Vasundhara Charitable Trust

Vasundhara Charitable Trust was formed in 2011 by Dr. Sujala Pathare and Dr. Pritam Pathare to honour the legacy of Dr. Sujala's parents, Vasundhara and Ramkrishna Chitale, who held a deep bond with their native village in Tarapur.

Vasundhara's vision is to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the Tarapur community and create lasting change in the region.

Education

In our commitment to strengthening the future generation, we partner with Zilla Parishad schools across the Tarapur area. These schools cater to some of the most economically challenged children in the region.

01

School Health & Nutrition

Conducting medical camps in schools.Providing nutritious food during school events.Teaching children healthy eating habits.Introducing children to organic food through hands-on learning.

02

Kitchen Garden Projects

Students, guided by their teachers, plant and grow vegetables such as methi, palak, mula, math, and others.

In the Abhram School, we transformed a plot filled with debris into a fertile, thriving kitchen garden, demonstrating sustainability, teamwork, and the joy of growing one’s own food.

03

Notebook Distribution

We have distributed notebooks to nearly 5,000 students in primary sections, including square-lined books that are rarely donated but highly valued by teachers.

04

Bicycles for Students

We have provided over 400 cycles to students who walk 4–5 km daily to school, ensuring safer and easier access to education.

05

E-Learning Programme (2017 onwards)

We have equipped 13 schools with a child-centric, interactive e-learning system. Unlike conventional programmes, ours is driven by children themselves through games and interactive modules.

Students learn basic language, math, geometry, art, and logic.

The response has been extremely positive, with teachers noting significant improvement in learning outcomes.

Medical Centre

Since its inception, Vasundhara Trust has been deeply committed to improving healthcare access for the people of Tarapur.

What began as small medical camps has now grown into a full-fledged medical centre with expanded OPD services.

Our Facilities

Taraknath Pathare Endoscopy Clinic
Adv. Laxman Patil Pathology Lab
Ramkrishna Chitale Sonography Clinic

Our Services

Monthly OPD run for 7+ years by Trustee Dr Pritam Pathare (M.S.)
300+ endoscopies performed
Regular specialist camps:
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Gastroenterology
- Orthopaedic Check-Ups
- ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Child Development Assessments
Preventive healthcare initiatives, including flu vaccinations
Free cataract camps for 6+ years
- 600+ cataract surgeries completed
- 1500+ patients treated
- 127 spectacles distributed

Women’s Health – Sakhi Project

In collaboration with the Vatsalya Foundation, we conduct awareness programmes on female hygiene, reproductive health, and menstruation.

This initiative has now evolved into a women-led sanitary pad manufacturing unit, producing organic pads and enabling local women to earn a livelihood.

Our mission continues: to ensure that the rural community of Tarapur has access to essential, quality healthcare.

Farming & Sustainable Development

Aligned with our focus on transformative impact, the Trust has been working extensively with local farmers to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Why This Matters

Farmer suicides and the pressures of modern agriculture highlight the urgent need for:
Organic farming
Soil conservation
Sustainable agriculture
Knowledge-sharing and community support

Our Activities

Regular workshops on organic farming
A six-month weekly programme for Adivasi women on:
Best rice cultivation practices
Growing local produce
Knowledge exchanges with leaders and innovators in farming
Building networks and support systems for scattered farming communities

We are associated with Suhasta, an organisation that trains both urban and rural farmers.