Inauguration of 'Wellness Center' for Emotional and Mental Well-being of Police Personnel in Bhiwandi Under the initiative of Hon’ble Commissioner of Police, Thane, Mr. Ashutosh Dumbre, and the guidance of Hon’ble Additional Commissioner of Police, Mr. Dnyaneshwar Chavan, a new initiative titled "Wellness Center" has been launched to address the emotional and mental well-being needs of police officers and personnel. This center was inaugurated on 26/09/2025 at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 2, Bhiwandi. This initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Ahaan Foundation, co-founded by Ms. Sonali Patankar (Founder & CEO), Mr. Unmesh Joshi, and Mr. Swapnil Pange. Ahaan Foundation, a registered trust since 2012, works towards addressing the emotional and mental health needs of children and adults. The foundation strives to provide opportunities for growth, development, and psychological resilience. Through structured programs focusing on mental health awareness, early intervention, and capacity building, the foundation empowers individuals, families, and communities. Their mission includes promoting the holistic development of children, raising awareness on key social issues within communities, and driving positive change through collective action. Ahaan Foundation currently implements various mental health programs in collaboration with governments across five states, which include: • Responsible Netizenship • Cyber Wellness Centers • Autism Awareness and Training • Mental Health Services The Wellness Center at the DCP Zone 2, Bhiwandi office was inaugurated by Hon’ble Additional Commissioner of Police (Western Region, Thane), Mr. Vinayak Deshmukh. Present at the event were: • Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shashikant Borate • Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sachin Sangle • Mr. Vijay Marathe • Senior Police Inspectors from all six police stations under Zone 2 During the event, Ms. Sonali Patankar, along with Mr. Unmesh Joshi and Mr. Swapnil Pange, provided guidance to the police officers and personnel about the objectives and benefits of the initiative. Dr. Shrikant Paropkari (DCP, HQ-1) also extended valuable support in the successful implementation of this initiative.
