Suresh Ishwar Pote : An Introduction

 

Mr. Suresh Ishwar Pote is a respected, dedicated, and lifelong active social worker from Maharashtra who has remained committed to public service throughout his life. He was born on October 1, 1955, in Dharavi, Mumbai. At present, he resides in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, and continues to work tirelessly for social upliftment, public awareness, and the welfare of senior citizens. He serves as the President of the Maharashtra Senior Citizens Federation (FESCOM) for the Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Regional Division for the term 2024–2027, and as a Regulatory Board Member of FESCOM Maharashtra State. His leadership is known for being visionary, participatory, and community-oriented.

Along with these roles, Mr. Pote also carries several important responsibilities. He is the President of the Belapur Senior Citizens Association, Vice President of the Sevadhari Senior Citizens Organization, and President of the Shri Moreshwar Co-operative Housing Society. He is also the former Director of the Maharashtra Business Guidance Center, Mumbai, and currently serves as Director (2025–2028) and Vice President of the Konkan Region at the Electrical Contractors Association of Maharashtra (ECAM). In addition, he is the Director of the Diva Koliwada Senior Citizens Organization, where he continues to work relentlessly for the protection of senior citizens’ rights and the implementation of social security schemes.

In the past, he has also made significant contributions while holding several major leadership positions. He was the Secretary (2020–2024) of the Maharashtra Senior Citizens Federation, Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Regional Division, Vice President and Chief Executive of the Mumbai Journalists’ Association, and Director of the Pune District Residents’ Association, Mumbai. The Government of Maharashtra entrusted him with various administrative responsibilities  he served as a Special Executive Magistrate at Vikhroli from June 16, 1988 to 1995, and later as a Special Executive Officer in Mumbai during 2001–2005 and again after 2012.

To promote public safety, law and order, and citizen participation, Mr. Pote acts as the Coordinator of the “Jagruk Navi Mumbaikar Abhiyan” (Aware Navi Mumbaikar Campaign), an initiative of the Special Branch of Navi Mumbai Police. He also serves as a Peace Committee Member at the NRI Police Station, Belapur, and as an invited member of the Senior Citizens Helpline at Prabhadevi. Furthermore, he is a Patron Member of the All India Senior Citizens Confederation (AISCCON) and holds leadership positions in several affiliated organizations.

Through his social work, administrative experience, leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to public welfare, Mr. Suresh Pote has earned recognition as an ideal social worker in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and across Maharashtra. His approach has always been broad-minded and dedicated to the public good, with a strong focus on senior citizen welfare, women empowerment, civic awareness, administrative cooperation, and the upliftment of underprivileged sections of society.

Current Important Positions
  • President–Maharashtra Senior Citizens Federation (FESCOM), Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Division (2024-2027)
  • Regulatory Board Member-FESCOM, Maharashtra State
  • President -Belapur Senior Citizens Association, Navi Mumbai
  • President -Shri Moreshwar Cooperative Housing Society, Belapur
  • Director-Maharashtra Business Guidance Center, Mumbai
  • Director-Electrical Contractors Association of Maharashtra (ECAM) Headquarters (2023–2025)
  • Deputy Secretary- ECAM, Konkan Region
  • Director -Senior Citizens Organization, Diwale Koliwada, Navi Mumbai
  • Coordinator- “Jagruk Navi Mumbaikar Abhiyan,” Navi Mumbai Police Special Branch
  • Peace Committee Member – NRI Police Station, Belapur
  • Invited Member – Senior Citizens Helpline, Prabhadevi

Former Positions

  • Special Executive Magistrate- Government of Maharashtra (1988–1995)
  • Special Executive Officer-Dadar (2001–2005) and Mumbai (from 2012 onwards)
  • Former Secretary FESCOM Mumbai–Navi Mumbai Regional Division (2020–2024)
  • Former Vice President / Chief Executive – Mumbai Journalists’ Association
  • Former Director- Pune District Residents Association, Mumbai
  • Former General Secretary-Baramati Division Development Board, Mumbai
  • Former President- Harijan Seva Samiti, Vikhroli

Advisory / Guiding Roles

  • Silver Frissant Senior Citizens Association, Pune
  • Women Welfare Forum (WWF), Maharashtra
  • Janasahayog Sanstha, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Lifetime Memberships / Patron Memberships

  • AISCCON – All India Senior Citizens Organization
  • Sevadhari Senior Citizens Organization, Nerul–Seawoods
  • Prabhadevi Senior Citizens Organization
  • Senior Citizens Associations – Nerul / Diwale
  • Social Service League, Parel (100 Years)
  • Saraswati Mandir Education Society, Mahim (75 Years)
  • Mumbai Journalists’ Association (50 Years)
  • Maharashtra Marathi Free Journalists Association
  • Mumbai Marathi Granth Sangrahalaya, Dadar (75 Years)
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Library, Vikhroli
  • ITES – Indian Technical Education Society
  • Marathi Vyapari Mitra Mandal
  • ECAM – Maharashtra
  • Maharashtra Business Guidance Center (50 Years)

Honors, Recognition & Awards

🔹 State and Government Recognized Awards
  • Samajbhushan Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Honor – Government of Maharashtra (2011–12)
  • Special Executive Officer Honor – 2005
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Fellowship – All India Dalit Literary Academy, Delhi
  • Maharashtra Ideal Citizen Award
  • Hindusurya Maharana Pratap Award – AISCCON, Pune (2023)
  • Outstanding Senior Citizen Award – Maharashtra Senior Citizens Federation (FESCOM)
  • National Ratna Gaurav Award – Global Economic Council, Bengaluru
  • Indira Gandhi Sadbhavana Award – Global Economic Council, New Delhi
  • Senior Citizen Excellence Award – Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Navi Mumbai, Thane
  • Bharat Ratna Late Rajiv Gandhi Award – Pimpri–Chinchwad
  • Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Lifetime Achievement Award – Pune

Journalism Awards

  • Acharya Atre Excellence in Journalism Award – 2024
  • Ideal Free Journalist Award – 2003
  • Journalism and Social Service Award – Dainik Mumbai Mitra

Social Work and Public Service Awards

  • Padmashri Dr. Manibhai Desai National Service Award – Pune
  • Samajsevak Gaurav – Various State-Level Institutions
  • Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Award
  • Ideal Social Worker Award
  • Kamgar Mitra Gaurav Award
  • Dhammamitra Award – Bharatiya Bauddha Mahasangh (2022)
  • Sant Rohidas Award – Mumbai
  • Samajratna Award
  • Apang Mitra Award – National Disabled Development Union
  • Senior Citizen Research Recognition – ITM Business School (2025)
  • Kokandeep Samajratna Award – Kokandeep Magazine (2025)
Contribution to Social Work

Mr. Suresh Pote has made significant and lasting contributions across various spheres of social development. He has been actively involved in the protection and welfare of senior citizens, ensuring their rights, dignity, and access to social security schemes. Through various organizations and campaigns, he has worked to strengthen the support system for the elderly and promote their active participation in community life.

He has played an important role in peace initiatives and social security programs, contributing to the creation of safer, more inclusive, and cooperative communities. His initiatives have helped bridge the gap between citizens and the administration, fostering harmony and civic awareness.

In the area of women and youth empowerment, Mr. Pote has supported several programs focused on education, leadership, and social inclusion, inspiring individuals to become self-reliant and socially responsible. His involvement in journalism and education reflects his commitment to spreading awareness, truth, and knowledge as instruments of social change.

Mr. Pote’s experience in administrative coordination and police cooperation has greatly strengthened public participation in governance and community welfare. His efforts with law enforcement and civic authorities have helped improve trust, safety, and accountability within society.

Through public awareness campaigns and social upliftment activities, he has continuously worked to address social challenges and promote collective progress. His dedication, honesty, and strong leadership have made his contributions truly remarkable. His entire life stands as an inspiring example of selfless service devoted to social welfare, public good, and humanitarian values.