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An Appeal for Support to Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune (India)

 
Hi Friends and Well-wishers,

A minuscule lane, one among the many in the bustling, momentous city of Pune in Maharashtra, is home to Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, a rare anthology of Indian artefacts that echo myriad tales of a nostalgic legacy within the majestic archways and corridors. It is the one-man collection of Late Dr. D.G. Kelkar (1896 -1990). 'Kaka', as Dr. Kelkar was affectionately known dedicated his collection to the memory of his only son `Raja’ who died an untimely death. It is a collection of about 23,000 priceless artefacts which mirrors the everyday life of India’s millions. 

The impressive Museum collection of 23,000 + priceless artifacts recall the historic Indian culture and traditions, which gently lead to more and more treasures. The Museum contains variety of every day artifacts, which includes artifacts like Lamps, Palanquins, Carved Woodwork, Tin ware, Combs, Bowls, Stones, Hookahs, Locks, Spittoons, Musical Instruments, Miniature Paintings, Glass Paintings, lime containers, Intricately Carved Wooden Doors and Windows, Ancient Dwellings, Nut-cutters, Figurines, Bronzes, Arms and Armours, Ivory, Puppets, Kitchen Utensils, Textile etc. The rich collection from this Museum reflects the elegance of Indian craftsmanship as well the vivid imagination of the artists. The Mastani Mahal rebuild as is in the premises of this Museum depicts the story of love between Bajirao Peshwa I and his legendary beautiful beloved wife Mastani.

You may be aware that being a public space since 17th March, 2020 to 9th January, 2021 and then since 4th April, 2021 to 21st October, 2021 and afterwards since 10th January, 2022 till date the Museum remains closed due to the lock down under Covid 19. Since then, on one hand the Museum has lost its Revenue out of Gate Money completely and on the other hand there is no guarantee of when and how much Maintenance Grant that the State Government of Maharashtra would release for the Financial Year 2021-22 and onwards.

Even if the Museum gets a permission to re-open, hardly anyone would come to see the Museum physically in this grim situation. In such case the very survival of the Museum and that of the employees working for it as well as their respective families is very much at stake.
 
The Museum requires minimum Rs. 10.50 Lakhs per month to meet all its Obligatory and Statutory expenses towards Salaries of Regular and Contractual Employees, Labour Charges, Contribution towards Employees Provident Fund, Mediclaim, Profession Tax, Fire Insurance, Annual Gratuity Premium, Energy and Telephone Bills and for certain technical measures to protect this Precious Treasure and for General Maintenance. 
 
Moreover, Year 2022, would be the completion of 101 years from the establishment of this unique Museum (1920 to 2020) and as well be the completion of 126th Birth Anniversary year (10.01.1896 to 17.04.1990) of founder of this precious Museum Padmashree the Late Dr. D. G. Kelkar. 
 
In the light of above being a well-wisher of this important Museum, an Appeal is made to extend Financial support in the form of a Donation/s, may be under CSR initiative or otherwise Personally. Your noble contribution would surely save this 100 Years Old Glorious Institution from the historic city of Pune. The contributions given in India to the Museum are exempted under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, please note.
 
The Museum has Registration given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India under F. C. R. A. (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010), under which it can accept Donations/Contributions from abroad in following separate dedicated Bank Account, which is at the State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, 11, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001.
 
Please refer following Bank Account and Other Required Details while doing International wire/electronic funds transfer.
 

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM, PUNE (MAHARASHTRA) INDIA

NAME OF BENEFICIARY ACCOUNT: RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM

NAME OF BANK:                                STATE BANK OF INDIA

BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER:               40079775901

IFSC:                                                    SBIN0000691

SWIFT CODE:                                      SBININBB104

BRANCH CODE:                                  00691

TYPE OF ACCOUNT:                           FCRA (SAVINGS)

ADDRESS OF BANK:                         NEW DELHI MAIN BRANCH, 11, PARLIAMENT STREET, NEW DELHI 110001

SBI BRANCH EMAIL:                           sbi.00691@sbi.co.in OR agmforex.00691@sbi.co.in

CONTACT PERSON:                             SUDHANVA RANADE (DIRECTOR & CHIEF FUNCTIONARY OF THE MUSEUM)

MOBILE NUMBER:                               +91 9822037550

EMAIL ADDRESS:                                  sudhanvaranade@hotmail.com

* Please note that as directed by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India all Overseas Donations/Contributions in Foreign Currency to the Museum are strictly to be deposited in the aforesaid FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) Account of the Museum which is with State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, 11, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001

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