Senior Journalist Association to Hold Maharashtra Office-Bearers’ Meet on National Press Day, November 16

Xtreme News India   10-11-2026 22:56:47   7064643

Senior Journalist Association to Hold Maharashtra Office-Bearers’ Meet on National Press Day, November 16

Alibag (Correspondent): On the occasion of National Press Day, the Senior Journalist Association (SJA) will organise a gathering of all its office-bearers and members from across Maharashtra on November 16 at 11 am at Vatsalya Naturopathy Centre, Mouje Sambari, in Alibag taluka of Raigad district. This information was provided by Senior Journalist Association Trustee and National President, Professor Dr. Jaipal Patil.

During the programme, Mr. Manoj Sanap, District Information Officer for Thane and Raigad districts, Maharashtra Government, will guide senior journalists on topics such as the Maharashtra Government's accreditation card, the Samman Honorarium Scheme and healthcare facilities available through the Shankarrao Chavan Kalyan Trust.

Police Inspector Sachin Pawar, Head of the Raigad Police Traffic Branch, will provide guidance on road safety and the safe use of two-wheelers and four-wheelers by senior journalists and their family members.

To provide professional career guidance to the children of journalists, Mr. Santosh Patil, Agricultural Expert and Agricultural Advisor to the Association, as well as owner of Vatsalya Old Age Home and Gaushala, will explain the business opportunities available through an alkaline purified drinking water project.

In addition, several experts will share their knowledge and experience on entrepreneurship, investment and skill development.

These include:

Mr. Shivajirao Chamkire, Founder and CMD of FeelGood Startup, Pune, who will speak about startup opportunities.

Mr. Nileshji Chhadwelkar, Founder and CMD of Growing Dot Educational Startup, Pune, who will provide guidance on skill development and professional opportunities.

Mr. Gunesh Kulkarni, Investment Advisor and Regional Manager, SBI Life, Western Maharashtra, who will guide participants on investment planning and professional opportunities through LM Investment Startup.

Mr. Bhushan Ozarde, Founder-President of Ozarde Training Institute, Pune, who will provide valuable guidance on educational startups, skill development and career opportunities.

Mr. Milind Vaidya, National Vice-President of the Association, will explain the various initiatives undertaken by the organisation for the welfare of senior journalists and their families.

Mr. Sanjaykumar Joshi, National General Secretary of the Association, will present a detailed overview of the initiatives undertaken by the Senior Journalist Association to help senior media professionals lead a dignified and fulfilling life. He will also present the organisation's progress report and announce new appointments to various posts within the Association.

The Association's Legal Advisors, Advocate Omkar Mane and Advocate Sunil Rawade, will provide free legal guidance to journalist members and explain various aspects of judicial proceedings and legal assistance available to them.

Senior journalists and Non journalist, association honourable Members from throughout Maharashtra & Raigad district, including former and currently accredited journalists, representatives of print media, editors of recognised YouTube channels, and journalists and non-journalistic media professionals associated with electronic and digital media, have also been invited to attend the programme.

For registration and event-related arrangements, interested participants are requested to contact Mr. Pradeep Patil, Uran, Raigad District President, at Mobile No. 8850057436, and complete their registration by the evening of Saturday, November 14, 2026.

This information was communicated by Senior Journalist Association National President, Professor Dr. Jaipal Patil.