JITO Ladies Wing Bengaluru South concluded its month-long wellness campaign ‘Fitness Fiesta’ on 29 January at The Fern Residency by Marriott, Seshadripuram. The closing session, ‘Fitness – Myth & Mystery’, drew 130 members for fresh, practical insights on health and discipline.
The evening opened with the Navkar Mantra and lamp lighting by JITO dignitaries, speakers, and members. Chairperson Smt. Babita Raysoni said Fitness Fiesta embodied JITO’s three pillars of service, knowledge, and empowerment, calling it a journey of discipline and self-care. Chairman Shri Ranjeet Solanki praised the initiative’s impact, while Apex Director Shri Narender Samar reminded members that health is life’s greatest wealth. KKG Convener Smt. Pinky Jain noted the campaign as proof of what commitment achieves.
Arjuna Awardee Smt. Reeth Abraham, Chief Guest, urged women to make sports and exercise a daily habit, sharing that love for activity removes fatigue. Keynote speaker Shri Arvind Mandot, Founder of As It Is Nutrition, linked modern fitness to Jain philosophy, showing how ancient wisdom underpins today’s health practices.
Fitness Partner Shri Darshan Jain of Oduba was applauded for guiding participants throughout the month, with Social Media Partner P91 showcasing campaign videos. A panel with Shri Darshan Jain, Shri Arvind Mandot, Smt. Reeth Abraham, and nutritionist Smt. Moksha Solanki made the session interactive. Main sponsor As It Is Nutrition presented food recipe awards to all 40 participants. Awards also recognized weight loss, inch loss, attendance, punctuality, and overall performance, with participation awards for everyone.
Dignitaries present: Chief Secretary Shri Nitin Lunia; Managing Committee Shri Vijay Mehta; Shri Mahavir Bhansali; Past Treasurer Shri Jayantilal Balar; JLW Joint Secretary Ms. Avdhi Chauhan; Past Chairperson Smt. Pramila Bhandari; Smt. Nisha Samar; Smt. Madhu Doshi; Shraman Aarogyam Apex Convener Smt. Sunita Gandhi; Small Household Business Apex Convener Smt. Bindu Raysoni; JLW Bangalore North Chief Secretary Smt. Raksha Chhajed; Vice Chairperson Smt. Suman Ved Mutha; and JATF Hostel Co-Convener Smt. Chitra Mehta.
JLW Bengaluru South team: Vice Chairperson Smt. Lata Bohra; Treasurer Smt. Sangeeta Parakh; Joint Secretaries Smt. Sakshi Nahar and Smt. Chandra Jain; Managing Committee Smt. Asmita Chauhan, Smt. Sangeeta Siyal, Smt. Angikaa Bafna, Smt. Neetu Gulecha, Smt. Kavita Mutha, Smt. Hema Solanki, and Smt. Rekha Kishor Jain.
The event was hosted by Chief Secretary Smt. Nidhi Palrecha, with the vote of thanks by Smt. Sakshi Nahar, marking a successful close to a meaningful wellness initiative.