About Us
About Rotary Club of Pune Central
Awarded for Deeds. Admired for Passion.
About Us: The Rotary Club of Pune Central is a distinguished, service-driven organization dedicated to making a significant impact on society. Chartered in January 1984, we proudly belong to Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million members committed to humanitarian service, ethical leadership, and global goodwill.
Our Mission: Our mission is to drive transformative change within our communities and beyond by championing education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. Through our strategic initiatives, we aim to uplift lives and promote peace, goodwill, and mutual understanding.
Our Projects: The Rotary Club of Pune Central is actively involved in a diverse array of impactful service projects, including:
- Education & Literacy - Awarding scholarships, supplying essential educational materials, and enhancing infrastructure for underprivileged students.
- Healthcare & Wellness - Conducting health camps, organizing blood donation drives, and promoting health awareness initiatives.
- Environment & Sustainability – Implementing tree plantation drives, clean water initiatives, and sustainable waste management programs.
- Community Development – Empowering communities through vocational training, women’s empowerment programs, and skill development initiatives.
Leadership and Strategic Direction
President's Message
RTN. BRIG. PK MURALIDHARAN RAJA
As we embark on a new Rotary Year, I am honored and excited to have been chosen as the 41st President of the prestigious Rotary Club of Pune Central (RCPC). It will be my endeavor and that of our dynamic Board of Directors 2024-25 to try and live up to the expectations and faith reposed in us by every member of the Club.
RCPC is looked up as a role model by the other Clubs in the District due to its ethos of pursuing high-value and critically meaningful projects which impact society and bring succor and relief to a large majority of the needy citizens of Pune. The Rotary Year 2024-25 promises to be one filled with purpose, collaboration, and meaningful impact as we continue our journey of service to the community.
'Magic of Rotary' being the Rotary theme for this year, emphasizes our commitment to the main focus areas such as disease prevention, education, water sanitation, environmental support, and community development. Together, we will strive to uphold the values of Rotary—service, integrity, diversity, and fellowship—in everything we do. Our signature projects this year will be 'Drishti' (treatment of avoidable or correctable blindness – Gift of Vision), 'Cherry Blossom' (Anemia detection & treatment), and 'She Can & She Will' (empowering Women through the sport of Boxing) in addition to our other ongoing projects.
Leadership and Strategic Direction
RI President's Message
RTN. STEPHANIE A. URCHICK
As we begin a new year of service, let us not forget the importance of every member of Rotary.
We need your leadership now more than ever if we are to make every club and district an irresistible experience. Rotary has a chance to capture the world’s attention and realize possibilities beyond our expectations. But we must build on the work that has come before us if we are to reach our goals, such as defeating polio and unlocking the power of girls and women.
Rotary offers people of action a chance to connect and find belonging and this fellowship gives us the potential to improve our communities and the world. By following Rotary’s Action Plan and helping make sure all members feel a sense of belonging in their club, you have a unique opportunity to inspire members to new heights of service.
Our ability to create lasting change begins with our family of Rotary. Together, it is within our power to bring healing in a divided world.
Join me in making Rotary a source of strength for those who need it most, within and beyond our membership. Let this be the year we harness The Magic of Rotary and let Rotary be known as an organization that takes care of its members and the people we serve.
It is within your power to help make Rotary a beacon of goodwill and fellowship in every community.
Remember that your work can and will change the world with The Magic of Rotary.
Leadership and Strategic Direction
District Governor Message
RTN. SHITAL SHAH
As the new Rotary year 2024-25 sets in, the magical journey of District 3131 begins with the “ROTARY CHATRA CHAYA” project – an initiative that will go a long way in engaging members and enhancing the public image of Rotary by providing shelter to poor street vendors. I appreciate all Rotary Clubs for their overwhelming response to this unique project.
District 3131 is on the rise & our journey has been progressive & impressive year after another. We have set high benchmarks for our foundation giving & the quantum of service projects we undertake in all 7 Focus areas. Participation in clubs in youth activities & structured programs has been fabulous. Our reach out to corporate for tapping CSR funds for Rotary projects has been phenomenal. As we move ahead, let us all trive to achieve new milestones for 3131.
RI President Stephanie Urchick has unveiled the theme for RY 24-25 “The Magic of Rotary “.
It is magic when we Rotarians transform lives by providing education to illiterates, change lives when we provide pure drinking water, developing villages, and eradicate dreadful diseases like polio. As true Rotarians, the responsibility lies upon us to continue our service to the deprived communities.
We have thoughtfully launched the Playing 11 initiative under the District 3131 thrust area. Activities & projects listed in Playing 11 will create a huge impact on communities in every corner of our District. The CHAUKAR & SHATKAR initiatives are well-informed in District forums and I expect every club to participate in this super initiative. The rotary action plan begins with membership. Adding new members and engaging them in Rotary projects will make our clubs vibrant. Be sure that the member experience matters the most in retaining them.
In the end, let me touch upon 4 pillars that will bring the magic of Rotary:-
- Bringing Youth to Rotary
- Getting Women in Rotary
- Tap CSR funds by reaching out to the corporate world &
- Your wholehearted donation to Rotary Foundation.
Wish you all the best for the rocking and the most happening RY 2024-25.
Leading with Vision, Integrity, and Excellence
Our Board of Directors
Rtn. PK Muralidharan Raja
President RY 2024-25
Rtn. Yogesh Shah
Vice President and Director Club Administration
Rtn. Sagar Khandelwal
Hon. Secretary
Rtn. Madhvi Kshettry
Jt. Secretary and Director Digital Club
Rtn. PP Madhusudan Rathi
Hon. Treasurer
Rtn. Shireesh Nadkar
Director Non-Medical Services
Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala
Director Medical Services
Rtn. Vipen Malhotra
Director International Service, The Rotary Foundation and Global Grants Projects
Rtn. Raman Nanda
Director Membership Development
Rtn. PP Dr. Madhavi Vaze
Director Youth Services
Rtn. PP Arvind Saraf
Director CSR Projects
Rtn. PP Uday Dharmadhikari
Director Public Image, Publication and Vocational Service
Rtn. PP Suhas Merchant
Director w/o Portfolio
Rtn. Lekha Nair
President Elect
Rtn. Ajay Chitnis
Immediate Past President
Dedicated Leaders, Trusted Partners
Our Trustees
Rtn. Rakesh Bhargava
Managing Trustee
Rtn. Dilip Karnik
Joint Managing Trustee
Rtn. Ashish Goyal
Joint Managing Trustee
Rtn. PK Muralidharan Raja
Trustee
Rtn. Madhusudan Rathi
Trustee
Rtn. Ajay Chitnis
Trustee
Rtn. Lekha Nair
Trustee
Hall of Fame: A Journey of Success
Roll of Honour
| Year | President |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Rtn. Cmde Ajay Chitnis |
| 2022-23 | Rtn. Uday Dharmadhikari |
| 2021-22 | Rtn. Amitabha Mukhopadhyay |
| 2020-21 | Rtn. Ajay Dubey |
| 2019-20 | Rtn. Jinendra Munot |
| 2018-19 | Rtn. Ravi Kapoor |
| 2017-18 | Rtn. Arvind Saraf |
| 2016-17 | Rtn. Sanjiv Kumar |
| 2015-16 | Rtn. Dr. Ramesh Dumbre |
| 2014-15 | Rtn. Parmod K Bhalla |
| 2013-14 | Rtn. Rakesh Bhargava |
| 2012-13 | Rtn. Arjun Jethwani |
| 2011-12 | Rtn. Vasudev Bhojwani |
| 2010-11 | Rtn. Munir Chinoy |
| 2009-10 | Rtn. Neeraj Handa |
| 2008-09 | Rtn. Dr. Nasir Kazi |
| 2007-08 | Rtn. Polly Patel |
| 2006-07 | Rtn. Rajendra Shah |
| 2005-06 | Rtn. Dr. Anand Bhatia |
| 2004-05 | Rtn. Ashok Ghia |
| Year | President |
|---|---|
| 2003-04 | Rtn. Dr. Aruna Umranikar |
| 2002-03 | Rtn. Amitava Majumdar |
| 2001-02 | Rtn. K. K. Jhunjhunwala |
| 2000-01 | Rtn. Prakash Gurbaxani |
| 1999-00 | Rtn. Manjulla Viswanathan |
| 1998-99 | Rtn. Madhu Rathi |
| 1997-98 | Rtn. Nani Desai |
| 1996-97 | Rtn. Raja Kharadkar |
| 1995-96 | Rtn. Dr. A V Umranikar |
| 1994-95 | Rtn. Abhay Shah |
| 1993-94 | Rtn. Dr. H. C. Saxena |
| 1992-93 | Rtn. Narayan Rathi |
| 1991-92 | Rtn. Suhas Merchant |
| 1990-91 | Rtn. Dr. BS KS Chopra |
| 1989-90 | Rtn. Ebe Chaney |
| 1988-89 | Rtn. Bahri Malhotra |
| 1987-88 | Rtn. Ramesh More |
| 1986-87 | Rtn. Dr. Ramesh Butani |
| 1985-86 | Rtn. Phiroze Anklesaria |
| 1984-85 | Rtn. S P Malhotra |
Key Leaders for Growth
RCPC Members at District Level
| Sr. No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rtn. PP Rakesh Bhargava | Mentor: Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 02 | Rtn. IPP Ajay Chitnis | Chairperson: Youth |
| 03 | Rtn. PP Uday Dharmadhikari | Co-Director: WINS |
| 04 | Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor | District Chair & Counseller |
| 05 | Rtn. Dr. Sarang Rote | Zone 4 Chairperson: Disease Prevention & Treatment |
District-Level RCPC Member Overview
Club Committees
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CLUB TRAINING | Rtn. PP Raja Kharadkar Members - Rtn. PP Rakesh Bhargava, Rtn. PP Suhas Merchant, Rtn. PP Prakash Gurbaxani |
|
| 02 | STRATEGIC PLANNING | Rtn. PE Lekha Nair Members - Rtn. Brig. PKM Raja, Rtn. IPP Ajay Chitnis, Rtn. PP Uday Dharmadhikari, Rtn. PP Ajay Dubey, Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor, Rtn. PP Sanjiv Kumar, Rtn. Yogesh Shah, Rtn. Sagar Khandelwal |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | DISTRICT AWARDS | Rtn. Brig. PKM Raja | Rtn. Sagar Khandelwal |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BULLETIN | Rtn. Behzad Randeria | R'Ann Sonia Rajore |
| 02 | PROGRAMS | Rtn. PE Lekha Nair Members - R'Ann Teena Goyal, R'Ann Shilpa Khandelwal, R'Ann Sonia Rajore, R'Ann Namrata Sarda, R'Ann Alka Srivastav, Rtn. Sunil Asher, Rtn. PP Uday Dharmadhikari, Rtn. PP Narayandas Rathi, Rtn. Shashi Talwar |
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| 03 | FELLOWSHIP | Rtn. PP Sukhminder Kalra Members - Rtn. Mukund Sheth, R'Ann Hina Shah, R'Ann Beena Shroff |
Rtn. PP Parmod Bhalla |
| 04 | DISTRICT CONFERENCE | Rtn. PE Lekha Nair | |
| 05 | SERGEANT AT ARMS | Rtn. PP Dr. Anand Bhatia Rtn. Members - Rtn. Dilip Karnik, Rtn. PP Polly Patel |
PP Dr. Nasir Kazi |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Digital Club | R'Ann Teena Goyal Member: Rtn Pankaj Dontamsetty |
Rtn. Rajesh Yadav |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FUND RAISING | Rtn. PP Raja Kharadkar Member: Rtn. Sunil Asher, Rtn. Ashish Goyal, Rtn Vipen Malhotra, Rtn. Arun Shroff |
Rtn. Vipen Malhotra |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CSR MOBILISATION, PROJECT MONITORING, AUDIT, REPORTING, CSR AWARDS |
Member: Rtn. PP Rakesh Bhargava, Rtn. Rakesh, Makhija, Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor, Rtn. Rahul Katariya, Rtn. Raman Nanda, Rtn. Jitendra Sandu, Rtn Aseem, Shrivastav, Rtn. Nitin Vijaivergia, Rtn. Rajesh Yadav |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FOUNDATION GIVING – ENDOWMENTS AND MAJOR GIFTS |
Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor Member: Rtn. PP Ajay Dubey |
Rtn. PP Rakesh Bhargava |
| 02 | FOUNDATION GIVING (APF) | Rtn. Giri Sakhrani Member: Rtn. PP Dr Anand Bhatia, Rtn. Rakesh Makhija |
Rtn. PP Madhu Rathi |
| 03 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Rtn. Nitin Rajore Member: Rtn. Sunil Asher, Rtn Pankaj Dontamsetty, Rtn. PP Krishan Jhunjhunwala, Rtn. Assem Srivastav, Rtn. Dr Subhash Pallod |
Rtn. Jeevan Mahaldar |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | HEALTH CURATIVE |
Rtn. PP Dr Anand Bhatia 1. EYE CARE: Rtn. Dr. Shashi Saxena 2. CANCER CARE (CHILDREN): Rtn. PP Dr. Ananda Bhatia |
Rtn. Dr. Shashi Saxena |
| B | HEALTH PREVENTIVE |
R'Ann Dr. Sadhana Lachyan 1. Anemia Testing & Treatment: R'Ann Bharati Dumbre, R'Ann Dr. Sadhana Lachyan, Rtn. PP Dr. Aruna Umranikar, Rtn. Rahul Katariya, Rtn. Jignesh Patel 2. EYE CHECK-UP: Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala, R'Ann Nafisa Kakajiwala, Rtn. Jignesh Patel 3. DENTAL DISEASE & ORAL CANCER AWARENESS: Rtn. PP Dr. Madhavi Vaze, Dr. Suhas Vaze 3. HEAD INJURY PREVENTION & STROKE AWARENESS: Rtn. Dr. Sarang Rote 4. CARDIAC DISEASE & AWARENESS: Dr. Suhas Vaze 5. MALNUTRITION IN SCHOOL & SUPPLEMENT: Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala, R'Ann Nafisa Kakajiwala |
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| C | ANEMIA TESTING AND TREATMENT (DISTRICT PROJECT) | Rtn. Dr. Sarang Rote, Rtn. Jignesh Pate |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | INTERACT / ROTARACT / RYLA / RYE / RCC | R’Ann Jasma Asher, R’Ann Deepa Dharane, R’Ann Nafisa Kakajiwal, R’Ann Mukta Nadkar, Rtn. Minal Kering, Rtn. Dr. Gururaj Lachyan, Rtn. Rajesh Yadav |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WATER AND SANITATION | Rtn. Rahul Katariya Member: Rtn. Rakesh Makhija |
|
| 02 | ENVIRONMENT | Rtn. PP Pramod Bhalla Member: Rtn. Vaishali Karwa, Rtn. Surendra Shroff |
Rtn. Parvin Malhotra |
| 03 | LITERACY | Rtn. Prabhat Singh Member: Rtn. Narendra Sanghvi |
Rtn. Pankaj Mehrotra |
| 04 | HAPPY VILLAGE | Rtn. Oni Kakajiwala Member: Rtn. PP Pramod Bhalla |
Rtn. Jeevan Mahaldar |
| 05 | WOMEN EMPOWERMENT | Rtn. Brig. PKM Raja Member: Rtn. PP Sanjiv Kumar |
Rtn. PP Ajay Dubey |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT (INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE) | Rtn. PP Ravi Kapoor Member: Rtn. Gautam Nehra |
Rtn. Sunil Asher |
| 02 | LADY MEMBER - RECRUITMENT | Rtn. Amita Munot Member: Rtn. Nandita Khaire, Rtn. Madhvi Kshettry |
R’Ann Bharati Dumbre |
| 03 | ASSIMILATION AND MEMBER RELATIONS | Rtn. PP Dr. Ramesh Dumbre Member: R’Ann Suchi Bhargava, R'Ann Teena Goyal, Rtn. Delshad Karanjia, R’Ann Alka Srivastav, R’Ann Manjiri Supnekar |
Rtn. PP Amitabha Mukhopadhyay |
| 04 | CLASSIFICATION | Rtn. PP Madhu Rathi | Rtn. PP Jitendra Munot |
| 05 | ROTARY CONNECTS, NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION | Rtn. PP Sanjiv Kumar Member: Rtn. PP Ajay Dubey |
Rtn. PP Prakash Gurbaxani |
| Sr. No | NAME OF COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON | CO-CHAIRPERSON |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PUBLIC IMAGE AND PUBLICATION | Rtn. Sameer Desai Members: Rtn. Madhvi Kshettry, Rtn. PE Lekha Nair, Rtn. Vipen Malhotra, Rtn. Yogesh Shah |
R’Ann Alka Srivastav |
| 02 | VOCATIONAL SERVICE | Rtn. Arun Shroff Members: Rtn. PP Narayandas Rathi |
Rtn. Anil Bora |
| 03 | INTER CLUB RELATIONS | Rtn. PP Dr. Nasir Kazi Members: Rtn. Rajesh Yadav |
Rtn. PP Dr. Madhavi Vaze |
