Republic Day Celebration at Z.P. School Nambarwadi
Date: 26 January 2017
Location: Zilla Parishad Primary School, Nambarwadi, Taluka Ambernath
On 26th January 2017, Lakshya Foundation celebrated Republic Day at Z.P. School Nambarwadi with students, teachers, and villagers. Continuing our initiative of celebrating national festivals within tribal communities, the event aimed to strengthen the bond between education, patriotism, and community participation. The celebration was attended by Mr. Sanjay Salunkhe, Chief Editor of Adarsh Badlapur, who had also been the chief guest during the Independence Day 2015 celebration at the same school.
Celebration and Participation
The morning began with a patriotic parade through the village, led by students, teachers, and the Lakshya Foundation team. The group enthusiastically chanted slogans such as “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan,” and “Hum sab bacche Hindustani.” The villagers joined the parade and later gathered on the school ground for the formal program.
The National Flag was hoisted with pride, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Students performed patriotic songs and delivered short speeches that reflected their growing confidence and awareness. Their participation and enthusiasm symbolized the transformation in attitude that consistent educational exposure can bring to rural communities.
Principal Mr. Vijay Chavan addressed the gathering, speaking about the significance of Republic Day and expressing gratitude to Lakshya Foundation for its sustained work in transforming local education infrastructure and mindset.
Recognition of Transformation
During his visit, Mr. Sanjay Salunkhe took time to personally tour the Aanganwadi and Z.P. School, observing the improvements made since his last visit in 2015. He commended the Foundation’s consistent efforts, noting how the once-neglected buildings had been revived through repairs, new roofs, toilets, natural lighting installations, and complete painting work.
He remarked that the transformation achieved over five years is remarkable, especially given the remote location and limited resources. As he noted, “A few years ago, nobody knew Nambarwadi. The roads leading here seemed to go nowhere. Even today, many in the urban areas may not know this village—but for the people of Nambarwadi, their lives and future have changed beyond recognition.”
His words served as validation of Lakshya Foundation’s mission—to bring tangible, sustainable improvement to communities often left behind by mainstream development.
A Five-Year Journey of Change
Lakshya Foundation’s work in Nambarwadi began five years ago with an initial village survey aimed at understanding barriers to education and development. What started as a study soon grew into a partnership of trust and progress.
Since then, the Foundation has:
- Constructed toilets for boys and girls at the Aanganwadi.
- Painted and renovated both the Aanganwadi and Z.P. School buildings.
- Installed transparent fiber roof sheets to bring natural daylight into classrooms.
- Replaced damaged structures and ensured both institutions are safe and welcoming learning spaces.
The most recent initiative—theme painting the Aanganwadi and repainting the school—has added not just colour to the walls but life to the institutions themselves. The once dull, neglected buildings now stand as symbols of progress, learning, and community pride.
Impact and Reflection
The Republic Day celebration of 2017 represented more than an annual tradition—it symbolized five years of sustained transformation. The energy of the students, the gratitude of the teachers, and the presence of community members all reflected a shift in how the village views education and its future.
What began as outreach has now evolved into ownership—the villagers no longer see the Foundation’s work as external help, but as a shared effort for their children’s better tomorrow.
As the tricolour fluttered in the wind that morning, Nambarwadi stood tall—no longer a forgotten name on a rural map, but a living example of what collaboration, persistence, and compassion can achieve.
Republic Day Celebration at Z.P. School Nambarwadi
Date: 26 January 2017
Location: Zilla Parishad Primary School, Nambarwadi, Taluka Ambernath
On 26th January 2017, Lakshya Foundation celebrated Republic Day at Z.P. School Nambarwadi with students, teachers, and villagers. Continuing our initiative of celebrating national festivals within tribal communities, the event aimed to strengthen the bond between education, patriotism, and community participation. The celebration was attended by Mr. Sanjay Salunkhe, Chief Editor of Adarsh Badlapur, who had also been the chief guest during the Independence Day 2015 celebration at the same school.
Celebration and Participation
The morning began with a patriotic parade through the village, led by students, teachers, and the Lakshya Foundation team. The group enthusiastically chanted slogans such as “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan,” and “Hum sab bacche Hindustani.” The villagers joined the parade and later gathered on the school ground for the formal program.
The National Flag was hoisted with pride, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Students performed patriotic songs and delivered short speeches that reflected their growing confidence and awareness. Their participation and enthusiasm symbolized the transformation in attitude that consistent educational exposure can bring to rural communities.
Principal Mr. Vijay Chavan addressed the gathering, speaking about the significance of Republic Day and expressing gratitude to Lakshya Foundation for its sustained work in transforming local education infrastructure and mindset.
Recognition of Transformation
During his visit, Mr. Sanjay Salunkhe took time to personally tour the Aanganwadi and Z.P. School, observing the improvements made since his last visit in 2015. He commended the Foundation’s consistent efforts, noting how the once-neglected buildings had been revived through repairs, new roofs, toilets, natural lighting installations, and complete painting work.
He remarked that the transformation achieved over five years is remarkable, especially given the remote location and limited resources. As he noted, “A few years ago, nobody knew Nambarwadi. The roads leading here seemed to go nowhere. Even today, many in the urban areas may not know this village—but for the people of Nambarwadi, their lives and future have changed beyond recognition.”
His words served as validation of Lakshya Foundation’s mission—to bring tangible, sustainable improvement to communities often left behind by mainstream development.
A Five-Year Journey of Change
Lakshya Foundation’s work in Nambarwadi began five years ago with an initial village survey aimed at understanding barriers to education and development. What started as a study soon grew into a partnership of trust and progress.
Since then, the Foundation has:
- Constructed toilets for boys and girls at the Aanganwadi.
- Painted and renovated both the Aanganwadi and Z.P. School buildings.
- Installed transparent fiber roof sheets to bring natural daylight into classrooms.
- Replaced damaged structures and ensured both institutions are safe and welcoming learning spaces.
The most recent initiative—theme painting the Aanganwadi and repainting the school—has added not just colour to the walls but life to the institutions themselves. The once dull, neglected buildings now stand as symbols of progress, learning, and community pride.
Impact and Reflection
The Republic Day celebration of 2017 represented more than an annual tradition—it symbolized five years of sustained transformation. The energy of the students, the gratitude of the teachers, and the presence of community members all reflected a shift in how the village views education and its future.
What began as outreach has now evolved into ownership—the villagers no longer see the Foundation’s work as external help, but as a shared effort for their children’s better tomorrow.
As the tricolour fluttered in the wind that morning, Nambarwadi stood tall—no longer a forgotten name on a rural map, but a living example of what collaboration, persistence, and compassion can achieve.