Inter House Football Tournament at SPBPS!

29-30 August 2024, Hazaribagh: In celebration of National Sports Day, NBJK’s Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), organized an exciting Inter House Football Tournament among its four houses: Gandhi, JP, Subhash, and Tagore. The event kicked off on August 29th, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

The initial matches saw Gandhi House narrowly defeating JP House 2-1, while Tagore House triumphed over Subhash House with a 1-0 win. The thrilling final showdown between Gandhi and Tagore Houses had the audience on edge as Gandhi House emerged victorious, winning the title with a 3-2 scoreline.

The event was inaugurated by Principal Ms. Rina Pandey, who paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand and officially launched the tournament. After the final match, she distributed awards to the outstanding players, including Sushant, Sumit, Sudhanshu, Adarsh, and Aryan. She praised all the participants, emphasizing the importance of sports in building physical and mental strength.

The event was supported by several dedicated teachers, including Mr. Rakesh Ranjan (Sports Teacher), Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, and Mr. Umesh Lal Bhagat, who ensured its success.

#NationalSportsDay #SPBPSSports #FootballTournament #MajorDhyanChand

Empowering Education: Bicycle Distribution for School Girls

21 August 2024, Hazaribagh: In a significant initiative at Oriya Village Durga Mandap Ground (Hazaribagh), organized by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) and supported by Australian Aid, bicycles were distributed to 160 schoolgirls. This effort included students from Birsa Public School-Devkuli (Ichak), Roshni Dhruv High School-Churchu, Gyan Darshan School-Gurhet, and Amritnagar High School-Amritnagar.

The program, sponsored by the Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata, aimed to reduce the dropout rate among schoolgirls by addressing their transportation challenges. Although Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Nancy Sahay couldn’t attend due to prior engagements, Mr. Lokesh Warangi, a trainee IAS officer, stepped in as her representative to distribute the bicycles. He emphasized the positive impact this initiative will have on the girls’ education and encouraged them to continue their studies.

NBJK President Mr. Girija Satish presented a memento to the chief guest and Secretary Mr. Satish Girija highlighted NBJK’s work in education, health, and livelihood promotion across Jharkhand and Bihar. The event also saw enthusiastic feedback from the girls, who expressed how the bicycles would save time, reduce fatigue, and help them focus more on their studies. Local Mukhiya Mrs. Rekha Devi and Sarpanch Mr. Ashok Yadav were present in the event and commended the program.

Inspiring Visit by SBICAPS Leadership!

20 August 2024, Deoghar: Mr. Krishnan Kutty (SVP & CFO, SBICAPS) and Mr. Roshan Negi (CSR Head, SBICAPS) recently visited the villages served by NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar.

They met children whose eyesight was restored through cataract surgeries made possible by SBICAPS’ support. Their contribution also led to the establishment of a Pediatric Cataract Department and a Glaucoma Unit at the hospital.

Mr. Anand Abhinav, Program Director, NBJK, accompanied them on this heartwarming visit. Thank you, SBICAPS, for your unwavering commitment to transforming lives through sight!

#EyeCare #CSR #SightRestoration #SBICAPS #NBJK #VimlaRamkrishnaBajajEyeHospital

NBJK Celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day

15 August 2024, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) marked India’s 78th Independence Day with fervor at their Coordination Office in Amritnagar, Hazaribagh. The event began with the flag hoisting by President Mr. Girija Satish, who emphasized the need to address social evils and superstitions, despite progress in resolving economic issues. He criticized the selfish policies of rich nations for ongoing wars, affecting common people the most. Drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Swarajya, he urged the adoption of a natural lifestyle and the prohibition of liquor and drugs.

NBJK Secretary Mr. Satish Girija honored the martyrs and stressed the importance of gender equality, respect for women, improved irrigation, profitable farming, and youth employment. He highlighted NBJK’s efforts to bridge these gaps through various programs and urged the government to focus on empowering marginalized communities by enforcing laws related to disabled individuals and mental health.

Program Director Mr. Gandharva Gaurav underscored the significance of scientific thinking and the role of youth in driving India’s development. The celebration was attended by several key officials, making it a memorable tribute to India’s independence.

#India #IndependenceDay #SocialEvils #Prohibition #Martyrs #ProfitableFarming #Employment #Youth

Legal Services Awareness Camp at NBJK

12 August 2024, Hazaribagh: A Legal Services Awareness Camp was held at NBJK Coordination Office, Amritnagar, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Hazaribagh. The camp focused on supporting children affected by drug addiction and disabilities.

DLSA Secretary and Civil Judge, Mr. Gaurav Khurana, emphasized the alarming rise in drug addiction among children and teenagers, urging parents to stay vigilant and involved in their children’s lives. He highlighted the monthly camps organized by DLSA at Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College Hospital, Hazaribagh, to provide essential services for Children with Disabilities.

NBJK Secretary, Mr. Satish Girija, welcomed the DLSA officials and stressed the importance of public awareness about key legal provisions. Advocates Mr. Gaurav Sahay and Mr. Saurabh Anand discussed the growing drug trade in Hazaribagh and the critical role of laws like NDPS and POCSO in protecting children.

The event, attended by 60 participants, was a significant step towards combating drug abuse and supporting vulnerable children in the community. Special thanks to the dedicated NBJK team for their contributions in making this camp a success. #LegalAwareness #NBJK #DLSA #ChildProtection #CommunitySupport

Jamnalal Bajaj Award to Mr. Girija Nandan “Girija Satish”

10 August 2024, Hazaribagh: The president of Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), Mr. Girija Nandan “Girija Satish” will be honored with prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Award for the year 2024 in the category of Constructive Work. On behalf of the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Mumbai, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar (Chairman, Council of Advisers) and Mr. Shekhar Bajaj (Chairman, Board of Trustees) have congratulated Mr. Girija Satish and informed that he has been selected for this award.

It’s noteworthy that in the year 1977, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation was established in the memory of a renowned Indian industrialist late Jamnalal Bajaj Jee, who was also a close associate & like a son of Mahatma Gandhi and every year the Foundation felicitates the deserving individuals with three National Awards as for Constructive Work, for Application of Science & Technology for Rural Development and for Development & Welfare of Women-Children including an International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India.

These awards go to such men and women involved at the grassroots level who are committed to inclusive development working in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s constructive work program and who have taken a vow to selflessly serve the people, their community and nation, at large. Each award carries a Citation, a Trophy and a Cash Prize of Rs. 20,00,000. As the birth anniversary of late Jamnalal Bajaj Jee is November 4 and hence the Awards function will be organized around that time of the year in Mumbai.

It is a matter of pride for Jharkhand that Gandhian Karmayogi Mr. Girija Satish, who has been continuously engaged in inclusive constructive development work at the grassroots level for almost five decades through Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, has been selected for the Jamnalal Bajaj Award. Mr. Girija Satish is also the national president of Lok Samiti, a non-political mass organization founded by Loknayak Jayaprakash.

Eye Screening Camps by Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar

08 August 2024, Deoghar: During one month period from first week of July to first week of August 2024, NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar has organized 33 eye screening camps at the villages in Deoghar Sadar, Mohanpur, Jamua, Bengabad, Khaira blocks of Deoghar, Giridih and Jamui districts of Jharkhand-Bihar.

These screening camps have ensured eye checkup for 692 patients belong to remote areas lacking eye healthcare service. Through these camps, 245 patients have been detected with Cataract, 262 with Refractive Error and 03 with Pterygium while 63 have received medicines and 106 eye patients were referred to the base hospital for better treatment. All Cataract suffering patients have got free surgery, pre-post medical care, black glasses, medicines and transportation facilities for restoration of their vision.

Such regular initiative by VRBEH is quite helpful to eradicate avoidable blindness across rural pockets where people lack awareness, eye healthcare services and forced to be preys of blind making circumstances.

#VimlaRamkrishnaBajajEyeHospital #ScreeningCamps #NetraVasant #SightsaversIndia #CataractSurgery #VisionRestoration #OasisMedicalEyeCamp

Stakeholders’ Meeting on Inclusive Eye Health Program

29 July 2024, Hazaribagh: A pivotal stakeholders’ meeting was held on 26th July at the NBJK coordination office in Amrit Nagar, Hazaribagh. Organized under the Inclusive Eye Health Program by NBJK and Sightsavers India, the event saw collaboration from the National Program for Control of Blindness, National Rural Health Mission, and JSLPS.

Mr. Kirti Rawat, District Coordinator, highlighted the program’s achievements, including eliminating the cataract backlog in Katkamsandi block and plans for eye check-up camps in Keredari. Mrs. Rajnandini from UNICEF pledged to integrate eye health into the “Sankalp” campaign.

Commitments from Dr. Rekha Rani, Mrs. Shailbala (CDPOs), and media representatives Mr. Prasann Mishra & Mr. Murai Singh emphasized a multi-faceted approach to eye health awareness. Mr. Shashiranjan Prasad of JSLPS suggested involving village organizations, while Mr. Amarkant Sinha (Manager, CHCs) emphasized cooperation through health drives in Churchu and Dari blocks.

Mr. Raman Kumar from Sightsavers stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration. The meeting also saw active participation from Divya Jyoti Sanstha representatives, special teachers, and community health workers, all aligning efforts to enhance eye health services especially for women & Persons with Disabilities in Hazaribagh.

#InclusiveEyeHealth #SightsaversIndia #NBJK #EyeCareForAll #Women #PersonsWithDisabilities

New Pediatric Eye Surgery Division Launched at LNJPEH

27 July 2024, Hazaribagh: NBJK run LokNayak JayPrakash Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), proudly announced the launch of its Pediatric Surgery Division on July 26th, 2024, with support from the Mukul Madhav Foundation, the CSR arm of Finolex. This new division is equipped with a cutting-edge anesthesia machine, enabling successful pediatric eye surgeries. On July 24th, three children’s eye surgeries were successfully performed, thanks to Dr. Alok Kumar, Dr. Suprabhat Kiran, and the dedicated hospital staff.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by esteemed guests including Dr. Dheeraj Vikrant, Dr. Vishakha Gupta, Dr. Mrinal Singh, LNJPEH officials, NBJK Program Directors Mr. Gandharva Gaurav-Mr. Anand Abhinav, with Mr. Chandrakant and Mr. Adarsh Bhushan, the representatives from Mukul Madhav Foundation.

Our Pediatric Surgery Division is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a team of skilled pediatric ophthalmologists, ready to treat conditions like congenital cataracts, ptosis, tumors, and retinopathy of prematurity. We are committed to providing holistic care, ensuring a nurturing environment for our young patients and comprehensive support for their families.

At LNJPEH, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of pediatric ophthalmology to offer the best possible care for your children. #PediatricOphthalmology #ChildrensEyeCare #LNJPEH #HealthcareAdvancements #MukulMadhavFoundation #Finolex

Certificate Distribution Ceremony at LNJP Paramedical Institute

25 July 2024, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh): Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra run LNJP Paramedical Institute has organized a Certificate Distribution Ceremony for the successful students of 3^rd batch (2021-23). These students have passed Diploma Course of Ophthalmic Assistant successfully.

They received their certificates from Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) who greeted them and conveyed his best wishes for bright future. He encouraged the pass out students and said that if there are eyes then there is the world. Mr. Satish Girija said that the service to humanity is the first and foremost duty for any doctor.

Mr. Rohit Kumar, one among the successful students of this batch has shared his experience at this Institute and said that here we have attended more theory & practical classes than other institutes teach the same course.

On this occasion, many dignitaries like Mr. Gandharv Gaurav (Program Director, NBJK), Dr. Alok Kumar, Dr. Vishakha Gupta, Dr. Mrinal Kumar (Ophthalmologists at LNJP Eye Hospital), Mr. Vikant Kumar Singh (Course Coordinator, LNJPPI) were present and blessed the students.

Mr. Ambar Nidhi Shroff (Training Coordinator, LNJPPI) has conducted the dais and many students of junior batch have contributed to the event.