This year founder chairperson of Parisanstha, Prof. D. D. Kapadia and another founder member, Prof. M. L. Chandratreya passed away. Hence the programs for the silver jubilee were arranged in the year 1971. On 25 July 1971, a program was organized at New English School, Tilak Road. On this occasion, senior founder members of Parisanstha were felicitated. Prof. N. M. Athavale donated a self made 4″ refractor telescope to Parisanstha
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