Project ‘Life’, NRG Center organized ‘Gujarat Card Awareness Seminar’

Project ‘Life’ being the NRG Center coordinator for Saurashtra & Kutch region, organized a workshop on “Awareness of Gujarat Card” on 21^st December ’13 at Hotel Imperial Palace between 5:30 to 8 PM. There are 6 such NRG Centers in Gujarat & Project ‘Life’ is the nodal agency for Saurashtra & Kutch region. The seminar for ‘Gujarat Card’ yielded desired results for promotion of local business, as the ‘Khushbu Gujarat Ki’ campaign also focuses on Saurashtra & Kutch region.

The basic purpose of ‘Gujarat Card’ is to distribute a complete directory to NRGs / NRIs who are visiting Gujarat for social, business or personal cause which consists the complete data of those vendors who would like to extend their business to all over the world. Keeping in mind the needs of NRG/NRIs the vendors varying from offerening hotel accommodation, high class restaurants, reliable and trustworthy travel agents, details of shopping malls who sell traditional Gujarati dresses, jewelery showrooms, world famous sweets etc were gathered for the event.

The session was graced by Mr. Pankaj Kumar (IAS), Principal Secretary (NRI) & Chairman GSNRGF. While other dignitaries on the dais were Dr. Rajendra Kumar, IAS (Collector, Rajkot District), Shri N. P. Lavingiya (Joint Secretary, Non-resident Gujaratis’ Foundation), Mr. Amar Shah (Ex-President Virayatan International Foundation), Mr. Arun Palkhiwala and Mrs. Bharti Palkhiwala (Leading doctors of USA and humanitarians), Mr. Vejabhai Ravaliya (Vice–president- Vishwa Gujarati Samaj), Mr. Shashikant Koticha and Mr. Chandrakant Koticha. The event was hosted by leading writer shri Jay Vasavada as the master of ceremony.

Shri Chandrakant Koticha, Executive Trustee of Project ‘Life’ handed over 235 forms of vendors of Rajkot who wanted to offer special offers and discounts to the NRGs. Mr. Pankaj Kumar appreciated the efforts of Project ‘Life’ for the NRG Center of Saurashtra and Kutch.

On the occasion the book of eminent physician doctor Gautam Dave ‘By pass the Bypass’ was also released by the guests.

The event was a grand success as vendors of Rajkot city and the NRGs visiting Rajkot attended it in big numbers. 

The teachers are taught to teach Science in a better way

Seminars & Workshops to guide the teachers of rural Gujarat school teachers for science experiment demonstration is the substantial phase of SOW (Science on Wheels) programme of Project ‘Life’.

On 21^st December, a programme to demonstrate the science experiments of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th standards was organized at ‘Life’, wherein more than 300 science teachers of various schools of Saurashtra and Kutch took part.

In the inaugural session President Virayatan International, USA Shri Amar Shah, Dr. Arun & Dr. Bharati Palkhiwala, Shri B.R. Jargela (District Primary Education Officer, Morbi), Shri Munafbhai Nagani (Principal, District Institute of Education and Training, Rajkot), Dr. Rameshbhai Bhayani (Director, Regional Community Science Center), the eminent educationist Shri Gijubhai Bharad and Shri Chandrakantbhai Koticha remained present.
Project 'Life' acknowledged the support of New York Life Insurance and Share and Care Foundation for the Science on Wheels activities. Executive Trustee of Project 'Life' read the message of Arun Bhansali during the inaugural session of the event who expressed his pleasure through a letter.

The workshop included the demonstration of science experiments using the SOW kit prepared by Project ‘Life’ education team. The selected experiments were demonstrated during 4 hours long workshop.

Science On Wheels (SOW) is the initiative of Project ‘Life’ that brings light of science in the darkness prevailing in Rural Gujarat, in terms of illiteracy, poverty etc. Let us introduce you with the programme and the organization!

            Thus SOW was established to identify and fill the gap in curriculum and make science more interesting and relevant for students. The SOW bus regularly visits and facilitates rural schools where students can conduct experiments using the standard-wise kits developed by our education team. 

Dedication Ceremony of 55th Primary School by - Shri Lalitbhai Timbadia Primary School, Dungarpur, Dist. Junagadh, Gujarat (India) by Project ‘Life’

After the earthquake, as decided by Saurashtra Medical & Educational Charitable Trust, Project ‘Life’ to reconstruct 71 schools, the organization recently dedicated 55^th school in the interior village of Junagadh district.

It was the day which Himanshu Timbadia & entire Timbadia family would always love to cherish in their memories. The school was dedicated in the loving memories of Late Shri Lalitbhai Timbadia, by the august hands of his son Himanshu Timbadia. As the token of love and affection toward the motherland of his father Shri Lalitbhai Timbadia, Shri Himanshu Timbadia decided to donate the school at Dungarpur in Junagadh district of Gujarat State.

The dedication ceremony of the school was a grand one. Chief Guest of the ceremony was Mr. Jawahar Chavda, M.L.A. of Manavadar electorate, Junagadh District Govt. of Gujarat while the guest of honor was Mr. A. J. Nimavat, District Education Officer- Junagadh.

The school dedication ceremony was included with a cultural program, ribbon cutting and a donor plaque displaying etc. The inauguration of the school building was done by ribbon cutting by Smt. Induben Lalitbhai Timbadia in this joyful ceremony.

The villagers of the school showed their gratitude as they needed the proper infrastructure for education for their children. The lack of the infrastructure caused the students of the village to lose the interest for knowledge. Now with the generous support from Timbadia family, the students of the village would love to go for schooling. 

            From the Project ‘Life’, the Managing Trustee Shri Shashikant Koticha & others  were present in the ceremony. They hoped that because of this new construction, the region, and especially the village Dungarpur would be the place where the education would be worshiped. 

Rajkot NRG Center managed by Project ‘Life’ organizes ‘Gujarat Card Awareness Seminar’

Encouraged by the success of “Khushbu Gujarat Ki” campaign by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan to attract global tourism in Gujarat, the Government of Gujarat has introduced 2 years back a scheme of ‘Gujarat Card’ which is meant to promote local business. The scheme includes registration of local vendors / businesses with the Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation (GSNRGF) that will publish & upload complete directory of registered local vendors on their website, widely referred by NRIs /NRGs visiting Gujarat.

Generally, visitors need favors like finding good hotel accommodation, high class restaurants, reliable and trustworthy travel agents, details of shopping malls who sell traditional Gujarati dresses, needless to mention about our Jewelery showrooms, world famous sweets etc. Most importantly, Gujarat has emerged as India's most preferred destination for investments as per the latest figures of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), they might want to know more about the investments.

The basic purpose is to distribute a complete directory to NRIs / NRGs who are visiting Gujarat for social, business or personal visits to the state of Gujarat, where in those vendors who would like to extend their business to all over world. The vendors would like to offer special discount and other facilities to NRGs /NRIs visitors.

This will definitely give mileage to the registered vendors & businesses, as their information of company name, contact details and business in which they are engaged along with their special offer given to NRIs /NRGs would be displayed on GoG website & the visitors will have beforehand information about the products & services. It is a win-win situation for both.

Project ‘Life’ being the Rajkot NRG Center Coordinator for Saurashtra & Kutch is pleased to announce a seminar on “Awareness of Gujarat Card” on 21st December ’13. The session will be addressed by Mr. Pankaj Kumar (IAS), Principal Secretary (NRI) & Chairman GSNRGF. Project ‘Life’ is the nodal agency for Saurashtra & Kutch region.

Further, we are fully confident that ‘Gujarat Card’ will definitely yield desired results for promotion of local business. This is a very important meeting for all vendors to get registered with the Gujarat State Non Resident Gujarati’s Foundation (GSNRGF). 

We wish your flourishing business ahead.

                Date :               December 21, 2013 (Saturday)

                Time :               5:30 PM to 8:00 pm

                Venue       :       Hotel Imperial Palace

The registration is on first-cum-first-serve basis. Limited sits available. Contact Project ‘Life’ for information and registration.

Sachin was with us before 20 years! The memories of the legend, the God of Cricket with Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre, Rajkot

Sachin Tendulkar announced his date of retirement! With this announcement, one and all, present & ex-cricketers, BCCI officials and other dignitaries have started to applaud him for the service he has done to the nation by his cricketing skills. For Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre (RVBB & RC) Sachin would also be remembered for his kindness to visit it and showing his enthusiasm for the humanitarian activities.

The words of Sachin written in the remarks book of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank reads, “It was the first time I visited any blood bank &I was really amazed to see all the facilities you have. It was a great experience to me as well as a great education.”

On 14^th October 1993, Sachin Tendulkar along with Ravi Shastri, Sanjay Manjarekar, Nayan Mongiya and other cricketers visited Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre (RVBB & RC).

Sachin very enthusiastically had gone through Thalassaemia Test. He minutely understood the details of Thalassaemia from Executive Trustee Shri Chandrakant Koticha of Project ‘Life’.

His remarks and his appealing gestures have been motivating for thousands of persons who turn to give blood at Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank!

It was the great service of Sachin Tendulkar! We at Project ‘Life’ affectionately remember it! 

After grand success of ‘Weight Management Programme’ another batch of it and the ‘Memory and Eye-care of Children’ - two programmes are designed and starting from 15th October 2013 at ‘Life’

 Science of Living and Community Outreach Programme of Project ‘Life’ regularly organizes various programmes for the benefit of the society. ‘Weight Management Programme’ of Project ‘Life’ has been a grand success which is scheduled from 9^th September to 25^th November 2013.

The second batch of the same programme, with a slight difference in timing, is going to start from 15^th October, 2013.

Out of the 65 sessions of the programme 20 sessions are meant for the purification of the body, 40 sessions are meant for losing weight and 5 sessions are meant for the tricks and techniques to manage the weight. The programme timing would be in the morning from 8:10 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

While the programme for the memory-boosting and eye-care of children will also start on 15^th October for 15 days.  Two sessions of 60 minutes will be held during 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. (for eye-care) and 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. (for memory) daily.

These ‘Weight Management Programme’ and the special programmes for children are going to benefit the lives of children, youth and elderly persons. Interested persons can contact between 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. for further details and registration at ‘Life’ building or can call on (0281) 244 90 35. 

Project ‘Life’ under Science of Living and Community Outreach Program also runs various programmes like Healthy Life Club, Classical Yoga, Meditation Unit, Smt. Meenalben Mehta Healing Project, Universal Healing Program (UHP), etc.

Unique ‘Weight Management Programme’ is designed and starting from 9th of the September at Project ‘Life’

Project ‘Life’ organizes various never-before programmes for the welfare of humanity. Similar approach is carried out and a two and half month long, 65 session programme to manage the weight is designed during 9^th of September to 25^th November 2013.

Among these 65 sessions 20 sessions are dedicated for the purification of body, 40 sessions for losing weight and 5 sessions for the tricks and techniques to manage the weight are designed. The programme timing would be in the morning from 6 A.M. to 7:50 A.M.

This ‘Weight Management Programme’ is going to make a difference in the lives by solving the problem of over-weight and its negative repercussions on the body. Interested persons can contact between 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. for further details and registration at ‘Life’ building or can call on (0281) 244 90 35. 

Project ‘Life’ under Science of Living and Community Outreach Programme runs various programmes like Healthy Life Club, Classical Yoga, Meditation Unit, Smt. Meenalben Mehta Healing Project, Universal Healing Program (UHP), etc.

Vishwa Gujarati Samaj celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Rajkot

Vishwa Gujarati Samaj (VGS), established on 4^th September, 1989 with a vision of being an interactive platform to multiply the strength and power of Global Gujaratis, entered into its 25^th year. VGS on this occasion celebrated its Silver Jubilee Inaugural ‘Global Gujarat’ Programme at Rajkot during 31^st August to 2^nd September, 2013.

The event at Rajkot included various programmes like cultural evening, discussion on the subject to strengthen the unity of Gujaratis living abroad and in India and travel to Chorwad, Somnath and Virpur. In the programme of awarding the NRGs and the discussion on unity dignitaries like Shri Morari Bapu, Shri Upendra Trivedi, Smt. Bhavnaben Somaiya and Shri Jay Vasavada remained present. In the event Gujaratis from across the globe flew to Rajkot to take part.

Many of these NRGs and Smt. Bhavnaben Somaiya also visited Project ‘Life’ during the days of the event.

   VGS, since its inception, have been organizing various cultural programmes like musical concerts, cultural events and “Ras-Garba” competition, folk dances and theatrical performances, literary and cultural activities such as “Kavi Sammelan”, “Mushayara”, “Gazal” programmes, academic meets and seminars and also actively contributing for the Humanitarian Services and to the cause of humanity to help Gujaratis affected on account of natural calamities like three successive droughts from 1998 to 2000, earth-quake in January 2001. VGS also organizes promotional activities for industries & trade.

A seminar organized by GSNRGF and NRG Center: Rajkot on the subject ‘Deliberation about Marriage Abroad’

Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation (GSNRGF), Gandhinagar and N.R.G. Centre: Rajkot managed by Project ‘Life’ jointly organized a seminar on Deliberation about Marriage Abroad on 17^th of August 2013. The experts belonging to the different walks of life gave insight to the gathering of more than 500 college girl students.

The experts who shared their the knowledge regarding marriage abroad were Shri Dharmesh Shah (renowned Visa and Immigration consultant), Smt. Bhavnaben Joshipura (a well-known lawyer) and Dr. Kamal Parikh (writer, thinker and speaker).

Rajkot District Collector Dr. Rajendra Kumar graced the seminar as its chairperson. In his speech, he gave an account of the safety and security initiatives of Indian citizens living or going abroad taken by the Government. He ensured that the Government is very concerned about every individual staying or visiting overseas.

The seminar started with the inaugural welcome by Shri Shashikant Koticha, the Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’. He explained how NRG centers run by GSNRGF are serving NRGs with their valuable services.

Shri Dharmesh Shah in his address explained the procedures for passport and visa profoundly, while Smt. Bhavnaben Joshipura in her lecture gave an account of different legal cases of marriage abroad, she handled during her career as a lawyer. Dr. Kamal Parikh, in his speech, pointed out the difference of lifestyle, culture, food, attire, etc. in the living abroad and in India.  

The seminar was attended by more than 500 college girls of R. R. Patel Mahila Arts and Commerce College of Rajkot, college staff and other enthusiasts. More than 32 college students gave blood in the Blood Collection Camp held at Project ‘Life’ just before the initiation of the seminar.

It was a successful and enriching seminar. Mr. N. P. Lavingiya and Mr. D. G. Chaudhari of GSNRGF expressed their pleasure for organizing such a heartening seminar.

‘Life’ team welcomed their own family members !

To strengthen the values of togetherness and to introduce the family members of the employees working at Project ‘Life’, the organization arranged an event cum get-together on 27^th July, 2013.

The perfect blend of formal and informal, professional and personal was created on the day of the event. The employees of Project ‘Life’ were welcomed with their spouse, mothers, fathers and children with traditional garland of ‘Suttar ni Aanti’ at the arrival.

These family members were apprised of the activities of Project ‘Life’ and then the formal programme of appreciating and applauding the efforts of the employees started. The dignitaries of Project ‘Life’ on the dais were Shri Shashikant Koticha (Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’), Shri Chandrakant Koticha (Executive Trustee, Project ‘Life’), Shri Ashish Koticha and Smt. Meetal Shah (Joint Directors, Project ‘Life’), Dr. Gautam Dave and Dr. Kamal Parikh (Honorary Directors, Project ‘Life’) and Pro. Natubhai Rajpara (Media & Publication Advisor, Project ‘Life’).

Shri Chandrakant Koticha and Shri Shashikant Koticha gave an account of how their journey had begun and how the employees of Project ‘Life’ made them realize their dreams. While Pro. Rajpara and Dr. Gautam Dave shared their gratifying experiences of being associated with Project ‘Life’.

On this occasion, Dr. Kamal Parikh delivered a discourse on how the family values and relations affect the individual and subsequently to the organization. The addressees were overwhelmed with joy when Dr. Parikh explained the full form of family as ‘Father and Mother I Love You’. After the session, everyone enjoyed eachother’s company in the dinner delicacy.  It was a remarkable event for all the staff members and their family members. 

Free of cost, enriching Capsule Course on English Grammar and General English to be held at Project ‘Life’

Furthermore to the Projects and various activities in the fields of Health, Education, Environment, Women Empowerment and Alternate Therapy, Project ‘Life’ also works for capacity building of individuals and organizations in different knowledge areas.

Therefore Project ‘Life’ organizes empowering and enriching workshops, seminars and lectures from time to time.   Following the same convention, a three-day workshop of Prof. Rajendra Karnik (Surat) on ‘Capsule Course on English Grammar and General English’ is organized at Project ‘Life’ auditorium for students, teachers and general public. The workshop is absolutely free of cost !

Project ‘Life’ invites teachers, students and one and all to participate in this three-day free workshop on English learning.

Details of the workshop are as below :

          Date          :        July 12 to 14, 2013 (Friday to Sunday)

          Timings   :        Morning 8:00 to 12:00

          Venue       :        ‘Life’ building, level 6, Auditorium

All the participants are requested to register their names on or before July 10^th at Front Desk Office of Project ‘Life’ to Ms. Ankita in person. Seats are limited, so registration of early birds only will be entertained. 

Yet another life saved in critical condition with 33 units of blood components

Before we explore a case study of Massive Transfusion happened at Rajkot last week, let’s have a look on the research of WHO. According to the research, every year, in India, around 1 lac pregnant women lose their lives because of excessive bleeding.

A pregnant woman of Rajkot, 25, was saved by the efforts of the doctors and Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre. She was admitted in a reputed trust-managed hospital of Rajkot. After delivery the patient developed Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) - a post-delivery complication in which uterus remains relaxed and non-contracted resulting in massive blood-loss. The patient also developed Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC) due to excessive blood-loss and she struggled for her life.

Doctors tried hard to save her in this condition. The treating clinician wanted to transfuse blood components for the rise of Hb level. For that doctor asked for 19 units of blood components on 10th May, 2013 from Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre. After transfusion of these components condition of the patient was stable. The next day her condition worsened and the doctor asked for more units of blood components. During those three days doctors fought hard to save her life and RVBB & RC stood with the doctors to save the patient’s life issuing 33 units of blood components for her.

World Blood Donor Day was celebrated at ‘Life’ with the book release and CME (Continuing Medical Education):

Rajkot

‘Prerak Sutro ’ (Inspirational slogans), a collection of inspirational slogans in Gujarati, a publication of Project ‘Life’ was released and the lecture to mobilize the efforts of blood giving and collection and giving were organized on Friday, 14^th June from 10 A.M. onwards at ‘Life’ as a part of the celebration of World Blood Donor Day.

The dignitaries on the dias for the event were the additional Collector Shri Atul Gor, Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’ Shri Shashikantbhai Koticha, Medical Director of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre Dr. R.P. Singh and Shri Hiteshbhai Dave. These eminent persons released the book ‘Prerak Sutro’.

In his key-note address Mr. Chandrakant Koticha recalled the early days of blood bank way back in 1981. He had also talked about the challenges and asked the society to come forward for the solutions of them. Inspiring the efforts and achievements of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank, Shri Atul Gor wished the organization all the success, while the Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’, Shri Shashikant Koticha narrated the journey of the book compilation by Shri Chandrakant Koticha. Shri Hitesh Dave asked the fellow Blood Collection Camp Organizers to accelerate the efforts inspiring blood-givers. 

A discourse based on the excellent PPT prepared on ‘Rakt Praptini Prerakata (inspiring blood-givers) was delivered by the Medical Director of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre, Dr. R. P. Singh as a part of CME.

The event was attended by the blood-givers, Blood Collection Camp Organizers and the delegates from entire Saurashtra.

To Motivate and To Collaborate efforts of Blood Collection, Project ‘Life’ organizes an event of release of a Book of motivating slogans and a CME:

Rajkot

‘Prerak Sutro’ (Inspirational slogans), a collection of inspirational slogans in Gujarati, a publication of Project ‘Life’ is going to be released on Friday, 14^th June on 10 A.M. at Project ‘Life’.

The event is going to be graced by the District Collector (in charge) Mr. Dhawal Patel and Mayor Shri Janakbhai Kotak. The book is going to be released by the august hands of Mr. Dhawal Patel.

Following the release of the book, a discourse on ‘Rakt Praptima Prerakata (Inspiring Blood-givers) will be delivered by the Medical Director of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank, Dr. R.P. Singh. A camp organizer Shri Hiteshbhai Dave is also going to share his views on “do’s and don’ts” of blood collection camp organizers.

The event is going to be organized in the blissful presence of Shri Shashikant koticha, Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’, eminent doctors of the town, camp organizers, blood givers, etc.

Project ‘Life’ heartily invites you to be present in this enlightening event.

Project ‘Life’ brings new era of learning for the children of a small village - Laiyara of Gujarat.

8/6/2013

Foundation - stone - laying Ceremony of Shri Narbheram Panachand Mehta and Shrimati Lalitaben Mehta Primary School - Laiyara took place on 8^th July 2013. This is the 57^th School, Project ‘Life’ laid the foundation of. Among them 53 schools have been dedicated and 3 schools are under-construction.

Shrimati Vasuben Mehta of donor family laid the foundation - stone in the presence of dignitaries, the staff of Project ‘Life’ and villagers of Laiyara. The chair of president of the event was graced by the MLA of Dhrol-Kalawad electorate Shri Meghajibhai Chavda, other dignitaries of the dias were Chairman of S. T. Corporation, Shri B. H. Ghodasara, Shri Shashikant Parekh of Jamnagar, Shri Lagdhirsinh Jadeja of District Health Committee, Sarapanch of Laiyara village Shri Sajubha Jatubha Jadeja and Shri Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee of Project ‘Life’.

The invitees and villagers expressed their feeling of gratitude to the donors for extending their hands for the welfare of the children of Laiyara. In his key-note address, Mr. Shashikant Koticha acknowledged the progress these constructed schools are bringing in the lives of people of rural Gujarat. The programme was made colorful with the cultural programme and performances of the children.

The aim of the Primary School Infrastructure Development Programme (PSIDP) of Project ‘Life’ is to build 71 earth-quake affected schools of Saurashtra-Kutch. This programme enables millions of students of rural Gujarat to have excellence in their learning. 

Project ‘Life’ revivifies strength in Revti that makes her stand on her feet

18 years of Revti’s life passed without standing, walking and speaking even after consulting and taking treatment from many doctors and hospitals since her birth. But then daily practice of the ancient methods of Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyan at Project ‘Life’ brought a miracle in her life.

Born in the family of Sundarbhai and Laxmiben Patel, who have their native in Chennai and staying in Rajkot since last 20 years, Revti was having a disability since her birth and her  mental and physical growth was frozen. She had tongue but couldn’t speak, she had hands and legs but couldn’t stand up and walk.

Sundarbhai Patel family who is making their lives by selling vegetables had the only aim to make Revti walk and speak. They tried different hospitals and met different physiotherapists, but the result was zero. Days and years passed, but the situation was the same. There was no change whatsoever in her situation.

Recently her family got screening of Revti for MRI in a Chennai hospital, but the doctors couldn’t do anything.     

It is proven again that where medicines don’t work, prayers do! Parents of Revti heard the name of Project ‘Life’. They took her to the “Women’s Special Yoga Unit” run by Project ‘Life’, where she has been doing Suryanamaskar and special Asnas helpful to her problem and in very short period her parents marked a change in her. It was working on her!

Revti has been attending Yoga class since last one year and now she is speaking and she can walk on her own. Yoga instructor Dr. Niraja Chauhan is constantly trying on improving her mental power and her confidence level.

Revti is not able to go to school, but she is studying, taking personal tuitions. Project ‘Life’ has changed her life and she is very happy. She is confident that in a very near future she’ll also be normal like any other girl.

  

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Project ‘Life’ Celebrated 65th Birthday of their mentor and Chairperson of Blood Donor Movement, Mrs. Jaya Bachchan differently, by organizing Blood Collection Camps

Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre has many proud moments to cherish during this saga of 32 years of humanitarian services. One of them is the kindness and association of Mrs. Jaya Bachchan as Chairperson, Blood Donor Movement. On 9th April, 2013, she entered in the 65th year of her electrifying life.

It was a great pleasure for entire Project ‘Life’ family to celebrate 65th Birthday of Mrs. Jaya Bachchan. In spite of almost three decades of advanced research and millions of dollars of investments, modern day science has not been able to produce the equivalent of human blood in the laboratory. Every day in Rajkot city and around, few hundred patients need blood or blood components. Unless one healthy individual gives blood voluntarily and regularly, the needy patients cannot get it in time. There is a continuous need to increase awareness regarding importance of the voluntary blood collection.

To promote voluntary blood collection, Smt. Jaya Bachchan in association with Project ‘Life’ worked hard for more than two decades.

Celebration of the 65^th Birthday of Jayaji was conceived in such a way that it could make her happy. The Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Center  invited on phone their voluntary, non-remunerated bloodgivers who are a part of RVBB family. The RVBB & RC awarded all the voluntary blood-givers who gave blood during the function a special kit as a token of appreciation. The kit was made up of a utility pouch, a pen, a diary and a key-chain with the image of Lord Ganesha having a motivational message to give blood and special certificates. Bloodgivers received two certificates, one was exclusively designed for the birthday celebration with a photograph of Jayaji and another with the photograph of the blood-givers giving blood. To mark the 65^th Birthday, 65 bloodgivers gave blood. Also to send bloodgivers feelings and wishes to Jayaji, a special placard was placed at the camp-sites, where blood givers put their messages and wishes for Jayaji with their signatures.

RVBB&RC enjoys leadership of Mrs. Jaya Bachchan for its Blood Donor Motivation Drive. This was the occasion of sharing a great message on humanitarian activity and contribution of Jayaji, a renowned celebrity of international level towards the lifesaving cause.

Project ‘Life’ wishes Jayaji a long and healthy life on this auspicious occasion.

Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank is proud to receive NABH accreditation. English & Gujarati press coverage of the same...

Gujarat- Global Family; Gujarati- Sadakal (Forever)! Seminar on ‘Sadakal Gujarati’ (Gujarati Forever) held and applauded at Project ‘Life’

Rajkot

Non-resident Gujaratis’ Foundation- Gandhinagar and N.R.G. Centre (Rajkot) run by Saurashtra Medical and Educational Charitable Trust, Project ‘Life’ jointly organized a seminar called ‘Sadakal Gujarati’ on 23^rd March, 2013.

Well-known educationist and columnist Dr. Bhadrayu Vachchhrajani graced the event as chairperson. Other dignitaries at dais were- Under-Secretary D. G. Chaudhari of Non-resident Gujaratis’ Foundation, immigration-law expert and columnist Mr. Ramesh Rawal, Mr. Shashikant Koticha- Managing Trustee of Saurashtra Medical and Educational Charitable Trust, eminent physician and thinker Dr. Kamal Parikh and Joint Director Ms Meetal Shah of Project ‘Life’.

The event started with lightening of lamp and felicitation of the dignitaries. In his event introducing address, Mr. Shashikant Koticha asked all Gujaratis to perform their duties and contribute in the growth of the nation. While giving the account of different humanitarian activities of Project ‘Life’, Ms Meetal Shah shared the journey of 35 years of Project ‘Life’.

The chairperson of the event, Mr. Bhadrayu Vachchhrajani was fluent in describing the culture and attitude of Gujaratis and also said that he would be a Gujarati Sadakal (forever). Under-Secretary Mr. D. G. Chaudhari of Non-resident Gujaratis’ Foundation presented the account of various activities of NRGF and also appreciated Project ‘Life’ for organizing such event that connects global Gujaratis.

The speakers of the event Mr. Ramesh Rawal and Dr. Kamal Parikh gave insights on spouse-visa, immigration visa, visitor visa and the values of family life in overseas Gujaratis respectively.

The compering of the event was done by Mr. Niranjan Mehta and Jignasha Gami. On the same day the blood donation camp at two places were held:  at Project ‘Life’ and V.V.P. Engineering College. Thalassaemia Screening Camp was also organized at ‘Life’ building.

NRGs and NRIs along with their family members residing at Gujarat turned in big numbers to attend the event. 

Project 'Life' Newsletter, January- February 2013

Non-Resident Gujaratis are going to cheers at their homeland, Project Life organizes the daylong event

Gujaratis are the community with bravery in heart, penetration in mind and feeling of oneness in soul. NRG Centre of Project ‘Life’ is the one and only authorized centre of Saurashtra region of Non-Resident Gujarati Foundation (NRGF), of the Gujarat Government for NRGs spread across the globe. NRG Centre of Project ‘Life’ carries different activities for the visiting non-resident Gujaratis.

NRG Centre of Project ‘Life’ has organized a seminar called ‘Sadakal Gujarati’ (Gujarati Forever) on 23^rd of March 2013, Saturday between 5:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. The seminar includes the lectures of prominent speakers and orators of Gujarat, viz. Ramesh Rawal (The well-known immigration lawyer and public speaker) and Dr. Kamal Parikh (Doctor of Medicine, author and thinker who has inspired many lives to be free from diseases by his series of lectures called- “How Not To Fall Sick?”). Well-known Educationist, Dr. Bhadrayu Vachchrajani (columnist, author and public speaker) will grace the event as the chief-guest. Along with this seminar Project ‘Life’ has organized two blood donation camp and Thalassaemia screening taste. The morning Blood Donation Camp will be at V.V.P. Engineering College between 7 A.M. to 11 A.M. and the afternoon blood donation camp and Thalassaemia Screening Camp will be held at Project ‘Life’ building between 4 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. The seminar will be organized at Project Life Building, Race Course, Ring Road, Rajkot during 5:30 P.M. to 8 P.M.

The event ‘Sadakal Gujarati’ jointly organized by Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis’ Foundation and Rajkot NRG Centre, managed by Project ‘Life’. The organization invites you one and all to listen these prominent speakers on how the NRGs have brought pride to our nation India and motherland Gujarat and also take part in blood donation camp and Thalassaemia screening taste.

Oath to spread science taken at Project ‘Life’

Project ‘Life’ welcomes innovative ideas for spreading science and scientific attitude in students. Following the same convention, Project ‘Life’ organized a workshop cum session of interaction with Mr. Anil Babber of Think Labs, Mumbai with the teachers’ fraternity of Rajkot at ‘Life’ building on 5^th and 6^th of March, 2013.

Under the Project ‘Life’ initiative Center for Excellence in Education, Primary School Infrastructure Development Programme in rural area is being carried out since 2001 and 53 schools have been dedicated until now. Moreover, for the holistic development of students, various programmes like Talent Hunt, Joy of Giving, scholarships etc are carried out throughout the year. Science on Wheels is the project initiated by Project ‘Life’ in the year 2009 with the aim to develop scientific mind-set and improve observational skills and to make children be equipped with activity-based science-learning and also to make teachers be equipped with newer ways of ’Learning by doing' to fortify the curricular concepts and to make schools be equipped with scientific instruments through the science kits. During the academic year 2012-13 Project ‘Life’ benefitted more than 55,000 students of 220 schools with its Science Kit.

‘Think Labs’ incepted in 2006 has grown from strength to strength and morphed into a dedicated provider of hands-on science and technology education in India.

‘Think LABS’ is motivating students towards science and re-inventing education in technology arena. In this effort of ‘Think Labs’, the active support of IIT Bombay and Seedfund have played a significant role in the activities.

Mr. Anil Babber shared different techniques to make the Science learning easy and effective during the session. The Education Department of Project ‘Life’ and the teachers of Rajkot and other centers enjoyed learning.

According to Salim Bloch, Assistant Manager Education, Project ‘Life’, “Teachers present here in the session, would disseminate knowledge of science to the students, with the techniques taught by Mr. Babber.”