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Six Pillars of PLESCO Community Action

Every initiative is established on the foundation of equal access, non-commercial family safety, youth talent mentorship, and grassroots dignity across Pimple Saudagar and PCMC.

Pillar A • Sports & Cultural Flagship

Sports & Cultural — PLESCO & Indi Cultural Fest

+ Flagship Arts & Athletics Arena

A comprehensive platform uniting housing societies, educational institutions, and traditional artist collectives across Pimple Saudagar into an annual celebration of athletic vigor and artistic expression.

  • Classical dance recitals: Mohiniyattam, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam with professional sound & staging.
  • 100% free entry for all resident families with dedicated elderly and women seating arenas.
  • Formal honorariums, trophies, and merit certificates for verified youth troupes.
PLESCO Indi Cultural Fest awards finale
Pillar B • Youth & Adult Athletics

Rising Star Sports Training Camp

Powered by PLESCO • Grassroots Sports Foundation

Providing structured, certified training for children, youth, and adults across Karate, MMA & Combat Conditioning, Cricket, Football, Badminton, Kushti (Wrestling), Kho-Kho, and Roller Skating.

  • Olympic-grade tatami mats, synthetic turf pitch, cricket practice nets, and speed roller skating rink.
  • Coached by NIS certified masters, national medalists, and licensed referees with 100% free / subsidized access.
Rising Star Sports Training Camp Batch
Pillar C • Athletic Revival

Khel Kabaddi League

+ Jointly hosted with Shri Navnath Mitra Mandal

Honoring Maharashtra's soil and traditional sporting spirit through high-standard competitive floodlight Kabaddi tournaments on professionally prepared red-clay courts.

  • 24 elite district teams per bracket competing under certified federation referees.
  • Digital LED scoreboards, on-court sports physiotherapists, and live regional commentary.
  • ₹1.5 Lakhs+ in prize scholarships awarded to top raiders, defenders, and winning clubs.
Floodlight Khel Kabaddi tournament match
Pillar D • Cultural Heritage

Dandiya & Navratri Mahotsav

Flagship Celebration: Dandiya Nights 5.0

Pimple Saudagar's premier 9-night Garba celebration where thousands of resident families gather nightly in devotion, cultural unity, and rhythm without commercial exploitation.

  • Zero commercial pass charges — complimentary passes distributed to housing society federations.
  • Multi-tier security, CCTV monitoring, and dedicated women & children safety marshals.
  • Live traditional Gujarati and Marathi folk orchestra with devotional aarti ceremonies.
Grand crowd dancing Dandiya at night
Pillar E • Economic Independence

Women Empowerment (WE) & Flea Markets

Headed by Mrs. Sayali Umesh Kate

Transforming home kitchens, boutique crafts, handloom apparel, and handmade organic products into viable, revenue-generating micro-enterprises.

  • Subsidized exhibition pavilions during major festivals reaching over 25,000 shoppers.
  • Priority registration for female entrepreneurs residing in Pimple Saudagar & Rahatani.
  • Zero broker commissions — 100% of stall sales go directly to the artisan.
Mrs Sayali Umesh Kate visiting women entrepreneur stalls
Pillar F • Civic Welfare

Civic Action, Health & Community Development

+ Partnering with Nana Kate Foundation

Direct civic welfare and healthcare outreach addressing the everyday well-being, preventive diagnostics, and emergency community relief across Pimple Saudagar.

  • Regular voluntary blood donation camps supporting regional Pune medical banks.
  • Free eye screenings, general physician consultations, and medicine distribution for senior citizens.
  • Recreational ground maintenance, green canopy tree plantations, and cleanliness drives.
PLESCO community ground setup