Rotary International District 3060 · RY 2026–27

Official Club Visits (OCV)

District Governor Rtn. Nilesh Shah presiding over Official Club Visits across District 3060 — Reviewing club governance, evaluating community service impact, inspiring leadership boards, and celebrating the power of Rotary fellowship.

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DG Nilesh Shah
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October 2026 · Project Spotlights & OCV Projects (5 Projects)
🛡️ TRF Disaster Response Grant · October 2026 / Issue 5

Rotary Clubs of South Gujarat

RESTORE HOPE by RESHAPING SCHOOLS of Flood-Affected Areas of South Gujarat
📅 Period: October 2026 (Issue 5)
📍 Region: South Gujarat (16 Schools)
💰 Total Outlay: INR 36 Lakh (TRF Grant: ₹24 Lakh + Clubs: ₹12 Lakh)
👥 Beneficiaries: 2,500+ Rural & Tribal Students
🌟 Leadership: DG Nilesh Shah, DRFC Ruchir Jani, DGSC Parimal Naik

The entire South Gujarat region was devastated by severe floods during the last week of July, causing extensive damage to educational infrastructure. Essential items—including desks, benches, chairs, cupboards, computers, and smart boards—were lost or damaged. Under the leadership of DG Nilesh Shah, DRFC Ruchir Jani, and DGSC Parimal Naik, the District 3060 TRF Team mobilized an emergency Disaster Response Grant in collaboration with 6 partner clubs.

🤝 6 Participating Rotary Clubs

Rotary Club of Sarigam, Rotary Club of Vapi Riverside, Rotary Club of Valsad, Rotary Club of Chikhli River Front, Rotary Club of Gandevi, and Rotary Club of Navsari joined hands following comprehensive ground needs assessments.

🏫 16 Schools Revitalized

More than 2,500 rural and tribal students benefited directly, preventing school dropouts and restoring a secure learning environment.

📦 Tangible Infrastructure Provided

More than 300 school benches, 50 chairs with tables, 10 cupboards, 5 UV water purification systems with water coolers, 10 computers with scanner-cum-printers, 8 water storage tanks, 20 green boards, 90 Pragya desks, and 6 PA systems.

🌱 Community & Tech Development

The grant additionally supported the complete renovation of an Anganwadi and the establishment of a state-of-the-art computer laboratory.

Project Type TRF Disaster Response Grant
Grant Outlay INR 36,00,000 (TRF: ₹24L, Clubs: ₹12L)
Impact Scope 16 Schools | 2,500+ Students
District Leadership DG Nilesh Shah, DRFC Ruchir Jani, DGSC Parimal Naik
💉 Global Grant · Preventive Healthcare · October 2026 / Issue 5

Rotary Clubs of Surat Area

Cervical Cancer Vaccination Program · Vaccinating 1,056 Young Girls Free of Cost
📅 Date: 7 & 8 October 2026
📍 Venue: Lilaba Vidyasankul, Surat, Gujarat
🎯 Vaccinations: 1,056 Young Girls Protected
🎗️ In Association With: CPAA & RC Bombay (RID 3141)
🌟 Project Mentors: PDG Tushar Shah & Rtn. Dr. Prashant Karia

In a monumental step towards preventive adolescent healthcare, the Rotary Clubs of Surat Area (RC Tapi Surat, RC Surat Riverside, RC Kamrej, RC Udhna, and RC Sachin) jointly conducted a massive Cervical Cancer HPV Vaccination Drive, successfully vaccinating 1,056 schoolgirls completely free of charge. The landmark project was inaugurated by PRIP Kalyan Banerjee, alongside DG Nilesh Shah, DGE Ashish Patwari, DGN Vipul Patel, and PDG Sandip Agarwalla.

🏥 Medical Expertise (CPAA)

Special thanks to Dr. Noopur Khare and the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) team for professional medical guidance and flawless protocol adherence.

🤝 Inter-District Synergy

Supported generously by Rotary Club of Bombay, RID 3141, with gracious leadership participation from PDG Sandip Agarwalla and Rtn. Paritosh.

🎓 8 Partner Schools & Colleges

Shreemati Lilaba Kanya Vidhyalay, Shri I. M. Jinwala Kelvani Mandal, Mubashir Trust, Shree Ram Kabir Prathmik School, Shree Atmanand Saraswati College, Vidhyabharti School, Kavi Ushnash School, and Sunlight School.

⭐ Dedicated Project Catalysts

Special heartfelt tribute to PDG Tushar Shah and Rtn. Dr. Prashant Karia, whose tireless perseverance and vision turned this vital preventive dream into reality.

Host Area Surat Area Clubs (Tapi Surat, Surat Riverside, Kamrej, Udhna, Sachin)
Total Vaccinated 1,056 Girls (Free of Cost)
Medical Partner Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA)
Chief Guest PRIP Kalyan Banerjee & DG Nilesh Shah
🏫 Global Grant · Basic Education & Sanitation · October 2026 / Issue 5

Rotary Club of Gandevi

Improving Educational and Sanitation Facilities in FOUR Schools Around Gandevi
💰 Outlay: US $114,000 (~₹95 Lakh)
🤝 Host Club: Rotary Club of Gandevi ($22,000)
🌍 International Partner: RC Luton North, UK (Dist 1260)
👥 Beneficiaries: 1,500+ Rural & Tribal Children (Year 1)
⏱️ Timeline & Status: 11–12 Months · Fully Utilized

Rotary Club of Gandevi had already adopted more than 28 government schools, including 12 residential Ashramshalas. This comprehensive Global Grant focuses on uplifting tribal students through digital E-learning infrastructure, neat hygiene and dignity. Handed over at Dhanori Ashramshala by PDG Vijay Patel (District 1260 U.K.) and brother Dr. Anil Patel, with foundation stone of toilets and washrooms laid by Rtn. Dr. Yogesh Desai of Mississauga West, Canada, at Ajrai Ashramshala.

🚽 10 Toilet Blocks & 10 Washrooms

Constructed separate, hygienic sanitation blocks for tribal boys and girls across THREE residential Ashramshalas, ending decades of facility shortages.

☀️ Solar Water Heaters Installed

High-capacity Solar Water Heating systems were installed across all THREE Ashramshalas to ensure hot water access for students throughout the winter.

💻 E-Learning & Computer Labs

Equipped rural schools with essential computers, digital accessories and interactive smartboards to bridge the educational divide for rural children.

🌐 Global Fundraising Consortium

AKS Dr. Ilaben Shah ($20,000 + $10,000 DDF Dist 7620), AKS Kishor Lulla ($5,000, Dist 3170), Dist 3141 ($5,000), Dist 3060 ($5,000), RC Mississauga West ($8,000), PDG Vijay Patel & Dr. Anil Patel ($9,000 + $9,000 DDF), Dist 1120 UK ($1,000).

Lead Host Club Rotary Club of Gandevi (17+ Members Active)
Total Outlay US $114,000 (~₹95 Lakh)
Key Interventions 10 Toilet Blocks, Solar Heaters, E-Learning
Lead International RC Luton North, UK (PDG Vijay Patel)
🩺 Global Grant GG2694073 · Disease Prevention & Treatment · October 2026 / Issue 5

Rotary Club of Udhna & 10 Partner Clubs

Providing 30 Dialysis Machines to 14 Hospitals in RID 3060
💰 Grant Value: USD 244,293 (~₹2.05 Crore)
🏥 Machines Deployed: 30 Dialysis Machines across 14 Hospitals
🎯 Direct Provision: 9 Machines directly to Surat Manav Seva Sangh
🤝 Partner Clubs: 10 Partner Clubs (21 Machines)
⏱️ Execution Status: Delivered Sept 2026 · Closure Nov 2026

Under Global Grant GG2694073 (approved May 27, 2026), Rotary Club of Udhna spearheaded a landmark humanitarian mission to supply 30 state-of-the-art dialysis machines across 14 hospitals throughout RID 3060. Patients requiring life-saving renal dialysis (2–3 sessions weekly) can now receive affordable, dignified care close to their homes, eliminating devastating transit and treatment costs.

🏥 Direct Provision (9 Machines)

RC Udhna directly provisioned 9 high-capacity dialysis machines to Surat Manav Seva Sangh (Chhaydo), serving thousands of underprivileged renal patients.

🤝 10 Partner Rotary Clubs (21 Machines)

RC Chikhli River Front, RC Valsad Rangers, RC Surat Metro, RC Baroda Jawaharnagari, RC Dhule Connect, RC Surat East, RC Baroda Sayajinagari, RC Sarigam, RC Surat Tapi, and RC Valsad.

💝 Major Memorial & Global Gifts

Directed Gift T22371 ($28,500) in loving memory of Late Rtn. PP Ravindra Chunilal Choksi (RC Udhna), PP Rtn. Prakash Patel ($400), Dr. Ilaben Shah ($20,000), RC Muyenga Tank-hill ($105), 11 Partner Clubs ($123,784), Dist 3060 DDF ($38,541), Dist 3501 DDF ($5,000), World Fund ($34,833).

⭐ Key Club Leaders

Rtn. PP Prakash Patel, Rtn. Neeraj Choksi, Rtn. PP Sumita Shah, Dr. Manish Patel, and Rtn. Keyur Mehta.

Global Grant No. GG2694073 (Total USD 244,293)
Lead Club Rotary Club of Udhna (9 Machines directly)
Hospitals Covered 14 Hospitals across Gujarat & Maharashtra
Current Status Equipment Delivered at all hospitals in Sept 2026
👁️ Impact Project · Golden Jubilee Celebration · October 2026 / Issue 5

Rotary Club of Navsari

“સ્નેહોત્સવ” – Celebrating 50 Years of Rotary Eye Hospital, Navsari
📅 Date: 20 September 2026
📍 Location: Navsari, Gujarat
🏥 Landmark: 50 Golden Years of Restoring Sight
👨‍⚕️ Doctors Honoured: Dr. O. P. Billorie, Dr. Bhartiben Lavagia & 100+ Doctors
🌟 Leadership: Rtn. Yogeshbhai Naik (Secretary)

Rotary Club of Navsari celebrated “સ્નેહોત્સવ” on 20-9-2026, marking 50 golden years of the renowned Rotary Eye Hospital, Navsari. It was a memorable morning of warmth, togetherness and gratitude, honoring five decades of restoring sight and bringing hope to countless lives.

👨‍⚕️ 100+ Doctors & Trainees Honoured

Heartfelt gratitude was expressed to esteemed pillars Dr. O. P. Billorie, Dr. Bhartiben Lavagia, and almost 100 doctors, fellow doctors and DNB trainees carrying forward the hospital's unmatched excellence.

⭐ Dedicated Secretarial Leadership

Special tribute to Rtn. Yogeshbhai Naik, Secretary, acknowledged as the heart and soul of the hospital and of “સ્નેહોત્સવ”.

🎤 Compering & Fellowship

Heartfelt thanks to Rtn. Neelam Shah for compering the celebration so wonderfully, bringing together benefactors, doctors, and Rotarians.

✨ Looking Forward: Next 50 Years

As the hospital enters its next half-century, Rotary Club of Navsari reaffirmed its commitment to keep lighting lives for the next 50 years and beyond.

Host Club Rotary Club of Navsari
Event Date 20-Sep-2026
Hospital Secretary Rtn. Yogeshbhai Naik
Mission Restoring Vision & Service Above Self
Section 02 · District OCV Schedule & Resources

District Governor's Official Visit Schedule

The Official Club Visit is a mandatory annual milestone for every chartered club under Rotary International bylaws. District Governor Rtn. Nilesh Shah visits clubs across District 3060 to ensure operational excellence, align club service with district goals, and inspire every member.

  • Club Assembly Preparation: Club records, attendance registers, and treasury accounts ready for review.
  • Committee Goal Sheets: Strategic plans presented for Membership, Service Projects, TRF, and Public Image.
  • Meeting Dignity & Fellowship: Proper Rotary protocol observed for DG, First Lady, and District Officials.

Official OCV Calendar

Access the complete, updated schedule of Governor's Official Club Visits across District 3060 on the official directory portal.

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