Over 550 people from Katkari tribe get caste certificates

Speaking at the special ceremony, Sudhir Bhagwat, block development officer of Mulshi taluka, along with Dr Pravin Dabadghav, Suhas Lunkad, and Vartika Bhatewara from Rohan Builders, emphasised the importance of these caste certificates in accessing education, healthcare and government welfare schemes.

Pravin Dabadghav highlighted the community’s rich historical significance, noting their contributions to the Hindavi Swaraj under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and their ongoing legacy of patriotism. He called on the younger generation of the Katkari community to pursue education and work towards improving their quality of life.

Suhas Lunkad of Rohan Builders spoke of the organization’s previous efforts, stating, “Earlier, we helped over 800 individuals from the Katkari community obtain caste certificates and Aadhaar cards. We are also assisting 55 families in Mugaon village by providing homes, with each family receiving a government grant of Rs 1.2 lakh. We are contributing the remaining funds for construction and so far, 35 houses are completed, with the rest expected to be finished by the end of this year.”