Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Yusuf Meherally Centre to Host Panvel Festival of Alternatives
The Yusuf Meherally Centre is planning a three-day festival in Panvel.
It will happen from October 2 to 4, 2026.
The event will honour Dr G. G. Parikh one year after his death.
Parikh worked for social justice, rural development and a more sustainable society.
People and groups will share ideas for improving communities and the environment.
The festival will include an exhibition, workshops, discussions, films and public art.
Young people will also meet experienced social workers and innovators.
The organisers are asking people to donate any amount to help run the event.
The Yusuf Meherally Centre will hold a three-day Festival of Alternatives from October 2 to 4, 2026.
The festival will take place at the Centre’s Tara campus in Panvel to mark Dr G. G. Parikh’s first death anniversary.
The programme will feature NGOs, artisans, grassroots groups, social entrepreneurs and institutions focused on practical solutions.
Workshops and innovation labs will address sustainability, composting, renewable energy, circular economy and cooperative business models.
Organisers are seeking financial contributions to support the festival and its programmes.
- Who
- The Yusuf Meherally Centre, along with changemakers, grassroots organisations, social entrepreneurs and institutions.
- What
- A three-day Festival of Alternatives commemorating Dr G. G. Parikh’s first death anniversary.
- When
- October 2 to 4, 2026.
- Where
- The Yusuf Meherally Centre’s campus in Tara, Panvel.
- Why
- To honour Parikh’s legacy and advance practical alternatives related to social justice, rural development, sustainability, education and healthcare.
- Event
- Festival of Alternatives
- Dates
- October 2–4, 2026
- Venue
- Yusuf Meherally Centre campus, Tara, Panvel
- Occasion
- Dr G. G. Parikh’s first death anniversary
- Programme themes
- Sustainability, empowerment, education and healthcare
- Featured activities
- Expo, innovation labs, workshops, dialogues, culture, film and public arts
- Funding request
- Organisers are seeking financial assistance of any amount