The event opened with devotional singing, creating a serene atmosphere that set the stage for a day centered around giving. The host added to the warmth with a touching sentiment: “mere zopadi pe Ram aaye”—symbolizing divine presence in the humblest of spaces.

At the Mela, new clothes and footwear were distributed ensuring every man, woman, and child left feeling the spirit of Diwali through gifts that made them feel cherished. Colorful diyas and sweets added festive joy. Each person received a stamp with a smiley face on the back of their palm—a gesture meant to spread a touch of happiness. A five-year-old boy exclaimed, “One hundred smiley stamps would not be enough to explain my happiness after collecting these goodies,” and the stamp became a cherished memento of the day.

The event touched the lives of 500 children, and their 700 parents, bringing the total number of people served to nearly 1300. One child happily shared, “This is the best Diwali shopping experience ever!” Despite not being a typical shopping outing, the day’s joyful atmosphere gave the children and their families a true Diwali experience. Parents, too, were beaming as they witnessed their children’s excitement.

The Mela was the result of weeks of dedicated planning and preparation. Volunteers worked tirelessly, ensuring that every detail—from arranging the items to setting up the space—created a welcoming experience for all. One volunteer expressed, “Seeing the happiness in their eyes, all those tireless weeks of planning and execution seem worth it.”

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PUNE: The Platinum rating for IGBC Existing Green Cities has been announced to Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation for its significant performance in green sustainable development. The rating is provided jointly by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which work at the national level. This was informed by Dr Poorva Keskar, President of the Pune Chapter of IGBC.

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be honored in a program called ‘Abhinanadan’. This will be held on behalf of the Pune Chapter of IGBC on Friday 7th June at 5 pm at Hotel Hyatt near Agakhan Palace on Nagar Road. In the program, Shekhar Singh, Commissioner – of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be honored by presenting the Platinum Rating Certificate for IGBC Existing Green Cities at the hands of Aseem Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary – of the Urban Development Ministry of the state who is the chief guest of the program. Also, Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, will be the guest of honor on this occasion, informed Hrishikesh Manjrekar, Co-Chair of the Pune Chapter of IGBC.

Organizations working in the field of sustainable development are honored every year by IGBC. This year, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will be awarded a Platinum Rating Certificate for IGBC Existing Green Cities in honor of its significant achievements in green sustainable development. Along with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, IGBC-rated green projects in the Pune area will also be honored on this occasion.

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