NBJK Schools Serve 6,709 Nutritious Meals with Support from Feeding India

01 December 2025, Chouparan, Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) successfully provided 6,709 breakfasts and an equal number of lunches to students across its schools in Chouparan block between 20 and 30 November 2025. This initiative is supported by Feeding India, a Zomato Giveback programme dedicated to improving child nutrition in rural India.

During this period, children were served sprouted gram or green gram with milk for breakfast and rice, pulses, and vegetables for lunch on every school day, ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet.

The distribution of meals across schools is as follows:

* Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh: 2,156 meals

* Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera: 1,666 meals

* Amoli Apurva Middle School, Prajapat Nagar: 1,520 meals

* Chandrakala Devi Daga High School, Kewaliya: 1,367 meals

Parents have widely appreciated this regular provision of nutritious food, noting improved energy levels among children. The programme has also strengthened social bonds among students as they share the same meals every day.

NBJK extends its gratitude to Feeding India for supporting this important effort to improve children’s nutrition and learning outcomes in rural Jharkhand.

NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital Launches Mobile Eye Health Services in Dhanbad

29 November 2025, Dhanbad: NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar organized a free eye screening camp at Bhikhrajpur Panchayat Bhawan in Baliapur block of Dhanbad district under the CSR support of CMPDIL–RI II, Dhanbad. On this occasion, CMPDIL handed over a Mobile Eye Health Van to the hospital, which was jointly inaugurated by Mr. Uma Shankar Singh (Regional Director, CMPDIL), Mrs. Nitu Singh (President, Mahila Mandal), and Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK).

The medical team provided complete eye screening, cataract and vision checkup, BP–sugar test, and distributed free spectacles and medicines. The camp recorded 137 OPD, 90 patients received medicines, and 69 received spectacles.

This mobile eye screening initiative will continue in Baliapur and Tundi blocks for the next 3–4 months, ensuring accessible eye care services in underserved rural areas. Local dignitaries, Panchayat representatives, CMPDIL CSR committee members, and the VRBEH team were present during the program.

Third Floor of LNJP Eye Hospital Inaugurated; KONE Elevator India Extends CSR Support for Equipment and Beds

28 November 2025, Kajha (Wazirganj, Gaya): The third floor of Loknayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Eye Hospital, Kaja (Wazirganj, Gaya), operated by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), was inaugurated yesterday by senior officials from KONE Elevator India Pvt. Ltd.—Mr. M.P. Saravanan (Senior Director, People Communications & CSR), Mr. Rufus Davidson (CSR Lead), and Mr. Ranjan Alok (Senior Area Manager).

Under its CSR initiative, KONE Elevator India has extended significant support to LNJP Eye Hospital by providing essential ophthalmic equipment such as a slit lamp, non-contact tonometer, auto refractometer, keratometer, A-scan, high-zoom microscope, CBC machine, binocular microscope, along with 60 patient beds. This contribution will enhance the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality eye care services to nearly 9 million people in Gaya, Jehanabad, Nawada, and Aurangabad districts.

NBJK Secretary Mr. Satish Girija expressed heartfelt gratitude to KONE Elevator India and appreciated their commitment to improving rural healthcare services. The event witnessed the presence of NBJK Programme Director Mr. Gandharv Gaurav, Mr. Anand Abhinav, Hospital Manager Mr. Saurabh Raj, medical specialists Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Anand, Dr. Neetu Kumari, Dr. P. Ranjan, Mr. Sudarshan Pandey, and several dedicated health staff members.

NBJK acknowledges the valuable partnership with KONE Elevator India in strengthening accessible and quality eye care for underserved communities.

Amoli Apurva High School Achieves 99% Result in Class X Board Exams

27 November 2025, Chouparan, Hazaribagh: Amoli Apurva High School, located in Mangarh village of Chouparan block (Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand), and supported by the local community, NBJK, Surekha Bahen, Prakash Bhai, and GiveIndia, continues to strengthen rural education across 18 surrounding villages.

The school currently serves 455 students (223 girls and 232 boys) from Classes VI–X and provides scholarships and fee concessions to 30 under-resourced students. Fully affiliated with the Jharkhand Academic Council, the school ensures quality education and recognized board certification.

In the recent Class X board examinations, 157 students appeared, achieving an outstanding 99% pass rate. Payal Kumari topped the school with 89.2%, followed by Pranav Pandey and Rani Kumari (88%), and Jyoti Kumari (87%).

Alongside academics, the school promotes holistic development through sports, debates, public speaking, and cultural activities, with girls demonstrating strong leadership across platforms.

Bettiah District Lok Samiti Holds Farmers–Workers Conference in Thakarahan

26 November 2025, Thakarahan (Bettiah), Bihar: A one-day Kisan–Mazdoor Worker Conference, organized by Bettiah District Lok Samiti, was held on 24 November at the Thakarahan market complex with strong public participation. The meeting was chaired by social worker Shri Raju Kumar Singh and conducted by JP Senani Shri Nandlal Babu. More than a hundred men and women attended.

The conference began with tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and focused on major issues affecting the region, including corruption, rising unemployment, weakening law and order, the flood–drought cycle, agricultural distress, and the ground reality of prohibition in Bihar.

In a written message, Lok Samiti’s National President and noted Gandhian thinker Shri Girija Satish expressed hope for stricter enforcement of prohibition laws and urged the state government to prioritize agriculture, ensure timely supply of seeds and fertilizers, improve irrigation facilities, and restore the mandi system for fair prices.

Speaking on the occasion, Bihar State Lok Samiti General Secretary Shri Shivji Singh highlighted the persistent challenges of poverty, joblessness, and recurring flood damage faced by farmers in Bettiah. He warned that if administrative functioning does not improve, the Lok Samiti will launch peaceful satyagraha and mass movements based on truth and nonviolence.

Program convenor Shri Ravindra Nath Tiwari called for renewed local mobilization against corruption and announced that the Lok Samiti will expand membership and hold regular monthly meetings across the district.

Several other community leaders also addressed the gathering.

SBI Foundation and NBJK Launch SBI Gram Seva Program in Bamandiha Panchayat, Jamtara

25 November 2025, Jamtara, Jharkhand: The SBI Gram Seva Program was officially launched on 22nd November in Bamandiha Panchayat of Jamtara district under the joint initiative of SBI Foundation and Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK). The inauguration was conducted by Mr. Siddlingesh Allavaroo, Project Coordinator – SBI Foundation, who visited five villages of the panchayat and formally opened the program by cutting the ribbon.

The Gram Seva Program aims to achieve integrated rural development across five villages of the panchayat. The interventions will focus on strengthening key development areas including education, healthcare, sanitation, women empowerment, youth development, and agriculture.

As part of the initiative:

* Free coaching classes are being organized for students of Classes 8, 9, and 10 to boost academic performance and improve the education system in the panchayat.

* Ojas Scholarship has been provisioned to reward top-performing Matric students.

* SBI Sanjeevani – Mobile Medical Unit* will deliver primary healthcare services to rural households.

* Shalihotra Express – Mobile Veterinary Clinic will provide treatment for livestock and help reduce animal health-related losses.

* A Garbage Collection Van has been introduced to promote cleanliness and solid waste management in the villages.

* Sewing Training Centre for women and Skill Development Training Centre for youth will facilitate livelihood opportunities.

* Library setups and support for science education will strengthen learning outcomes in schools.

* A Custom Hiring Center for farmers has been set up, enabling farmers to rent agricultural equipment at affordable rates, enhancing productivity and reducing dependence on manual labour.

Through these interventions, the program envisions developing the five villages of Bamandiha Panchayat as Model Villages, ensuring access to better education, healthcare, livelihood, sanitation, and agricultural support.

The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of NBJK representatives including Project Director Mr. Anand Abhinav, Dinesh Yadav, Vipul Mandal, Chiranjit, Seemant Mandal, and other team members.

Ravan Lohra Emerges as a Model Rural Entrepreneur through NBJK’s Model Village Project

24 November 2025, Chhota Banki, East Singhbhum (Jharkhand): The life of Mr. Ravan Lohra, a resident of Chhota Banki village in Golmuri block, has taken a remarkable turn through the support of Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK). Under the Model Village Project – Chhotabanki, supported by Cummins India Foundation, NBJK constructed a 100×100 feet pond in the village to promote water conservation and sustainable livelihood practices.

Recognizing the opportunity, Ravan began fish farming with 12 kilograms of fish seeds and later introduced duck farming to enhance his income. This dual-farming model not only improved the pond’s ecosystem but also ensured continuous earnings through the sale of fish, eggs, and meat.

As a result, Ravan’s household income and living standards have significantly improved. His success has motivated other villagers to adopt similar livelihood activities, marking a positive shift toward entrepreneurship in the community.

NBJK’s intervention has transformed a struggling farmer into a role model, showcasing how timely support and dedication can drive sustainable rural development.

Seema Verma Sets an Example of Women’s Empowerment through SHG and Microfinance

22 November 2025, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand — Seema Verma, a 40-year-old resident of Khirgaon, has emerged as an inspiring example of how women can transform their lives through self-help and financial discipline. Despite limited formal education and household responsibilities, Seema turned her tailoring skills into a livelihood and later diversified her income with the support of a Self-Help Group (SHG) promoted by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK).

In 2012, she joined the SHG and availed her first microcredit of ₹10,000. Through consistent savings, timely repayments and cautious use of loans, she gradually expanded her work. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when her husband’s printing and photocopy shop was closed, Seema utilized microcredit to reconstruct part of her house and opened a small shop selling cosmetics and puja items.

Today, she earns ₹300–₹400 per day and contributes significantly to her family’s livelihood. Seema also serves as the SHG treasurer and is appreciated for maintaining transparent records and declining loans beyond her repayment capacity.

Her journey demonstrates how microfinance and collective support can empower women to build resilient and self-sustaining livelihoods.

SBI Sanjeevani – Clinic on Wheels delivers doorstep healthcare to 50,000+ rural residents in Gaya

21 November 2025, Gaya, Bihar: The SBI Sanjeevani – Clinic on Wheels, supported by SBI Foundation and implemented by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), has significantly strengthened access to primary healthcare in rural Gaya by providing free medical services to over 50,000 people across 20 villages in Bodhgaya and Sadar blocks.

During 2024-25, the Mobile Medical Unit conducted 488 health camps, facilitating 8,706 OPD consultations and 288 pathological tests, benefitting especially those who face challenges in accessing hospitals due to distance or financial constraints. The initiative provided preventive, curative, referral, and follow-up services, with a strong focus on women, elderly persons, and underserved communities.

To promote preventive health awareness, the project organized 12 health education sessions for 1,197 participants, and 3 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drives with 1,147 villagers, distributing sanitary and cleaning materials. In addition, 3 specialized camps on skin, dental, and eye care treated 414 patients.

The medical team comprising a doctor, lab technician, pharmacist, and health assistant-cum-driver operates the fully equipped Mobile Medical Unit, bringing quality healthcare directly to remote communities.

Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School Advances Rural Education with Strong Academic & Co-Curricular Achievements

20 November  2025, Bahera, Chouparan (Hazaribagh), Jharkhand: NBJK’s Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School, supported by the local community, continues to deliver quality CBSE education to students from over 250 villages across Hazaribagh and Chatra districts. The English Medium Senior Secondary School offers classes from Nursery to XII with an ideal Pupil-Teacher Ratio and experienced faculty.

The school provides a vibrant platform for sports, quizzes, debates, yoga, cultural activities, and academic competitions. Recently, a quiz contest for Classes VI–X encouraged academic excellence. Notably, Class 10 student Palak Kumari won a Gold and Silver medal at the National Gatka Championship in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

With 1,600 students enrolled, including 498 girls, the school offers freeships, scholarships, and fee relaxation to 200 children, ensuring inclusive access to education.

Board Results:

• Class X: 100% pass; highest 90%
• Class XII: 98% pass; highest 92%

For more details, visit www.spbps.com