Global Presence
The activities carried out by the Pratishthan are widespreaded across the globe. The motto “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The world is one family) is depicted by the various activities carried out by Pratishthan across the world. For well being of every living being as well as for the environment the Pratishthan has taken active steps
World's largest cleanliness drive in entire Maharashtra
World's largest cleanliness drive within and outside Maharashtra was organised with the courtsey of Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan on 16th November, 2014.
This cleanliness drive has been organised under the guidance of Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari, Chairperson of Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan, who has been appointed by Honorable Governor as Ambassador of “Swachha Bharat Abhiyan” - Clean India Drive, countrywide, of the Prime Ministor of India Honorable Shri Narendraji Modi. Continue Reading ...
Mega health awareness camp, with Guinness World Record
Good health is very important for leading a happy life. We all know this; however on most occasions we tend to neglect taking care of our health as we are caught up with the daily routines of our busy lives. Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan has organized Mega Health Awareness Camp at Dr. D. Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on 20th December 2013.
The camp has shown unique utilization of stadium to treat masses in case of any of the emergencies or natural calamities. Continue Reading ...
Mega Cleanliness Drive in USA
On April 27, 2024, the global nonprofit Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) organised a mega drive titled 'Earth Day—Every Day with DSNDP.'
The event drew over 300 DSNDP volunteers from 29 states
across the United States, as well as from Mexico, Canada, and India.
These volunteers simultaneously served 21 iconic locations across New York City's Manhattan and Brooklyn,
as well as in New Jersey's Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties.
Under the guidance of founder Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and the leadership of founder Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari, DSNDP volunteers dedicated 900 volunteer hours of cleanliness and tree conservation efforts, collectively collecting 258 bags of trash, totaling approximately 4,000 pounds. More information ...
Cleanliness Drive Events in USA
To curb the spread of diseases by eradicating waste, contaminants, and harmful bacteria from public areas, and to restore the local ecosystem while tackling pollution, cleanliness campaigns are crucial in enhancing the quality of life.
Towards a cleaner, greener environment DSNDP focuses on raising awareness of proper hygiene. DSNDP has been running nationwide cleanliness drives across 18 states and75 cities that cover 25 different programs such as Adopt-Highway/Park/Beach/ Street/ River etc. During these cleanliness drives, DSNDP has successfully engaged 2784 volunteers, actively collecting more than 44000 pounds of trash, resulting in significant cost savings for the government.Recognising these cleanliness initiatives, the organisation has received accolades from various state and county governments in the form of 64 certificates and 90 sign boards within the nation. The cleanliness drive initiatives were published in 135 media citations. More information ...
Tree Plantation/Conservation Events in USA
Trees play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing greenhouse gasses, providing
essential habitats and nourishment for diverse wildlife, preventing soil erosion, and shielding
against extreme weather. Recognizing the importance of tree planting and conservation, DSNDP
is actively engaged in Tree Plantation and Conservation in the United States of America across
15 states and 33 cities, engaging 723 volunteers and resulting in a total of 20678 trees planted
to date.
- ● DSNDP volunteers planted 10,400 bulbs, collected 64 bags of dead leaves, and cleaned 6 yards of weeds (4000 lbs) in the month of November, 2023 in Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
- ● DSNDP volunteers planted 1,425 Seedlings in a Day on May 21, 2023 and 1265 native prairie seedlings on September 10, 2023 at Midewin National Tallgrass, Prairie, Wilmington, IL and 65 trees on July 16, 2023 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
● In celebration of Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari’s Birth Centennial, DSNDP volunteers organized a Tree Plantation and Conservation Event on April 14, 2024 in Georgia. During the 2.5 hour tree plantation drive and invasive plant removal at Gwinnett County, a total of 25 DSNDP participants planted 60 trees, with an additional 13 bags of invasive plants removed. The event hosted distinguished guests including Nicole Love Hendrickson (Chairwoman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), Jasper Watkins III (District 3 Commissioner), Sarah Barlow (Deputy Division Director - Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation) and Chris Minor (Division Director - Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation) among other guests.
Recognizing these tree plantation and conservation initiatives, the organization has received accolades from various state and county governments in the form of 36 certificates and 1 road sign board within the nation. The tree plantation/conservation drive initiatives were published in 34 media citations.
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Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan organized a unique Women’s Cancer Awareness
Conference as an expression of gratitude to Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari in remembrance
of his birth centennial.
February being National Cancer Prevention month, on behalf of DSNDP and under the guidance of Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari, DSNDP organized a unique Women’s Cancer Awareness Conference on February 25th, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey to contribute to the social cause of educating women about cancer and support needed to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.
This conference aimed to create awareness within community about women’s cancer prevention, and its early detection. It was open for all women interested in learning more about women’s cancers, regardless of age or prior cancer experience.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Senator Angela V. McKnight (D-31st District) and other guests such as Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey and Cancer Survivor Ms. Melissa White-McMohan addressing the vital need for early detection. Renowned speakers from prestigious institutions like Harvard, Tufts Medical Center, and Cleveland Clinic advocated for prioritizing prevention over treatment for uterine, ovarian, cervical, colorectal and breast cancers. The conference attracted 120 women from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Continue Reading ...
Blood donation drive at New Jersey - USA
On 27th November, 2016; a “Thanksgiving” weekend, marked under the unique tagline
“Give Thanks, Give Blood” aimed at contributing to the society through people’s
participation. A nationwide blood donation drive was organized by Dr. Nanasaheb
Dharmadhikari Prathishthan (DSNDP) for the first time in the United States of America
in affiliation with the American Red Cross. The blood donation drive was held at
Heritage Clara Barton in Edison, New Jersey on 27th November along with nationwide
blood donation drives till the year end.
The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Ngaihte, Consulate and Head of Chancery at Indian Embassy of New York. Inaugurating the blood donation drive, Mr. Ngaihte stated, “Someone has to make a start” and “A surplus of good deeds shall overlook the bad aspects of the society”. Acknowledging the social awakening activities of DSNDP, he extended a whole hearted support to the organization for all future endeavors.
The local media praised the event as exceptional for uniting "Americans from all walks of life to express gratitude by donating blood." Americans considered this blood drive as a gesture of giving thanks to the U.S from the Indian-American community.Continue Reading ...
Cleanliness Drive in Canada
Cleanliness campaigns play a vital role in improving citizens' quality of life by actively
removing waste, contaminants, and harmful bacteria from public spaces, thereby preventing the
spread of diseases, restoring the local ecosystem, and addressing pollution issues, ultimately
creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. Towards a cleaner, greener environment
DSNDP focuses on raising awareness towards environmental stewardship to ensure we leave a
healthy planet for future generations. In order to support the global environmental cause,
DSNDP has organized 37 cleanliness drives across Canada. These initiatives mobilized 581
volunteers, who collectively removed 14595 pounds of waste over 1179 volunteer hours,
leading to substantial cost savings for the Canadian government. The drives included state-level
programs such as Adopt A Highway, Adopt A Road, Adopt A Park, and Clean Toronto
Together. DSNDP has been honored with 15 recognition certificates from various state
governments and 16 boards bearing the organization’s name have been installed across Canada.
The drives received media recognition from 6 leading press media publications. Continue Reading ...
Tree Plantation/Conservation Events in Canada
Trees play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing greenhouse gasses, providing
essential habitats and nourishment for diverse wildlife, preventing soil erosion, and shielding
against extreme weather.
DSNDP successfully created a positive environmental conservation effort by organizing Tree
Plantation- Conservation drives across Ontario, Canada where the organization planted 300 trees
with the help of 48 volunteers, emphasizing the importance of tree planting for improving air
quality, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience.
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Plasma Donation in Canada
Donating plasma is often called, "the gift of life." Donating blood and plasma to save lives is one
of the well-established practices in Canada. The need for plasma is more than four times than
what is currently collected in Canada. Canadian Blood Services often calls for blood donations
during the holiday season, when the plasma supply is low, because people are busy and away.
Tying into the mission of our nonprofit, DSNDP, Vasudev Kutumbakam – One world, one
family, DSNDP believes a simple act of plasma donation can help change many lives.
Under the guidance of Dr. Shri Appasaheb Dharmadhikari and Dr. Shri Sachindada Dharmadhikari, DSNDP organized its third consecutive Plasma Donation drive on November 8th and November 9th 2024 at the Vaughan Plasma Donation Center in Ontario to support public health along with the government's agenda to attract new donors and replenish acute shortage of blood plasma supply. The 2024 plasma donation event witnessed an overwhelming response of 50 donors registered for the drive, resulting in a collection of around 30,000 ml of blood Plasma. Member of the Parliament Francesco Sorbara and Vaughan City Councilor Chris Ainsworth inaugurated the plasma donation drive at Vaughan Plasma Donor Center applauding the efforts of Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan for organizing this plasma drive, providing a timely lifeline to cope with the plasma shortage.
The 2024 plasma donation drive follows success of prior plasma donation drives conducted since 2022, cumulatively registering more than 150 donors and educating participants on the critical importance of plasma and blood donations.
In supporting the Canadian government to increase plasma supply within the nation, the timely turn-out of plasma donors organized by DSNDP highlights the impact of mobilizing hyperlocal communities to tackle emergencies with humanitarian efforts at grassroots level.
These plasma drives received media recognition from 8 leading press media publications. Continue Reading ...Blood donation camp at Melbourne & Sydney - Australia
A successful blood donation drive was organised by Dr. Shree Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan, Revdanda India on 22nd October 2016 in Australia.
This campaign was conducted in 2 cities namely Melbourne and Sydney.
Blood donation camp at Singapore
A successful blood donation drive was organised by Dr. Shree Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan, Revdanda India on 14nd May 2016 in Singapore.
Total 25 participants attended this blood donation drive.
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Blood donation camp at Quatar
A successful blood donation drive was organised by Dr. Shree Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan, Revdanda India on 14the May 2017 in Quatar.
Total 22 participants attended this blood donation drive.
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Cleanliness drives in Australia
Cleanliness drives were organised by Dr. Shree Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan, Revdanda, India in year 2024 in Australia.
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Cleanliness drives in Singapore
Cleanliness drives were organised by Dr. Shree Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratisthan, Revdanda India in year 2024 in Singapore.
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