Kandivli residents turn to crowdfunding for street fest

The residents of Kandivli's Thakur Village will soon be organising the fourth edition of Street Konnect, a street-friendly initiative which has proved to be successful in bringing residents together on one platform. This time, the residents are going the crowdfunding route to raise funds for the initiative.

Street Konnect began two years ago when a group of like-minded people came together to introduce an event to help develop a friendly bond between the residents of Thakur Village. The initiative also aims to give a platform to budding artists and entrepreneurs among the residents.

Anupama Padhi, one of the core committee members of Street Konnect, said, "We don't want any political party to contribute funds to the initiative as it is an initiative by the citizens and for the citizens. We want the citizens to come forward and contribute. Even if it is happening in Thakur Village, it is open for all." She added, "The last three editions were majorly funded by the residents staying in Thakur Village. However, the festival received a huge response and we need more funds to organise the upcoming event."

The crowdfunding began on social media three days ago and the initiative has already raised over Rs 10, 600 rupees.