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2025
25 Oct 2025
We recently released our Eklavya Newsletter (July-Sept 2025) in the presence of Arvind Patkar, Founder of Mano Vikas Publications.
14 Oct 2025
Eklavya conducted a Mental Health Awareness program for the Shri Ram Jyeshtha Nagarik Sangh in Ravet. We think that mental well-being should be accessible and its importance understood across all generations
4 Oct 2025
A dynamic group of students from Fergusson College recently joined us for an internship.
3rd & 4th Oct 2025
Our staff member, Rutuja Dixit, attended the significant SYMPSYCH International Conference at Symbiosis, Lavale, to stay at the forefront of the mental health field. This provided valuable exposure to new research, shifting the focus from 'Illness to Wellness & Classroom to community
30 Sept 2025
We provided a detailed orientation to our volunteers for the Mental Health Awareness Charts Exhibition.
10 August 2025
Office bearers from Lions Club of Pune, Agrasen with
Lions club of Pune, Eco friends and Lions Club of Pune, Chaturshrungi as well as
Lions Club of Pune, Vijaynagar, with Senior Psychiatrist Vidyadhar Watve and Eklavya managing committee members.
Lions club of Pune, Eco friends and Lions Club of Pune, Chaturshrungi as well as
Lions Club of Pune, Vijaynagar, with Senior Psychiatrist Vidyadhar Watve and Eklavya managing committee members.
10 August 2025
Office bearers from Lions Club, Pune, with Eklavya members.
10 august 2025
Manjiri Chavan briefly explained the prospective projects by the Foundation, including Mental Health Awareness among the general public via informative charts and Posters, Mental Health Awareness for school teachers, and Caregivers Training.
10 August 2025
Prachi Barve, Vice-President, EFMH, delivered a highly informative and detailed presentation on how and why mental disorders present themselves within people. She emphasised the current attitude and outlook of the public towards mental disorders when compared to physiological disorders, citing the differences in acquiring medical insurance or acceptance and treatment by family members when comparing the two types of conditions.
10 August 2025
Reshma Thopte from the Lions Club briefed about their club's work in the community.
10 August 2025
The event was concluded with notes of appreciation by notable audience members, as well as a vote of thanks by Dr. Girija Lagad, Vice-President, Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health.
10th August 2025
Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health and Lions Club International jointly inaugurated ‘Saksham’ – an initiative to empower people towards a future with better mental health, on 10th August, 2025. The 3-hour program was held at Hotel Raviraj, Pune, and attended by members of the Eklavya team, as well as esteemed guests from Lions Club International.
10th August 2025
Dr. Anil Vartak, Founder & President, EFMH, introduced the aims, history, and objectives of the Foundation. He focused on the need of the hour: a platform in the form of self-help support groups for those struggling with mental illnesses to express and share their concerns with others, a form of catharsis.
10th August 2025
MJF Lion Anil Mandrupkar gave an introduction of Lions club members and their activities.
10th August 2025
Smita Godse, Secretary, EFMH shared beautiful recovery experiences of several "Shubharthis" those who has recovered from mental illnesses and found refuge and peace within support groups conducted at Eklavya.
28 July 2025
Our President, Dr. Anil Vartak, was interviewed by MIT WPU's Vishwashanti Darshan channel on the topic of mental health awareness. The discussion focused on the need for Self-Help, facing Stigma, and the power of support Groups
28 July 2025
We hosted an orientation program for (BA Psych) students from Fergusson College, offering a glimpse into Eklavya's essential community mental health work.
12th July 2025
A lecture was organised by Cournels cube for senior citizens, where Dr. Anil Vartal was invited for delivering a lecture on Mental Health. He briefed on how to keep up with ones mental health as well on how Eklavya works in the mental health sector. We received an overwhelming response to this program.
24th May 2025
On the occasion of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, 24th May 2025, Eklavya members were interviewed for creating awareness on mental health through TEN NEWS.
3 May 2025
"Our Volunteers are the heart of Eklavya, and we hold regular bi-monthly meetings to provide targeted training in mental health awareness. This ensures they are well-equipped and ready for diverse and impactful volunteering opportunities."
20 April 2025
Eklavya team members being acknowledged for participating in Free Mega Health Camp organised by Dagdusheth Halwai Trust, Pune.
20 April 2025
Shri. Hemant Narayan Rasane MLA showed interest in understanding the importance of Mental Health Awareness.
20 April 2025
Eklavya actively participated in a free Mega Health Camp workshop organised by Dagdusheth Halwai Trust, Pune by creating Mental Health Awareness.
5 April 2025
A bunch of students Fergusson, MIT Kothrud, Symbiosis Lawale, Deccan Education Society, pursuing Psychology completed their Internship in the academic year 2024 - 2025.
9th March 2025
Dr. Anil Vartak, President of Eklavya felicitates Dean Dr. A T Deshmukh at Punjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College on the occasion of Caregivers Training Program in Amravati.
16 Feb 2025
Prof. Anil Vartak receiving प्रेरणा पुरस्कार 2025 Award for inspiring others at the hands of Dr. Nandakumar Mulmule. From right to left Clinical Psychologist Rajesh Aloney, Prof. Sandhya Vartak, Dr. Anil Vartak, Dr. Ulhas Luktuke, Dr. Nandakumar Mulmule, Dr. Bharti Rajguru & Dr. Vidyadhar Watve
16 Feb 2025
All प्रेरणा पुरस्कार 2025 Awardee with Senior Mental Health Professionals and Caregivers. From left onwards Dr. Sachin Ganorkar, Dr. , Dr. Shirisha Ratnaparkhi, Dr. Nandakumar Mulmule, Dr. Vidyadhar Watve, Dr. Meena Ganorkar, Dr. Anil Vartak, Dr. Bharti Rajguru, Dr. Ulhas Luktuke, Clin Psy. Rajesh Aloney,
16 Feb 2025
Dr. Meena Ganorkar delivering a speech for receiving प्रेरणा पुरस्कार 2025 Award
Dr. Sachin Ganorkar delivering a speech on his experience of caregiving
23 January 2025
Dr. Anil Vartak conducting a guest lecture for Nursing students at PRAYAG KARAD COLLEGE OF NURSING (PKCN)
23 January 2025
A guest lecture for the students of Nursing Students at PRAYAG KARAD COLLEGE OF NURSING (PKCN)
22 January 2025
Eklavya volunteers being felicitated by authorities of MIMSR Medical College Latur. From left Dr. Shirole C D, Academic Director, Dr. Jamadar N P Dean, Dr. Nagoba BS Deputy Dean, Dr. Mrs. S B Mantri, Academic Director, Dr. A M Gavkare, HOD Physiology
22 January 2025
MIMSR (Medical students) interacting enthusiastically during the Healing the healers : Nvigating Psychological Challenges for Medical Students.
22 January 2025
Dr. Anil Vartak sharing his views on the topic of Mental health and well-being with MIDSR (Dental College) students at Latur.
22 January 2025
Dr. Anil Vartak making a presentation in front of MIMSR college students at Latur.
22 January 2025
A diagram on the Mental Wealth of nations is discussed.
22 January 2025
Knowledge of mental health is essential for medical students.
22 January 2025
Smita Godse, secretary of the Eklavya Foundation, answering queries of medical students of MIDSR College (Latur)
22 January 2025
Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur.
22 January 2025
A guest lecture on Mental Health Well-Being in the MIMSR Medical College.
22 January 2025
Maharashtra Institute of Dental Science & Research Dental College. From left to right, Smita Godse, Dr. Anil Vartak, Dr. Hanumant Karad Dr. Yatishkumar Joshi Dr. Gauri Ugale and the students of MIDSR (Dental College)
22 January 2025
Where Science meets Spirituality at MIDSR (Dental College)
2024
Best Moments of 2024
15 Dec 2025
A meeting with Mental Health professionals from Pune was held to explore collaborative options for expanding Eklavya's work in Community Mental Health with Indian Psychiatrist Association & Pune Psychiatrist Association.
15th December 2024 -
A special issue Newsletter focusing on Caregivers concerns and solutions to it was released at the hands of Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dr. Vidyadhar Watve, Dr. Ulhas Luktuke, Dr. Arun Rukadikar & Dr. Bhalchandra Kalmegh.
15th December 2024 -
A Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Mohan Agashe felicitates Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Arun Rukadikar. On the occasion of Book Launch of the First Marathi Edition of the book ''Mental Disorders and you'' named ''मानसिक आजारआरोग्य आणि आपण''
14th December 2024
Caregivers Training program conducted by Dr. Arun Rukadikar
14th December 2024 -
This is the 3rd training program for caregivers, all the caregiver's training programs arranged by Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health and Praj Foundation received an overwhelming response.
14th December 2024
Beginning the Caregiver Training Program with lighting an E-Lamp by our President Dr. Anil Vartak, Dr. Arun Rukadikar, Dr. Anil Mandrupkar, Clin Psy. Sandeep Nikam, Smita Godse, Dr. Pankaj Vasadkar, Dr. Bhalchandra Kalmegh and Sanjyot Deshpande
20th October 2024
A volunteer’s training program was organized for those interested in working as volunteers with the Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health.
20th October 2024
Dr. Vidyadhar Watve conducting the Volunteers Training program. He is a Senior Psychiatrist from Pune.
20th October 2024
A volunteer’s training program was organized for those interested in working as volunteers with the Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health. Senior psychiatrist from Pune, Dr. Vidyadhar Watve, along with members of "Vidula Consultancy," an organization working in the field of Mental Health.
1st September 2024
4th STIR Program. Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health arranged a half-day program for Stigma Removal.
27th August 20204
A joint meeting of Volantary NGOs working in mental health was organized on at the Eklavya Foundations office.
21st August 2024 -
STIR 3rd Program. Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health arranged a half-day program for Stigma Removal.
10th August 2024 - 2nd STIR Program
Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health arranged a half-day program for Stigma Removal for students.
29th June 2024 - Caregivers Training program
All the caregiver's training programs arranged by Eklavya Foundation for Mental Health received an overwhelming response.
29th June 2024 - Eklavya Newsletter focusing on Caregivers isuues was released in the presence of several mental health NGOs from different districts of Maharashtra.
29th June 2024 - Dr. Shubha Thatte Co-Founder of Institute of Psychological Health sharing her views on ''Tridal Initiatve''
29th June 2024 - Dr. Sujala Watve Psychologist from Pune sharing her views on the Caregivers Training Program platform.
29th June 2024 -The audience at the Caregivers Training program is fully engaged, attending the session with complete attention and focus.
29th June 2024 - Dr.Arun Rukadikar sharing his views on Electro Convulsive Therapy based on his 5 decades of clinical experience.
29th June 2024 - Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Arun Rukadikar conducting the Training program for Caregivers
23rd March 2024 - The first Caregivers training program was conducted by Dr. Arun Rukadikar
21 January 2024
The poetry collection "बहर - महाराष्ट्र" was released, showcasing the mental health journey of individuals with lived experiences, their families, and professionals, emphasizing that a person can blossom at any time despite challenges. The book was unveiled by (from left to right) Prof. Arun Bhagwat, Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Vasudeo Paralikar, well-known poets Sangita Barve and Anjali Kulkarni, Dr. Anil Vartak, and Smita Godse.
Senior Psychiatrist Dr. Manohar Dhadfale released the Eklavya Newsletter.
2023
Eklavya Committee members
कृष्णा मेडिकल हॉस्पिटल, कराड येथे डॉ. वर्तक कलंक निर्मूलनाविषयी माहिती देताना
जनजागृतीसाठी कृष्णा मेडिकल कॉलेज ,कराड येथे डॉ. वर्तक यांना आमंत्रित केले होते.
एकलव्यचा पहिला वर्धापन दिन
एकलव्य वर्धापन दिन २०२२
पुणे मंडई- बचत गटामध्ये मानसिक आरोग्याविषयी जन जागृती कार्यक्रम
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‘बिझनेस नेटवर्क इंटरनॅशनल' (BNI) या संस्थेच्या वतीने सामाजिक कार्यातील योगदानाबद्दल विश्वस्त मंजिरी चव्हाण यांना गौरविण्यात आले.
समुपदेशक ‘स्मिता साळुंके’ यांनी एकलव्यच्या स्वयंसेवकांबरोबर संवाद साधताना
स्नेहालय अहमदनगर यांच्या तर्फे दिला जाणारा 'बापू ' पुरस्कार स्वीकारताना डॉ. अनिल वर्तक
2021
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2019
Dr. Anil Vartak receiving Schizophrenia Research Foundations (SCARF) Media Award for Mental Health (2019) for Consistent writing on mental health awareness.
Dr. Anil Vartak receiving Schizophrenia Research Foundations (SCARF) Media Award for Mental Health (2019) for Consistent writing on mental health awareness.
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