ABOUT PSEF INITIATIVES
Shri Parulekar Sir Educational Foundation (PSEF) aims to further the values and methods of Shri V D Parulekar Sir. Currently, PSEF facilitates support to the Parulekar Sir Smriti Anand Vachanalaya, provides financial aid to the annual handwriting competition at Vasai, and conducts career guidance sessions. These activities are funded by membership fees, annual subscriptions, and charity contributions from members and donors. The future vision includes expanding educational support, offering career guidance, and other relevant activities as funds grow.
The first Shri Parulekar Sir Memorial Lecture was organised in Vasai on 1st May 2025. The subject was “AI in Education – challenges & opportunities”, delivered by the eminent AI Expert Shri Chinmay Gavankar. Annasaheb Vartak College – Vasai led the event, co-sponsored by Shri Parulekar Sir Educational Foundation (PSEF) and the Vartak College Alumni Association.
The lecture was held at the C R Rajani Auditorium and was well-attended by students, teachers, professors, and alumni. PSEF plans to conduct two such lectures every year on relevant educational topics under the Shri Parulekar Sir Memorial Lecture Series.
The event began with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony.
Prof. Hemant Dongre introduced the initiative and day’s proceedings.
Principal Dr. Aravind Ubale emphasized the role of education and adapting to modern tools like AI, referencing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision.
Shri Sadguru Kulkarni, Secretary of PSEF, reflected on Shri Parulekar Sir’s legacy and how initiatives like this lecture help spread his values.
Other notable contributors included Shri Lawrence Gonsalves and other committee members who shared their perspectives during the event.
The highlight of the day was the keynote by Shri Chinmay Gavankar, Partner at EY. He explained what AI can and cannot do, and demonstrated AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok. He launched the EY-Microsoft AI Skills Passport – a free platform for guided AI learning and certification for all attendees.
Key takeaways included:
Personalized coaching through AI
Automated creation of assessments
Assistance in research and content development
Use of prompt engineering to fully utilize AI tools
The lecture illustrated how complex academic tasks like research papers can now be handled efficiently using AI platforms.
1. Shri Parulekar Sir Memorial Lecture Series
2. Anandvan Vachnalaya Project at Varora
‘Shri Parulekar Sir Smruti Anandvan Vachanalaya’ was started in memory of Shri V.D. Parulekar Sir, who deeply respected the work of Bharatratna Shri Baba Amte and the Maharogi Seva Samiti (MSS), continued by Dr. Vikas and Dr. Prakash Amte.
On Sir’s first memorial day, Dr. Kanekar, Lawrence, Hemant, and others contributed approximately ₹1.5 lakh to set up the infrastructure and running expenses of the library at Anandvan Varora in 2011, with the support of Dr. Vikas Amte.
Even before PSEF was formally established, this initiative had already been supported by Shri Parulekar Sir’s students. Alumni have consistently donated funds for library maintenance, staff salaries, and new books.
These donors receive 80B certificates under Income Tax regulations. In the year 2024–25, seven GuruBandhu-Bhaginis (PSEF members) contributed a total of ₹79,001 towards the library.
PSEF members have affirmed that continued support to Anandvan Vachanalaya will remain a top priority.
Until PSEF receives its certificate for IT exemption, direct donations will continue. Once the exemption is approved, PSEF will route future support through Charity Funds officially.
Anandvan Library currently includes:
Books
Library Space
Computers
Efficient Staff
The Teacher Gratitude Day (Shikshak Krutadnyata Din) was held on September 5, 2024, at Annasaheb Vartak College. The event was a heartfelt tribute to the teachers who have shaped generations of students with their guidance, wisdom, and dedication.
The event was jointly organized by the Annasaheb Vartak College Former Students Association and the Shri Parulekar Sir Educational Foundation (PSEF). PSEF provided financial support and helped coordinate the event logistics.
Key dignitaries included Mr. Ashok Asawale, Retired Vice President of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Mr. Pandurang Gajanan Naik, Vice President of Vidyavardhini along with Former and current principals of the college.
The event was well received by the academic community and was featured in the “Samarthan” newspaper, highlighting the importance of honoring teachers and preserving the culture of respect and gratitude in education.
3. Shikshak Krutadnyata Diwas
4. Handwriting Competition at Vasai Kala Krida
The Annual Handwriting Competition is held every year in December as part of the broader Vasai Kala Krida Mahotsav. It is a celebration of cultural and academic excellence, with a focus on promoting the art and discipline of good handwriting among students.
Shri Parulekar Sir Educational Foundation (PSEF) actively supports the event, showcasing its commitment to nurturing students’ skills and participation in local educational and cultural activities. We provide financial support to the event and also takes part in the execution by providing prizes to the winners.
The main goal of the competition is to encourage clarity, neatness, and discipline in handwriting among students. It also strengthens community ties and fosters a tradition of educational excellence in the region. PSEF’s ongoing support highlights its dedication to grassroots-level engagement and student development.
Career Guidance Sessions are one of the key educational initiatives by the Shri Parulekar Sir Educational Foundation (PSEF). The aim is to offer students clear, practical information about various career options and pathways, enabling them to make informed decisions about their futures.
PSEF has already conducted two career guidance lectures, reaching over 200 students. These sessions introduced students to diverse career fields and helped broaden their awareness. The lectures were well-received, reinforcing the need for structured career support.
PSEF is planning more detailed mentoring sessions to offer deeper guidance and one-on-one support. A dedicated career guidance website is also in development, where students will be able to explore careers, ask questions, and access expert resources.
5. Career Guidance Seminar
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