UTTARANCHAL MITRA MANDAL VASAI is an independent organization, which inspires us to work for the betterment of humanity, indulge in charitable activities, etc. We seek guidance from this pious, holy, and reputed socio-cultural organization. It becomes very important and obligatory for us to express our gratitude towards such an incredible organization and to let the world know, what this organization is all about, its deeds, social objectives, visions, etc. thru this forum.

Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal, Vasai Road (UMM-Vasai), was established on 2nd October 1988. The postal address of the Mandal is Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal –Vasai Road, Badrinath Mandir complex, Sun City, Vasai (West), Palghar, Maharashtra, India.

   The institution was established by a few Uttaranchalies who were staying in a suburb of Mumbai called Vasai. The main objective of establishing this institution was ;
  i) to have acquaintance and to promote brotherhood amongst all Uttaranchalis residing in Mumbai & its suburban areas, and 
   ii) to save & promote Uttarakhandi culture in Mumbai.

   Now the institution has grown up and is supported and patronized by both Uttaranchalis' and non-Uttaranchalies residing not only in Vasai, Mumbai and its suburbs but also in other parts of India and abroad. With the very humble beginning on 02.10.1988, Mandal's membership has swelled to around 2500 as of 31.03.2020. The members are spread all over India and abroad, like Australia, the USA, UAE, & UK, etc. 

The UMM-Vasai is registered with the Registrar of Societies, Thane, Maharashtra, India under The Society Registration Act, 1860 vide its Registration No. MH/205-2001/THANE dated. 7th March, 2001.
The Mandal is also registered with Charity Commissioner, Thane, Maharashtra, India under The Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950 vide its Registration No.F-9272-THANE dated. 31st May, 2001.

The Charity Commissioner of Income Tax, Thane has issued Income Tax Exemption Certificate under Section 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide Certificate No.: THN/CIT-III/80-G/730/UMM/08-09/670 dated 17.06.2008 & THN/CIT-III/80G/13/10-11/398 dated 31.05.2010.

The Permanent Account Number (PAN)  of Mandal is : AAATU1524B.

The Mandal is basically engaged in social activities like:-

  1. Promotion of Basic Education by granting scholarships and freeships to deserving students. 
  2. Imparting training on career counseling by arranging seminars from time to time etc. 
  3. Promotion of Indian culture. especially that of Uttarakhandi culture & tradition to the young generation. This is done by organizing various religious and cultural events from time to time. Cultural activities like celebration of all Indian festivals with their cultural rituals and festivities. Organizing of Gyan Yagya, like Bhagwat Katha Saptah, etc., Havans (Spiritual Holy Fire) with Vaidik Indian rituals.  Bhagwat Katha Saptah is managed through Shri Raghuvir Dass Prabhuji, Medical Director, ISKCON, Juhu, Mumbai. 
  4. Promotion of basic good old Indian human values like compassion, care, cleanliness,  respect, honesty, non-violence,  tolerance, and brotherhood, etc. 
  5. Promotion of charity and assistance especially for educational and medical purposes. Besides providing financial assistance to the needy students, the Mandal has been distributing books, notebooks to deserving students. The Mandal has also provided financial assistance to needy persons for medical purposes. The Mandal keeps on organizing Medical Assistance Camps and has so far distributed hundreds of Medical Appliances to the needy in collaboration with Ali Yawar Jang Institute for Handicaps, Bandra, Mumbai, a Govt. of India, enterprise and the Local Municipalities in the region.
  6. The Mandal keeps on providing financial and non-financial assistance /guidance to individuals and other charitable institutions like Vraddhashram (Old Age Homes), orphanage, etc.     
  7. The Mandal is also engaged in providing assistance to Teerth Yatries– Pilgrims to Uttarakhand specially Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. This is done through Shree Badrinath Tours & Travels.
  8. The Mandal is also conducting daily Yoga classes in collaboration with the Vasai West Branch of Patanjali Yog Peeth, Haridwar.

VISION
“UMM- Vasai’s is a visionary institution in its approach. Its vision is to create, promote, inculcate, and maintain Good Human values. Promote Indian cultural values and inculcate these values in the young  Indians. 

In Nutshell, the Mandal is aiming to build a Healthy Nation with all the patriotic values imbibed in its members who turn out to be Good Citizens and Excellent HUMAN BEINGS.



OBJECTIVES :

The Main objects of Uttranchal Mitra Mandal, Vasai Road (UMM-VASAI ) are as under:

1. To generally assist in meeting different socio-cultural needs of society like educational, cultural, religious, medical & social needs, etc. 

2. To organize national cultural Programmes & events, especially all Uttarakhandi festivals and to celebrate them with full rituals.

3. To build, construct, repair, establish, and administer a Temple of Bhagwan Badrinath Ji, (a replica of Bhagwan Badrinath Ji's Temple situated at Badarinath Dham, Uttarakhand).  The Mandal may acquire, repair, adapt, and administer more Temples, from time to time, anywhere in India, as the committee may deem fit.
  (An activity-wise detailed  Policy Guidelines are being prepared separately, chalking out the rights, responsibilities, Do's & Donot's, addressing all questions like, who, where, how,  why, when and  why-not, etc concerning these activities.) 

4. To build, construct, acquire, repair, establish, and administer a community center for the wellbeing of the society at large. This would be named "Manav Kalyan Kendra". This Community Center would be an epicenter for all social and cultural activities of the Mandal. The Manag Kalyan Kendra would establish; 
     i) a Medical OPD Unit, 
     ii) A library, 
     iii) A Dharmshala (Temporary accommodation for needy),  
     iv)  A Party Halls ( Sabhagrah),
     v) Conference rooms, 
    vi) Canteen (Kitchen),
     vii) Vocational Training classrooms.
   (A detailed activity-wise Policy Guidelines are being prepared separately chalking out the rights, responsibilities, Dos & Donots, also addressing all queries like who, why, where, how,  when and why-not, etc. concerning these activities) ,

5. To build, construct, acquire, repair, establish schools, colleges, and other institutions for the promotion of education, be it basic, professional, and/ or technical education. To provide scholarships, freeships, books, periodicals, and other study materials to poor, needy, and deserving students.
   ( A detailed policy guidelines would be prepared separately as and when this activity is undertaken by the Mandal)

7. To build, construct, acquire, repair, establish  Medical colleges, Hospitals, (Ayurvedic, Allopathic, etc), Engineering Colleges, and other specialty institutions for the promotion &  research in Medical, Engineering and other technical  Education. It would entail purchasing of necessary medical appliances and equipment,  maintaining pharmacy, blood bank, etc, and acquiring of ambulances, cars, Vans, etc.  It would also require building, constructing, acquiring, repairing, establishing hostels/ homes/ accommodations for trainee boys and girls, students, workers, employees, etc.
   ( A detailed policy guidelines would be prepared separately as and when this activity is undertaken by the Mandal)


8. To Provide medical assistance like organizing medical camps for general check-ups,  eye check-ups, Blood Donation Camps, and providing other medical assistance.

9. To build, construct, acquire, repair, assist, administer, establish schools, colleges for physically challenged children especially for deaf and dumb 


10.  To build, construct, administer, establish, and run old Age homes for differently-abled and Senior Citizens i.e. Vruddhasram - OLD AGE Homes for Seniors.

11. To do any other social-cultural work,  which, the committee deems fit to do for the benefit of its members, the society at large, it could be a donation or assistance in any form to people affected with natural calamities like flood, earthquake, Tsunami, War, Famine,  or any other work etc. etc.



MISSION

UMM-Vasai’s immediate mission is to construct a REPLICA TEMPLE OF BHAGWAN BADRINATH JI  & A COMMUNITY CENTRE i.e. MANAV KALYAN KENDRA BHAVAN –  (A PRAYER HALL) - at Sun City, Vasai (West), Dist. Palghar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.

To fulfill the above objectives, the UMM- Vasai, has already acquired a plot of land admeasuring about 22,700 sq. ft.  (22 Guntha) ( FSI allotted: 22700 Sq. Ft) situated at Survey No. 108  Hissa No.7 & 3 of Village Dewan man  Sun City Vasai (W), Dist. Palghar, Near Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

UMM-Vasai has received due  N. A. approval from the collector of Thane, Maharashtra, India vide its NA Order No. Revenue/K-1/T-9/NAP/SR-113/2008 Office of Dist. Collector of Thane dated 6.10.2008.

The Mandal has also received approval from CIDCO (City Industrial Development Corporation) for construction of above premises vide its permission order No.: CIDCO/VVSR/CC/BP-3602 & 4503/W/4670/4671 dated 12.08.2009.

The proposed construction plan of the project is also approved by Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) in October 2014.


PRESENT STATUS OF THE PROJECTS::

As on date – 31.07.2020 the construction work of the project is in full swings. The RCC work of Ground + all Four Stories of the Manav Kalyan Kendra- Bhavan have been completed. Similarly, the RCC work of Shree Badrinathji’s Temple has been completed. The Mandal is in the process of finalizing tenders/ quotations received from different contractors/ constructors of Temples, generally known as Sompuras. Once all the terms are negotiated and finalized with the contractors, the constructions of Temple work would also start in full swings.


MAJOR  ACHIEVEMENTS (Mile Stones)
The main achievements of UMM-Vasai, so far, i.e. since inception till 31.07.2020 are as under::-

i)    Bhoomi Pooja of the project was done on 1st May 2010, by the Local MLA Shri Hitendra Thakur Ji and other prominent VVIPs from Uttarakhand.

ii)    Shilanyas of The project was done on 01.02.2015 by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand – Mr. Harish Rawat ji together with Ex-Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal (Nishankh). Both are well-known personalities of Uttarakhand- It’s a matter of pride for the Institution

iii) Appointment and induction of Shri Madhavanand Bhatt ji – Businessman – Builders and developers and Filmmakers- with the institution as Trusty and chairman of the Construction Committee for the Project. This has led to the speedy construction of the Project Buildings with minimal cost of construction.

iv)  The UMM-Vasai could persuade Shri Raghuvir Dass Prabhuji- Medical Director of ISKON, Juhu, Mumbai to remain as Mandal’s Spiritual Guru. The Mandal has celebrated/ organized 9 Bhagwat Katha Saptahs till 31.03.2020 in the Project Premises. 
      Prabhuji's guidance has been of immense value and benefits to the organization as under his spiritual leadership the organization has achieved fame &  appreciation from the society and was able to approach Big Political, Business, and Religious houses in India. 

v)   UMM-Vasai could arrange & successfully manage various Medical Camps for Physically challenged persons in Vasai- Virar municipal area with the support/ patronage of Ali Yawar Jang Institute for Handicapped, Mumbai, India. This has been possible with the support of one of the founder members of the Mandal - Shri Gopal Sharma. The Mandal has also received support from local municipal authorities, like VVCMC (Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation), thereby getting appreciation from VVCMC in token of the social work carried out by the Mandal in the region.

vi)  The Mandal has been able to get Free architectural support from Shri R.C. Tipnis, a well-known Architect in Mumbai. He was introduced to the Mandal by Shri Madhavanand Bhatt Ji. He has been rendering his services for the past 4/5 years now selflessly. 

vii)   UMM-Vasai has been able to get the support from one of the youngest Architect, Shri Mahendra Singh Rawat ji , who has been recently nominated to the Board of Trustees (Managing Committee), 

viii) The Mandal was also been able to organize a Free Medical checkup Camp for a Heart ailment in association with the reputed Jupiter Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra. This has been possible with the wholehearted support by one of our valuable designatory - Shri Bhola Dutt Pathak ji, who is GM in  Jupiter Hospital and a member of our Shanrakshak Mandal.
ix)  The Mandal has been able to manage the prestigious visit by Hon. Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Ji, to the Bhagwat Katha Samaroh in February 2020 in Mandir Premises at Vasai.  Governor of Maharashtra's suggestion and contribution for establishing a Library in the Manav Kalyan Kendra at Vasai were appreciated very much by all. 

THE BADRINATH TEMPLE CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE :

The Mandal has been working professionally and has formed various sub-committees, for the smooth functioning of day to day work involving its members who specialise in their respective fields of profession.  This leads to attaining all the benefits of specialisation, like minimal cost, Superior quality construction work, Speedy work, Minimal losses and wastage etc.  etc. With the above aspect in view, the Temple construction committee consists of the following members. :

1. Shri Madhavanand Bhatt  - Chairman
2.  Shri  Mahesh Chandra N. Nailwal 
3. Shri  Mahanar Singh Dasoni 
4. Shri Hira Singh Rauthan, 
5. Shri  Gopal  Singh Mehra -Chairman of UMM-Vasai
6. Shri Mohan Singh Rajput-General Secretary of UMM-Vasai
7. Shri Manohar Singh Rauthan 
8. Shri Mahendra Singh Rawat - Architect
9. Shri Gobind Pandey
10. Shri R.C Tipnis - Architect
11. Shri Virendra Bhandari 

BADRINATH MANDIR - AACHARYA MANDAL :

The Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal Vasai (UMM-Vasai) has formed an Acharya Mandal empaneling a few highly qualified, learned,  Ved-Pathi  Brahmins on its pannel who render their services wholeheartedly, selflessly. They are a committed lot of brahmins who help the Mandal in making its publicity and also assist the Mandal with - TAN, MAN, DHAN.
     
They are :

1. Pandit Shri Taradutt Kargeti ji
2. Pandit Shri Harish Lakheda ji
3. Pandit Shri Prayag Pandey Ji
4. Pandit Shri Bhairabh Dutt Joshi ji
5. Pandit Shri Mahesh Pandey Ji
6. Pandit Shri Bhuvneshwar Saklaniji
7. Pandit Shri Kamleshwar Prashad Doval ji
8. Pandit Shri Sunil Kestwalji
9. Pandit Shri Krishna ji




                      -::-  APPEAL -::-

The UMM-Vasai appeals to the public at large to contribute towards Building fund as its projects are under construction stage and have only reached halfway thru. It requires a substantial amount of money for completion of the Project. The Manav Kalyan Kendra and the Temple of Bhagwan Badrinath ji is a social project and so far it has been developed out of the contribution made by the general public. 

THE PROJECT IS BY THE PUBLIC & FOR THE PUBLIC.
Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal - Vasai is a Registered Charitable Public Trust and all donations, contributions to it are exempt under section 80 G of Income Tax Act. Hence we APPEAL to all to contribute as per one's capability and capacity for expeditious completion of the Project. 

Corporate entities ( Public Limited companies, Private Limited Companies, Partnership Firms, Proprietory concerns), Business houses can also contribute and assist the project as it meets with all the requirements under CSR norms. Donation in cash and kind (like building materials,  cement, steel, sand, bricks, etc) are also accepted.

UMM-Vasai is also registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi, under FCRA. Accordingly, UMM-Vasai can accept donations from abroad as well. NRIs & Foreign Nationals are requested to contribute to this noble cause which is a service to HUMANITY.

   UMM BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS :
Uttaranchal  Mitra Mandal -Vasai Road (UMM-Vasai)  is maintaining its Rupee Account with following two Banks;

1) Punjab National Bank, Vasai East Branch - effective from 01.04.2020. ( consequent upon merger of Oriental Bank of Commerce with PNB). 

2) IDBI BANK, Vasai Road West Branch.

The Account details are as under :


SR.
Name of Bank
Account no.
IFSC No.
Type of A/c
Remarks
Tel.No.
1.
Punjab National Bank - effective from 01.04.2020 (consequent upon the merger of Oriental Bank of Commerce) Vasai Nalasopara Link Road  Branch -(100559)

Address: Rashmi Residency, Hall-a, Vasai 
Nalasopara New, Link Road, Vasai (E), Dist. Palghar, Maharashtra- 401202.
S.B


O.D





05592010015320


05595010000440




ORBC0100559


MICR code: 400022019



.
Savings 
08956550721 /
08956550731


SR.
Name of Bank
Account no.
IFSC No.
Type of A/c
Remarks

2.
IDBI Bank Limited
Vasai West Branch ( 0649),

60 Feet Rd, Sai Nagar, Vasai West, Vasai, Maharashtra 401202
S.B.::-
0649104000115322
IBKL0000649
Savings 
0250 –
234 0094


  FCRA A/C DETAILS FOR RECEIVING  DONATIONS            FROM OUT OF INDIA.

UMM-Vasai is also registered with the Ministry of Home        Affairs, Delhi, under FCRA, and hence can receive donations from abroad. NRIs & Foreign Nationals can contribute to this noble cause of service to HUMANITY by effecting remittance to our Nostro Account with Punjab National Bank, Vasai East Branch, the details of which are as follows :


SR.
Name of Bank
Account no.
IFSC No.
Type of A/c
Remarks
Tel.No.
3.
Punjab National Bank - effective from 01.04.2020 (consequent upon merger of Oriental Bank of Commerce) Vasai Nalasopara Link Road  Branch –
( Br. Code -0559)

Address: Rashmi Residency, Hall-a, Vasai 
Nalasopara New, Link Road, Vasai (E), Dist. Palghar, Maharashtra- 401202.
FC
RA








05592292000017




ORBC0100559


MICR code: 400022019


SWIFT CODE : ORBCINBBMLD
.
FCRA –SAVINGS  A/c  
08956550721 /
08956550731

NOSTRO Account Details as under:                                     ( Currency – USD)
                                      
Bank Name  Wells Fargo Bank    
Account No. 2000191001534
Swift ID PNBPUS3NNYC
Bank Name –CITI Bank NY
Account No. 36152559
Swift ID   CITIUS33XXX
Bank Name HSBC Bank USA
Account No. 000304280 
Swift ID MRMDUS33XXX 
Bank Name JP Morgan Chase
Account No. 406313390  
Swift ID  CHASUS33XXX
Bank Name - Standard Chartered Bank NY
Account No. 3582021072001
Swift ID SCBLUS33XXX






BOARD OF TRUSTEES ( Managing Committee) - 


Uttranchal Mitra Mandal -Vasai Road (UMM-Vasai) performs its day to day activities through its Board of Trustees. The members of the Board of Trustees also known as The Managing Committee are elected/ appointed /nominated in the Annual General Body meetings of members for a period of three years. 



The Present Board of Trustees (Managing Committee)  was constituted in the AGM held in August 2017 is for the period from August 2017- till July 2020. Due to COVID - 19, the existing Board was requested to continue its function until the situation normalizes and a new Board is nominated/ selected/ elected.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES ( Managing committee) - Names of members and their contact details are as under  :

For the period from August 2017 till date
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Contact Details
1.
Mr. Gopal Basant Singh
Hon. Chairman
093098047009/
09969201230
2.
Mr. Mohan Singh Rajput
Hon. General Secretary
07972997491 / 09969220757
3.
Mr. Dayakrishna Gururaniji
Hon. Treasurer
0982145849 / 0250-2333138
4.
Mr. Manohar Singh Rauthan
Vice-Chairman
09920805594/
5.
Mr. Mahendra Singh Dhami
Secretary
09967744924 / 07757805850
6.
Mr. Naresh Chandra Nailwal
Asst. Treasurer
09619879443/ 09930711748
7.
Mr. Maheshchndra N. Nailwal
Senior Trustee and Advisor
09518322708 / 09867797316
8.
Mr. Mahanar Singh Dasoni
Senior Trustee and Advisor
09892576724
9.
Mr. Surjan Singh Rauthan
Legal Advisor
09987445899
10.
Mr. Hira Singh Rauthan
Member
09561600671 / 08806828408
11.
Mr. Narendrapal Singh Negi
Member
09004448531 / 09423364040
12.
Mr. Maheshchand Bhatt
Member
09969227381/ 09769005510
13.
Mr. Nandaballabh Akoliya
Member
09969223581 / 08369282078
14.
Mr. Govind Pandey
Member
09767732001 / 09665577702
15.
Mr. Nandan Singh Mehra
Member
09226731381 / 0250-2337839
16.
Mr. Gopal Singh Karki
Member
09833391219 / 07021623387
17.
Mr. Anand Patwal
Member
09004498465 /09960165439
18.
Mr. Chandrakant Sharma
Member
09967619995 / 09323048606
19.
Mrs. Basanti Sharma (Nailwal)
Member
08600776648
20.
Mr. Rakesh Sharma
Member
09619662044
21.
Mr. Bharat Singh Rawat
Member
09860146816 / 09322927083
Following members were added to the committee recently

1.
Mr. Madhava Nand Bhatt
Member & Trustee (Chairman of Construction committee
932224322/
9867674500

2.
Mr. Hari Mridul Pandey
Member & Trustee -(Journalist, Poet &writer)
8999027424/ 9867011482

      3.
Mr. Mahendra Singh Rawat
Member & Trustee
Architect()
9890199741