NBJK Drives Health, Hygiene, Environment, and Disability Initiatives Across Jharkhand and Bihar

05 November 2024, Jharkhand/Bihar: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) is making a significant impact on communities across Jharkhand and Bihar with dedicated programs in health care, sanitation, and disability support, touching countless lives and promoting sustainable change.

Comprehensive Eye Care Services: NBJK operates four eye hospitals with a total of 260 beds, 24 vision centers, and has conducted 1,274 eye camps. In 2023-24 alone, the organization recorded 1,49,745 OPD visits, performed 24,750 cataract surgeries—85% of which were free—and provided 39,410 spectacles. NBJK’s commitment extends to 1,408 other surgeries, 70,159 refractions, and broad accessibility for patients across rural areas.

Mobile Medical Unit Outreach: Through 440 outreach camps in 20 villages, NBJK’s Mobile Medical Unit delivered 5,288 consultations, addressing common ailments like fever, anemia, diabetes, and joint pain. This mobile approach ensures that basic medical services are accessible to underserved populations.

Sanitation & Hygiene Initiatives: NBJK has taken bold steps to improve sanitation. Safe drinking water has reached 3,058 households, 50 tons of garbage have been cleared, and waste materials have been transformed into 825 metric tons of Vermi Compost and 370 metric tons of Green Millboard, promoting eco-friendly practices and agricultural enhancement.

Menstrual Health Awareness: In promoting menstrual health, NBJK has trained 2,500 women and girls, with 2,107 adopting improved hygienic practices. This initiative helps address a critical need for education and empowerment among women in rural areas.

Disability Support Program: With a commitment to inclusivity, NBJK has aided 5,000 individuals with disabilities, including vocational training for 872 participants, of whom 444 found employment. The program has facilitated 1,525 UDID enrollments, conducted 594 hospital assessments, supported 63 clubfoot surgeries, distributed 309 assistive devices, and secured 750 linkages to government schemes, ensuring comprehensive support.

These initiatives exemplify NBJK’s dedication to fostering health, environmental care, and inclusion, building resilient communities for a brighter future.

Together, NBJK is working towards a healthier, inclusive future in Jharkhand and Bihar.