Touching Heights-Our Project In National Science Exhibition:

Our project- An Automatic Toilet- designed and made by Master RiteshTekmale and his guide Shri Dhananjay Vakil of Sainiki Vidyalaya brought many applauds to Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal as they exhibited their innovative and creative idea in the National Inspire Awards Science Exhibition held at IIT Delhi Campus between 13^th to 16^th February. Keeping in view the concept of Swacha Bharat, the Automatic Toilet is an auto-operational machine that works on Push-Pull pressure valve. It is much useful and affordable to rural community.

        The Tenth National Inspire Award Science Exhibition was organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in association with the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) India to align it with the action plan for “ Start-Up India” initiative launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.The Inspire Awards now known as MANAK ( Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge ) is intended to attract talented young students to study Science and pursue career in research. 

Sixty Years Of Rural Development-SSM Celebrating Diamond Jubilee:

Diamond Jubilee Celebration of SSM formally commenced on 10^th February in the Holy Presence of Shri Dyanraj Manik Prabhu Maharaj. Local MLA Shri Subhash Sabne and District Agriculture Officer Shri RavishankarChalvade also shared stage on this auspicious occasion. SSM has planned a year long schedule of various activities including a gathering of alumni and publishing a special issue of Vidyavrut.

   Founder Chairman Shri Babasaheb Deshmukh established Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal in 1959 to promote education at grass root level. A faithful and devoted team led by Babasaheb nurtured SSM and now it is one of the renowned organizations in the region. A man of foresight- Babasaheb, in the course of time, expanded SSM in various service activities including Health, Women and Children Welfare, Agriculture, Environment, Watershed Development and many more.

His service was well recognized and honored by governmental and non-governmental bodies. He was conferred with six Presidential awards though he vowed all credits to his loyal volunteers. Today SSM spread over an area of 200 acres running more than 20 units successfully

A Share To Care-Success Story Of Lata Kantoli:

Hadn’t she got any assistance from Pramodji, her future would have been different today. Lata a kind hearted, sincere and hard-working student found herself in soup when she learnt that her father, a barber by profession, planning to get her married at an early age of seventeen. Her mother being a daily-wages labor could do nothing but add a little to support her family. She passed her 12^th examination with good score and intended to make her career in Physiotherapy.

     She was fortunate enough to meet Pramodji in 2013 who immediately gave her assurance of possible help. No sooner said than done. She got admission in Pragati College of Physiotherapy, Nizamabad (Telangana State) and pursued her Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy.  Soon she will complete her internship and join a multispecialty hospital as a Physiotherapist.  

SSM students prove on State Level Rotary Water Olympiad:

Kumari Mhalsa Ramtakke, daughter of a farm-worker having hand to mouth existence shone in Rotary Water Olympiad held at Indian Institute Of Science Education And Research, Pune on 23^rd February. She surpassed 2000 students from across Maharashtra and entered in the semi-final round of selective 120 competitors. Though failed in the semi-final her questioning mind and perseverance is praise worthy compared with urban well-to-do students.

The quiz competition was arranged by Rotary Club, Pune in cooperation with Pune District Science Teachers Association with an aim to sensitize young minds on water issues and water scarcity.     

The quiz competition conducted in five stages. First three elimination rounds consisted of an online examination based on multiple choice questions. Four students from Primary School and Sainiki School each were invited at Pune for the last two rounds.Final round included various activities related to themes around water.

Kumari Dhanashri Raulwar entered in the final round but unfortunately lost last round of oral test. She claimed a consolation prize that included a set of 180 books from Gyan-Key. Both studying in standard seven of Shri Chattrapati Shivaji Junior Basic School, made us feel proud when the news reached school.
Schools having maximum participatory students have been gifted with a web based software (App) worth Rs 25,000/- for lifelong support and updation. Sainiki School and Shivaji Highschool were in those selected 25 schools from Maharashtra.

Three Days Agro-Tech Festival-A Brilliant Opportunity To Farmers And Traders:

Three days Agro-Tech Festival, conventionally arranged every year, organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sagroli and District Agriculture Office, Nanded was  formally inaugurated by ex-officio Chairman of SSM and Sixth Peethadhipati of ManiknagarSansthan (Karnataka ) Shri Dyanraj Manik Prabhu Maharaj here at SSM Campus on 10^th February. The festival was stuffed with demonstrations, seminars and lectures from well-known personalities in agriculture, marketing and industrial sectors. Stalls showcasing agricultural tools, biotechnology tools, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, farm-watering management system, irrigation facilities etc. were set-up on the festive ground. The festival also offered brilliant business opportunities to traders. Farmers had an opportunity to discuss their problems with experts. Women involved in Self-Help Groups and Small Scale Industries also gained valuable guidance from successful woman entrepreneurs.

Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Sadabhau Khot in his address said that KVK is actually a Farmers Clinic at rural level and congratulated SSM Chairman for successful journey of 60 years. He gave valuable inputs of various government schemes to farmers. He further stated that SSM Chairman Shri Pramodji Deshmukh is a man beyond self who works as a catalyst in rural development. During his visit Shri Sadhabhau Khot inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Market specially constructed for greengrocers of weekly market day.

          Dr. Nirupama Deshpande a social activist from Mumbai put forth an example of tribal women from Melghat and Amravati area as they are now getting aware of their rights. These women are working together to sell their handmade articles. She urged aspiring women to adopt online marketing techniques to reach to any corner of India to sell their products.

     Shri Prakash Pohare, Editor-in-Chief of Deshonnati Newspaper in his speech of concluding ceremony stressed on need of processing units for agro-products. Maharashtra ICAR Director Shri Harihar Kausadikar shared his views on farm as a capital.