WELCOME TO ANSH

The first event of ANSH, ‘ANSH Sandhya - 1’ was held at DAE Convention Centre, Anushakti Nagar. The primary aim was to conduct an Outreach Program for DAE which was followed by an invited talk on ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ by Dr Shalaka Joshi from TMC. The event concluded with cultural performances by the members of ANSH

The second event was ‘Health Check-up for Domestic Help’. With the aim to reach out to our domestic help, ANSH conducted a health check-up with the help of qualified medical team from Jupiter Hospital, Thane. The domestic help were examined, given required medicines and served a delicious breakfast. A team of dieticians from BARC Hospital advised them about right diet. A special demonstration on ‘First Aid’ at home was also organised for ANSH members. The event concluded with tree plantation at open ground near DAE Convention Centre.

An outreach program at Electron Beam Centre, Kharghar was organised and clubbed with a Monsoon trek at the scenic Kharghar Hills.

Two events were organised in this month. An event ‘Festival & Festivities’ was organised at the beginning of the event. This event had an Outreach session for DAE, followed by a talk on ‘Financial Awareness for women’ by Mrs Neelam Bhardwaj. The event also had a cultural section where the ANSH ladies showcased their singing and dancing talent.

The members of ANSH volunteered to make these bags. Mrs Bina Vyas inaugurated the event. Prior to the event Former Chairman of DAE, Mr K.N. Vyas interacted with ANSH Committee members. ANSH Secretary, Mrs Anita Jha, gave a presentation explaining the activities and mission of ANSH. Mr Vyas applauded the cause of ANSH.

November was month of ‘Food and Handicraft Exhibition’ organised by ANSH to encourage the talent of members. It was inaugurated by Mr Ajay Ramesh Sule, Joint Secretary and President of DAE S&CC and held at the picturesque venue of Sangam Jalvayu Vihar at Anushakti Nagar. It was open to residents of Anushakti Nagar. It seemed as if the entire colony was at the event. There were food and handicraft stalls. A stall was given to differently abled children of Sunshine School, Vashi and another to a needy widow of ex-DAE employee. This event received huge accolades from all.

This was a month of ‘Seva’. Four visits were organised to Old Age Homes in Navi Mumbai. The volunteers of this event engaged with the elders there through various interactive activities. These visits were humbling experiences highlighting the importance of social support for the elderly.

The beginning of a new year with a new hope was celebrated with “Carnival January’ event. It had an Outreach DAE segment followed by an informative talk on ‘Cervical Cancer’ by Dr Sharmila Pimple from TMC. Then followed the vibrant and enthusiastic cultural program. Dr Rekha Bhasin, wife of BARC Director Mr Vivek Bhasin, was a special guest at this event.