Jhunj

‘Jhunj’ is a group of enthusiasts that is committed towards reinstating neglected dilapidated historical sites and organizing outreach programmes focussed on restoring them, and providing the youth with a pedestal for exchange of ideas on social, cultural, and educational conditions of the society. ‘Jhunj’ began as the brainchild of Mr Malhar Pandey, and took form as an organisation with inputs from Mr Saurabh Jagtap, Mr Ruturaj Kale and Mr Sushrut Kinge; who are also it's founding members. ‘Jhunj’ is a Marathi language word which means ‘fight’. On the same premise, ‘Jhunj’ – a group of fifty-plus members – is devoted to fight against the prejudices and anomalies prevalent in the society, in practical as well as ideological ways. Under the practical aspect, we undertake outreach programmes, various activities at heritage places, lectures on history for small children, competitions for downtrodden children, cleanliness and plantation drives at forts, and restoration of sites that are bereft of any care from public/government. ‘Jhunj’ believes that the youth without the knowledge of its history and culture is synonymous to a leaf not knowing that it’s a part of a huge tree. On the same lines, our ideological aspect stresses on laying a strong foundation about ‘Bhartiyata’ and its values amongst the Z generation. Under this, debates and discourses on contemporary issues are arranged periodically and visits are arranged to old temples for studying their architecture and peculiarity, and profound impetus is given on what we term as ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ which means ‘Youth enlightenment’.