The various projects undertaken by Baljagat have the potential to nurture children with strong values and help shape them into responsible citizens of the nation. A new generation of confident, disciplined, and socially responsible youth will emerge through these initiatives. Every parent should encourage their children to participate in such programs, said Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singal (IPS), Commissioner of Police, Nagpur.
He was speaking at the prize distribution ceremony of the Lokmata Smt. Sumatitai Suklikar Memorial Swimming Competition, organized by Deendayal Shodh Sansthan’s Baljagat, Laxminagar, Nagpur, for students undergoing swimming training during the summer camp. The competition, held on Sunday, received an overwhelming response from children and parents alike.
The event took place at Baljagat’s swimming facility and saw participation from 275 trainees, divided into four teams — Sahas (Courage), Veer (Valour), Parakram (Heroism), and Shaurya (Bravery). The teams were led by Mrinal Chatur and Piyush Ghui (Sahas), Siddhesh Nivad and Preeti Gavkar (Veer), Nikhil Bande and Parni Sonatakke (Parakram), and Tarika Dandekar and Chetan Bawankar (Shaurya).
The program began with the garlanding of the portrait of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya by Baljagat mentor, retired judge and social activist Meera Khadakkar, who also flagged off the competition for children in the 5–8 years age category.
Among those present were Baljagat President Abhinandan Palasapure, Pankaj Mahajan, Anuja Parchure, Secretary Sanjay Bhakare, Ajay Salodkar, and other dignitaries.
The Sahas Team was awarded the rolling trophy for its outstanding performance. Winners from each group were presented with gold, silver, and bronze medals, certificates, and gifts.
Prize Winners
Medals were awarded to Shreya Deshmukh, Gargi Harde, Ruhi Gupta, Viplav Gavande, Advait Limaye, Omkar Marathe, Pahal Meshram, Mahi Chavan, Swara Bawankule, Swastik Jaiswal, Shaun Suryavanshi, Arjun Kumawat, Swara Chepe, Varalika Ganjapure, Swara Nemad, Ved Chakrapani, Arnav Kanade, Siddhav Fadnavis, Parth Deshmukh, Arjun Mahashabde, Yash Jivatode, Madhavi Ambildoke, Sachin Chaudhary, Gulshan Trivedi, Tanvi Ambildoke, Rev Bawankule, Gargi Talatule, Samrat Jog, and Sarthak Bhure.
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