Late Parvatibai Rayrikar Award 2024-25 Honors Top Students and Teachers in Nashik

June 28, 2025

The prestigious Late Parvatibai Rayrikar Memorial Award ceremony for the academic year 2024-25 was held with great enthusiasm at Gokhale Education Society's R.N.C. Arts, J.D.B. Commerce & N.S.C. Science College, Nashik Road. The event, organized to recognize academic excellence and dedicated educators, was graced by distinguished guests, faculty members, and proud parents.

Dignitaries and Guests

The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Ram Kulkarni, Zonal Secretary of Gokhale Education Society, with Dr. V.N. Suryavanshi, Branch Secretary, as the Guest of Honour. Other notable attendees included:

• Dr. Pranav Ratnaparkhi, Assistant Branch Secretary
• Mr. Vinod Deshpande, Coordinator, CCC
• Mr. Nitin Rayrikar and Mrs. Neha Rayrikar (representing the Rayrikar family)

The program was skillfully anchored by Mrs. Bhakti Kulkarni, while Mr. D.R. Nandan, Headmaster of J.D.C. Bytco English Medium High School, extended a warm welcome to the guests.

Ideal and Best Teacher Awards

This year, the Ideal Teacher Award was conferred upon Mr. Amol Sathe (J.D.C. Bytco English Medium High School) for his unwavering dedication and hard work. Additionally, the Best Teacher Awards were presented to:

• Mr.Roshna Ughade (GES J.D.C.Primary School )
• Mrs. Gajara Jadhav (Jayrambhai Primary School)

Inspiring Speeches

Several dignitaries addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of education and perseverance. Dr. Ram Kulkarni, Dr. V.N. Suryavanshi, Mr. Vinod Deshpande, and Mr. Nitin Rayrikar shared motivational insights, encouraging students to strive for excellence. Mr. Shahane, the Active Principal of the college, also delivered an inspiring speech.

A Legacy of Encouragement

The Late Parvatibai Rayrikar Award was instituted by former Principal Rayrikar Sir in memory of his grandmother. For the past 14 years, the awards have been presented without fail on June 28 to the toppers of J.D.C. High School, J.D.C. Primary, Jayrambhai High School, and Jayrambhai Primary School. Dr. Ram Kulkarni has been a constant presence at these ceremonies, reinforcing the institution's commitment to academic encouragement.

List of Prize Winners (J.D.C. Bytco English Medium High School)

V A – Mast. Mojad Arjun Gyaneshwar 94.00%

V B – Mast. Bhagat Sneharsh Nilesh 90.80%

V C – Miss. Salve Druvika Sharad 93.20%

VI A – Miss. Tonpe Tanishka Rajendra 93.00%

VI B – Mast. Shaikh Aahil Rauf 87.83%

VI C – Mast. Wagh Yash Vinod 89.50%

VII A – Mast. Kate Namo Ram 92.17%

VII B – Miss. Suryawanshi Paurav Prabhakar 94.83%

VII C – Miss. Sanap Aakanksha Sandeep 93.61%

VIII B – Mast. Yadav Avi Ranjeetkumar 88.88%

IX A – Mast. Porje Aditya Balasaheb 89.17%

IX B – Miss. Thakare Vaishnavi Manoj 89.50%

X A – Miss. Vandra Shreya Shashi 96.00% (Highest Score)

X B – Mast. Khandekar Soham Bhaurao 93.60%

Vote of Thanks

The program concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Mrs. Asmita Deshpande (Headmistress, Jayrambhai High School), along with Mr. D.R. Nandan and Supervisor Mr. Tribhuvan.

The event was a grand celebration of academic brilliance and teaching excellence, continuing the noble legacy of Late Parvatibai Rayrikar.

Reported by: Ajaysing Patil

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