Dist. 323-H   Club No. 042118  Reg. I   Zone III

 
Nagpur is the second capital of Maharastra, a leading state of India. It is just about in the center of the country and well connected by rail, road and air to all the four major metropolitan cities. The name Nagpur appeared for the first time in the 10th century AD. The city was founded by the Gond King Bakth Buland Shah of Deogarh in the early 18th century. Later the city was ruled by the Bhoslas. Nagpur was incorporated in the British territory in the year 1853. The city was the capital of erstwhile state of Central Provinces and later Madhya Pradesh. Nagpur was incorporated in Maharastra in the year 1960.
Nagpur city is situated at an altitude of 900 - 1000 ft above sea level and has an area of 220 sq.kms , receiving an annual rainfall of 1,242 mm. Except for the summer months from March to June, which are hot, the weather all round is OK. Winters last from November to January and is a good time for visitors.

Lions Club Nagpur Central was inaugurated on Nov. 21st, 1982 sponsored by Lions Club Nagpur. The Extension Chairman is Lion Ramkaran Jindal. The club received it's charter on March 8th, 1983. The charter President was Lion Dr.V K Khare. Lions Club Nagpur Central occupies the place of pride in the city of Nagpur. It is in the forefront of service activities. It has had glorious past and a galloping present. Every year something new is added. At present the club membership is 59.

Our club is Internationally twinned with Woolwich and Greenwich Lions Club, Kent,UK and shortly we plan to twin with Karachi Metro Lions Club - Pakistan and Lions Club Golden Valley Keperra - Brisbane, Australia.

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LIONS CUTOUT AT AMBAZARI GARDENS

This is one of the most attractive place for children at Ambazaru Gardens. Children get themselves snapped by putting their head inside the lions mouth. The project teaches importance of friendly eco-environment and wild life