Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai HOC college of Engineering and technology observed Community Service Day on 27th January, 2024 by inviting over 80 orphan kids from Aroma kids kingdom, Turbhe. Children treated to a memorable day of food, fun and learning. The staff and students of the Pillai HOC college of Engineering and technology conducted many fun activities, competitions and games and it was heartening to see the children’s enthusiastically participate in all of them. The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Upendra Sontakke General Manager (CSR), MPBCDC, Govt. of Maharashtra who is a successful Social Sector Leader having 27+ years of experience in the development sector with CSRs, Government, IDAs, INGOs and NGOs. He has a strong expertise in planning and execution of socio-economic development programs for less privileged people across various government sectors. He has a Doctorate in social work and an MBA in Rural Management. In his keynote address, Chief Guest Dr. Sontakke appreciated for the organization of wonderful community outreach programs. He said that it is initiatives such as these that will sensitize the youth towards the marginalized people in society and encourage them to work in this direction.
Dr. Daphne Pillai, Chairperson of Mahatma Education Society, mentioned that one of the key goals of Mahatma Education Society is to expand its community service activities on a massive scale to help reach out to many disadvantaged members of society and inculcate a sense of pride among students and faculty members in serving the less fortunate in society. After the formal inauguration the guests and dignitaries interacted with various beneficiaries by visiting all the classrooms. Fun activities like Singing, Dancing, drawing, painting, singing and sketching were organised for the younger children. Everyone enthusiastically participated and there was an air of fun and happiness.
Dr. J.W. Bakal, Principal, PHCET felicitated the inmates. In the evening the inmates were provided snacks. In the end every inmate and accompanying caretaker was provided with gifts as a token of love. By 5.30 p.m. the college buses dropped everyone to their respective destinations. This ended a fulfilling day which will remain in the hearts and minds of the guests for a long time.
