Honouring every mother and woman who have shaped family and community through love, simplicity, and selfless devotion
Pune,
17 June 2026 : Acharya Atre Rangmandir in Pune came alive as Priyadarshani
Group of Schools, one
of Maharashtra’s leading educational institutions, dedicated to delivering
quality, affordable, and holistic education hosted ‘Jagar Stri Shakticha,
Samman Aaicha’, an event commemorating what would have been the 78th birthday
of Late Shrimati Naval Indraman Singh. The morning was equal parts tribute and
celebration: a gathering of community to honour one woman’s remarkable life
and, through it, to recognise every mother and woman who has shaped a family, a
home, and a generation through quiet strength, unconditional love, and
extraordinary grace.
Held
as part of the 78th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Late Mrs. Naval Indraman
Singh, the event brought together students, parents, educators, community
members and distinguished guests at Acharya Atre Rangmandir, Pimpri, Pune. The
event was graced by Ms Taruna Indraman Singh, Founder, Priyadarshani Group of
Schools, Managing Trustees of Priyadarshani Group of Schools, including Dr.
Rajendra Singh, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Mr. Mahendra Singh, Mr. Narendra Singh and
Ms. Sarita Singh, along with educators, community leaders, parents and
students.
The
programme featured renowned Marathi actors and performers Kushal Badrike and
Shreya Bugade, who have earned widespread popularity through the acclaimed
comedy show ‘Chala Hawa Yeu Dya’. Their presence added a celebratory and
engaging dimension to the occasion, drawing enthusiastic responses from the
audience. Reflecting the theme ‘Jagar Stri Shakticha, Samman Aaicha’ (Celebrate
Women’s Empowerment, Honour Mothers), the event paid tribute to the invaluable
contributions of women and mothers who shape families and communities through
love, resilience and selfless dedication.
The
programme also showcased videos highlighting the growth and vision of
Priyadarshani Group of Schools, including Bramhapriya World School in New
Kalyani Nagar, which was launched last year, and Priyadarshani Learning Womb in
Charoli, which commenced operations this year. The presentations offered
attendees a glimpse into the institution's ongoing efforts to expand access to
quality education and holistic learning experiences for young learners.
Addressing
the gathering, Mr. Vilas Madigeri, Former Corporator, PCMC, paid tribute to the
life and values of Late Smt. Naval Indraman Singh and emphasised the importance
of recognising and honouring the contributions of women and mothers who play a
pivotal role in shaping families, communities and society.
Dr. Rajendra Indraman
Singh, Educationist & Managing Trustee, Priyadarshani Group of Schools, “What
we witnessed today was something rare: a room full of people honouring not
power, not position, but pure human warmth. That is the truest measure of a
life well lived, and by that measure, Late Smt. Naval Indraman Singh lived
extraordinarily well.”
Throughout
the event, speakers reached into their memories of Late Smt. Naval Indraman
Singh to paint a portrait of a woman defined by genuine human connection. They
recalled how she could sit with a five-year-old child and enter that world
completely, and spend the same afternoon in warm, sincere conversation with an
eighty-year-old elder. Age was never a barrier for her because she recognised
what each person was truly seeking: to feel seen, to be heard, and to know that
they mattered. She gave that without hesitation to everyone she met.
Stories
from the tribute brought back her love of feeding people and her habit of
turning every meal into an act of welcome. Her choice to travel by
autorickshaw, despite having a car and driver at her disposal, was recalled as
a quietly telling detail. It was not a sacrifice. It was a statement of values,
offered without words and without effort, because for her, remaining grounded
and connected to ordinary life was as natural as breathing.
The
gathering of more than 600 attendees, including parents, students, teachers and
community members, responded with sustained applause and the atmosphere
throughout carried something that formal events rarely achieve: a sense of
genuine feeling, of a community honouring not an institution or an office, but
a person who had made their lives better simply by being in them.
‘Jagar
Stri Shakticha, Samman Aaicha’ closed with a feeling of collective gratitude
for a life that had touched so many and a renewed appreciation for the women
and mothers who, like Late Smt. Naval Indraman Singh, give quietly and
completely, and ask for nothing in return.
About
Priyadarshani Group of Schools
Established
over four decades ago, Priyadarshani Group of Schools is one of Maharashtra’s
leading educational institutions, dedicated to delivering quality, affordable,
and holistic education. With 11+ campuses across Pune and PCMC, over 17,000
students, 600+ teaching and non-teaching staff, and a strong alumni network of
13,000+, the group is committed to nurturing academic excellence, innovation,
creativity, and responsible global citizenship. Guided by a vision to empower
every learner to reach their full potential, Priyadarshani Group of Schools
combines strong academic foundations with values-based education and holistic
development programmes, preparing students to thrive in an evolving world.