Sarthak Celebrates 17th Foundation Day in Mumbai
On July 4, 2025, the World Trade Center Mumbai became a vibrant hub of purpose and progress as Sarthak Educational Trust, in collaboration with the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI), hosted its 17th Foundation Day & Regional Abilympics 2025. Themed "Road to Finland 2027 – Empowering Skills, Enabling Inclusion," the event gathered over 150 participants including students, parents, dignitaries, and well-wishers to celebrate skills and inclusivity.
The ceremony commenced with a soulful Ganesh Vandana, followed by the national anthem and a lamp-lighting ritual, setting a graceful and respectful tone for the event.
Key dignitaries in attendance included:
- Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, WTC Mumbai
- Shri Siddhartha Rastogi, MD & CEO, Ambit Capital
- Dr. Jitender Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Sarthak Educational Trust
- Shri Nitin Patil (IAS), Commissioner, Skill Development Dept., Government of Maharashtra
- Mr. Raj Kapur, Advisory Board Member, Sarthak Educational Trust
One of the most memorable moments was a heartfelt announcement by Dr. Jitender Aggarwal:
“Sarthak will celebrate its Annual Day every year at World Trade Center Mumbai—a space that believes in inclusion as much as we do!”
In an inspiring address, Dr. Vijay Kalantri praised the organization’s mission and reach:
“You have reached 5.3 billion and are targeting 1 billion—that is visionary. The differently abled have immense capability, often seeing beyond what we perceive. WTC Mumbai stands committed to supporting such noble causes now and in the future.”
His reflections and personal stories highlighted the potential of the differently abled, reinforcing the power of inclusion, empathy, and shared purpose.
With sights set on Finland 2027, the Regional Abilympics represent an important step in preparing youth with disabilities to showcase their skills on an international stage. The celebrations continue on July 5, with a full day of competitions and storytelling that aims to challenge biases and champion ability over disability