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About Us
Passionate professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of adults 55+ through meaningful activities and community.
Our Team
Meet the People Behind Happy2Age
A dedicated team of professionals committed to making ageing a joyful, enriching experience.
Ms. Sugandhi Baliga
Professional with 33 years' corporate and social sector experience. MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management. Worked at Tata Trusts (2003-2021) anchoring Elder Care programs. Instrumental in conceptualising, designing, piloting and scaling a National helpline (Elder Line- 14567) for older adults. Awarded by Vedica Women's Alliance (July 2021) & Founders Excellence Award (ASLI) (2025). Founding CEO of Vayah Vikas NGO. Certified Art Based Therapist who believes regular engaging activities with older adults can help maintain a balance of Mind, Body and Spirit.
Our Advisors
Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan
Incubation Architect, RVEI Incubation Foundation, Expert in Incubation & Startup space. Not-for-profit industry professional with 10+ years experience. Her interest and expertise lie in leveraging technology to build interventions which create impact and can be scaled faster. She is well networked and supports the development of the Innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in various forums.
Dr. Shubha Sadanand Thatte
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University of Mumbai. Trained in Advanced Behaviour Therapy, Biofeedback, and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Worked as Clinical Psychologist at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital (1972-1994). Founding Member of Institute for Psychological Health (1990). Involved with SAGE (Satisfied Ageing) project.
Dr. Rekha Bhatkhande
MD, PGDHHM, Consultant Gastroenterologist. Ex-Dean of Shushrusha Citizens Cooperative Hospital. Founder President of Dilasa Group of Senior Citizens in Mumbai. Vice President of FESCOM, Mumbai Region and in the Advisory teams of various organisations. Awards: Y B Chavan Prathisthan Award 2018, Jyeshtha Bhushan Puraskar (2023).
Dr. Mini Panicker
Founder of Sahabhaav. Senior Homeopathic medical practitioner with 20+ years experience. Founded Sahabhaav—premium geriatric facility for 60+ age group with 4 centres. Conducts recreational and mind-stimulating activities.
Mr. Sailesh Mishra
Social Entrepreneur. Founder President of Silver Innings Group. Since 2008, Silver Innings is working towards creating an elder and dementia-friendly world where ageing becomes a positive and rewarding experience.
Ms. Amee Shah
Experienced Hospital Administrator. Senior Manager at Sunita Hospital (9 years), managing operations and systems. Previously worked at Asian Heart Hospital. Currently manages Sahabhaav operations and conducts resident activities.
Our Volunteers, Facilitators & Associates
With Gratitude
Acknowledgements
We are deeply grateful to our partners, supporters, and collaborators who make our mission possible.
Awards & Recognition
ASLI Founders Excellence Award
ASLi Ageing Fest, Mumbai
Global Sustainability Award
Miranda House College, University of Delhi
Moments of Gratitude
CREST — Rustomjee Group
Partnership with CREST Property Solutions Pvt Ltd
Otters Club
Partnership, Bandra, Mumbai
Murugappa Group (Coromandel)
Life 2.0 — New Beginnings Workshop
Sahabhaav
Premium Geriatric Facility, Mumbai
Team of Volunteers, Facilitators & Associates
The people who make it all happen
Special Thanks
Oberoi Springs Society · Rustomjee Group · Shapoorji Group · Sahabhaav · Silver Innings · RBL Bank · Otters Club · Murugappa Group (Coromandel) — and every member, volunteer, and well-wisher who believes that happiness never retires.
Our History
How Happy2Age Began
Happy2Age was founded by Ms. Sugandhi Baliga, a professional with over 33 years of corporate and social sector experience. With her deep roots in elder care from her time at Tata Trusts, she recognised the urgent need for stimulating, community-based enrichment for older adults in Mumbai.
Having anchored Elder Care programs and instrumental in launching India's National Elder Helpline (Elder Line- 14567), Sugandhi brought together a team of passionate advisors — doctors, psychologists, and social entrepreneurs — to create a space where adults 55+ could thrive.
Our Vision
We dream of a world where every older adult is celebrated, engaged, and thriving — where ageing is not a decline but a vibrant new chapter full of creativity, connection, and purpose.
Our mission is to provide older adults with enriching, stimulating activities that nurture their Mind, Body, and Spirit — creating communities where they feel valued, active, and deeply connected.
Mind
Cognitive activities & brain gym
Body
Yoga, Zumba & physical wellness
Spirit
Art therapy & mindfulness
Community
Social connections & belonging
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