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All the leading news papers like Times of India, Indian Express, Prabhat, Lokmat from Pune, Nava kaal from Mumbai and Nai Duniya From Indore  have taken notice of this unique venture. Excerpts from some of the reviews are reproduced in this section............ 
Igniting the Spark within : Indian Express, Pune Newsline, April 23th,2001
Revolving around the sun... : Indian Express, July 17th,2001
Greenlands Nature Camps for childrens : Pune Times of India
 
Indian Express, Pune Newsline, April 23th,2001
............under the hot sun, each wave flashes a silver sparkle to its rise and fall. stretching to a colossal resource of 34 kms, these are the back waters of Varasgaon Dam. Close to this catchment area, at a distance of one and half hours, is Surya Shibir. 

............the creators envisioned the camp to be the grooming ground for making a better child and thus a better citizen............

............The construction is low cost, and the use of recycled packing wood, tin sheets and user friendly architecture leaves a distinctive mark............

............As the boat heads back, toward the mainland, Surya Shibir diminishes to a perspective point, leaving a fleeting feeling in your mind to visit again............
Indian Express, July 17th,2001
............The Surya Shibir is a beautiful place spread over a sprawling 12 acres of land, next to the back waters of Varasgaon Lake, 42 Kms. from Pune. with hills as backdrop and thousands of trees planted, the site is indeed a welcome site............

............Smaller thatched sit-outs give off a rustic charm solar panels heat the water and the  vegetables are grown using vermi-compost.............

............entire Bhide Family is actively involved in some or the other aspect of the camp.............
.............N.L.Bhide wanted his 12-acre plot located near the backwaters of the Varasgaon Dam to be something more than just a picturesque farmhouse. Solar powered and offering opportunities to learn Vermiculture, horse riding and trekking, the site has been promoted for nature camps since the past 3 years.............