It is a very proud moment for all of us at Project ‘Life’ as Shree Narendrabhai Modi is going to be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India. We have been very fortunate to receive his support and encouragement during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He visited even Project ‘Life’ on 14^th August, 2010 and spent quality time at ‘Life’ and understood everything about us.

We are very happy with the news and wish him all the very best for his new responsibilities. We expect the same love and support from him in the coming years. 

 

Project ‘Life’ organized a special Yoga shibir for children: Increase in concentration, memory power, confidence boosting and stress relieving are the core focus areas

The exams of most of the schools and boards are over and it is the right time for the students to enhance the qualities that can be helpful in the years coming. Yoga shibir for the students envisioned by Project ‘Life’ is going to have the sessions from 6^th of May to 30^th May during 4:30 PM to 6 PM.

The children of 8 to 16 years can join in this shibir. During the sessions of Yoga, Yoga instructors of Project ‘Life’ will teach various Yoga, Pranayam techniques, Meditation, Yog-Mudra and Surya-namaskar.

These various techniques of Yoga and Pranayam will surely be helpful to the students for the enhancement of concentration, memory power, confidence boosting and relief in stress. To know more about the Yoga shibir for children, you may call us on 85 11 33 11 33.

‘Money Power v/s Mind Power’- an interesting lecture was held at Project ‘Life’

For the consistent work of enlightening the minds with the lecture series ‘How Not To Fall Sick?’ a feather has been added with the lecture no. 148 on ‘Money Power v/s Mind Power’ on 19^th April 2014. Dr. Kamal Parikh beautifully pointed out that this era is of mind power and not of money or muscle power in his lecture.

The lecture was attended by many persons who came to know about the basics of life. Dr. Kamal Parikh righteously put the powers and comparison between the power of money and mind in his one hour long lecture.

Concluding his lecture Dr. Parikh proved the strength of mind superior to the power of money by giving various examples from the life around us.

The lecture of Saturday was unique with another aspect as well. Before the lecture, Mr. Abhishek Dwivedi, Yoga Teacher of Project ‘Life’, made the persons experience some of the meditation techniques.The persons who attended the lecture and meditation, expressed gratitude, as they had an enriching experience of both the meditation and the lecture.

The new beginning to benefit more persons in a better way

Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank and Research Centre (RVBB & RC) has been playing the key role in Saurashtra region for transfusion medicine. The blood bank has issued more than 5 lac units of blood or its components to the needy patients. Now this exemplary work is going to be enhanced in the newly constructed building for RVBB & RC. On March 23, 2014, the Naming Ceremony of this newly constructed state-of-the-art building took place. This newly constructed building is called - Centre for Excellence in Transfusion Medicine.

The Naming Ceremony, with the unveiling the curtain was performed by Shree Arunbhai Ramniklal Mehta. This newly built state-of-the-art building is named as   Smt. Sushilaben Ramniklal Mehta Bhavan. The naming ceremony was started at 9:30 a.m. at the new RVBB & RC building.

Following the unveiling of the event, the formal programme for the Naming Ceremony was held at the Hotel Imperial Palace from 11 AM. The vibes of holiness was spread with the beautiful vocal ‘Maitribhavnu Pavitra Zarnu’ by Nidhi Dholakiya. The event was graced by Dr. Pradip Parikh, Physician Cardiologist as the chief guest. Guests of honour of the event were Shree Dilip R. Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, Rosy Blue DMCC and Shree Vinod Pande, General Manager, Corporate Communication & Change Mngt. Dept., State Bank of India. The event was also graced by the Rajkot District Collector Dr. Rajendra Kumar and the Prince of Rajkot Shree Mandhatasinhjee.

During the event, while addressing the audience, Director of Rosy Blue and the chief donor of the blood bank expressed his views in these words: “The name of Rajkot city is going to be written in the golden letters for its service to the  mankind.” While the president of the event Shree Harshadbhai R. Mehta said, “There are many challenges before blood banking, but Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre has faced them strongly and stood firmly. This new building would surely benefit many needy patients.”

The General Manager of Corporate Communication Department of State Bank of India, Shree Vinod Pande told that the State Bank of India understands the value of blood banking and SBI would join hands with Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre in near future.

Well-known Cardiologist of Mumbai, Dr. Pradip Parikh and Dr. J. T. Vyas congratulated Koticha brothers for the exemplary work of Rajkot Voluntary Blood Bank & Research Centre. 

The new beginning was blessed by B.B. Pujya Smitabai Mahasatiji. The event was enlivened by the key-note address and chief programme facilitation by Shree Jay Vasavada. The Joint Director of Project ‘Life’ Smt. Meetalben Shah read the messages of the dignitaries like Shree Narendra Modi and others, specially sent to motivate the organization for this new beginning.

Other eminent persons from the different walks of life present in the event were Dr. Gautam Dave, Shree Niranjan Shah, Shree Vejabhai Ravalia, Shree Navin Shah, Shree Gunvantbhai Delawala, Shree Dilsukh Sheth, Shree T. R. Doshi, Shree Kirit Vassa and others.        

All the donors, trustees and guests were confident that this new building and its modern equipments would transform the scenario in respect to transfusion medicine facilities of the region.

An expert from London guided for Arthritis and Rheumatism in a free camp organized by Project ‘Life’

 

On 27^th of February, Project ‘Life’ organized a free medical camp for the guidance of the remedies of Arthritis and Rheumatism. The expert who guided the participants was Smt. Meenalben Madhoobhai Mehta. More than 150 participants got the benefit of the camp.

Smt. Menalben Madhoobhai Mehta is a philanthropist based at London. She has been associated with many social and spiritual activities since long. She is the daughter of the renowned humanitarian Shri Meghajibhai Pethrajbhai Shah who is fondly remembered by one and all for his action of building Shri M P Shah Medical College at Jamnagar and many schools in the Jamnagar District.

The camp was organized at Shri Kantilal Mohanlal Mehta Auditorium at Level-6 of ‘Life’, Race Course, Ring Road, Rajkot. Smt. Meenalben gave insights on how to cure and to be saved from Arthritis and Rheumatism which is a common problem nowadays. She also distributed tablets to relieve the pain of Arthritis and Rheumatism free of cost. Beneficiaries acknowledged their gratitude towards Meenalben for guiding them and Project ‘Life’ for organizing useful camp. 

Case Study: Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal– The Life-Changing experience

Background:

Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal lives in a tiny village called Bhalpara near to tehsil Veraval of Gujarat. Her husband goes for labor work on the daily wages base. They have 4 years old son.

The Critical Moment & The spirit:

Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal wanted to study even though her financial condition and social limitations. Her husband was also eager to let her study. But then there was the problem of fees. Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal started to look for graceful financial aid.

         

The ‘Life’ intervention:

Project ‘Life’ as a part of its Centre for Excellence in Education Programme gives scholarship to the needy students. The spirit of Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal for study got her the scholarship from Project ‘Life’.

The Satisfying Picture:

Today Sidhdhapura Rita Rasiklal goes to study her S.Y.B.A. lessons and she takes her son with her to the college. She is gratified !

Project ‘Life’ offers the keys of health through its various Yoga Activities

Project ‘Life’, being the core centre of humanitarian activities, serves the human- kind in various ways. Yoga Centre is one of them. The Science of Living and Community Outreach Program of Project ‘Life’ facilitates with different units to opt for healthy and happy life. The programmes and their timings are as under:

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    Healthy Life Club:

(Monday to Friday)

Morning Batches: Timings:   6 to 7    7 to 8        8 to 9

Evening Batches: Timings:    5 to 6    6 to 7        7 to 8

·        Women Yoga Unit (A dedicated unit for women)

(Monday to Friday)

Morning Batch: Timings:              8:15 to 9:30

Evening Batch: Timings:               5 to 6:15

·        Meditation Unit:

(Monday to Friday)

Morning Batch: Timings:              7 to 8

Evening Batch: Timings:               6:30 to 7:30

·        Ashtang Yoga:

(Monday to Friday)

Morning Batches: Timings:          7 to 8                         8 to 9

Evening Batches: Timings:           5 to 6                         6 to 7

·        Obesity Unit:

(Monday to Friday)

Morning Batches: Timings:          6:30 to 8                   8 to 9:30

Evening Batch: Timings:               5 to 6:30

To join any of the units, visit ‘Life’ or call us at                         85 11 33 11 33 !