Navksh*tij

Navksh*tij Navksh*tij is an NGO dedicated to the rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged Friends (MCF). There are
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There are 61 MCF living in their residential facility, with 41 caring staff looking after them.

06/11/2025

Pooja Gaikwad: Workshop Assistant, Talegaon Unit

Mrs. Pooja Gaikwad has been a part of our Talegaon unit since it was launched two and a half years ago. She has been a workshop assistant here. Though she holds a general D.Ed., she has wholeheartedly adapted to working with adults with intellectual disabilities.

At the workshop, Pooja trains our special friends in making various products. She has built a strong bond with them. At Navksh*tij, learning begins with connection. Her patience, creativity and willingness to learn make her a true asset to the team.

Thank you, Pooja, for your dedication, compassion and contribution to the mission of Navksh*tij!

05/11/2025

On November.4, the leadership team from ZS Associates India Pvt. Ltd visited Navksh*tij to understand our mission and work. They interacted with our resident special friends at both Marunji and Talegaon campuses, where they were warmly received by Dr. C. R. Desai, our president, and Prof. Smita Shetty, our managing trustee.

The team appreciated our commitment and dedication to rehabilitation and empowerment of adults with intellectual disabilities.

30/10/2025

Four months ago, our special friends planted groundnut seeds in the kitchen garden in Marunji. They nurtured the plants with love and care. And in the process, they learnt about watering, sunlight and the importance of patience and consistency.

This garden thus turned out to be more than just an exercise in farming. It was a lesson in responsibility, teamwork and the joy of seeing hard work yield something beautiful.

Finally, the much-awaited harvest day arrived! After hours of teamwork and excitement, our special friends proudly harvested a rich yield of groundnuts. Later, everyone enjoyed steamed groundnuts for evening snacks. The joy doubled when they shared the yield our Talegaon friends.

Spreading Light & AwarenessOn October 22, Mr. Sonawane, Police Inspector and Head of the Hinjewadi Traffic Department, v...
29/10/2025

Spreading Light & Awareness

On October 22, Mr. Sonawane, Police Inspector and Head of the Hinjewadi Traffic Department, visited Navksh*tij along with his team to celebrate Diwali with our special friends.
He first met our special friends during a street play we had organised at the Hinjewadi Chowk on Gandhi Jayanti. He had then appreciated our work and promised to visit us during Diwali. True to his word, he joined us at our Marunji campus, making the celebration even more special.

Moments like these remind us why outreach activities matter — to connect people, build understanding and spread awareness about intellectual disabilities.

28/10/2025

On October 16 & 17, Navksh*tij organised meetings with parents at Marunji and Talegaon units.

Our president, Dr. Chandrashekhar Desai, and our managing trustee, Prof. Smita Shetty, shared updates on our growth and on new initiatives focussed on the wellbeing and long-term care of our resident special friends. Dr. Desai also announced a free Mediclaim policy and new financial management initiatives to secure the future of our special friends.

Attending parents appreciated the progress made by Navksh*tij.

At Navksh*tij, we continue to stand strong with parents of adults with intellectual disabilities, building a future filled with dignity, care and happiness.

23/10/2025

On October, 14, a group of 10 members from Qapita visited Navksh*tij under their Employee Engagement Programme. It was their first visit and the group members were deeply impressed by the environment, activities and mission of Navksh*tij. They appreciated our work and expressed their desire to visit again and continue the meaningful friendship.



22/10/2025

Doorbit Foundation, a well-wisher and supporter, launched a new initiative this year by connecting with Pawar Public School.

Students from Pawar Public School contributed grocery items and other essentials for our resident PwIDs. This contribution is beyond monetary value — it’s about nurturing social responsibility and compassion among young minds.

The students also enjoyed an interactive session with our special friends, learning about intellectual disability and the importance of inclusion in society.

Our heartfelt thanks to Doorbit Foundation and Pawar Public School for this wonderful collaborative effort!

21/10/2025

Stepping Stones School Heads and Staff Visit Navksh*tij

On October 14, the director, principal and all the staff members of Stepping Stones School visited Navksh*tij to celebrate the spirit of Diwali with our special friends.

During the visit, the director fondly recalled memories of Dr. Neelima Desai, the founder of Navksh*tij, saying,, “The seed planted by Dr. Neelima Desai has now grown into a strong tree.”

We truly appreciate Stepping Stones School for spending a joyful and meaningful day with us. Thank you for spreading light and happiness this festive season!

20/10/2025

May this Festival of Lights illuminate your life with joy, peace, and prosperity.

As the diyas glow and the sweets spread happiness, let’s celebrate the spirit of togetherness, love, and hope.

Wishing you and your loved ones a bright, blessed, and beautiful Diwali!

– With love and light,

Navksh*tij Family 🌟🪔💛

18/10/2025

Diwali Party at Navksh*tij

On 15th October, we celebrated a joyful Diwali Party with our special friends.

In the afternoon, our Talegaon friends arrived at the Marunji campus, where they were warmly welcomed with a shower of flowers.
The celebration was filled with happiness and excitement — girls enjoyed beautiful mehndi designs, the boys showcased their energetic dance moves, and everyone relished delicious snacks. Mr. Vivek Kulkarni gifted 100 Diwali snack packets for our special friends.

As the evening set in, the joy continued with firecrackers lighting up the sky and a delightful Dosa Party to wrap up the festive day!

***धनत्रयोदशीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा***

17/10/2025

IIMHRD College Visit to Marunji

On October 11, 50 students from IIMS, Pune, visited Navksh*tij as part of our Community Awareness Programme.

The campus came alive with hues of purple and palpable positive energy!

During the two-hour session, the students learned about intellectual disabilities. They later joined our special friends for an interactive session that included fun games.

It was a joyful exchange of learning, laughter and expressing care and compassion.

Thank you, IIMHRD, for this wonderful collaboration!

Health Check-up Camp at Marunji With the support of Hinjewadi Hospital, we organised a Health Check-up Camp at our Marun...
16/10/2025

Health Check-up Camp at Marunji

With the support of Hinjewadi Hospital, we organised a Health Check-up Camp at our Marunji centre on October 11. All our special friends were thoroughly examined by the team of doctors.

This month, TT injection was also administered to everyone. Giving injections is often the toughest task as some of our friends feel anxious or scared — but thanks to the patience and dedication of our team of caretakers, the camp was completed successfully and smoothly.

Thank you, Hinjewadi Hospital, for your valuable support and care!














Address

Next To Zilla Parishad School, Hinjewadi-Kasarsai Road, Marunji Village, Tal Mulshi, Dist Pune
Pune

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+919850092195

Website

https://bringhappiness.navkshitij.org/

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Currently we have a total of 65 mentally challenged friends living with us for life in Marunji campus and one who comes to us for daycare. The living quarters of males and females are totally segrega