This Diwali season, Team Saahas attempts to extend the festival spirit making it a symbol of social inclusion, creating more awareness by promoting inclusive developmental practices engaging with the community at various levels.

We are thankful for the Vasant Vihar Club for extending their warmth to team Saahas.

Team Saahas demonstrated its craft skills and festooned in the presence of community leaders who are strong advocates of social inclusion:

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Y.S. Tomar: PVSM, Former Adjutant General of Indian Army and commandant IMA Dehradun

Col. (Retd.) Arun Mamgain: Former Commandant at the RIMC Dehradun also positioned as the Director – Tata Relief Committee during 2013 Uttarakhand flash floods

Dr Durgesh Pant, Director: Uttarakhand Science Education & Technology Research Centre

Mrs Asha Gupta: associated with the Crafts Council of India and deeply inclined towards empowerment of underprovided women

Mrs Saritha Thomas: Founder – ‘People’s Power Collective’ a participatory ownership empowerment radio service

Mrs Aruna Tomar: an artist with a particular interest in various folk arts.

A time of plain happiness.