Empowering Women, One Stitch at a Time!

12 March 2024, Hazaribagh: Meet Pooja Devi from Silwar Kala village near Hazaribagh. With the support of the Usha Silai School Program by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra and Usha International, she transformed her life.

Struggling with financial worries, Pooja seized the opportunity to join the Usha Silai School Program. After completing her training, she became a certified professional tailor, equipped with a brand new sewing machine and the skills to teach others in her village.

Today, Pooja not only supports her family but also empowers other women through her training sessions. This program isn’t just about stitching clothes; it’s about stitching together communities and dreams.

Last year alone, 350 women received training, and 23 teachers had an eye-opening exposure visit to a Garment Export Unit. Currently, over 1300 women across Jharkhand and Bihar are benefitting from this program.

Let’s celebrate the Usha Silai School Program for its incredible impact on women’s empowerment. With determination and skill, these women are earning a livelihood and building brighter futures for themselves and their families. Thanks to all involved! #WomenEmpowerment #UshaSilaiSchool #CommunityTransformation #UshaInternational

Empowering Women for a Safer Tomorrow!

11 March 2024, Samastipur (Bihar): Celebrating the spirit of #InternationalWomensDay, Lok Samiti organized a dynamic Women’s Convention at Suraj Narayan Seva Samiti, Mohiuddin Nagar (Samastipur), Bihar. With over 200 passionate women in attendance, the event was a resounding call for progress and safety.

Under the esteemed leadership of Mrs. Vibha Devi and Prof. Subhash Prasad, the convention commenced with the symbolic lighting of lamps and a jubilant cake cutting ceremony. Mr. Shivji Singh, General Secretary of Bihar State Lok Samiti, lauded women’s invaluable contributions to nation-building and called for urgent government action to ensure women’s safety.

Ex-District Councilor Mrs. Premlata Roy emphasized the need for 50% reservation for women across all levels, highlighting the remarkable achievements of girl children amidst adversity. Joined by esteemed speakers including Ms. Rashmi Kumari, Ms. Priya Kumari (both from Bihar Police Service), and farmer leader Mr. Dinkar Singh, the convention echoed the collective demand for a safer, more equitable society. Samastipur District Lok Samiti president Mr. Umashankar Singh conveyed vote of thanks.

Also in Jharkhand, Saraikela District Lok Samiti and Lok Hit Sanstha (Simla, Saraikela) have organized Women’s Convention. They demanded for Liquor Ban and benefit of Government schemes to single woman & her children.

#WomenEmpowerment #SafetyFirst #EqualityForAll #SingleWoman #LokSamiti #Samastipur #Bihar #Saraikela #LokHitSanstha

Breaking Barriers: Bringing Eye Care to Remote Villages!

09 March 2024, Deoghar: Throughout February 2024, NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar embarked on a mission to extend eye care services to the farthest corners of Jharkhand and Bihar. Our dedicated teams organized 34 free outreach camps and door-to-door screenings across 49 villages in Jamua, Birni, Bengabad, including more 09 blocks of Giridih, Jamui, Deoghar, Lakhisarai districts from both the states.

The impact? Remarkable! We provided 838 OPD services, identified 455 cases of Cataract, 29 with Pterigium, and 186 with Refractive Error. Swift action followed: 143 patients received essential medications, while 37 cases were referred to our Vision Centers in Giridih and Jhajha.

What’s even more heartening? All Cataract patients identified are being supported with free-of-cost surgeries at our base hospital. From transportation to post-surgery care, we’re ensuring no obstacle stands between them and clear vision.

Thank you for supporting us in our mission to bring sight and hope to those in need! Together, let’s continue breaking barriers for better eye health. #EyeCare #CommunityHealth #NBJK #VimlaRamkrishnaBajajEyeHospital #VisionForAll #SevaOrg #CareToday

Women’s Day Special!!

08 March 2024, Jharkhand-Bihar: Mrs. Tabassum Parveen, a resident of Lohsinghna in Hazaribagh, faced financial challenges with her husband, Syed Arshad Hussain, being the sole breadwinner as a newspaper hawker. In 2020, she joined a women’s Self-Help Group (SHG) promoted by NBJK in her locality. With the support of the SHG, Tabassum borrowed a modest amount of Rs. 3,000 to tackle immediate needs, which she successfully repaid.

Buoyed by her initial success, Tabassum ventured into entrepreneurship; using a Rs. 30,000 loan to establish a mini shop at her home. The business thrived, leading her to expand further with microcredits of Rs. 38,000 and Rs. 44,000. These funds not only enriched her shop but also enabled her husband to purchase an electric three-wheeler, boosting their income.

Today, Tabassum’s daily business exceeds Rs. 5,000, with a daily income ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 700. Her children attend an English medium school, and she dreams of a comfortable family life. With her recent loan of Rs. 49,000, she aims to further develop her shop. Tabassum’s journey showcases the transformative power of SHG-microcredit and the empowerment it brings to women like her.

Last year in Jharkhand-Bihar, NBJK has linked 8275 women with skill development training, financial support and livelihood generation through its programs. It provided free of cost schooling to 3766 girl children, enabled 1149 among them to appear class X board exam and 981 girls have scored first division.

The organization involved 4500 women-girls in menstrual hygiene training and ensured cancer care insurance for 2225 women. We could offer safe drinking water to 1257 households, reconciled 86 cases of family disputes and ensured safety to 102 children. Also NBJK supports three small organizations to hold anti-liquor campaign in villages.

#WomensDay #Entrepreneurship #SelfHelpGroup #Microcredit #SkillTraining #Livelihood #FreeEducation #HealthHygiene #SafeDrinkingWater #FamilyCounseling  #SafeChildren #AntiliquorCampaign

Training Certificate & Employment to Youths with Disabilities

06 March 2024, Hazaribagh: Under NBJK run employability training program for differently abled youths with support of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank & Cheshire Disability Trust, a certification ceremony was held for such youths been trained in the month of February.

On this occasion, the chief guest Mr. Abhishek Sahay (Hazaribagh Branch Manager, Ujjivan Bank) has extended his best wishes to all pass out trainees like Reshma, Meena Tabassum, Sandeep, Safdar etc and assured about continuation of this program in next financial year also so that maximum PwDs can get employability training and livelihhod.

It’s noteworthy that in last month, total 20 disabled including 16 locomotors, 04 hearing impaired youths have been trained for one month in the trades of Basic Computer, Nursing Assistant/Hospitality and 09 could get placement locally. Common Service Centers, Medical Shops, Grocery Shops are their employers.

The program coordinator Mr. Ajay Kumar Sinha has informed that during last three months since Dec’23, this employability training program for persons with disabilities has been initiated, total 65 disabled youths have got training in three batches, 42 have been placed and remaining are under process. Also faculty members like Mr. Vishal Kumar, Ms. Komal Kumari and Ms Priyadarshi Pradhan were present in this event.

Accessible Eye Care: Vimla Ramkrishna Eye Hospital’s Lifelong Commitment

04 March 2024, Deoghar: NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar is serving as the fourth unit of LNJP Eye Hospital group run by NBJK. It’s located at Deoghar City with coverage area of 05 districts like Deoghar, Giridih, Jamui, Lakhisarai and Banka in Jharkhand & Bihar.

VRBEH has 30 beds, up to date devices, experienced ophthalmologists, qualified medical team, spacious premises, high-class management and all amenities for patients & their attendants.

Within a year, it has conducted 10717 OPD and performed 3211 Cataract Surgery, out of which about 90% was free. It organized 156 outreach eye screening camps at far-flung villages, ensured vision checkup for 4657 people not having any eye care service and reached to weaker section of society. At outreach camps, medical teams identify Cataract patients and arrange their transportation, food, surgery, medicines, black glasses etc at the base hospital. Also they bring them back to their places after vision restoration and provide post-surgery follow up services.

During a specific eye screening drive launched for school children of Deoghar City, VRBEH has found that about 25 to 30 percent children are suffering from Refractive Errors and issued an advisory for parents. Likewise it took initiative of eye examination service to the children of local Blind School-cum-Orphanage, found 04 children with restorable vision and offered its service.

The eye hospital has installed an OCT Machine to diagnose internal eye screen, retina, angiography, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy etc very easily with perfection to make treatment successful.

Also VRBEH provides orientation training to ASHAs and Anganwadi workers for mass awareness on eye health in villages and runs four well-equipped Vision Centers at Bengabad, Giridih, Jhajha and Jasidih to expand its reach to rural population and to provide them quality eye healthcare services.

Employers’ Meet at Mission Rozgar Training Center

17 February 2024, Hazaribagh: Mission Rozgar Training Center, Hazaribagh, supported by SBI Life and run by NBJK, hosted an Employers’ Meet today!

Our talented trainees participated, showcasing their skills in Basic Computer Applications, General Duty Attendant, Beautician-Mehandi-Bridal Makeup & Tailoring-Embroidery. Representatives from leading employers like Care Children Hospital, Hexier Enterprises, Poorna Medico, Maihar Mart, Bright Beauty Parlour & more joined in! They discussed job opportunities, workplace dynamics, and solutions to industry challenges.

Mr. Rupesh Mallick, MRTC Manager, extended a warm welcome, highlighting our CSR-backed project. The event wrapped up with gratitude expressed by Mr. Mrityunjay Jha, Placement Officer.

Stay tuned for updates on our trainees’ success stories! #MissionRozgar #EmploymentOpportunities #SocEnt #CSRSupport

Empowering Girls through Education!

16 February 2024, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): Join us in celebrating the incredible success of NBJK run Chandrakala Devi Daga High School in Kewalia village (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), Jharkhand! Thanks to the support from the local community, organizations like Mission Every Girl in School, GiveIndia, and generous online donors, CDDHS is transforming lives.

With classes from VI to X, CDDHS provides quality education to 342 children, including 217 girls. ALL girl students receive full sponsorship for their education, while 15 boys from impoverished families receive scholarships.

The results speak volumes: in last board exams, CDDHS students excelled! Class VIII: 45 out of 50 students scored Grade A+. Class IX: 54 students achieved Grade A+ & A. And in Class X board exams, 111 out of 118 students passed with first division, with 72 being girls!

CDDHS is not just a school; it’s a harbinger of hope, empowering girls in rural areas to dream big and achieve their goals. #EducationForAll #EmpowerGirls #TransformingLives #GiveIndia

Transformative Impact of Lakhpati Kisan Smart Village Program

15 February 2024, Khunti: With the unwavering support of CInI-Tata Trusts, NBJK’s Lakhpati Kisan Smart Village program is transforming lives across 32 villages in Murhu and Khunti blocks of Khunti district.

Dedicated to empowering farmers, this initiative focuses on High Value Agriculture (HVA), irrigation, and agro-plus activities, ensuring quality lives for over 7000 farmers.

Through community institutions like SHGs and farmers’ clusters, the apex body Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Co. Ltd. (MNSKPCL) has achieved phenomenal success with an annual turnover of Rs. 03 crore 13 lakh.

Diversified livelihood activities, including Lac Cultivation and animal husbandry, have significantly boosted income for 4849 households. Improved irrigation facilities now benefit 2635 households, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

With enhanced animal husbandry practices and strengthened market linkages, more households are experiencing increased incomes. The program’s impact on farming is evident, with significant engagement in paddy cultivation and HVA across seasons.

Honored by the Khunti District Administration, MNSKPCL’s exceptional work in HVA, Minor Forest Produce, and Livestock Development is a testament to its impactful contributions.

Together, we’re fostering sustainable agriculture and transforming communities!

NBJK joins hands at a National Workshop on Water Body Rejuvenation!

14 February 2024, New Delhi: We’re delighted to mention our journey in rejuvenating 49 water bodies across Giridih district, making a significant impact on community livelihoods. At the recent workshop in New Delhi, organized by NITI Aayog – ATE Chandra Foundation, NBJK stood tall as a crucial stakeholder.

Represented by Mr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, our Senior Program Manager, we shed light on our desiltation process, transforming ponds and utilizing silt as organic fertilizer. Today, these once-depleted ponds are brimming with water, fostering bumper crops and sustainable farming practices. We are thankful to the district administration for their collaboration and proactive safety measures, ensuring the well-being of our communities.

We’ve urged NITI Aayog and ATE Chandra Foundation to expand this initiative across Jharkhand, emphasizing its potential to enhance soil quality, support multiple cropping seasons, and curb youth migration.

The workshop saw participation from 75+ leaders, including Commissioners, District Magistrates, Block Development Officers, farmers, and VO delegates from various states. Together, we’re paving the way for a greener, more prosperous future! #WaterBodyRejuvenation #Desiltation #OrganicFertilizer #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableFarming #NitiAayog #AteChandraFoundation