Santosh Takale and the Takale Charitable Trust conduct numerous social and educational activities throughout India, many of which aim to promote scientific thinking and skills development. Some of the key activities mentioned include delivering over 2,000 free lectures to over 700,000 people to foster scientific temperament, providing free coaching and accommodations to help students prepare for competitive exams, operating skill development programs, hosting camps to develop independence and teamwork in youth, and organizing astronomy guidance and observations. The organization aims to make educational opportunities accessible to all members of society regardless of ability to pay.

1. Social Activities by Santosh Takale & Takale Charitable Trust (santoshatbarc@gmail.com / 9967584554):
1. Science Communication, Social Awareness & Reformative Lectures - Delivered more than Two thousand (2000 nos)
lectures all over India addressing approx Seven Lakhs (7,00,000 nos.) of students, teachers & general people, to inculcate
Scientific Temper among masses. All these sessions were completely free of cost. He has delivered Lecture in every district
of Maharashtra & Goa as well as many districts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh & West Bengal.
2. Guidance for Competitive Exams – UPSC/MPSC & other competitive exams study centre with residential facility at his
residence - Shirdhon, Panvel-Raigad, MH-410221. Present intake capacity of 20 Boys & 20 Girls. Free of cost facilities
provided to candidates ( 3 yrs Max); Accommodation, Food, Library, Guidance Lectures, Recreation facility & Internet
facility. Selection based on Bio data, Written exam, Personal Interview & Test Period of 3 months before final selection. Min
Edu Qualif - 12th Pass.(***)
3. Takale Vidnyan Gurukul (Grooming youngsters to be Better Citizen for Better Society) - Approximately 100 nos of
students from age 4 to 15 years are groomed for academics, good ethical behaviour at Shirdhon, Panvel, Raigad, MH-
410221.
4. Skill Development Center (as per National Skill Develop Program : Mahakaushalya) – This is the ' Mind & Skill
Development Training ', has the objective of making ' Innovative & Skillful Youths, Who understand importance of planned
& systematic Hard work. We will be offering courses like Welder, Fitter & Electrician to deserving students at least possible
cost.
5. Computer & English Literacy – Till date more than 1500 students were made computer literate at ICIT-Panvel &
Shirdhon. More than 500 students were given guidance for Spoken English. These activities were done at very marginal fees.
6. Shramdan, Sanskar Shibir, Nature Camps & Nature trails – These camps are conducted to introduce independency
(swavlamban), Simple living & high thinking, importance of hard work (Shramasanskar), adventure, decision making, team
work etc. among the kids and youths. Such camps are conducted in long holidays or weekends, more than 300 participants
have attended above activity till date. (***)
7. Essay & Elocution competition – The events are conducted based on the burning topics of society, which have included
following topics in past; SEZ, Social forestry, Population explosion, Superstitions, Organ Donation etc. More than 1000
participants have participated in above activity. Media and Corporate appreciation was good. (***)
8. Annual Prize Distribution – People contributing selflessly for betterment of society are felicitated annually, till date more
than 100 teachers, journalist, social reformer, activists, schools, organizations, entrepreneurs are honored. More than 3000
nos of meritorious students from various school nearby Panvel, Khalapur, Navi Mumbai, Uran & Pen are felicitated till date.
9. Personality Develop, Communication skills, Career / Life Guidance / Interview Techniques – These sessions are
delivered on demand basis for group or individual without any cost. More than 100 such sessions are conducted till date at
various places. (***)
10. Excursion to Science Centers, National Parks, Forts & Archeological sites – These visits are organized for people
associated with TCT social activities as well as general public. Till date visited Science center, Snake parks, few forts etc.
11. Water Literacy, Tree Plantation, Conservation of Nature & Social forestry – These activities are conducted by TCT
or in association with relevant groups, till date more than 10 nos of such events are organized, few Lectures delivered and
1000 nos of trees are planted, in Ransai & Karnala reserve forest area of Panvel & Uran.
12. Fitness center, Yoga Sessions & Dental Camps – Fitness center is planned at Vidnyan Gurukul-Shirdhon. Yoga
sessions are conducted on weekends. Dental Camps for ZP schools are conducted occasionally. (***)
13. Library & Study center – Small Library is planned at Vidnyan Gurukul-Shirdhon. Study center for village kids is run at
Shirdhon, daily from evening 18.00 to 20.00 Hrs. Till date we have e-published 2 books (Snakes-Myths & Facts) and many
scientific/social articles, Videos, Speeches - these are free download from internet(***).
14. Astronomy Guidance & Sky Observation site – Astronomy guidance, Sky observation & Telescopic Observations are
organized regularly at Takale Vidnyan Gurukul, Shirdhon{GPSC - 18.9266331, 73.1294258}. Many Schools and Astronomy
enthusiastic groups visit our site with advance intimation. (***)
Note : (***) – indicates that the activity is free of cost, but participants need to bear their own expenses if any.
For additional details search Santosh Takale on Internet or contact - santoshatbarc@gmail.com / 9967584554/ 7738984852/9920388928/9423741903.
“ I Dream to address every district of India on Scientific Temperament “ …….Your kind help is requested.