Armaan Club supports the children of artisans as they grow through their school years. While academic support is central, the program also nurtures broader development often overlooked in schools. Through sports, creative activities, leadership opportunities, and career guidance, children build confidence, teamwork, and life skills while discovering their potential and future possibilities. ✨
Vineet Pandey Son of Nisha Pandey, GU Collective
At 23, Vineet Ajay Pandey is in a phase of intense focus. After completing his B.Com in 2022, he worked with law firms, Chartered Accountant offices, and Axis Bank, gaining practical exposure and understanding the discipline professional life demands. Now, he has taken a conscious break from work to prepare fully for his final Chartered Accountant exams. For him, this time is about commitment, patience, and staying steady.
Vineet joined Armaan Club in the 8th standard. He remembers traveling from Uttan to Colgate House in Bandra for football and cricket, and going to the Santacruz center for dance, drama, talent shows, and career guidance sessions. The travel was long, but it never felt like a burden. It was exciting.
He smiles when recalling camps, water park outings, trekking in Badlapur, and performing in his first street play. One memory he treasures deeply is getting the opportunity to watch a live cricket match at Wankhede Stadium — Mumbai vs Punjab. The energy of the crowd, the scale of the stadium, the thrill of being there — it was unforgettable. The next day at school, he felt proud sharing that experience. It was a small moment, but it boosted his confidence.
He laughs when he says that earlier his career dreams changed quickly. After watching cricket, he wanted to be a cricketer. After trekking, he wanted to be an athlete. But in 9th and 10th standard, career counseling sessions at Armaan Club helped him think seriously about his future. The guidance from social workers and counselors helped him choose a practical direction. That support, he says, made a big difference.
Vineet believes Armaan Club shaped him early. While many students join personality development or English-speaking classes after graduation, he was building those skills during school. Today, whether presenting during higher studies or interacting with seniors, he feels comfortable speaking up first, maintaining eye contact, and building rapport.
He clearly remembers Armaan Club Appreciation Day in 10th standard when he received ₹5000 for scoring the highest percentage. Holding that envelope felt special. In 12th standard, receiving a wristwatch and water bottle reinforced a lesson for him and his younger brother — education brings dignity and growth.
The idea of giving up, he says, rarely enters his mind. His foundation feels strong. In the future, he hopes to guide Armaan Club and community children about education and career planning — his way of giving back.
What gives him the greatest happiness today is seeing pride in his parents’ eyes.
