PNG Jewellers – a 185 years old legacy, as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, contributed for the yearly educational expenditure of 9 students from a Pune-based organization named Eklavya Bal Shikshan & Arogya Nyasa, on the special occasion of Saurabh Gadgil’s birthday on 9th May, 2017.

PNG Jewellers started their CSR initiative last year in Shillim village of Mawal taluka, when they adopted the entire village. Considering the basic amenities of the villagers, a health centre was founded and a Bandhara was also built. Additionally, they even inaugurated science labs in the Secondary school of the Ajivali village on 6th January, 2017 and also constructed toilets for the primary school in Shillim village. All these initiatives have been undertaken for the betterment of the villagers.

The program started with snacks distribution to the underprivileged children and later Mr. Saurabh Gadgil handed over a cheque to Ms. Renutai Gawaskar – Director, Eklavya Bal Shikshan & Arogya Nyasa). Present at the occasion were Ashutosh Joshi, Ms. Neeta Pardeshi & Harendra Godambe along with  Saurabh Gadgil – CMD, PNG Jewellers.

Speaking on the occasion, Saurabh Gadgil – Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers stated “I am so grateful to celebrate my birthday again with the students of Eklavya Bal Shikshan & Arogya Nyasa, Pune.  We had taken the responsibility for the education of 9 children last year and we are pleased to continue the same. It feels amazing to see the progress of young minds, especially when you are a catalyst of their growth. We hope to continue contributing our efforts in the development of the society through our various initiatives.”