Neptune Foundation launches a free helpline

Neptune Foundation is a social welfare organization that is moulded by compassion and empathy. The Foundation is a CSR initiative of the Neptune Group. The trust holds the testimony to Neptune Developers’ commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. They have taken the initiative to bring the mentally ill destiutes  who are in need of help in the rural areas under one roof so that their basic needs can be catered to. Neptune Foundation aims at the upliftment of the deprived and needy irrespective of caste, creed, color or religion.

Neptune Foundation is actively involved in the rehabilitation of the mentally ill Destitutes. They are picked up from a location, admitted to Thane Mental Hospital for treatment after following relevant legal procedures and once the patients recover, they are re united with their families. An ambulance was donated to Neptune Foundation by ONGC as an aid for the pick-up of such patients.

The ambulance was officially inaugurated on 26th Nov’14 at the ONGC, NSE Plaza, BKC, Bandra (e). The ambulance was flagged off by ONGC CSR Incharge- Mr. P. T. Anto in the presence of CSR department of ONGC and the team of Neptune Foundation with Mr. Chetan Bheda, Director of Neptune Group.

On this occasion, a helpline number +91-8879881234 has also been dedicated for the pick-ups. The helpline number was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra himself, Shri Devendra Phadnavis. The CM appreciated Neptune Developers’ initiative towards the society. Neptune Foundation is dedicated to help mentally ill destitutes and strongly believes in “Service to Mankind is Service to God.” And that by serving humanity, they can serve God.

Kessowjee Nayak Fountain and Clock Tower Renovated by Nayan Bheda, CMD – Neptune Group

Kessowjee Nayak Fountain and Clock Tower Renovated by Nayan Bheda, CMD – Neptune Group

Mumbai’s 140 year old heritage Kessowjee Nayak Fountain and Clock Tower has undergone a complete makeover this Women’s Day. The Kutchi Community was overwhelmed by this renovation project as the monument was built by the Kutchi Dasha Oswal community’s Shiromani (the most revered person) Late Shri Kessowjee Nayak in 1876. Having being inaugurated by the state’s chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the event saw great enthusiasm as women performed the traditional ‘Dhol and Tasha’.

The Kutchi Dasha Oswal Community (KDO) is a minority Jain community of our country. With most of its population present in Mumbai, the ‘Fountain-cum-Hut’ monument holds an emotional significance for them. The community came forward to renovate the architecture which is located at Bhaat Bazar, Masjid Bunder, Mumbai. This 20-plus feet monument has been recognized as a ‘Grade II Notified Heritage’.The renovation of this magnificent monument was undertaken by Mr. Nayan Bheda, President KDO Community, and Managing Director of Neptune Group, Mumbai.

The renovation has rewritten the history of its construction on January 8, 1876. It was made using basalt, limestone and malad and red stones. The monument also exhibits a magnificent carving, a metal dome and a tower clock.

Mr. Nayan Bheda has undertaken this project with an emotional attachment to its cause. He said ”We have undertaken the renovation work of this monument to preserve our community’s pride and the glory of commendable work done by our eminent predecessors. Their relentless hard work and contribution to Mumbai’s KDO community has been exemplary and we want to tell their inspiring work to the coming generations. This renovation will reclaim the lost glory of this monument and will soon become Mumbai and Masjid Bunder’s most interesting places to visit.”