Adv. Pranita Adwait Deshpande, President of the Netherlands Yogasana Sports Association (NYSA), held a significant meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, at Mantralaya, Mumbai. She was accompanied by her husband, Adwait Deshpande—an esteemed ICC/KNCB Umpire (ESPNCricinfo Profile)—and their son, Ansh Deshpande.
During the interaction, Adv. Deshpande presented the Chief Minister with her three published books, along with a replica of the iconic Dutch Golden Age painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer (c. 1665), symbolizing her connection to the Netherlands. She also offered a special memento from NYSA, highlighting the association’s growing impact under her leadership.
Adv. Deshpande briefed the Chief Minister on NYSA’s initiatives in promoting Yogasana as a sport in the Netherlands. She emphasized her role in founding the association to propagate Yoga as an ancient Indian discipline on an international platform. The discussion also touched on her contributions to global justice and human rights through her work with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
In addition, she spoke about her entrepreneurial venture, Ansh Overseas B.V., an import-export company established in the Netherlands that represents Indian agricultural products across Europe. She shared her journey of building a life abroad since 2017, including her successful acquisition of the Dutch language and cultural integration.
On a personal note, Adv. Deshpande fondly recalled her grandfather, the Late Shri Vasudeorao Manbhekar, former Vidarbha Pramukh of the RSS, underscoring the cultural roots and traditional values that continue to inspire her global work and achievements.