Project Vignettes – June 2026

Team Rotary News

Dental healthcare initiative

Club members handing over the key of the mobile dental clinic to ­Ramakrishna ­Mission, Agartala.

RC Agartala City, RID 3240, launched a mobile dental clinic under its first global grant project, to provide oral healthcare services to underserved communities in Northeast India. The clinic, developed in partnership with RC Biratnagar, RID 3292, was handed over to Ramakrishna Mission, Agartala.


Teaching e-waste management

Club president S Bharanidhar, secretary R Madhumathi and PDG E K Sagadhevan, along with participants.

RC Erode Nexus, RID 3203, has been recognised by the India Book of Records for conducting a large-scale e-waste segregation awareness initiative involving 304 children under age 10, including special children. The ₹7 lakh project focused on teaching children and families responsible e-waste disposal and environmental sustainability.


Celebrating local talent

A performance by students at the Balaghat Mahotsav.

RC Wainganga Balaghat, RID 3261, organised the 19th Trade and Cultural Fair, also known as the Balaghat Mahotsav, from April 3–12, drawing nearly 2.5 lakh visitors over 10 days. The event featured trade exhibitions, inter-school competitions, and cultural programmes celebrating local talent and community participation. School education minister Uday Pratap Singh who visited the fair, announced donation of a cardiac ambulance and 3,000 sqft land to the club.


Preventing diabetic foot complications

A beneficiary being tested using the new machine.

RC Madras South, RID 3234, donated diabetic foot care equipment worth 30 lakh, sponsored by Ford Motors, to VHS Hospital under project Padam Kappom (Save feet) aimed at preventing diabetic foot complications and amputations. The new equipment includes advanced diagnostic and wound-care devices that help detect poor blood circulation, nerve damage, abnormal foot pressure, and wound healing issues in diabetic patients.