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CM Eknath Shinde launches Diwali charity drive at Nandanvan, benefitting 11,000 children
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:19 AM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde presided over a Diwali gathering at Nandanvan, where the event pledged support to 11,000 children.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended a Diwali celebration organized by the charitable trust Nandanvan on Saturday. The gathering, described as a "Snehmelava" (friendship meet), highlighted a new initiative aimed at improving the lives of 11,000 children across the state.
During the event, Shinde addressed the audience, emphasizing the government's commitment to child welfare and the importance of community participation during the festive season. He praised Nandanvan's long‑standing work in education and health, noting that the Diwali drive would provide essential resources and opportunities to the children involved.
The program included the distribution of school supplies, nutritional kits, and health check‑ups, all coordinated by Nandanvan volunteers. Officials said the initiative aligns with the state's broader objectives of inclusive development and child empowerment.
Organizers expect the outreach to continue beyond the festival, with follow‑up programs planned for the coming months. The event concluded with a cultural performance and a traditional lighting of lamps, symbolising hope for the beneficiaries.
During the event, Shinde addressed the audience, emphasizing the government's commitment to child welfare and the importance of community participation during the festive season. He praised Nandanvan's long‑standing work in education and health, noting that the Diwali drive would provide essential resources and opportunities to the children involved.
The program included the distribution of school supplies, nutritional kits, and health check‑ups, all coordinated by Nandanvan volunteers. Officials said the initiative aligns with the state's broader objectives of inclusive development and child empowerment.
Organizers expect the outreach to continue beyond the festival, with follow‑up programs planned for the coming months. The event concluded with a cultural performance and a traditional lighting of lamps, symbolising hope for the beneficiaries.