Over 10,000 Attend Sugee Diwali Pahat as Group Announces ₹2.15 Crore for Maharashtra Farmers

The cultural gathering at Shivaji Park featured Rahul Deshpande, Sankarshan Karhade, Prajakta Shukre and Abhi Munde, while five organisations were named to receive assistance for drought affected communities.

Over 10,000 Attend Sugee Diwali Pahat as Group Announces ₹2.15 Crore for Maharashtra Farmers
Mumbai, November 9, 2026: Sugee Group announced financial assistance of ₹2.15 crore for drought affected farmers and communities across Maharashtra during its Diwali Pahat cultural programme at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Dadar, Mumbai.
The event, titled “Diwali Pahat with a Difference”, attracted more than 10,000 attendees and brought together classical music, poetry and Marathi cultural performances.
The programme also served as a platform to draw attention to the challenges faced by farming communities affected by drought and water scarcity.

FIVE ORGANISATIONS TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sugee Group announced that the ₹2.15 crore assistance would be distributed through five organisations working with communities.
The allocations are:

Parijat Foundation: ₹51 lakh.
Naam Foundation: ₹51 lakh.
Gram Mangal: ₹51 lakh.
Saraswati Devi Vidya Vikas Trust: ₹51 lakh.
Mahajap Foundation: ₹11 lakh.
The combined allocations amount to ₹2.15 crore.
According to the announcement, the assistance is intended to support drought affected farmers and communities across Maharashtra.
The group did not specify the disbursement schedule or the number of beneficiaries expected to receive support.

NISHANT DESHMUKH HIGHLIGHTS FARMERS’ CHALLENGES
Nishant Deshmukh, Founder of Sugee Group, addressed the difficulties facing agricultural communities in Maharashtra.
He referred to water shortages and the financial pressures experienced by farmers in drought affected areas.
“The drought situation in Maharashtra is extremely serious. Water scarcity and the complex basic challenges faced by farmers are matters of concern for all of us. No amount of assistance can be enough for farmers facing such difficult circumstances. The coming eight months are likely to be particularly challenging.”
Deshmukh said the assistance was intended as a contribution towards addressing these concerns and encouraged wider public participation in supporting farmers.
“Through this initiative, Sugee has taken a small step towards fulfilling its social responsibility. I appeal to everyone to come forward and extend generous support to our farming community. Farmers must know that the entire state of Maharashtra stands firmly with them.”
His remarks placed the focus on the need for continued assistance to agricultural communities facing difficult conditions.

RAHUL DESHPANDE AND OTHER ARTISTS PERFORM AT SHIVAJI PARK
The Diwali Pahat programme featured performances by classical vocalist Rahul Deshpande, actor and anchor Sankarshan Karhade, singer Prajakta Shukre and poet Abhi Munde.
The artists contributed music, performance and poetry to the festive morning gathering.
The event drew an audience of more than 10,000 people to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, a prominent public venue in Dadar.
Actors Swapnil Joshi and Makarand Anaspure, who are associated with Naam Foundation, were also present.
Naam Foundation was among the five organisations named to receive assistance under Sugee Group’s announcement.

CULTURAL PROGRAMME CONNECTS DIWALI WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The event combined the traditional Diwali Pahat format with an announcement addressing the needs of drought affected communities.
Diwali Pahat programmes bring audiences together for cultural performances during the festive period.
At the Sugee Group gathering, the focus extended beyond the musical programme to the circumstances of farmers affected by water scarcity and financial difficulties.
The announcement highlighted the potential role of public gatherings in drawing attention to community concerns.
The participation of artists and the presence of representatives associated with Naam Foundation added a cultural and social dimension to the event.

SUGEE GROUP ANNOUNCES SUPPORT THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
Sugee Group stated that the assistance would be channelled through Parijat Foundation, Naam Foundation, Gram Mangal, Saraswati Devi Vidya Vikas Trust and Mahajap Foundation.
Four of the organisations have been allocated ₹51 lakh each, while Mahajap Foundation has been allocated ₹11 lakh.
The announcement did not provide details about the specific programmes each organisation will implement using the funds.
The financial commitment comes amid concerns identified by the group about drought, water availability and the financial pressures facing farmers in parts of Maharashtra.

ABOUT SUGEE GROUP
Established in 1986, Sugee Group is a real estate development company with operations in Mumbai, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal.
The company focuses on premium residential developments and identifies timely project delivery, integrity and transparency among its business priorities.
Through its Diwali Pahat programme, the group combined a public cultural event with an announcement of financial assistance for communities facing agricultural and water related challenges.

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