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Finolex Pipes & Fittings and Mukul Madhav Foundation Partner for Inclusion

Jan 25, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Ajit Venkataraman, #Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), #Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), #Finolex Pipes & Fittings, #MMF, #Mukul Madhav Foundation, #Ravi Kant Chauhan, #Ritu Prakash Chhabria

Mumbai, India – 25, January 2024: Finolex Industries Limited, a leading player in the Indian PVC pipes and fittings industry, and its CSR partner, the Mukul Madhav Foundation proudly announce Title Sponsorship for the upcoming physical disability Cricket T20i Trophy 2024. England’s Physically Disabled Cricket Association (EPDCA) will embark on its first-ever India tour from 28 January 2024 to 6 February 2024 marking a historic moment in the sport’s history. Under the aegis of Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the five match T20i series will be played in Ahmedabad with the finals in the main Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

This strategic partnership is driven by DCCI and EPDCA with a shared commitment to champion inclusivity. By leveraging the power of sports, the two organisations aim to eradicate stigmas surrounding disability and foster an atmosphere of equitable society. To this effect, team India will be proudly wearing the jersey kit sponsored by MMF and Finolex Industries who have come together to wholeheartedly support these endeavours.

All-rounder Vikrant Keni captain of the 16-member Indian physically disabled cricket team for the five-match T20 series against England - high res image

Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee of the Mukul Madhav Foundation & CSR Committee Chairperson of Finolex Industries, stated: “I take this opportunity to thank Shri Jay Shah, Secretary, BCCI, for giving us the opportunity to partner with this crucial cause. We are thrilled to be the sponsors for physical disability T20i Trophy 2024 – a tournament which is in line with our mission to create a barrier-free world where individuals with disabilities can thrive as well as prosper. Mukul Madhav Foundation is at the forefront of disability rehabilitation and empowerment, with a rich history of positively impacting the lives of over 9,000 individuals with disabilities. As we all know, sports has the transformative power to shatter stereotypes and embrace our brothers and sisters with disability in our day-to-day lives. I believe that this tour will be a catalyst for positive change, paving the way for a more inclusive society.”

Mr. Ajit Venkataraman, Managing Director of Finolex Industries, stated: “We are honored to partner with MMF and DCCI for the physical disability T20i Trophy 2024. Finolex has supported Cricket – be it national or international tournaments and even IPL. When BCCI announced the disability theme, it immediately struck a chord wherein the brand not only ensures the longevity of our products but also emphasizes the long-term impact of initiatives that we do for society. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Shri Jay Shah, Secretary of BCCI and also thank EPDCA for their unwavering support. We are confident that this tour will serve as a platform for para-cricketers to showcase their exceptional talent and inspire others.”

Mr. Ravi Kant Chauhan, Secretary-General of the Differently-abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), stated: “This association will be a landmark development for the promotion of physical disability cricket in India, and I am sure this series will motivate more youngsters with disabilities to pursue sports in the future.”

For the last ten years, MMF has partnered with Finolex Limited in a unwavering commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. This collaboration extends beyond a singular focus on cerebral palsy, a cause close to the Foundation’s heart but encompasses a diverse spectrum of programs designed to empower differently abled individuals.

Recognizing the potential of international alliances and expertise, five years ago MMF expanded its operations in the UK showcasing its steadfast commitment to impactful work. Now a registered UK charity, MMF UK tackles challenges both locally and in India, demonstrating the reach and effectiveness of its collaborations.

CSR Partner in Compassion:

Over the last 25 years, Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF), CSR partner to Finolex Industries, is a registered charitable trust under the Bombay Charitable Act 1950. It has dedicated itself to uplifting underprivileged and vulnerable communities with opportunities that pave their path to success. Empowering them with educational facilities, hospitals, healthcare, sanitation and environmental support, social welfare and so much more. Creating a foundation for individuals, their communities and their environment to thrive. MMF also supports existing infrastructure and initiatives by helping them upgrade. We don’t simply donate funds, we endow dignity

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Mukul Madhav Foundation continues to empower women across sections of society

Mar 10, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Managing Trustee, #Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, #Mukul Madhav Foundation

Pune: Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF) has been working in the field of women empowerment for more than 5 years. Women empowerment has been at the helm of everything MMF does, along with like-minded partners and creative collaboration, the foundation has been able to leverage great success in its endeavours. This International Women’s Day, the foundation supported unique causes for the welfare of our society and its women.

The week-long celebration, which began on March 4 with supplying hygiene kits to Aanganwadi workers in Pune’s slum areas, to supporting teachers with special stipends, will culminate on March 9. The efforts include supporting Army wives at Aundh Military Station, Pune, with skilling and sewing machines and providing physiotherapy to children with cerebral palsy. MMF also supported Safai Kaamgars (women cleaners) at local ward offices, women workers from a local self-help group, and parents from Mukul Madhav Vidyalaya, with grocery kits. In addition, a hostel in Chiplun, Ratnagiri, for northeast Indian girls was supported with monthly groceries, 18 HIV+ women were provided with reusable scrap to create meaningful utility items, and the Mental Health Asylum in Pune was supported with a battery-operated food cart to cater to around 1,500 patients. To keep them engaged during their stay, it was suggested patients be given a special paper-making machine that produces paper plates and bowls for use and for sale.

In December 2019, NGO ‘Yuva Parivartan’, who has been working with MMF since 2017 to build toilets in Palghar, Maharashtra, introduced a new project – creating menstrual huts for women. This was proposed in the villages of Gadchiroli, which is categorized as tribal, undeveloped, naxal-affected, and is one of the 250 most backward districts in the country, as designated by the Central government. Banishing menstruating women to period huts/’Kurma Ghars’, is an unhealthy practice amongst certain tribes in Gadchiroli. MMF managing trustee, Ritu Prakash Chhabria, envisaged a new concept for the same. The huts were to be called ‘Eco-Friendly Holiday Homes for Women’, to ensure they felt secure staying in these huts during that time of the month. Women should not feel that they are being punished for their menstrual cycles, and thus, should not feel they’re being punished when made to stay in the huts.

The purpose of these ‘holiday homes’ is to empower women by making them feel safe, happy, healthy and self-reliant. Coupled with skill-development activities, these period-positive homes seek to abolish the taboo tied to menstruation by redefining the age-old tradition in both, rural and tribal areas to banish women to unsanitary huts called ‘Gaokars’ or ‘Kurma Ghars’.

These homes can accommodate 8 women at a time, for a period of 4-5 days. The homes are equipped with comfortable in-house facilities, safe and hygienic sanitation facilities, with fans and lights.

Further, this ‘holiday home’ campaign will also focus on skill-development, and empowering these women with the resources and knowledge to lead healthy and dignified lives. The campaign will utilise the local community halls to train women in basic tailoring. It will also have a sit-out which can be utilized to train women to stitch sanitary towels for themselves and for sale at affordable prices to nearby villages. This will create a livelihood possibility for these women and will keep them occupied while they spend their time at the homes.

This campaign is spearheaded by Gayatri Chhabria, Trustee, MMF, Marketing & Communications Manager at Finolex Industries, and daughter of Prakash Chhabria, Executive Chairman, Finolex Industries Limited, who at a young age has the zeal and enthusiasm to support the society at large. She has been involved with her mother Ritu Prakash Chhabria actively, with the work being done by Mukul Madhav Foundation. She bridges the gap that often exists between the corporate wing and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) wing.

Mukul Madhav Foundation has collaborated with like-minded people and entities this Women’s Day, to empower more women and support more villages. In collaboration with Project Naveli, Founder Navya Nanda, another young lady determined to make a change, MMF has joined hands on a mission to build more Period Positive Homes so that a woman never has to succumb to a room of discrimination and banishment.

Speaking about this initiative, Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation said, “This Women’s Day is all about change and empowerment. With this campaign, we aim to bring about a change in society, to abolish the myths and beliefs that go behind the menstruation cycle. Inculcating and sensitizing children at a young age will make a difference and bring more awareness. We are happy to collaborate with Project Naveli, together we aim to banish taboos and not women.”

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Mukul Madhav Foundation extends support to Frontline Warriors through an exciting webinar

Aug 19, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. Deepak Ugra Pediatrician, #Managing Trustee, #Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, #Mukul Madhav Foundation

Pune, 19th August 2020:In an effort to spread the importance of Health Mukul Madhav Foundation enhanced the same by two recently conducted webinars.

Over the weekend the Foundation collaborated and supported KEM hospital Pune, Developing Awareness Through Entertainment (D.A.T.E ) and well- known artists Dr. Mohan Agashe and Smt. Sumitra Bhave in creating an informative film ‘Sakrepeksha Goad’ which is, healthy diet during pregnancy and it’s positive effects on the fetus in a simple and creative way.

The 25 minute film is based on the research of veteran medical scientist and researcher Dr. ChittaranjanYajnik, Director of Diabetes Unit at KEM Hospital Pune and will highlight what the children and the youth of today need to know about in order to ensure a healthier life for future generations. Mukul Madhav Foundation along with Navani family have generously supported this unique initiative.

The Foundation has been tirelessly working in the spectrum of health for the last 22 years in supporting healthcare institution with infrastructural changes, supporting patients with medical aid, supporting Nursing Students and MBBS students with scholarships to pursue their studies, invest in training of grass root level ASHA and ANM workers, nurses, matron and other medical staff. Expert sessions have been organized by speakers from overseas to exchange knowledge. 13 Nursing students have been supported through Lila Poonawalla Foundation for the academic year 2019 – 2023 by Finolex Industriesthrough their CSR partner, Mukul Madhav Foundation.

During this pandemic, the Foundation has deep-dived to understand the areas within health that needed attention. Be it in conducting online therapy for children affected with Cerebral Palsy or supporting a patient with medical aid. The Foundation in consultation with experts have organized online OPDs to assess the wellness of these children. Each and every request was fulfilled and ways of working have been identified. There has been no lockdown with the work that the Foundation has been involved in.

An exciting Webinar was organized on 18th August 2020 for Nursing Students, Faculty, Grass root level workers on the topic – Nursing – A Noble Profession. The panel comprised of Dr. Arvind Shah, Consultant Pediatrician at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London and Ms. SuzzaneMacFarlane, Pediatric Practice Development Nurse Lead from National Health Service Trust – London and Dr. Deepak Ugra Pediatrician who is attached with Lilavati and Hinduja Healthcare Surgicals, Mumbai.

The speakers addressed the audience on speaking about the importance of being a Nurse, the challenging times at hospitals in dealing with patients and families, the mental health of an individual, the curriculum and the opportunity there is in the Nursing profession. Another topic that was touched upon was how doctors need the support of nurses in every stage of patient diagnosis.

The traditional way of education has lost its charm temporarily. This method of webinar created a platform for over 250 attendees to watch this program sitting at any corner of the world.

Dr. Shah mentioned, ‘’It’s been a pleasure to be on this platform along with Suzzane and Dr. Deepak. Looking forward to many more in the days to come.

Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation said, “This pandemic has worsened the lives of many and those that are in the medical profession are losing their hope and motivation to work. We as a Foundation are ensuring that we support our Frontline Warriors and organize not only webinars but monthly support to hospitals that have Covid-19 departments with Warrior Kits which are kindly sponsored by Swaminarayan Temple, Suhana and Mukul Madhav Foundation. I salute our Frontline Warriors and request those in this profession to continue the work they are doing to ensure a healthy today and a better tomorrow”.

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Mukul Madhav Foundation supports Prajwala to fight Human Trafficking

Aug 4, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #‘zero tolerance’, ##JamTheTrafficking, #Founder at Schbang, #Harshil Karia, #Human trafficking, #MMF & Schbang, #Mukul Madhav Foundation, #Prajwala

Pune, 04th August 2020:  Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery that affects every demographic worldwide. Sex trafficking is one of the ugliest truths of our society. A truth that often comes dressed in layers of entertainment, glamour and ignorance. But this grave human right’s violation needs to be spoken about for what it is. Not just because it’s the right thing to do but because there are millions of individuals who woke up this morning, only to breathe life into this truth.

The campaign built by Mukul Madhav Foundation is bold and in your face, calling out sex trafficking for what it is. Mukul Madhav Foundation has taken this bold unconventional route to hit people hard, raise awareness and drive a change in their mindset.  We often tend to ignore the ugly truth and hence the campaign attempts to bring it to the forefront. 

Sunitha Krishnan, Founder, Prajwala says, “For far too long we have tolerated this crime either by our apathy or our silence. Over the years this scourge has destroyed millions of lives worldwide. We cannot hide it under the carpet anymore.

We need to confront it head-on and in that course perhaps challenge our own attitudes and perceptions. Prajwala joins hands with MMF & Schbang For Good to kickstart a campaign that will force us to look within…a campaign to collect our strength and a campaign to proclaim ‘zero tolerance’ to this modern-day form of slavery”.

Through this campaign designed by Schbang For Good, Harshil Karia, Founder at Schbang says “we want to raise awareness about how plagued our society is with this issue and how many innocent lives we sacrifice to flesh trade every single year.” The campaign seeks to get people to support the initiative and turn awareness to action.

Every donation helps prevent, protect, rescue, rehabilitate & reintegrate the victims of sex trafficking in India Help us shape a world where we systematically break free from the shackles of sex trafficking so we no longer lose innocents to the dehumanizing flesh trade

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