Front of the Sindhyat Cultural Centre building and its tiled courtyard in Ulhasnagar

Sindhu Youth Circle

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Archive Story

Sindhu Youth Circle

Through the Years

Six Decades of Memories & Moments

Three men holding a hand-lettered slate at an archive Sindhu Youth Circle event
Six elderly men wearing delegate badges pose together at a gathering
Three men in close-up at a crowded Sindhi gathering
Dignitaries seated at a long table on a stage with pink curtains at an archive Sindhu Youth Circle programme
A man receiving a shawl from an elderly man in a white cap during a felicitation
Players at a table tennis table in the Sindhu Youth Circle indoor hall
Men in orange Jhulelal caps carry a puja thali on their heads outside the Sindhyat Cultural Centre during Cheti Chand
Men in orange caps lift a thali of offerings in front of the Sindhyat Cultural Centre signboard
Devotees in orange stoles raise a puja thali together while others clap during Cheti Chand
Man in an orange cap and stole speaking on stage in front of the Cheti Chand welcome banner
Two men in orange caps performing on stage before the Cheti Chand banner of Sindhu Youth Circle
Guests on white chairs in the audience at the Cheti Chand programme, many in orange caps
Three men in orange stoles shaking hands in front of the Cheti Chand banner
Woman and man singing on stage beside a music stand at the Cheti Chand cultural programme
Row of guests in red-and-white stoles seated on red chairs watching the Cheti Chand programme
Woman and man holding microphones at a music stand on stage during Cheti Chand
Four women in black outfits dancing on stage at Cheti Chand
Woman in a white salwar kameez speaking at a microphone on stage
Three women singing on stage in pastel party wear in front of the Sindhu Saaz Ain Awaaz Club banner
Women in colourful traditional outfits performing a group dance in front of a Jhulelal painting
Women dancers kneel in a group performance with a performer dressed as Jhulelal at Cheti Chand
Men in colourful Sindhi caps and kurtas dancing on stage before a Bollywood-style backdrop
Women and men in bright costumes dancing on stage at the Cheti Chand programme
Singer performing on stage at Jashne Sindhiyat 2025 with musicians playing behind
Guests felicitating an artist on stage at Jashne Sindhiyat 2025 beneath the Sindhu Saaz Ain Awaaz Club banner
Awardees receiving a trophy on stage at the Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024
Young boy in a green kurta and Sindhi cap speaking into a microphone at the Cutie Show
Five men smiling together at an evening Sindhu Youth Circle event
Women and men presenting certificates to children, one dressed as Jhulelal, at a Sindhu Youth Circle event
Child in a red ajrak shawl and cap standing on stage at the Cutie Show
Little girl in a pale green frock singing into a microphone on the Cutie Show stage
Child in a red Sindhi shawl and cap on stage with other children behind at the Cutie Show
Girl in a blue skirt dancing on stage in front of a Jhulelal image at the Cutie Show
Two girls in traditional lehengas dancing on stage at the Cutie Show
Organisers with a child holding a trophy and rosettes on stage at the Cutie Show
The letters SYC filled with archive photographs of Sindhu Youth Circle events and leaders
Our Legacy

Our Impact in Numbers

Over six decades of community service, heritage preservation, and empowerment.

300 +

Youth Connected

50 +

Events & Meetups

1000 +

Volunteer Hours

1962

Active Since

Engagement & Impact

Our Services & Cultural Legacy

Comprehensive community services dedicated to the Sindhi community since 1962.

Committee of Sindhu Youth Circle: portraits of Sundar Dangwani, Chander Manghnani, Jagdish Kanjhan, Gulshan Lulla, Haresh Rupani and Mona Rupani
Governance

Managing Committee for the Year 2025 to 2028

Current managing committee members shared as part of the mandatory disclosure reference.

The Journey Through Lens

Celebrating the legacy and stories that define our community

Collage of archive and recent Sindhu Youth Circle photos: ground-breaking, award presentations and stage performances
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1962

Year Founded

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60+

Years Strong

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10K+

Lives Touched

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100%

Community Led

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sindhu Youth Circle (SYC)?

Sindhu Youth Circle (SYC) is a Sindhi cultural NGO founded in 1962 in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. It preserves Sindhi heritage through youth development, women empowerment, education scholarships, community welfare (ration seva, health camps), cultural events, and the 27,000+ book Lekhraj Aziz Library.

Where is Sindhu Youth Circle located?

Sindhu Youth Circle is located at the Sindhyat Cultural Centre, Section 22, Railway Station Rd, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra 421002, India. Contact: info@sindhuyouthcircle.com.

When was Sindhu Youth Circle founded?

Sindhu Youth Circle was founded in 1962 by Sunder Dangwani and Murij Manghnani in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. It has served the Sindhi community for over 60 years.

What events does Sindhu Youth Circle organise?

Sindhu Youth Circle organises Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year), Sindh Fusion (annual cultural extravaganza), Jashne Sindhiyat, Women's Day celebrations, community service drives, youth talent shows, sports events, and elder welfare programs.

How can I donate to Sindhu Youth Circle?

You can donate via the Donate page at sindhuyouthcircle.org/donate using Razorpay. Donations are 80G income-tax exempt under the Income Tax Act, India. Monthly tiers start at ₹1,500 (Learning Anchors), ₹5,000 (Culture Pods), and ₹15,000 (Future Funds).

Does Sindhu Youth Circle have a Women's Wing?

Yes. The Sindhu Youth Circle Women's Wing (SYC WW) was established in 2016. It runs health initiatives, cultural celebrations, leadership workshops, skill development, and annual Women's Day events for Sindhi women in Ulhasnagar. Follow on Instagram @syc_ww.