Bhagirathi
Mahila Sanstha
Address :

2113 E, Nimbalkar Colony, Near Rajesh Motors,
Opp. Axis Bank, Tararani Chowk, Kolhapur 416003

Women Empowerment Organization in Kolhapur

Bhagirathi Mahila Sanstha | An initiative by
Sou. Arundhati Dhananjay Mahadik.

After a long observation of various sections of society, specially the plight and condition of women, Mrs. Arundhati Mahadik decided to do some concrete work towards their excellence. Taking inspiration from ‘Dhananjay Mahadik Yuvashakti’, Mrs. Mahadik established ‘Bhaghirathi Mahila Sanshta’ on 23rd July 2009.

Bhaghirathi has helped in grooming them and making them self-reliant. Education to illiterate women, guidance for their professional upliftment and working towards betterment of society in large and women in particular.

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भागीरथी महिला संस्थेचे उपक्रम


मोफत प्रशिक्षण शिबिर
मोफत आरोग्य शिबिर
मोफत शिलाई मशीन वाटप
मोफत महिला बचत गटांना स्टॉल
कळी उमलताना (किशोरवयीन मुलींच्या आरोग्य आणि शारीरिक शिक्षणाचा उपक्रम)
युवती महिलांना स्वसंरक्षणाचे प्रशिक्षण आणि समुपदेशन
महिला दिनानिमित्त महिलांसाठी मार्गदर्शन शिबीर (सुंदर मी होणार / ऋतुजा दिवेकर)
गरजू आणि होतकरू विद्यार्थ्यांना मोफत वही वाटप
संसर्गजन्यआजार आणि प्रदूषणपासून बचावासाठी मोफत मास्क वाटप
रक्तदान शिबीर, ब्लड ग्रुप चेकअप आणि हिमोग्लोबिन टेस्ट
महिलांसाठी चैत्र महिन्यात हळदी कुंकू (सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम)
दुष्काळ ग्रस्तांसाठी धान्य, चारा मदत
झिम्मा फुगडी स्पर्धा
पापड व्यवसाय
मोफत झुणका भाकरी वाटप
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मोफत शेळी वाटप
महिलांसाठी नवदुर्गादर्शन
महिलांसाठी मोफत इन्शुरन्स
वृक्षारोपण
अंध मुलांना कार्डशीट वाटप
मोफत सॅनिटरी नॅपकिन वाटप
मोफत जयपूर फूट वाटप

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भीमा फेस्टिवल
कृषी प्रदर्शन
पाककृती, रांगोळी, पुष्परचना व मेहंदी स्पर्धा
खुल्या निसर्ग चित्रण स्पर्धा (कला महाविद्यालयातील विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी व्यासपीठ)
रंग उमलत्या मनाचे व रंग उत्सव १ली ते १०वी तसेच मूकबधिर, मतिमंद मुलांच्या चित्रकला स्पर्धा
शिष्यवृत्ती स्पर्धा (५वी ते १०वी मधील गुणवत्ता प्राप्त विद्यार्थ्यांना आर्थिक आधार)

Short Introduction of Sou Arundhati Mahadik

Arundhati Mahadik is a household name in Kolhapur & Sangli districts; thanks to her relentless social service. Born & brought up in Pune District, Mrs. Mahadik completed her education in well known Convent school.

After marrying to renowned businessmen Mr. Dhananjay Mahadik, Arundhati Mahadik gradually stepped into social life. Mrs. Mahadik is chairperson of Channel B, the prominent local channel, President of Bhagirathi Organization, Vice-President Bhima Education Society & the list goes on.

She is always available as a helping hand in development of women self help groups. Mrs. Mahadik has always strived for betterment of the underprivileged women. Formation of Bhagirathi Organization is part of this development program. Needy women in particular, are parted with basic knowledge of papad making, preparing paper bags, candle making, beauty parlor training and other essentials, which ensures them with self employment & helps them in earning a living.
Mrs. Mahadik is Director of Yashasvi Foods, which works extensively in marketing of food products, Prepared by the women of self help group & members of Bhagirathi Organization.

Shri Dhananjay Mahdik

Mrs. Mahadik has kick started a project ‘Kali Umaltana’ for adolescent school girls. Awareness regarding health is created through this project. Also, Yashasvi is involved in large scale manufacturing of sanitary napkins.

Arundhati Mahadik has worked extensively for awareness regarding blood donation. She is keen about health of women working as domestic helps & organizes Health check up camps at regular intervals. As a social responsibility, Mrs. Mahadik has started to visit primary health center in rural areas & assess its conditions.
She is felicitated with various awards including, Giants Mahila Gaurav Purskar in 2010.




Short Introduction of Shri Dhananjay Mahadik

Dhananjay Mahadik is dynamic & visionary young personality. He is single-mindedly focusing on his social mission. Born on 15th January 1972 at kolhapur, Dhananjay Mahadik had his first lessons at Oriental English School, Kolhapur and completed graduation in commerce(B.Com) at Rajarshi Shahu College.

His leadership & organizational skills were evident since his childhood. He was very active class representative and also held the prestigious post as a university representative. He has always demonstrated these skills in uniting and motivating youth for some noble cause as well as in the adverse situations like natural calamities and social issues.

Shri. Dhananjay Mahadik is a keen sports person himself. In his college days he was national champion in boxing & wrestling. Still he takes keen interest in all sporting activities and is himself patron of many sports associations.

Shri. Dhananjay Mahadik is devoted to social service since more than 15 years. He has been a student leader and played the deciding role in college & university elections. This leadership skills has made him the most admirable,loved,respected youth leader in kolhapur district as well as South West Maharashtra.

Shri Dhananjay Mahdik

He entered Business arena during his college days. After death of his Father Shri Bhimrao Ramchandra Mahadik, Founder - Bhima Co-op Sugar Mill, he took over the responsibility of Business and established Bhima Business Group. He has emerged as a leading Businessman owing to tremendous success of his enterprises like Chain of Petrol Pumps, Reliance Gas, Water supply units, Navbharat Trading Co., Bhima Riddhi Infotainment, Channel B, Bhima Health Zone, Bhima Swimming Academy, Bhima Food & Beverages, Bhima Builders, Adarsha Bhima Vastram and more. He is also engaged with advanced farming adopting new technologies. Today Bhima Group is providing employment for about 3000 people.

His Social Service and Leadership qualities edged him to compete in 2004 Loksabha Elections from Kolhapur constituency. He secured 3,87,600 votes with the highest voting percentage for the first time constituency (73%), which created history but he lost the poll only by minor difference. This did not stop him from helping people and solving their problems. During the disasters flood situation in the year 2005, he found his life mission and thus was born Dhananjay Mahadik Yuvashakti,an N.G.O.committed to make a difference. Dhananjay Mahadik Yuvashakti conducts various activities for the welfare of people helping them by different means His aspiration to help the needy further guided him to establish a noble project-Yuvashakti Food Bank.