LNJP Eye Hospital, Dumka Organizes Free Eye Screening Camp on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

06 December 2025, Dumka: On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December, Loknayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Eye Hospital, Dumka conducted a free eye screening camp at Village Pasai, Panchayat Dande, Block Poraiyahat, District Godda. The camp aimed to ensure accessible and inclusive eye care, especially for persons with disabilities. Prior information was disseminated through public announcements to encourage community participation.

A total of 214 individuals underwent eye examinations during the camp. Of them, 29 people were identified with cataract, and 29 individuals with refractive errors received spectacles, including five persons with disabilities, who were given priority in all services.

The camp was efficiently managed by Optometrist Mr. Rajkumar Ghosh and his dedicated team comprising Komli Murmu, Subodhini Besra, and Vivekanand Singh, whose efforts ensured smooth execution of the programme.

LNJP Eye Hospital remains committed to delivering quality and affordable eye care services to rural and marginalized communities across the region.

Murhu Nari Shakti FPO from Khunti Wins “FPO of the Year – Large” Award at FPO Impact Awards 2025

04 December 2025, Khunti: Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Company Limited (MNSKPCL), a women-led tribal FPO from Khunti district, has been honoured with the “FPO of the Year – Large (Joint Winner)” at the FPO Impact Awards 2025 held in New Delhi. The award was presented by Mr. Shaji KV, Chairman, NABARD, during the Livelihood India Summit 2025 in Delhi.

Organised by Access Development Services, the event brought together leading agricultural experts, national institutions, civil society organisations, and jury members. MNSKPCL was recognised for its transparent governance, strong market linkages, value-chain development, and remarkable contribution to improving the livelihoods of tribal farmers.

Promoted by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) under CInI’s Lakhpati Kisan Smart Village Programme, the FPO has emerged as a robust model of women-centric livelihood development. Established on 5 March 2018, it now includes 3,766 women shareholders, 7,425 registered farmers, and 99 active producer groups, with a cumulative turnover of ₹21.38 crore and ₹5.84 crore in FY 2024–25.

The FPO is engaged in aggregation and marketing of cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, poultry, eggs, goats, pigs, and IMC fish. It also promotes lac handicraft production with support from ONGC Foundation (through CInI) and NBJK. Through WRI India and CInI’s JHARVEER programme, a solar-powered ragi processing unit has been established, benefiting over 2,000 farmers with MSP-based procurement.

CEO Ms Divya Swaroop stated that the award reflects the commitment of tribal women farmers, the strong governance of the FPO, and support from NBJK, CInI, and partnering institutions. She reaffirmed the organisation’s aim to expand value chains, strengthen women’s leadership, and promote sustainable rural prosperity.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebrated in Hazaribagh

03 December 2025, Hazaribagh: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated at the Open Theatre, Jheel Ground, through a joint initiative of NBJK, Sightsavers India, Divya Jyoti, Janseva Parishad, government departments, and the District Administration, Hazaribagh.

The event featured a series of inclusive sports competitions including tricycle race, crutch race, mobility race for visually impaired participants, and running events for all categories of persons with disabilities. A vibrant cultural programme with dance, music, and speech competitions showcased the talents of participants.

The District Social Welfare Officer, as Chief Guest, emphasized understanding all types of disabilities and ensuring collective support for their holistic development. Sightsavers India representatives highlighted three ongoing district programmes—Rural Eye Health, Social Inclusion, and Inclusive Education—informing that 15 visually impaired students successfully passed Class 10 and 12 examinations this year. Officials from DLSA shared key legal provisions and rights of persons with disabilities.

Guests announced the competition results and appreciated the contributions of Divya Jyoti, disability groups, NBJK staff, and district officials in making the event successful. Stage proceedings were conducted by Shashikant Bharti, with active support from representatives of the Education Department, Ayush Department, and various programme coordinators of Sightsavers India and NBJK.

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.