Jai Jinendra
JITO Harshotsav 2026 – A Grand Celebration of Connection, Collaboration & Community

Theme: Connect • Collaborate • Celebrate
Dates: 9th & 10th May 2026
Venue: KLE Centenary Convention Centre, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi

JITO Belagavi, in association with JLW Belagavi, JYW Belagavi, and KKG Zone, successfully organised a two-day mega event, JITO Harshotsav 2026, on 9th and 10th May 2026 at the KLE Centenary Convention Centre, Belagavi.

The primary objective of Harshotsav was to strengthen grassroots engagement through the extensive network of JTR members across Belagavi District and to create awareness about the various initiatives and service verticals of JITO. The event served as a vibrant platform for learning, networking, inspiration, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and community bonding.

The event was meticulously planned and executed under the able leadership of Shri Praveen Bafna, Chairman – KKG Zone, Shri Dilip Jain, Chief Secretary – KKG Zone, Shri Harshavardhan Inchal, Chairman – JITO Belagavi, Shri Abhay Adimani, Chief Secretary – JITO Belagavi, and Shri Vikram Jain, Event Convenor, with the wholehearted support of the Managing Committee members, volunteers, and the entire JITO Belagavi Parivar.

The overwhelming response from the community was evident throughout the two-day event. Every session witnessed a packed auditorium with a seating capacity of over 1,200, while many participants remained standing due to the tremendous turnout. The sessions received exceptional appreciation from the audience for their quality, relevance, and inspirational content.

Day 1 Highlights

The event commenced with the chanting of the Navakar Maha Mantra, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Chairman Shri Harshavardhan Inchal welcomed the gathering, followed by the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Event Convenor Shri Vikram Jain introduced the vision and objectives of Harshotsav 2026.

The inaugural session was graced by Hon'ble Shri Sunil J. Singhi, Chairman, National Traders' Welfare Board, Government of India, as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. He addressed the gathering on various Government initiatives and welfare measures for traders, entrepreneurs, and business communities.

Hon'ble Shri Abhay Patil, MLA, Belagavi Dakshin, attended as the Guest of Honour and inspired the audience with his address.

Representing KKG Zone, Shri Praveen Bafna, Chairman, appreciated the efforts of JITO Belagavi in organising such a large-scale and meaningful event and Chief Secretary Dilp Jain also present.

From JITO Apex, Shri Narendra Singh Samar, Special Invitee, Working Committee, highlighted the various Apex initiatives and service verticals, while Shri Shripal Bachawat, Secretary, JITO Apex, introduced members to the JITO One World App and its benefits.

The inaugural session concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Chief Secretary Shri Abhay Adimani.

Conclusion
The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Chief Secretary Shri Abhay Adimani, expressing gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, guests, sponsors, volunteers, organising committees, JTR members, and over 1,200 participants whose enthusiastic support made JITO Harshotsav 2026 a grand success.

The programme concluded with a group photograph followed by the singing of the National Anthem, marking the successful culmination of an unforgettable celebration of learning, leadership, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and community bonding.

Regards
Harshavardhan Inchal
Chairman, JITO Belagavi
Abhay Adimani
Chief Secretary, JITO Belagavi
Vikram Jain
Event Convenor, JITO Belagavi