in Feb.2010

(5) A Seminar especially to train teachers for increasing their moral and religious education conducted by Swamini Shri Sadvidhyanandji, Mrs.Mayaben on Feb.2010

(6) A Programme of Scholarship distribution on March 2010

(7) Brahma Kumari’s Rajat Jayanti’s Competition on March 2010

(8) A great celebration of Swarnim Gujarat 2010 by SMC Members on May 2010

(9) A magic show during the celebration of the foundation day of the school on 1/7/2010.

(10) 10 Receiving a cheque of Rs. 15,75000/- from the

Managing Director of Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation Shri

Hirabhai Patel (IAS) towards the new hospital project.

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2011

(1) ”Makar Sankranti” the Kite Flying festival celeberated by the

Lions Club of Surat North with the physically challenged children

on the 13th of January 2011.

(2) “Prabhu General Hospital” the new venture by the Disable

Welfare Trust of India, for the welfare of the differently abled,

being inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat

Shri Narendrabhai Modi on the 25th of January 2011.

(3) Shri Narendrabhai Modi, CM Gujarat inaugurating the

“Rehabilitation Center” for the physically challenged on 25th

January 2011

(4) “Republic Day” being celeberated in the school campus by

Social Defance officer, surat on 26th January 2011.

(5) Wheel chair, calipers,tricycle, medical aids, uniforms school

bags being distributed by the ONGC Officer’s Mahila Samiti as a

part of their CSR program by Shri Vijay Jain ED ONGC, Hazira,

Surat on 2nd February 2011.

(6) Program A new vehicle to transport the Doctors being donated

by Shri Sanjay Surana on 10th February 2011.

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(7) Honourable. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Mahadev

Khandela on a short visit to the Institution on 11th February

2011.

(8) The humble efforts of Kanubhai Tailor for the welfare of the

disadvantaged community has been nationally appreciated.He

was conferred the prestigious “Padma Shri” award by His

Excellency The President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil in presence

of the Honourable. Prime Minister of India Shri Manmohan

Singh at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the 1st of April 2011.

2012

(1) Professional photographers from the USA visited the school for the handicapped on 16/01/2012

(2) Shri Bharatbhai Reshamwala Managing Director of Gujarati Daily news paper “Gujarat Mitra” distributing the photograph portrait of each child on 17/01/2012

(3) Shri R.J.Patel District Collector-Tapi interacting for the handicapped children on 18/01/2012

(4) Shri Mahadev Khandela Minister of State Govt. of India motivating the handicapped children during his visit on 19/01/2012

(5) Shri B.L.Joshi Hon’able Governor of Uttar Pradesh felicitating Shri Kanubhai Tailor at Raj Bhavan Lucknow, UP for his noble activities for the disabled on 23/01/2012

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(6) Shri Kanubhai Tailor receiving the “Chandra Gupt Bhanu” award from the Kalyan Karoti Trust based in Uttar Pradesh on 23/01/2012.

(7) Kumari Rekhaben Pansania, Trustee, Disable Welfare Trust of India receiving an award from the Mayor of Surat City on the Republic Day on 26/01/2012

(8) Shri Kanubhai Tailor and Shri Mohan Nair, Trustees DWTI interacting with the Mayor-Surat City, the Standing committee Chairman SMC & Municiapal Commissioner of Surat about the welfare of the handicapped children on the 06/03/2012.

(9) Shri Balvant Singh Principal Secretary Home, Govt of Gujarat motivating handicapped children during his visit on 17/02/2012.

(10) Shri Sanjay Prasad Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of Gujarat, motivating handicapped children during his visit on 30/06/2012.

(11) Shri B.J.Joshi Inaugurating the Handicapped Boys Hostel in the campus of Disable Welfare Trust of India on 05/07/2012

(12) Shri Narottambhai Patel Minister, Govt. of Gujarat, distributing note books to the handicapped children during his visit on 26/07/2012.

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(13) Shri M.D.Doshi, Jail Superintendent of Lajpor Jail, teaching the handicapped children about the prevailing Indian Laws on Crime during his visit on 16/08/2012.

(14) Kanubhai Tailor receiving the Godfrey-Philips Bravery award at Bhopal on 20/09/2012 for his commendable services to the disabled community.

(15) Shri Piyush Yadav, Dy.Income Tax Commissioner interacting with the handicapped children during his visit on 22/09/2012

(16) Shri Rajendra Desai Mayor-Surat City interacting with the handicapped children during his visit on 05/10/2012

(17) International famed Trainer and Motivator Shri Sneh Desai interacting with the handicapped children during his visit on 12/10/2012

(18) Shri Manoj Gandhi Resident Editor of Gujarati daily newspaper Sandesh celebrating his birthday with the handicapped children on 19/10/2012

(19) Medical Checkup camp for handicapped children held in the school premises on 27th & 28th Oct-2012.

(20) Orthopedic Checkup camp for handicapped children held in the school premises on 29/11/2012.

(21) Chief Officer of SUDA Shri R.J.Patel during his visit on 05/12/2012

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(22) Corrective surgery performed on Handicappped Child at the Trust Hospital on 17/12/2012.

2013

(1) Celebrated the World Environment Day by planting saplings, on 11/06/2013

(2) The new-comers of std. 1 were welcomed in traditional way.The

guest gave them Educational Kit consisting school-bag, text-books, note-books etc.The needy children were given wheel-chairs,crutches,tri-cycles,artificial limbs etc. We celebrated,by cutting a cake on the auspicious occasion of the school completing its 17th year, by GTPL Channel’s Chairman Mr.Kanaksinh Rana on 27/06/2013

(3) All the 120 winners of the Khel Mahakumbh 2012-13 were given

cheques of Rs. 5,000/-,Rs.3,000/- &Rs.2,000/- to the first,second &third winners respectively. by Mr.N. N. Komar I.P.S. on 13/07/2013

(4) As it was Jaya-Parvati vrata we arranged a fancy-dress

compeition.The girls gracefully cat-walked and the guests Mr. Harsh Sanghvi (MLA Guj.) and member of GTPL Channel gave away the prizes on 24/07/2013

(5) The 67th Independence Day was celebrated with great zeal. Mr.

Agrawal hoisted the Tri-Color & gave an inspiring speech. The guest arranged a grand feast for the children by Sureshbhai Agawal, Sampatji Saravji, Kamalji Luniya & Members of Marwadi Seva Sangh on 15/08/2013.

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(6) A Rakhi-making compeition was held & the girls tied rakhis on the hands of the handicapped boys. Mr. Sureshbhai Jain gave gifts to them on 19/08/2013

(7) With a view to bringing awareness about environment among

the students as well as the community at large the SMC has planned to hold some programmes for it. This was the beginning of it by Mr. R J Patel (Deputy Commissioner, SMC) on 22/08/2013

(8) The program ‘Clean Surat’ was sponsored by SMC.As a part of it

teachers, students with Mr. Patel cleaned the Halpati colony of village Umara. Mr. Patel flagged off the rally to bring awareness among the people of the village.The students drive for cleanliness was lead by Mr. R J Patel (Deputy Commissioner, SMC) and Pallaviben on 02/10/2013.

(9) A Parents meeting was called to see the assessed answerbooks

of their children. They parents were guided how to help their children to improve their result in the future, on 15/10/2013.

(10) Mr. R J Mankadiya(Social Defence, Gandhinagar) Mrs.

Geetaben (District social Defence Officer) & staff visited the school, blessed the children & guided the teachers. on 23/10/2013.

(11) Lions, Leo & Lioness club jointly organized an artificial

limbs distribution camp at the school in which many persons with disabilitis were benefitted. Besides the physically challenged the visually and hearing impaired impaired were also given crutches, calipers, tri-cycles, wheelchairs,hearing machines etc. by Members of Lions, Leo & Lioness club.

(12) Pathan Mohmad Sarfaroz was operated upon free of cost

in Prabhu General hospital on 26/11/2013.

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(13) A needy student of our school, Mahadevwala Sani, was given a wheelchair by Terapanth Mahila Mandal on 27/11/2013.

(14) With a view to inculcate the virtues of Indian culture in the

students of our school Geeta Gyan exam was conducted, wherein 250 students from std 5 to 12 appeared. The same students became the writers for the blinds on Saturday by Gayatri parivar on 28/11/2013.

(15) Ms. Nency Fernandese taught the art of living to all the

students from std 1 to 10. Its aim was to develop life skills among the students. It is a part of SEC programme of Edu. Board. Guj. Govt by Art of living on 01/12/2013

(16) The DWTI arranged for 3 needy OH children’s Free of cost

operations with a view to enable them to walk.The beneficiaries were (1)Archna Yadav (2 )Arsad Mo. Irsad Pathan (3) MO.Sehwaz Mo. Sarfaraz by Dr. Manojbhai (Ortho) on 06/12/2013.

(17) Our students participated in Khel Mahakumbh organized

by Govt of Gujarat .There were 250 students from our school. First three winners were given Rs. 5,000/-,Rs.3,000/- & Rs. 2,000/- respectively. Totally 110 prizes were won. 47 students got first prize, 40 got 2nd rank &33 got 3rd .

(18) Akhand Bhartiya Sardar Patel Yogdan organized a drawing

competition in our school. In drawing competition. 10 students took part & 10 in essay competition. The winners were sent to Shardayatan school for further competition on 11/12/2013.

(19) The SMC health workers checked the blood samples of all

our students from std. 1 to 12 on 11/12/2013.

(20) As a part of world Disable Day this sports day was organized in which many disabled students took part. They

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played games like 100mt. race,crutches race,wheelchair race etc. on 13/12/2014.

(21) The winners of District Level were sent to State Level

Khelmahakumbh Ahmedabad to participate on 13/12/2013.

(22) Miss Misbahbanu of std:11 won 2 gold medals in Khelmahakumbh held at Ahmedabad. She was honoured at the hands of Hon, CM Mr narendra Modi on 23/12/2013.

(23) Hon. Minister of Finance Govt of India Mr. Arun Jaitley ‘s birthday was celebrated in our school on 28/12/2013.

2014

(1) As a part of the 25th road safety week celebration Mr. J.H. Shah (R T O Inspector Jamnagar) and Mrs. Shah visited our school .Mr.J.H. Shah gave guidance to our students regarding road safety on 04/01/2014.

(2) Child safety awareness programme. Mr. Dharmeshbhai ( Superviser Social Defence) gave guidance to the disable children about their rights & defence. The team used Audio Visual aids.

(3) Makar Sankaranti the kite festival was celebrated which was sponsored by sandesh , a local news paper . Many local level politicians remained present. The event was coordinated by Mr. Amritbhai Vadiya (Editor Sandesh) Mrs. Darshana Jardosh (MP) on 12/01/2014.

(4) Mr. Bhagyesh Jha IAS Principal Secretary Govt. of Guj. visted our school & honoured our students. He honoured Misbahbanu (std

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11)for receiving a gold medal from the worthy hands of Hon. CM Mr Narendra Modi in khelmahakumbh on 18/01/2014.

(5) We celebrated 65th Republic Day & the winners of an elocution & patriotic song competition were given prizes by Mr. Jodhani on 26/01/2014.

(6) Tricycles ,10 wheelchairs.10 walkers,20 crutches & 350 school bags were distributed. Among the needy students and outsiders by P. S. Majumdar on 04/02/204.

(7) With the help of sponsor, Ultratech cement, we distributed 20 tricycles, 20 crutches, 10 walkers among the needy studentds.Then uniforms & schoolbags were also distributed by Mr.Rajendrebhai Patel (MLA)Ms. Remya Muthadath(IAS)Mr. PS Mazumdar(Executive President Ultratech cement) Mr. Jayprakash shivhare (Collector Surat) on 10/02/2014.

(8) Dakor pilgrimage A 2 days tour was planned for the handicapped students of our school. We visited the Ranchhodrai temle & Galteshvar remple. In Anand district. on 11/02/2014

(9) Vaishnav Gopi of Std-07 was operated upon free of cost in Prabhu General Hospital on 22/02/2014.

(10) Dr. sachin Lohiya & Dr. Ghanshyam Dudhat well known acupuncturists , gave information about acupuncture , its benefits etc. They promised to visit our school regularly & treat the needy students free of cost on 12/03/2014.

(11) Mr Gopalbhai Sekhavat inaugurated the Rehab centre & cut a cake in the presence of school children. on 15/03/2014.

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(12) Saint shree Brahmanandji from Haridwar was welcomed

by school students. He blessed them & invited them to visit Prem Prakash Ashramat City Light road on 29/03/14.

(13) Mr KH Tailor, Ms. Rekhaben Pansania , studentsfrom std. 6,7,8,9,& 11 & staff visited the ashram, said prayers & sang bhajans.The saint praised Mr. KH Tailor’s work.The students enjoyed delicious food then on 31/03/14

(14) Late Shree Kashiram Rana’s birthday was celebrated in the presence of his family members. They gave a lunch to the handicapped children and blessed them on 0 7/04/2014.

(15) Lion President Sh. Shyambhai Malpani inaugurated the Prabhu BCA college in between the chanting of Vaidic mantras.The guests distributed calculators among the new students on 07/06/14.

(16) In the presence of the honorable guest Hon. Mr. Sanjay Prasad (IAS Secretary Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of Guj) Hon. Mrs. Sangitaben (IAS Secretary Edu. DeptGovt of Guj)Mrs. Geetaben (DSO Surat)the students of std. 1 were welcomed. The guests marked Tilak & gave them chocolates. They gave them kits including a schoolbag ,two pairs , lunch box, a waterbag etc. on 21/06/2014

(17) our school has completed 17 years & has entered the 18th year of its establishnment. The new comers in Prabhu BCA college were welcomed by the guests. As a part of the celebration 40 students below 18 years were freechecked in Prabhu General hosoital. A blood donation camp was also held on 01/07/2014.

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(18) Shri Kanubhai Tailor Received SBI Award for welfare of Disabled by SBI at Ahmedanad on 01-07-2014.

(19) A Medical Camp was arranged by DWTI- Prabhu General Hospital for disabled persons. Polio Operations were also conducted by Dr. Manoj Patel (MS, Ortho) after checkup on 24-07-2014.

(20) An Aid & Appliance distribution camp was arranged for Disabled By DWTI, Surat and SETU Dang Police at Ahwa (Dang) in presenced of Shri Vinay Chaudhary IPS on 25-07-2014 in which more than 1000 disabled from the whole Ahwa district took part.

(21) Shri Kanubhai Tailor met the Minister for finince Govt. of India Shri Arun Jetaly at New Delhi and discussed the problems of the disabled on 05-08-2014

(22) A Hair Cutting programme was held in our school for the students coming from slum areas on 23-08-2014.

(23) An Aid & Appliance distribution camp was held for Disabled By DWTI, Surat and SETU Dang Police at Vapi in which Shri Vikrant Pande Collector, Valsad and Shri Sweta Shrimali ACP Valsad, Dr Manoj Patel MS Ortho remained present at Vapi on 31-08-2014.

(24) A Navratri Festival was celebrated in DWTI Campus 01-10-2014.

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(25) DWTI adopted 64 Agavadi of surat on 06-10-2014.

(26) A Parents Metting for Physically Handicapped Students was called on 09-10-2014 in which the president Shri Kanubhai Tailor addressed them about the welfare of their children.

(27) A greetings cards drawing compatation was arranged for Physically Handicapped Students on 15-10-2014.

(28) Physically Handicapped Students from Std 5 to 12 and ITI, BCA enjoyed a tour of Varansi (Banaras/Kashi). About 200 students took the benefit of it. from 02-11-2014 to 08-11-2014.

(29) Shri Kanubhai Tailor President Received Best Institute for Child Welfare at Rastrapati Bhavan, New Delhi by President of India Shri Pranab Mukharji on 14-11-2014.

(30) Shri Kanubhai Tailor met Shri O P Kohli the Governor of Gujarat at Raj Bhawan, Gandhinagar on 05-12-2014 and discussed the problems faced by disabled.

(31) An Aid & Appliance distribution camp for Disabled was held by DWTI, Surat and SETU Dang Police at Vyara in which Shri Kantibhai Gamit Minister of Tribal Development, Government of Gujarat and SP of Tapi, Dr Manoj Patel MS Ortho remained present at Vyara on 07-12-2014

(32) An Aid & Appliance distribution camp was sponsored by ALIMCO at DWTI, Surat on 15-12-2014

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(33) Woolen sweaters were distributed among Handicapped Children’s School on 17-12-2014.

(34) Shri Savajibhai Dholakiya Chairman of HareKrishna Export visited DWTI on 19-12-2014 and blessed the children.

(35) Shri Thawarchand Gehlot Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, Shri Ramanbhai Vora Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of Gujarat and MP and MLAs of Surat and Collector Surat remained present in the opening ceremony of BCA College on 26-12-2014.

(36) Shri Thawarchand Gehlot Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, Shri Ramanbhai Vora Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of Gujarat and MP and MLAs of Surat and Collector Surat remained present in the opening ceremony of Rehab Centre on 26-12-2014.

(37) Shri Thawarchand Gehlot Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, Shri Ramanbhai Vora Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of Gujarat and MP and MLAs of Surat and Collector Surat remained present in the opening ceremony of an Aid & Appliance distribution camp on 26-12-2014.

(38) Shri Thawarchand Gehlot Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, Shri Ramanbhai Vora Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of Gujarat and MP and MLAs of Surat and Collector Surat remained present in an Ambulance donation programe on 26-12-2014.

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2015

(1) A yog Shibir was arrange for the Handicapped Children of our School on 10-01-2015 in which all the students of our school participated entusiastically.

(2) We celebrated the Republic day in the school and then joined a rally bring awareness among the youth against tobacco adiction on 26-01-2015.

(3) A Drawing Competition was held in our school compound for cleanliness drive (Swachata Abhiyan) on 31-01-2015.

(4) Shri Vishal Gagan IAS Director of Disability Affairs, Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi visited Disable Welfare Trust of India, Surat on 18-02-2015. He met our students and blessed them.

(5) Dr Vikrant Pande IAS Collector Valsad visited the Disable Welfare Trust of India, surat on 20-02-2015 and praised the activities of it. He encouraged some differently abled students.

(6) Shri O P Kohali Governor of Gujarat visited the Disable Welfare Trust of India on 26-02-2015 and met all the students in the assembly hall where he preached them the virtues of life and motivated them.

(7) Shri O P Kohali Governor of Gujarat visited the Disable Welfare Trust of India on 26-02-2015 and met all the students in the assembly hall where he preached them the virtues of life and motivated them.

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(8) Shri Milind Toravane IAS Municipal Commissinor and Shri Mote Chief Ultratec Cement Magdalla Works inaugurated the Rehab Centre for the disabled on 06-04-2015.

(9) Shri Kanubhai Tailor President-Dwti visited Shri Thawwarchand Gehlot, Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India at New Delhi on 28-05-2015 and discussed the problems faced by the handicapped people at large.

(10) International Yoga Day was Celebrated at Disable Welfare Trust of India, Surat on 21-06-2015 as per the guideline given by the Central Govt. and became a part of a world record.

(11) Disable Welfare Trust of India and Shree Ranakpur Jain Mitra Mandal jointly organized an aids and appliances distribution program from 22, 23 and 24 August 2015.

(12) Surat District Collector and DM Dr. Rajendra Kumar IAS visited at institute and distribute unifrom to all student on 14-09-2015.

(13) Disable Welfare Trust of India arranged Educational tour for Physically Challenged Student at Odisha from 17/11/2015 to 24/11/2015.

(14) Yog Guru Baba Ramdev visited at instutute on 21/12/2015.

2016

(1) Jagadguru Shankaracharyaji visited our school today and blessed the Divyang children of our school on 02-01-16.

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(2) For the benefit of DWTI a ramkatha parayan was arranged

by our Trust .In the auspicious presence of Kathakaar Shree Chandranshuji Maharaj(Ayodhya) a kalash yatra was held in which all the students & staff remained present. Our students did Ganesh-vandana at the beginning of the parayana at 9.30 p.m. The parayan was a ten days long program on 05-01-16.

(3) The popular MLA Mr. Harsh Sanghavi celebrated his 31st

birthday in the presence of our school students, cut a cake and gave a grand party honoring old people and our students. A standup comedian Mr. Sairam Dave entertained the whole gathering on 08-01-16.

(4) The Divyang students celebrated kite-flying day sponsored by ‘Sandesh’ Daily .They were given thread, kites, til-laddus and a grand feast on 10-01-16.

(5) A khel-mahakumbh for divyang students was held at SMC school Ground Majuragate .Our students participated in it & won prizes on 24-01-16.

(6) As a part of National Voters’ Day celebration we, the whole school staff took an oath to utilize our right to vote to serve our nation on 25-01-16.

(7) We celebrated 67th Republic Day in the compound of our school by saluting the National flag on 26-01-16.

(8) After completing the Republic Day celebration in the school we went to Income_tax building, Majuragate, Surat. There our students performed on several patriotic songs and entertained the gathering on 26-01-16.

(9) The students of our school were given training for rifle shooting so that they can participate in state-level competitions. They were given information about various types of rifles as

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well, chief guest was Mrs. Asmitaben Siroya (Hon. Mayor shree Surat), Shree Sinh, Mr. Malaviya on 02-02-16.

(10) 25 students from our school went to Porbandar to take

part in Khel Mahakumbh & three of them got medals. They are 1)Pandav Alpa 2)Maurya Shubham 3) Patel Ishika on 19-02-2016.

(11) The chief-guest Mr. Ravikumar (KWARK Coaching classes)

addressed the SSC &HSC students & inspired them to live a life full of positive attitude and face the dire realities of one’s life boldly. C.D. Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya & the principal Divyaben Kosambiya also advised to maintain mental peace at in the exam hall on 01-03-2016.

(12) Kit distribution Tex books,note-books,school-bag and uniforms were distributed by President (DWTI) mr. kanubhai tailor and campus director-miss,Rekhaben pansania date 7/6/2016 among the students from std.1 to 12

(13) World Yoga Day celebration- Mrs chhayaben Gandhi (Yoga Teachers trained the handi capped 450 students from Std-1to12,BCA and ITI in yoga 21/06/2016 to mark the world-yoga-Day

(14) Rev-Gurumata Archnadeviji Today 25/06/2016 visited our School to render knowledge on the Students of over School- She blessed the Students.

(15) Aanapaan meditation Workshop 30/06/2016 With a view to teaching meditation to the Students of our school a oneday workshop was organized by Aanpaan meditation cult.in wich Students from Std- 7to12 Participated with zeal.

(16) 01/07/2016 – Praveshotsava and School’s Birthday Celebration-As our School entered it 19th year of eshablirlent we

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celebrated this day in the ourpicious presence of Rev. Pritesh maharaj,Shri pradipbhai and Mrs.chhayaben Gandhi a her futher Education Kit including lunch box,compass box,school bag etc.Was given to the new comer Students as a part of praveshotsava. At the end a grand feast was given to the students.

(17) “Akand Ramayan path” With a view to giving religions

Knowledge to the Students of our School (10/07/2016 ) a 24 hours Akhand Ramayan Path was DWTI-Pre. Mr.Tailor, CD.Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya orgained in our school.

(18) Birthday celebration of holy river Tapi In The Presennce of our guests we celebrated on-11/7/2016 The Pragatya day of holy river Tapi mr. milind Torvane (SMC-Comissionor),mr. Pankajbhai(business man) mr. kanubhai Tailor (Pre. DWTI) on the banks of her .We worshipped her by offaring her a red sari wich was 300 meters long.This was for the first time that any Divyang people worshipped river Tapi like this.

(19) mahendi compition Aluna vrat Celebration on 15th july,2016 we arranged a mmehandi competition wich was sponsored by Lions club of parlepoint surat.Distric governer mr. patel, vice governer mr. sanjivbhai Gandhi, Region chair person Smt. Lataben abani,joint chairman mr.Kanaiyalal laheru,President mr.ashokbhai Ganji,Treasurrer mr. ketanbhai Patel,principal Smt.divyaben kosambia. Were the guest of our school.In this competition 40 Students from Std 1 to 12 participated enthusiastically Smt Lataben was the judge of the competition.She gave away prizes to the winners.

(20) AS a part of Aluna vrat celebration a hairstyle competition washeld in our school on 16/07/2016 Saturday In it girl students from Std 1 to 12 look part,Ketkiben Zaveri and Pragnaben, school teachers, were the judges of this competition.

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(21) As a part of Aluna vrat competition Aarti dish decoration competition was arranged in this school on 18/07/2016 In it Students from Std 1 to 12 look part.Lions members were present at that moment. Our drawing teachers mr. Ashokbhai Patel and mr. Vijaybhai Chaudhary were the judges of the competition.

(22) As a part of Annual vrat celebration on 19/9/2016 we held two different competition like Gorma songs and traditional Dress competition.In Gorma song competition 16 students look part and in Traditional Dress competition Dress competition 25 Students look part.In both these competition students from std 1 to 12 participated. All the winners were given away prises at the hands at lions members.

(23) On 19/7/2016 Tuesday, as it was Gurupunima day we celebration it in our school by holding satyanarayana pooja and katha. The members of lions club of surat parle point Remained present at that moment They honoured Kanubhai Tailor (Pre.D.W.T.I.) Ms. Rekhaben pansaniya (C.D. D.W.T.I.) and all the Teaching Staff The Programmed was Hosted by our Sanskrit Teacher Mr. Janakbhai Purohit vote of thanks was given Mrs. Divyaben Kosambiya (Principal) .

(24) ADHAR CARD CAMP:- From Dated 20-7-2016 Wednesday to 22-7-2016 Friday an Adhar Card Camp for our school student was held in our school in which the staff of Umara Health Centre worked for three days and did the online filling of forms. In to all 220 students from Std. 1 to 12 got benefited of it.

(25) SCHOLERSHIP FORM FILL UP WORK :- On 21-7-2016 Thursday the Teachers of our school filled up the forms of Scholarship for eligible student. Total 220 student forms are filled up.

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(26) DRAWING COMPETATION: - on 21-7-2016 Thursday a Drawing Competition sponsored by Nanvati Motors ( Renault was held in our school he subject was save environment The 54 student from std 1st to 8th std participated in it.

(27) MEETING WITH CM GUJARAT:- On 26-7-2016 Tuesday the President of D.W.T.I. Mr Kanubhai Tailor visited the Chief Minister of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel in gandhinagar and requested her to slove the complex problems faced by the Divyang People of Gujarat. She promised him to do the needful.

(28) Mr. P K Taneja (Additional Secretary, Dept. of Industry,

Govt.of Gujarat) visited our school on 10/09/2016 Saturday at

4.00 p.m. and appreciated the activities of it. He blessed the

hostel students.

(29) Mr. Nirajbhai invited our students to visit Ganpati mandap

at his residence on City Light Road on 19/09/2016 Saturday .The

students of hostel went there and got the chance of Darshan.

Then after they took benefit of Mahaprasadi, too.

(30) As Mr. K H Tailor’s father’s sad demise a condolence

ceremony was held on 13/09/2016 Tuesday at 5.30 pm. in our

school premises in which, along with many family members and

friends, Mr. Thavarchand Gehlot (Cabinet Min. Social Justice &

Empowerment Dept., Govt of India) also paid his homage to the

departed soul.

(31) On 14/09/16 Wednesday Hindi Day was celebrated in our

school. In school assembly our teacher Mr. Dineshbhai Parmar

gave a speech on Hindi Day and explained the importance of

Hindi as a National Language.

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(32) Our school established a Ganesh idol and worshipped it

for ten days. Then on 15/9/2016 and Thursday.The idol was

taken to the river Tapi and dispersed in it with all ritual rites.

(33) On 17/ 9/2016 Saturday which was Mr, Narendra Modi (

PM of India )’s 67th birthday, he visited Navsari and inaugurated

a camp for the disabled of South Gujarat region . Nearly 150

students of our school took the benefit of it. They were given

away tricycles, MR kits, artificial limbs, etc. In total 11000

disables took benefit of the camp.

(34) On 29/9/2016 Thursday the officers of Reliance industries

(Mumbai) visited our school. Our CD Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya

felicitated them by giving them shawl. They appreciated our

activities. Mr. Kanubhai Tailor thanked them.

(35) On 29/9/2016 Thursday Mr. Rajpurohit (Min. Govt. of

Rajasthan) visited our school. He met the handicapped students

personally and was highly impressed by the activities of our

school.

(36) On 01/10/2016 Saturday we established an idol of

Goddess Ambaji.The students worshipped the idol everyday for

nine days and enjoyed the festival. They participated in garaba

also.

(37) We celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in our school in the

presence of Dr. H H Bhaiyuji Maharaj, Sufi Saint M K Chisti

,Shree Sanjivji Dube, Shree Bhikhubhai Nayani and Kamaal

Saheb as a mark of social tolerance and harmony.Mr.K H Tailor

welcomed the guests by giving them bouquet and felicitated

them by giving them shawls.The guests appreciated the

activities of our institution and promised to stand by us in any

problem the students face.A medical camp was also organized

today for the benefit of the disabled students. The BCA college

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students presented a skit giving a message of cleanliness in our

country,save girl child etc. Thus they reminded us of Gandhiji’s

life and works.At the end of the program our CD Ms.Rekhaben

Pansaniya gave vote of thanks.

(38) We held a medical camp in our school on 2nd October,

2016 as a part of Gandhi Jayanti celebration.Dr.Nagada

(Mumbai) and Dr. Manojbhai examined the disabled students of

our school and gave guidance to them.About 35 students took

the benefit of this camp.

(39) On 8th October ,2016 we celebrated Navratri in our school

compound in which students from std 1 to 12 , ITI and BCA

college took part and enjoyed it.About 450 students from our

school ,BCA college and ITI participated in it wearing traditional

dresses and they enjoyed it very much.The winners of the

Garaba competition were given prizes . Our school teacher Mr.

Janakbhai Purohit anchored the program.Mrs. Dharmishthaben

Thakor and Mrs. Ketkiben Zavery judged this competition.After

this the children enjoyed tasty paani-puri sponsored by

Rajeshbhai Savant (Branch Manager LIC Of India).Besides the

winners, other students were also given away prizes by the

donor.

(40) On 10th October, 2016 Monday, after the school all 400

students were taken to Tera Panth Bhavan at City-Light

road.The trustees of the sangh felicitated the students by

offering them pious chunar of Goddess Vaishnodevi.Then they

enjoyed the Mahaprasadi also.The volunteers helped the

students in every way possible.10 Rs. to each students were

given as Dakshina.The DWTI President Mr. K H Tailor was also

felicitated by giving a chunar by the sangh.

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(41) On 14th October, 2016 Friday the disabled students were

taken to khel-mahakumbh ground at Majuragate where they

participated in various competitions like shotput, discus throw,

javelin throw,high jump,long jump, 10 mt. tri-cycle race,

wheelchair race etc.The organizers provided them with

breakfast in the morning and a lunch in the afternoon.All the

disabled put in their best to win the games.

(42) On 18th Oct.,2016 Tuesday at 12.00 pm. a camp was held

in our school for the disabled to get permanent Railway Passes

.Mrs. Belaben (Senior D R M Western Railways,Mumbai)verified

the forms and necessary credentials and did the needful.Then in

a congregation she addressed the students and blessed them

and promised our trustees to help in anyway possible for her in

future.

(43) On 19th October, 2016 Wednesday, as it was the month of

Kartik our handicapped children went to ISCON temple and lit

400 lamps there and worshipped Lord Krishna. Then they

listened to Krishna Leela and had a breakfast.

(44) On 25th October ,2016 Tuesday at 12.30 pm. a Dipawali

greeting-cards and Rangoli competition was held in our school

in which 50 students from std. 5 to 12 participated tried to bring

there imagination in their work. The winners were given away

prizes.

(45) On 26th October,2016 Wednesday, Mr. P B Thakar

(Director SDO , Gandhinagar) visited our school along with Mr.

Jigneshbhai (SDO,Surat).Mr. K H Tailor(Precident DWTI, Surat)

welcomed them with bouquets and shawls. Both of them

addressed the students and our teaching and non-teaching staff

and appreciated our activities. The trustee Rachnaben

Pahadiyawala gave the vote of thanks in the end.Our Primary

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school teacher Mr. Dineshbhai Parmar anchored the whole

programme.

(46) On 26TH October,2016 Saturday, a State level Khel-

Mahakumbh was held at Valsad in which 18 disabled students

from std. 1 to 12, ITI and BCA college ( C and D category)

participated as they were the first prize winners at the district

level Khel-Mahakumbh.

(47) In the commemoration of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s handing

over the constitution of India to the Govt. of India in 1949,

we,under the guideline of the DEO, Surat, celebrated the

Constitution Day in our school on 26TH October,2016

Saturday.Our students Kotadiya and Puja Kalsariya from std. 9

gave information about this historic event and made the

students take pledge to honour and observe Indian

Constitution.

(48) With a view to bring awareness among the students about

book-reading a book exhibition was held in our school library. In

our library we have nearly 1500 books which were put on

display on 26TH October,2016 Saturday . All the students from

std. 1 to 12, ITI and BCA college took the benefit of it . This

programme was inaugurated by Dr. Ramkumar Varma

(Chhattisgarh) who visited ourschool inspired by our President

Mr. K H Tailor.

(49) On 30TH October,2016 Wednesday, a State level Khel-

Mahakumbh was held at Valsad in which 13 disabled students

from std. 1 to 12, ITI and BCA college ( A and B category)

participated as they were the first prize winners at the district

level Khel-Mahakumbh.

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(50) On 30th October, 2016 Wednesday Padmashree and

Padma Vibhushan awardee and famous film actor Mr. Anupam

Kher visited our school.Our school C D Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya

welcomed him by giving him bouquet and shawl.He shared his

experiences while film making and his studies with our students

and advised them to be optimistic in life.Our students felt

thrilled in his presence.

(51) As a part of World Disable Day celebration, on 02/12/2016

Friday Chance Charitable Trust organized a musical night namely

‘ Ek sham Divyango ke Naam’ under Allince Club of surat to

bring awareness among the people about the Divyang

people.Our President Mr. K H Tailor was invited as the chief

guest.This program was held in Gandhi Smruti Bhavan ,Nanpura,

Surat. In this programme our primary school teachers Mrs.

Dharmishthaben Thakor and Mrs. Ketkiben Zaveri were sent

with the students and they were honoured there by a momento

and bouquets by Mr. Harsh Sanghvi (M L A, Guj.) in the

presence of Surat District Collector.

(52) As a part of World Disable Day celebration, on 02/12/2016

Friday a programme namely ‘Live For Dreams’ by Vidhaan

Sarees was organised in Sanjivkumar Auditorium,Paal.In this

program our principals Mrs. Divyaben Kosambiya(Secondary

section ) and Mrs. Geetben Joshi(Primary section ) went with

our students and our CD Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya. In this

program the Divyang students of our school were motivated by

giving them the examples of several Disabled people of the

world.

(53) As a part of World Disable Day our school held a Sports

Day on 03/12/2016 Saturday . This program was inaugurated by

members of Lioness Club of Surat mid-west.On this day disable

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students of our school participated in various games like ball-

throw, crutches-race or calipers-race , musical-chair ,lemon-race

and wheelchair-hurdle.In these games students from std 1 to

12, and ITC took part.The winners were given prizes by the

members of Lioness Club of Surat mid-west.

(54) As a part of World Disable Day celebration we opened our

new venture of CP centre for the children having Cerebral Palsy

on 05/12/2016 Monday. Surat District Collector Mr.

Mahendravbhai Patel, Dr. Taral Naagda and Dr. Jaydip Dhamel

inaurated this CP centre.

(55) As a part of World Disable Day celebration we held a

drawing competititon and a quiz competition on 06/12/2016

Wednesday.In the Drawing compettion 204 students from std 1

to 12 took part.Our drawing teachers Mr. Ashokbhai and Mr.

Vijaybhai judged the students. The Gandhiji team consisting of

students Shekh Sarfaraj, Mohamad Patel and Magajpara Raj

became the winner. After that a quiz competition was held in

which students from std 6 to 12 participated.The winners were

given prizes by the members of Lioness Club of Surat mid-west.

(56) As a part of World Disable Day celebration we held a chess

competition and a carrom competition were held in our school.

44 students from std 6 to 12 took part in carrom competition

and 20 students participated in chess competition . The winners

were given prizes by the members of Lioness Club of Surat mid-

west.

(57) On 08/12/2016 Thursday Lions and Lioness Club of Mid

West, Surat held a seminar in our school to mark the of the

week long celebration of World Disable Day.On this day Lions

and Lioness Club of Mid West, Surat arranged for a spiritual

seminar for the benefit of the students .Dr. Matliwala presented

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the seminar namely Human’s Divine Ability through which he

tried to motivate the students and convey them the message

that they are not disable but indded differently able or Divyang .

(58) There was a camp for orthopaedically handicapped

persons at village Kadvali near Vyara on 11th Dec. 2016(Sunday)

in which about 45 disabled took benefit of it. The beneficiaries

were diagnosed first and were given advice if operation was

necessary.This camp was organized by Disable Welfare Trust Of

India. In this camp our school principal Mrs. Divyaben

Kosambiya and science teacher Mr. Rameshbhai Prajapati

remained present .

(59) With a view to enriching the spiritual knowledge among

the disabled students, on 10th Dec.2016 Saturday we took them

to the temple of goddess Saptashrungi mata at Salabatoura,

Surat to have a darshan of her.

The students were given breakfast and prasadi on this

occasion.The priest gave momentoes to the teachers and

honoured them.

(60) With a view to enriching the spiritual knowledge among

the students ,on 15th Dec.2016 Thursday we, with our students,

went to the temple of goddess Satnaam Sakshi cult,situated at

City light road, Surat to have a darshan of the guruji there.The

students took the benefit of satsang and had prasadi, too .The

devotees of the cult gave gifts to our students.

(61) on 15th Dec.2016 Thursday an artificial limb distribution

camp was held in our school in which Mr. sharadbhai from

Africa got treatment and was given an artificial leg. The program

was inaugurated by Mayor of Surat Mrs. Asmitaben Siroya and

her husband Mr. Prafulbhai Siroya . In addition to this a donor

Mr. Atmaram bhai’s grandson’s birthday was also celebrated in

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the prayer hall. The students were given a grand feast on this

occasion.

(62) On 20th Dec. 2016 Tuesday a drawing competition was

held at community science centre situated at Piplod where our

drawing teacher Mr. Vijaybhai Chaudhary took the disable

participants and got their names registered there. Shekh

Marjiya (Std 6) , Shekh Farukh (Std 7) and Saiyad Moinuddin

(Std 8) took part in it and drew beautiful pictures there. On the

same day our science teacher Mrs. Ketkiben Zaveri (Primary

Section) was given orientation training.She got information

about making models as per the need of the syllabus in the

subject of science.

(63) As a part of World Energy Day a rally was organized on

22nd Dec. 2016 Thursday by Jilla Lokvigyan centre which started

from T & T V Highschool, Nanpura, Surat and passed through

Athwalines area and reached collector’s office. Mr, Kapadiya

explained the gathering the importance of saving energy and

the conservation of energy sources.The students were given

breakfast after the rally.

(64) On 25th Dec. 2016 Sunday a workshop was held in our

school to guide the teachers in using cashless mode of

transaction in their day to day life.For this Mr. P B Thakar (Social

Defence Dept . Gandhinagar) and Mr. Jigneshbhai Chaudhari

(Social Defence Officer, Surat) render technical knowledge

about how to use mobile banking etc. and what precautions are

needed for the same.Our President Mr. K H Tailor welcomed

both the guests and our Campus Director Ms. Rekhaben

Pansaniya gave a vote of thanks.Mrs. Dharmishthaben Thakor

anchored the programme.

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(65) On 25th Dec. 2016 Sunday the members of Hare Ram Hare

Krishna group arranged for the celebration of Christmas. They

sung melodious hymns of Christianity and the students from

hostel enjoyed it a lot.Each student was given a gift on this

occasion.

(66) On 22nd Dec. 2017 Thursday a saibaba jivan chritra katha

was organized in our school with a view to bringing spiritual

awreness among the Divyag students of our school. On this

occasion Mr. Gopalbhai Shekhavat was present as a chief guest

and told the students the importance of Sai katha and resolved

that this katha will be held every Thursday so that the students

can become virtuous.

(67) A seminar was held in Jivanbharti High school, Nanpura,

Surat under the bennar of Digital Gujarat on how to fill the

online forms for scholarship of students.This seminar washeld

on 30th Dec.2017 Friday.Our school principal Mrs. Divyaben

Kosambiya with Ketkiben, Janakbhai and Dineshbhai remained

present in this seminar and took the training with them.This

training was given by Social Defence Officer, Gandhinagar Mr.

Pandya.

(68) On 31st Dec. 2017 Saturday a drawing competition was

held in our school with a view to bring awareness among the

students about the right of voting. This competition was held on

National Level for the students of std 9 and 10 .In this

competition Surabhi kotadiya (Std: 9)was declared the first prize

winner.

2017

(1) On 2nd January,2017 the birthday of Ghanshyambhai Soni

(Commissionor Custom and Central Excise) was celebrated in

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our school. A birthday cake was cut in the presence of DWTI

President Mr. K H Tailor and our Campus Director Ms. Rekhaben

Pansaniya. The students were given away gifts by the guest and

a grand feast was also given.

(2) A Ramkatha was started on 5th January, 2017 at Godadara

for the benefit of the disable students of our institution.H.H.

Rev. Chandranshu Maharaj was the Vyas (Kathakar) of this

katha. Mahamandleshvar H H Arun Giriji mahahraj was also

present at this auspicious moment.A kalashyatra was led by

them in Godadara area which reached the katha ground in

which our staff as well as many local people took part.

(3) On 8th January,2017 Sunday the kite flying day was

celebrated at the SMC school No. 8 gound near Majuragate

where disabled students from more than 10 different school

got together and enjoyed the moment . This celebration was

sponsored by a local daily newspaper ‘Sandesh’.Laddus of

sesame were distributed among the students by them. Kites

and thread rills were provided by Sandesh.At the end of the

celebration a grand feast was also given to them.

(4) On 8th January, 2017 Sunday there was a seminar on

celebral palcy at LP Savani school , Surat which was sponsored

by Vasa concept.This seminar was attended by our Principal

Mrs.Divyaben Kosambiya where she got information regarding

the cerebral palcy students and their behavior which is very

essential in imparting education to them.

(5) On 9th January, 2017 the students of hostel were taken to

the Ramkatha ground at Godadara where they got the spiritual

knowledge in the auspicious presence of HH Shree

Chandranshuji Maharaj. Along with it Mrs. Mayaben , a

handicapped teacher of our school and a newly married lady

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was honoured at the auspicious hands of kathakar HH Shree

Chandranshuji Maharaj.

(6) HH shree Chandranshuji Maharaj visited our school on

12th January ,2017 Thursday and met the students of our school

where he rendered spiritual knowledge to them. With him Mr.

Gopalbhai Shekhavat also came as it was a Thursday and in his

presence our students got a chance to listen to Shree Sai sat

charitra katha.

(7) As a part of Youth Day (Swami Vivekanand’s Birthday)

celebration there was a program in Indoor stadium, Surat on

12th January,2017 Thursday.In this program a film actor Mr.

Shekhar Suman and Army Commando Mr. Sifuji were the chief

guests.They honoured DWTI President Mr. K H Tailor, Kathakar

HH Rev. Chandranshuji Maharaj and our drawing teacher Mr.

Manojbhai Bhingare.Mr. Bhingare’s paintings were exhibited in

this program and were appreciated a lot by the people.

(8) HH Rev. Kathakar Shree Chandranshuji Mahraj’s Guruji HH

Rev.Shree Ramkumardasji Maharaj visited our school on 13th

January, 2017 Friday and imparted spiritual knowledge to the

disabled students of our school.His Holiness blessed them and

gave Mahaprasadi to them.

(9) As a part of Youth Day (Swami Vivekanand’s Birthday)

celebration there was a program in Indoor stadium, Surat on

12th January,2017 Thursday.In this program a film actor Mr.

Shekhar Suman and Army Commando Mr. Sifuji were the chief

guests.They honoured DWTI President Mr. K H Tailor, Kathakar

HH Rev. Chandranshuji Maharaj and our drawing teacher Mr.

Manojbhai Bhingare.Mr. Bhingare’s paintings were exhibited in

this program and were appreciated a lot by the people.

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(10) HH Rev. Kathakar Shree Chandranshuji Maharaj’s Guruji

HH Rev.Shree Ramkumardasji Maharaj visited our school on

13th January, 2017 Friday and imparted spiritual knowledge to

the disabled students of our school.His Holiness blessed them

and gave Mahaprasadi to them.

(11) On 16th January 2017 Monday a blood check up camp

was held at Umara Health Centre in which students from std 6

to 8 were sent .They checked their blood group as well as

hemoglobin. In total 26 students took the benefit of this

camp.Our teachers Mr. Rameshbhai Prajapati and Ms.

Himaniben Ghervara took the students there.

(12) On 20th January 2017 Friday a blood check up camp was

held at Umara Health Centre in which students from std 9 to 12

were sent .They checked their blood group as well as

hemoglobin. In total 45 students took the benefit of this

camp.Our teachers Mr. Rameshbhai Prajapati and Ms.

Himaniben Ghervara took the students there.

(13) Our institution held an Orthopaedic camp on 19th January

Thursday .Dr. Taral Nagda from Mumbai examined 18 needy

handicapped persons in this camp.Our physiotherapist

Dr.Roshniben accompanied Dr. Taral.

(14) District Science Centre,Vesu organized a semionar on

Environment ,Health and Hygiene on 19th January,2017.Mr.

Dineshbhai Patel from District Science Centre came to our

school and addressed the students from std 7 to 9 and gave

them an inspring speech with examples of daily life. This was

meant to bring awareness among the students about need of

hygiene.He checked the intelligence of the students by asking

them several puzzles based on mathematics.Our science

teacher Mr. Rameshbhai gave the vote of thanks.

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(15) On 20th January 2017 Friday our school held a camp in

which the students who applied for permanent railway passes

were given the same at the hands of our chief guest Mr.

Atmarambhai Parmar (Hon. Min.Social Justice and

Empowerment, Govt of Guj.)Mr. Ghanshyambhai soni (IRS) , Mr.

Kanakipati Rajeshbhai (DDO), Mr. Kishorbhai Bildan, Mr.

Rohitbhai Sharma, Mr. Ajaybhai Chaudhari and Mr. Vijaybhai

Shukla also remained present with our chief guest.Then Mr.

Parmar inaugurated the new elevator for the barrier free

movement of the disabled in our school premises.In the

beginning of the program Mr. K H Tailor (President DWTI)

honored the chief guest with a bouquet and a shawl.At the end

of the program Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya (Campus Director)

gave vote of thanks.

(16) On 23rd of January 2017 Monday Mr. Mahendrabhai Korat

(A dietician) visited our school. He gave guidance on how to

remain healthy and happy by following simple diet plan. He put

stress on taking raw vegetables as it is the elixir of life.He also

said that one should avoid milk of cows and buffaloes in

particular.

(17) The 68th Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January

with great zeal and feelings of patriotism in our school in the

presence of Mr. K H Tailor and Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya and the

whole teaching and non-teaching staff at 9.00 in the morning.

(18) On the Republic Day our students were invited to a

program organized by a social service group. The program

started at 2.30 pm and lasted till 10.30 pm.It was held at Bhatar

road . Our students presented two dance songs in it.BCA

students presented “Suno Gor Se Duniyawalo” and Patel Dhruv

presented a solo song “Nanhi si Chidiya”.Mr. K H Tailor

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(President DWTI) was invited and honored as the chief guest at

the auspicious hands of Rev. Bhaiyuji Maharaj.

(19) A yog Sadhna shibir was organized in our school on 28th

January 2017 Saturday in which Rev. Archnadidi gave the

guidance to the disabled students and the staff.The motive

behind this camp was to bring happiness in the lives of our

students and the staff.

(20) On 29th of January, 2017 Sunday Uday India publication

sponsored a program in which Hon. Min. Mr. Imamoddin Saheb

visited our school.Mr.Imamuddin appreciated the activities of

our institution and blessed the students. Our students

presented various cultural programs and welcomed them .Uday

India Publication sponsored an exhibition of paintings of our

drawing teacher Mr. Manojbhai.A beautiful sand sculpture was

made by an artist showing the logo of our institution.They gave

a grand feast at the end of the program.

(21) A wel-known playback singer Mrs. Anuradha Paudwal

visited our school on 20th February 2017 Monday. Rev. Bhaiyuji

Maharaj also came with her.Both were welcomed by our

students by presenting a welcome song. One of our students

Dhruv sang songslike “Tu kitani achchhi hai” and “ Nanhi si

chidiya” and made the audience spellbound by his melodious

voice. Later Mrs. Anuradha also sang “He Ram.. He Ram..”The

students enjoyed the bhajan the most.Then a photo shoot of

the melody queen with our students was held .Our Sanskrit

teacher Mr. Janakbhai Purohit hosted the whole program.

(22) A tour for Shirdi was organized by our school from 22nd

February 2017 Wednesday to 23rd February, 2017 Thursday

which was joined by 215 students and teachers.On Wednesday

at 7.30 am we left Surat for Shirdi.All the students were very

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happy and they enjoyed a lot.We took breakfast at Saputara

and left for Shirdi. We reached there at about 6.00 pm and went

for darshan at 8.00 pm .We took dinner there and then the

next day we left for Traymbakeshvar early in the morning. We

went for darshan in the afternoon. Then we started our return

journey .In our way at Chikhli we had our dinner and reached

Surat at 1.00 am.Mr. Nileshbhai ,Mr.Dharmeshbhai and

Mr.Dineshbhai Patel served our students a lot.We showed our

gratitude towards them.In all, our trip to Shirdi was a

memorable one .

(23) As we know that the Vasant Panchami is the birth day of

Goddess Sarasvati we celebrated it on 1st of February,2017 in

our school with great enthusiasm and zeal.Our students

chanted Shlokas from scriptures and did Tilak on their

foreheads with kumkum and akshat.Our primary teacher Mr.

Dineshbahi Parmar explained the meaning of the festival and its

importance to the students.

(24) With a view to encouraging the students in showing

respect to their mothertongue,we celebrated ‘Matribhasha

Gaurav Din’ in our school.In the morning in prayerhall Mr.

Dineshbahi Parmar,Our language teacher explained the

importance of mothertongue to the students.It is an essential

part of one’s mental development.Without mother tongue we

can not understand other languages, too.After that we held a

dictation test in which students from std 1 to 4 participated.An

essay competition for the students of std 5 to 8 and a elocution

competition for the students from std 9 to 12 were also held on

the same day.Students in large number took part in them. The

winners were given away prizes at the hands of our President

Mr. K H Tailor and Campus Director Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya.

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(25) We celebrated National Science Day on 28th February,

2017 Tuesday in our school. Our science teacher (Primary

Section) Mrs. Ketkiben Zaveri told the students things about

scientists and their inventions in the morning prayer session.

Our science teacher Mr. Rameshbhai Prajapati (Secondary

Section) told them about the importance of tree plantation to

bring awareness among them.

(26) On 28th February, 2017 Tuesday the nursing staff of

Advetist Hospital visited our school and met the students of our

school. They said their prayer to Jesus with them and sang

songs in a group .The disabled students enjoyed their songs a

lot.

(27) On 8th March,2017 Wednesday at 9.30 am we celebrated

World Women’s Day in our school assembly hall. Our school

teacher Mr. Dineshbhai Parmar and Kaushikbhai addressed the

students giving them information on the day.In another

program, organized by SMC, our primary school teachers Ms.

Tarlikaben Thakor and Mrs. Mayaben Anghad who are

handicapped themselves were honoured by giving them awards

at the hands of Surat’s Mayor Mrs. Asmitaben Shiroya.The DWTI

President Mr. K H Tailor and our Campus Director Ms. Rekhaben

Pansaniya congratulated them for getting these awards.

(28) The students of std. 10 and 12 were given a farewell party

on 9th March, 2017 Thursday in a program in our school.Dr.

Shamshersinghji (DIG Surat Range South Gujarat) was the chief

guest. Mr. Ghanshyambhai Soni (Deputy Commissioner Custom

and Central Exice) , Mr. Kanakpati Rajeshbhai (DDO Surat) and

Mr. Jigneshbhai (SDO Surat) were also present on this occasion

to wish the board students best luck. The guests gave inspiring

speeches and motivated our students. They advised them not to

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worry and to work hard to get good result.They told them to

live an independent life where they can really enjoy the beauty

of life.On this occasion two students from std 10 and 12 each

Gamit Nitin and Shekh Shahinbibi commemorated their past in

this school and promised not to forget their alma-mater in

future, too.Our President Mr.K H Tailor told them to come to

the school whenever they wish to and promised to extend his

hand to help in future also.Ms. Rekhaben Pansaniya (Campus

Director) distributed exam kits at the hands of our guests and

distributed sweets among them.Our school teacher Mr.

Janakbhai Purohit hosted the program and Ms. Rekhaben

Pansaniya gave a vote of thanks at the end of the program.

(29) On 16th March,2017 Thursday we held an orthopaedic

camp in our school in which Dr. Tarang Naagda examined 15

disabled students from our school.Many parents felt happy

when they saw their children walking for the first time.

(30) On 16th March, 2017 Thursday a seminar was held in our

school for the students from standard 7 to 9 under the District

Science Centre, Vesu in which Mr. Dineshbhai Patel gave them

a speech on ‘Natural Calamities’.Our teachers Ms. Tarlikaben

Thakor and Mr. Rameshbhai Prajapati remained present in it.

(31) On 21st March,2017 Tuesday we celebrated World Forest

Day in our school. The students were given information in the

prayer hall in the morning,about the preservation of forests.

Our Chief Minister Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani addressed the students

and gave an informative speech on BISAG in which students

from std. 6 to 8 remained present under the guidance of our

teachers Ms. Tarlikaben Thakor,Mrs. Ketkiben Zaveri and Mr.

Rameshbhai Prajapati.

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(32) On 4th April, 2017 Tuesday an RSS member Mr.

Dineshbhai Sharma visited our school and met the students. He

was impressed by the activites of our school and so he praised

them.Our President Mr. KH Tailor welcomed him. Mr. Sharma

addressed the students and blessed them.Our trustee Mrs.

Rachnaben Pahadiayawala gave a vote of thanks.

(33) On 7th April,2017 Saturday we celebrated Ex.Cabinet

Minister(Union Government) Late Mr. Kashirambhai Rana’s

80th birthday in our school.His family members including his

two sons Dipakbhai Rana, Vijaybhai Rana,Mr. Fakirbhai Waghela

(Ex. Mayor,Surat), Advocate Mr. Anilbhai, Mr.Dhansukhbhai

Patel (MLA) and Mr. Arvindbhai Rana remained present in this

program and cut a cake in the presence of our students. Then

they blessed the students and gave a grand feast to them which

was followed by cold drinks and ice-creams.The students

enjoyed this program a lot. Our trustee Mrs. Rachnaben

Pahadiayawala gave a vote of thanks at the end of the program.

(34) On 16th April,2017 Sunday the Prime Minister of India Mr.

Narendrabhai Modi visited Surat. As a part of this visit a road

show was organized by his party workers and the people of

Surat city to welcome him. So we were allotted a slot on the

way of his route near Shardayatan school at Kargil chawk. We

went there with our Divyang students and shouted the slogan

to welcome him. All the students were very enthusiastic to

welcome Mr. Prime Minister.

(35) On 17th April,2017 Monday Mr. Sanjaybhai Mewada ( a

donor) arranged a sky gazing program in our school for our

Divyang students. The telescope was set on the terrace of the

school building and at 10.00 pm we started gazing at the sky.

Mr. Mewada showed us various planets like Jupiter with its four

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Moons and Venus.The Venus was seen in the early morning at

5.15 am. While showing us the planets and their satellites Mr.

Mewada gave us information about their orbit , their diurnal

course and time of revolving around the Sun. The students

thoroughly enjoyed this program. This show left an undelible

impression on their minds.

(36) On 19th April,2017 Wednesday a dance number Shree

Ganesha, performed by the Divyang students of our school was

given a coverage by a national channel: Colors channel .This

program was held at the Maniba party plot near Vesu.The

Divyang students clothed in traditional dresses performed the

dance on a song Shree Ganesha.They met other TV stars like

Manav Gohil,a Dayra artist Kirtidan Gadhvi etc there.In total 15

students participated in it.It was telecast on 1st May, 2017.

(37) On 20th April,2017 Thursday the District Panchayat, Surat

organized a mega camp for the Divyang people of Surat , Tapi

and Ahwa districts.The chief guest of this program was Hon. CM

Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani.Hon. Minister Mr. Atmarambhai Parmar

(Social Justice & Empowerment),MP Mr. C R Patil,Mayor Smt.

Asmitaben Siroya,MP Mrs. Darshanaben Jardosh,Bhaiyuji

Maharaj and Mr.K H Tailor (President DWTI,Surat.) were among

the other dignitaries.After a skit on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’

Hon. CM distributed the tricycles and other aids among the

needy Divyangs.Many Divyangs from interior areas were

present there to get there aid.

(38) On 20th April,2017 Thursday there was an awards

program at Maniba party plot near Vesu. In this program many

TV and film artists of Gujarat were felicitated at the hands of

Hon. CM Mr. Vijaybhai Rupani .The Gujarati film actors and

actresses like Mr.Kirankumar,Asha Parekh, Aruna Irani and the

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entire cast of a TV serial ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma’ were

given GUJMA Awards in this program.In this very program our

President Mr. K H Tailor was also honoured by Mr. Rupani. This

was a memorable incident for our institute.

(39) The chief of All India Anti-terrorist Force Mr.

Maninderjitsinh Bitta who himself is also an amputee, visited

our school on 21st April,2017 Friday. He was welcomed by our

president Mr. K H Tailor.He observed the activities of our school

very keenly and appreciated them.He promised to visit our

school once again when the new semester starts in June.

(40) On 21st April Friday a seminar was held in Rang bhavan of

Jivanbharti Highschool, Nanpura, Surat.This one day seminar

was jointly organized by DEO Surat and Principals’ Union of

Surat district. It was presided over by Dr. Umedsinh N Rathod

(DEO,Surat).He gave guidance regarding education and

administration of schools.Mr. Pravinbhai Mali(President

Principals, Union)and Mrs. Ritaben Fulwala also addressed the

congregation.

(41) uring the academic year of 2016-17 we have finished the

procedure of filling up of policy forms for the cerebral palcy

students so that medical help in case of operation can be

availed to them.

(42) On 5th June, 2017 Monday we celebrated World

Environment Day in our school. Our science teacher Mrs.

Ketkiben Zaveri explained the importance of trees to the

students in the prayer hall .She stressed on growing more trees

to save the environment.

(43) On 8th June, 2017 Thursday the students of our enjoyed

the birthday party of an MLA of our area Mrs. Zankhnaben Patel

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and a donor’s grandson Master Shreyansh. They cut the cakes

and gave a grand feast to the Divyang students.Mr. Nileshbhai,

Shreyansh’s father, distributed note-books ,pouch, pencil,eraser

etc. as a gift to the students from std. 1 to 5.

(44) On 9th June , 2017 Friday our students enjoyed the

birthday celebration of a donor’s granddaughter Manasvi. On

this occasion she cut a cake and the students wished her happy

birthday by singing birthday songs.The donor gave a grand feast

after that.

(45) On 17th June ,2017 Saturday our school arranged an aids

and appliances distribution program . Divyang people from

Umarpada and Surat took benefit of this camp. The needy

Divyangs were given away tricycles,cruktches, calipers and

wheelchairs free of cost.Our guests Mrs. Asmitaben Shiroya

(Mayor, Surat)Shree. M Nagraj (Dep. Commissioner),Mrs.

Zankhnaben Patel(MLA,GUJ)Shree Dipakbhai Rath (CEO UDAY

INDIA )distributed 60 tricycles,21 wheel chairs, and 1 CP chair

among the needy handicapped persons.

2018

(1) On 21st June, 2018 Thursday we celebrated World Yoga

Day in our school. On this day a local yoga teacher Mrs.

Chaayaben came to our school and taught various Pranayam

techniques and Asanas to our Divyang students. She taught

Anulom-Vilom Pranayam, Kapalbhati Pranayam, Udgith

Pranayam and after that she demonstrated various Asanas also

in which Padmasan, Ardhpadmasan, Tadasan, etc were

included. Then her father demonstrated the sounds of various

birds and animals which were enjoyed by the students the

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most. At the end of the program our trustee Mrs. Rachnaben

Pahadiyawala gave the vote of thanks.

(2) On 22nd June, 2018 Friday our school held a Pravesotsav to wel-

come the new comers in std 1.On this occasion Mrs.

Deepikaben Chaudhari and Mr. Dineshbhai Chauhan (Urban

Primary Education Committee, CRC) remained present as

guests. The students welcomed the guests by presenting a

cultural program and after that the guests welcomed the

students of standard 1 by Tilak and offering flowers to them.

With this the students were given away educational kits in

which there was a school bag, slate, note books and pen and

pencils etc. The guests then blessed the kids and wished their

wellbeing in future.

(3) On 22nd June, 2018 Friday our students took part in a

competition sponsored by OASIS where they presented their

views. The whole program was anchored by our BCA professor

Miss Bhumiben Jariwala.

(4) As the Social Defense Department granted our school three

smart boards, we held a program to train the teachers in

operating the system. For that Bhaveshbhai Mehta of Mega

Bytes Institution, Vadodara, came and demonstrated the edu-

software to the teachers. This company has provided software

programs to nearly 7000 schools all over Gujarat.

(5) On 25th June, 2018 Monday we held an aid distribution

program in our school. In this program our president Mr.

Kanubhai Tailor invited local MLAs and MPs. Mr. C R Patil (MP

Navsari constituency) and Mr. Harsh Sanghvi (MLA Majura)

remained present. They distributed 31 wheelchairs, 22 tricycles,

4 artificial limbs, 7 calipers and 3 crutches among the needy

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Divyangs of Surat district. This program was held under the ADIP

scheme.

(6) On 26th June, 2018 Tuesday the Mayor Mr. Jagdishbhai Patel

visited our school. He took a round of all the classes including

std 1 to 12, BCA and ITI and blessed the students.

(7) On 2nd July, 2018 Monday our school completed 2o years if its

establishment. On this auspicious occasion Hon. Mr. Satishbhai

Sharma (Police commissioner of Surat), Mr. Govindbhai

Dholakiya, Mr. Prem Khurana and Mrs. Sandhyaben were

present as the guests. Mr. Sharma and the donor Mr. Khurana

distributed educational kits among the students of STD 1 to 12

and BCA and ITI. Mrs. Sandhyaben was the donor of the mid-

day-meal of the day. Mr. Sharma delivered a speech on how to

remain safe on the road. He appealed to wear helmet while

driving, explained the importance of a driving license, explained

the risk of over speed driving and precautions to be taken while

crossing a busy road at the cross roads.

(8) On 6thJuly, 2018 Friday Mr. Kumar Kanani (Min. of Health,

Family and Medical Education, Govt. Of Gujarat) visited our

school and met all the students and blessed them. He addressed

the youth and asked them to be confident and forget that they

are disabled. He said that one can achieve any goal once he

decides to do something. At the end of the program Mr.

Mohanbhai Nair gave the vote of thanks.

(9) On 14th July, 2018 Saturday our school held a tree plantation

program. In this program Hon. Mr. Pravaskumar Mishra (Former

Additional DG, BSF) was the chief guest. First of all he addressed

the students and motivated them. Then after he was taken to

the tree plantation place and there he planted a tree thus

inaugurated the program. After them the students with other

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guests planted the rest of the plants in the backyard of our

school. We planted 15 flower plants and 40 trees in all. The

saplings were gifted to us by The Helmet Club of Surat.

(10) On 1st August, 2018 Wednesday the doctors from PHC

Umra visited our school for the vaccination of the students

against the diseases like measles and rubella. The team arrived

at the school at 9.30 a.m. and vaccined all the 122 students for

the same. The team consisted of Dr. Vishnubhai Prajapati

(doctor Umara PHC), Ms. Ashaben Vasava (nurse), Patel

Pinkiben (aanganvadi worker) and Mr. Fenil Bhagvawala

(peon).After the vaccination the students were sent to their

homes with their guardians.

(11) On 15th August, 2018 Wednesday we celebrated 72nd

Independence Day in our school. Mr. Atmarambhai Arora was

the chief guest of this program. He hoisted the National Tricolor

at 9.00 a.m. and distributed sweets and fruits among the

students of our school.

(12) On 18th August, 2018 Saturday Mr. Ghanshymbhai Goel

(IIS)(Director of Advertisement and Visual Publicity, Ministry of

Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India)visited our school

with his wife and met the students of our school. He addressed

them and blessed them for their bright future. Mrs. Goel also

motivated the Divyangs by singing a song “Bachche man ke

sachche”. At the end of the program Mr. Mohanbhai Nair gave

the vote of thanks.

(13) And then the students were given a grand feast by two

donors: Mr. Dhavalbhai (Utopia Club) and Mr. Rajbhai (Owner

of Cristal hotel).

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(14) On 21st August, 2018 Tuesday the collector of Surat Mr.

Dhavalbhai Patel came to our school.He was accompanied by

Social Defense Officer Mr. Laljibhai Patel. He welcomed the new

comers of STD 1st and FYBCA. Then he told how he completed

his MBBS and then opted for becoming an IAS officer. He

motivated our college students to go for UPSC examinations

and become a man of honour in future.

(15) On 5th September, 2018 Wednesday we celebrated

teachers’ day as it was the birthday of the second President of

India Sarvapalli Radhakrishna. In total 22 students took part in

the celebration and taught the students for the day. At the end

of the day, the teachers were felicitated by the trustees of our

school and motivated them to be someone of honour in their

lives. They shared their experience of a day’s teaching.

(16) On 17th September, 2018 Monday we celebrated the 68th

birthday of our Hon. Prime Minister Mr. Narendrabhai Modi.

(17) On 20th September, 2018 Thursday RSS volunteer (Surat

city) Mr. Yashvantbhai Chaudhari visited Prabhu BCA College

and talked on the subject of ‘Nation First’

(18) On 9th October, 2018 Tuesday the chief officer of Social

Defense Mr. Rakeshbhai Chaudhari and a BLO of our area Mrs.

Shefaliben came to our school and asked us if there were any

students in our school who have completed 18 years of age and

still haven’t registered his/ her name in the voters’ list. We

provided them with the needed information and they got the

students to register their names for the same. The students who

filled in the forms were from std 11, 12 and BCA. Then they

were explained the importance of one’s vote in the progress of

one’s nation.

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(19) On 13 October, 2018 Saturday Mr. Manojbhai Sinha (Min.

of State, Railway Ministry, Govt. of India) visited our school. He

was welcomed by our girl students and then he distributed aids

for the Divyangs of our district. He was joined by Mr. C R Patil

(MP Navsari), Mr. Harsh Sanghavi (MLA,Majura, Surat), Mrs.

Sangitaben Patil (MLA Limbayat, Surat)and the chief editor of

Uday India Mr. Dipakbhai Rath and the donors Mr. Rajbhai

(Crystal Prize Hotel) Mr. Navinbhai Sharma (Golden Leaf Hotel.

The guests addressed the students and blessed them.

(20) On 25th October, 2018 Thursday the officers of Mahendra

Finance Mr. Bimal Fulwala(Divisional Manager), Mr. Mansur

Saiyad (Regional H R ) visited our school and met the students in

a program and donated an Aata maker for the kitchen of our

school. They distributed notebooks among the students. Then

they blessed the students and promised to help them in future,

too.

(21) On 25th October, 2018 Thursday Mr. Sanjivkumar Panjabi

(National President Vidyarthi Vikas Manch, Ujjain) visited our

school. He met the Principals and teachers of different schools

who have been selected as award winners. Then he choose the

date of the award ceremony.

(22) Like every year this year also we took our students to a

spiritual journey. This year we took 150 students to Haridwar.

We started our journey on 20th November, 2018 Tuesday from

Surat at 4:30 am by Dehradun Express train and reached there

on 21st November, 2018 Wednesday at 4:30 pm. We stayed

there in Prem Praksh Ashram. Then on 22nd November we

went to river Ganga for a holy dip in its water. Then one day we

went to Har ki Paudi for the evening Aarti ceremony on the

banks of the holy river. The next day we went to Bharatmata

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Temple, Ram-Zula, Lakshman-Zula and then went for shopping.

The return journey started on 25th November and we reached

Surat on 26th November, 2018 Monday at 9.30 pm.

(23) On 3rd December, 2018 Monday we launched a

news channel specially meant for the Divyangs. The launching

was done at the hands of H.E. the Governor of Gujarat Mr. O P

Kohli sir. On this occasion Mr. Ishvarbhai Parmar (Min. Social

Justice and Empowerment, Govt of Guj.), Dr. Jagdishbhai Patel

(Mayor, Surat), Mr. C R Patil (MP, Navsari), Mr. Ghanshyambhai

Soni (Excise Commissioner, Surat), Mr.Bhaskarbhai Shinde(MD

Surat channel), Mr. Ravibhai and Mr. Kishorbhai (IN channel ),

Mr. Manishbhai (DL GTPL channel) remained present. All the

honorable guests were welcomed according to the Indian

tradition. Then H.E. the Governor of Guj. addressed the

congregation and wished best luck for the channel. At the end

of the program Mr. Mohanbhai Nair (Trustee DWTI) gave the

vote of thanks. The program ended with the singing of our

National Anthem.

(24) On 7th December, 2018 Friday Dr. Piyushbhai Saksena

from Mumbai visited our school. Mr. Ramavatar Jajuji who

brought the doctor, introduced him to us first. Mr. Saksena is a

naturopath. He talked with the students and the staff on the

subject of kidney and abdominal diseases and their remedies.

He advised some easy to use and cheap things which are

generally available everywhere for these diseases.

2019

(1) On 24th January, 2019 Thursday BISAG telecast a program

in which the Education Minister of Gujarat Hon. mr.

Bhupendrabhai Chudasama addressed the students. The aim of

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this program was to eliminate the exam fear of the students. All

430 students of our school watched it.

(2) On 27th January, 2019 Tuesday our Hon. Prime Minister

Mr. Narendrabhai Modi addressed the students of SSC and HSC

who were going to appear for the board examinations. This

program was named as ‘Pariksha pe Charcha’. Mr. Modi advised

the students not to worry too much but to prepare for it in a

carefree manner. He also advised the guardians not to expect

too much from their sons and daughters as everybody is pre-

destined to get any work to earn their bread and butter. He said

that too much expectation mar the beauty of one’s life.

(3) On 19th February, 2019 Tuesday our institution arranged

for an operation check-up camp for the needy Divyang students

of our school and other outsiders. Dr. Taral Nagda , Dr. Mudit,

and

(4) Dr. Ashina examined the patients. In this camp 22 Divyang

of our school and 5 outsiders were examined for the same.

(5) On 15th June, 2019 Saturday, there was a program in our

school in which the members of Mahvir International Veera

Abhuilasha, Surat branch took oath for working sincerely for the

society. On this occasion the chief guest was the MP (Navsari

constituency) Hon. Mr.C.R. Patil and with him the First Citizen of

Surat Mr. Jagdishbhai Patel remained present in our school.

They admired the activities of Mahavir Intenational foundation.

The members of the association Mr. Rajeshbhai Bodhra,

Ganpatbhai Bhansali, Mr. Surendrabhai Marothi, Mrs. Saritaben

Kukda, Mrs. Mamtaben Vishlot and Mrs. Garimaben Surana

took oaths as the members of the said association. The mayor

and the MP honoured the principal and the staff as the result of

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SSC and HSC students this year was 100%. The students of

standard 11 were given calculators by the guests.

(6) On 21st June, 2019 Friday we celebrated the world yoga day in

our school. Yog Guru Smt. Chhayaben Gandhi taught the

students many postures and breathing techniques. The teaching

and non-teaching staff also joined the celebration and learned

different postures and breathing techniques. In total 213

students, 35 staff members and 40 guardians participated in it.

(7) On 13th July, 2019 Saturday our school held an aids and

appliances distribution camp for the Divyangs of Surat city. This

program was under the ADIP scheme of the Ministry of Social

Justice and Empowerment, Gujarat and so it was totally free of

cost. The Deputy Mayor of Surat city Mr. Niravbhai Shah, an

MLA Mrs. Zankhnaben Patel and the SDO Mr. Laljibhai remained

present on this occasion. The guests inaugurated the program

by lighting the lamp and then the beneficiaries were given the

aids they needed. The Divyangs of the city were given the aids

like sticks, walkers, wheel-chairs and try-cycles in this program.

In total 113 Divyangs took the benefit of this camp.

(8) On 15th July, 2019 Monday Mr. Bhikhabhai Zaveri visited our

school. He is a old friend of our President Mr. Kanubhai Tailor.

He was highly impressed by the activities of our school. He

blessed the students and advised them to be positive in life. Mr.

Zaveri is the Director of KRIBHCO, president of Surat District

Sahkari Sangh, Trustee in Sabarmati Gaushala, Ahmedabad. He

was joined by Mr Bhaveshbhai (Executive Officer A.O. Sangh.)

(9) On 2nd August, 2019 Friday there was a program in our school

for the new comers. They were welcomed by making Tilaks on

their on their foreheads by the chief guest the mayor of Surat

Hon. Mr. Jagdishbhai Patel. On this occasion the chairman of

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Nari Sanrakshan Gruh and a donor Mr. Saurabhbhai who

donated a laptop for the student were also present. The Mayor

distributed kits in which there were text-books, two pairs of

uniforms, school-bag, note-books and water bags. Mr.

Saurabhbhai donated a laptop for the students of BCA. Then we

celebrated the birthday of our Chief Minister Hon. Mr. Vijaybhai

Rupani by cutting a cake at the hands of the chief guest.

(10) On 22nd August, 2019 Tuesday Mr. Shivkumar Gupta, the

VC of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Mr. Shivkumar

Gupta visited our school and met all the students of our school.

He distributed 5 bicycles among the needy Divyangs of our

school and city on this occasion. He promised us to give all kind

of support in future for the well being of the BCA students. In

the beginning of the program our president Mr. K H Tailor

welcomed him with a bouquet and a shawl. At the end of the

program our trustee Mr. Mohanbhai Nair gave the vote of

thanks.

(11) On 7th August, 2019 Wednesday we celebrated women’s

education day in our school. For that we invited guests like Dr.

Rajkumar Pandya (IPS), Shree A. M. Munya (SP) and Ms.

Hetalben Patel (DySP). Ms. Hetalben advised the girl students to

be daring and get educated in right way so that they can be

independent in future. She also talked about how the women,

all over the world, are becoming the part of the world’s

progress.

(12) On 4th September, 2019 Wednesday the in-charge

Commissioner of Police Mr. Harekrishn Patel visited our school

and worshipped the Lord Ganesha and did the Aarti. He, then,

blessed the Divyang students of our school and appreciated the

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activities of the institution. He promised to do the needful in

future for the welfare of the Divyang students of our school.

(13) On 5th September, 2019 Thursday the Collector of Surat

Mr.Dhavalbhai Patel and the Director of Social Defense

Department, Gandhinagar, Govt. of Gujarat Mr. G. N. Nachiya

visited our school. Mr. Laljibhai Patel SDO, Surat also joined

them and the three of them worshipped the Lord Ganesha and

performed the Aarti. Then they addressed the students in the

prayer hall and honoured the students who became the

teachers on that day as it was the Teachers’ Day also. Mr.

Dhavalbhai Patel recalled his school days and his teachers. He

said that the importance of a teacher can never be denied. He

advised the teachers to be up to-date as the technology these

days has been becoming very advanced and so it is very

necessary for the teachers to be at par with the current flow of

knowledge.

(14) On 6th September, 2019 Friday Mr. Ghanshyambhai Soni

(Deputy Commissioner of Custom, Surat) visited our school and

performed the Aarti of Ganpatibappa. He, then, met the

Divyang students of our school in the prayer hall and motivated

them to go for competitive examinations like UPSC and GPSC

after completing their graduation in future. He inspired them to

do something very big like Mr. Kanubhai Tailor so that their

school where they are studying at present get name and fame.