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Saptashrungi Bahuddeshiya Mahila Sanstha is an organization founded by women, for women’s holistic development. The founder, Mrs. Meena Bhosale, initially started with the “Saptashrungi Mahila Bachat Gat” (Women’s Self-Help Group) by bringing together women from the local community. However, the scope of solving women’s problems through a savings group was limited.
Therefore, on 21st February 2006, along with nine women from diverse communities, the Saptashrungi Bahuddeshiya Mahila Sanstha was established with the motto: “We provide support to the underprivileged in society.”
Initially focused only on women-related issues, the organization later expanded its work in areas such as healthcare, child welfare, agriculture, farmers’ welfare, tribal development, youth empowerment, environment, and legal awareness.
Today, after more than 20 years of dedicated service, the organization operates across seven states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh – with support from Government schemes, Foreign Funding, and CSR initiatives.
In recognition of its impactful work, the organization has been honored with over 250 awards, including the Ahilyabai Holkar Award (Women & Child Welfare Dept.), District Youth Award (Sports Dept.), Nehru Yuva Kendra Award, and Rukmini Award from Open University.
Till date, the organization has successfully rehabilitated more than 2,00,000 individuals.
Inspiring Journey of Our Founder
I was born into a labourer’s family. From childhood, I have seen and experienced poverty and the struggles of society. My mother’s teaching – whatever little we have, we must share with society – became the foundation of my life. Even during my school days (10th–12th), I actively joined student councils and social reform movements like superstition eradication.
In 1998, I got married into a very poor family. My husband, Hiralal Bhosale, ran a small pan shop, and arranging even two meals a day was difficult. Though I had completed my Master’s degree, living in a small town like Amalde gave me little hope for a better future. But in 2000, after moving to Dhule, I broke my mangalsutra to build a home and started working for a salary of just ₹800, while my husband earned ₹1200 a month.
Gradually, women from the community began approaching me with their problems – abandoned wives of alcoholic husbands, women struggling due to lack of livelihood, and many others. To address these issues, I established the Saptashrungi Mahila Bachat Gat (Self-Help Group) and later started Vaishnavi Gruh Udyog.
However, the problems were many and the opportunities were few. Hence, on 21st February 2006, Saptashrungi Bahuddeshiya Mahila Sanstha was founded with the vision to empower women and address multiple social challenges.
For the past 20 years, the organization has been actively working in areas such as women empowerment, child welfare, healthcare, agriculture, tribal development, social justice, prevention of child marriage, self-employment, and environment protection.
Today, the organization proudly works across seven states of India. Till date, we have rehabilitated more than 2,00,000 women, children, and youth from vulnerable communities. Recognition of this work has come in the form of over 250 awards, which fills me with pride and gratitude.
Adv. Amol B. Patil
Adv. Amol B. Patil practices at the Dhule District Court and currently serves as the Treasurer of the Dhule District Consumer Commission Advocates Association.
Prior to embarking on his legal career, he dedicated 17 years to the field of journalism, during which he actively highlighted various social issues and gave a voice to the public.
For his outstanding contributions to journalism, he was honored with the Dadasaheb Potnis Outstanding Journalism Award by the Government of Maharashtra in 2019 and the Ahilyabai Holkar Jalmitra Award by the government of maharashtra in 2017, alongside numerous accolades from various social organizations.
Now practicing lawyer full-time, his core legal focus areas include:
Crimes against women and children
Juvenile delinquency prevention
Cybercrime
Family disputes
In addition to his legal practice, Adv. Patil works closely with social organizations to drive initiatives for women empowerment, child education, prevention of juvenile delinquency, and addressing the challenges faced by tribal communities.
He has also served as a non-official member on various governmental and semi-governmental committees and remains dedicated to offering free legal aid (pro bono services) to the poor and needy
Dr. Om Prakash Bera
Dr. Om Prakash Bera is the Regional Advisor, Asia for Health Systems Strengthening at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), USA, where he leads regional programmes on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (Data for Health), Non-Communicable Diseases, and Food Policy across Asia. He also serves as a Member of the Regional Steering Group on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), contributing to regional strategies that strengthen legal identity systems, mortality surveillance, and evidence-informed health policy.
A public health specialist with expertise in health policy, implementation science, health systems strengthening, and programme management, Dr. Bera works closely with governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and civil society to design and implement sustainable public health programmes. His technical portfolio spans health systems strengthening, CRVS, primary health care, non-communicable diseases, food and nutrition policy, tobacco control, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, epidemic preparedness, and digital health across Asia.
Dr. Bera is the co-founder of the Indian Medical Association Anti-Microbial Resistance Initiative and the South Asia Public Health Law Network, fostering regional collaboration in public health. Throughout his career, he has provided technical leadership for programmes supported by leading global partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, USAID, the Global Fund, and Nordic development agencies, while supporting national and sub-national governments in strengthening health systems and translating evidence into practice.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Bera has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, contributed to international book chapters, and serves on the editorial boards of international scientific journals. His work bridges research, policy, financing, and implementation, with particular expertise in global health governance, health financing and budget management, public–private partnerships, implementation research, and sustainable health systems across low- and middle-income countries.
Dr Avinash S Jadhav
Dr Avinash S Jadhav , Public Health professional (MD in Community Medicine) had more than 26 years of experience in Public health.
At present working as a Public Health advisor to various institutes.
Has experienced in TB-HIV program more than 20 years.
Worked in international, national and Corporate NGOs like WHO, PATH, CDC, USAID, BMGF, PHFI across Pan India.
I had experienced in implementating various national programs across Pan India.
My key areas of expertise includes strategic planning, advisory, leadership , mentorship, program designing , implementation, community health, health system strengthening, donor engagement , public private engagement and innovative approaches
CA Narendra S. Nerpagar
CA Narendra S. Nerpagar is a graduated in commerce (B.Com) in First Class with Distinction in 2011. In 2013, he completed his post-graduation (M.Com) in First Class from NMU. In 2017, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and became an Associate Member of The ICAI. In 2020, he obtained the (DISA) qualification from The ICAI and also passed the Dip. in IFRS from the ACCA, London, UK. In 2022 he has completed his LLB from North Maharashtra University. Additionally, he completed the Govt. Dip. in Co-operation and Accountancy held by the Maharashtra Co-op. and Accountancy Board. And also Completed Diploma in Labour Laws from KBC North Maharashtra University in 2023.
He also qualified NET & SET Exams for Professorship. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. from NMU on topic of “Financial Technology” and a Dip. In Insurance & Risk Mgt. from the ICAI.
In 2017, he joined Modi & Agrawal, a 20-year-old CA firm, as a partner, where he continues to date. With about 6 years of experience in audit, taxation, project finance, etc., In the academic year 2020-21, He has served as a guest lecturer in Dr. J.W. Kele Junior College of Commerce, Dhule, teaching Economics & Accounts to junior college students. Presently, he is a Member of the Board of Studies at KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, in the Department of Economics. & Chairman of Syllabus Restructuring Committee of Subject Digital Economy. He also contributes articles to the newspaper “Aapla Maharashtra” under the title of “अथवेध” focusing on topics related to Finance, Technology and Economics.
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