SIDBI-NBJK Entrepreneurship Development Program

13 February 2024, Hazaribagh: We’re thrilled to share that with the support of SIDBI, NBJK has kickstarted an Entrepreneurship Development Program aimed at fostering successful & sustainable micro-enterprises in Jharkhand!

Over the next few years, we aim to empower artisans, SHG members, entrepreneurs, and youths across five districts – Hazaribagh, Giridih, Ramgarh, Khunti, and West Singhbhum. Our goal is to create 1100 entrepreneurship units, providing a platform for innovation and economic growth.

Under this initiative, we’re not only focusing on launching new ventures but also strengthening existing ones facing challenges like capital shortage or skill gaps. Through loans, subsidies, and tailored support, we’re making entrepreneurship accessible to all, including marginalized individuals.

In just six months, we’ve already assisted 80 micro-enterprises, with a significant portion led by inspiring women entrepreneurs! From furniture to beauty parlors, our entrepreneurs are making waves in diverse sectors, driving local development and reducing migration.

Join us in building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jharkhand! Together, let’s turn dreams into reality and transform communities. #Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #JharkhandDevelopment #SIDBI #NBJK

LNJPEH Kajha: Bringing Clear Vision to Rural Communities!

12 February 2024, Kajha (Gaya): Located just 19 km from Gaya on the Gaya-Nawada highway, LNJPEH Kajha, the third unit of the NBJK-run Loknayak JayPrakash Eye Hospital family, is making waves in eye care accessibility.

With 80 beds and top-notch facilities, including advanced equipment and a dedicated medical team, we’re proud to serve 45 blocks across Gaya, Nawada, and Jehanabad districts. In just a year, we’ve conducted 19,443 OPD consultations, prioritizing women and children, and performed 8,767 cataract surgeries, with 7,567 of them provided free of charge.

But our impact doesn’t stop there! We’ve organized 400 outreach camps, reaching remote villages and providing care to 23,194 patients. Plus, our three Vision Centers ensure even those in the most distant areas receive essential eye care.

Recognized as the best performer hospital under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY for Gaya district, we’re committed to serving our communities with compassion and excellence. Together, let’s continue to spread the gift of sight! #EyeCare #LnjpehKajha #CommunityHealth #AyushmanBharatPMJAY

Empowering Communities: NBJK’s Self-Help Groups Transform Lives

10 February 2024, Hazaribagh: NBJK runs the program of Poverty Reduction through Self-Help Groups on self-sustainable mode. It’s a pioneering social intervention by NBJK since the year 1991 with a rich work experience of organizing women, which touches a wider concern of their socio-economic development. It covers 12 blocks in Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Khunti districts of Jharkhand and 15 Slum areas of Patna in Bihar.

The program organizes women as their Self-Help Groups and men under Joint Liability Groups.  The group members belong to same localities. They elect groups’ office bearers and those are responsible to run their SHGs or JLGs efficiently. These SHGs & JLGs hold regular meetings, ensure groups’ internal saving and the members support each other to promote their livelihood activities.

The program offers micro credit support service at doorstep of the groups and monitors their minor businesses or income generation activities. Currently there are 953 SHGs with 21102 members and micro credit has been provided to 5277 members of 588 SHGs. Likewise the number of total borrower JLGs is 384 and their 1209 male members have availed the micro finance support.

It’s cumulative recovery rate is around 93.37% despite two consequent business years halted by COVID pandemic. It provides direct support to bread-winners of 6486 families and contributes to women’s empowerment at large scale.

#PovertyReduction #SelfHelpGroup #WomenEmpowerment #JointLiabilityGroup #LivelihoodPromotion #NbjkInitiative

SBI Sanjeevani Clinic on Wheels: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Rural Bihar

09 February 2024, Gaya: We are proud to share about our collaboration with SBI Foundation, Mumbai, in supporting the incredible initiative of NBJK – SBI Sanjeevani Clinic on Wheels!

Covering 20 villages in Bodhgaya and Gaya Sadar blocks of Gaya district, Bihar, our mobile clinic van brings essential healthcare services to the doorstep of around 50,000 inhabitants. From on-the-spot checkups to providing crucial medicines, we’re dedicated to ensuring almost free quality primary healthcare reaches those who need it most.

In just a year, we’ve organized 1056 camps, offering successful treatment to 9434 patients, addressing a range of ailments including fever, diabetes, anemia, and gynecological disorders.

But our efforts don’t stop there! We’re also driving awareness and sanitation initiatives under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, distributing sanitary pads, and providing vital counseling on menstrual health & hygiene to adolescent girls & women.

Join us in this transformative journey towards a healthier, happier rural Bihar! #HealthcareForAll #CommunityHealth #SbiSanjeevaniClinicOnWheels #SwachhBharatAbhiyan #Gaya #RuralBihar

Celebrating 28 Glorious Years of Education!

08 February 2024, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): NBJK run Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), proudly commemorated its 28th Foundation Day on February 6th, 2024!

The day began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, led by Mr. Arjun Pandey (local Mukhiya & President of the School Management Committee) and Mr. Dayanand Singh (Principal, AAHS).

Students showcased a vibrant array of cultural activities, including mesmerizing dances, gripping dramas, and soulful music. Special mention to our talented girl students – Suman, Simran, Khushee, Sakshi, Jyoti, Anisha, Nandini, Soniya, Kajal, and others – whose group dance drama left everyone in awe!

Mr. Arjun Pandey, the esteemed chief guest, reminisced about the school’s humble beginnings and its unwavering commitment to providing quality education, particularly emphasizing its role in empowering girls despite numerous challenges. He lauded the dedicated teachers for their pivotal role in shaping the future of countless students, enabling them to pursue higher education and secure promising careers.

Additionally, an exhilarating annual sports program added to the festivities, with outstanding students from academics, cultural activities, and sports receiving well-deserved accolades and prizes from the chief guest.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to the teachers and parents, including Mr. Premdhari Mahto, Mrs. Laxmi Dangi, Mr. Madan Kumar Saw, Mr. Shachindra Pandey, Mr. Navneet Kumar, Mr. Umashankar Prasad, Mr. Radharaman Gupta, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Saw, and countless others, whose unwavering support and dedication made the foundation day of AAHS a resounding success!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our incredible journey! Here’s to many more years of nurturing young minds and transforming lives!

#AAHSFoundationDay #EducationForAll #EmpoweringYouth #Celebration #Gratitude

Peaceful Protest Rally for People’s Rights in Gaya!

07 February 2024, Gaya: Lok Samiti, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Vahini, and Majdoor Kisan Samiti organized a historic demonstration for justice and empowerment!

On 6th February, around 2,500 villagers united from various blocks of Gaya district to demand their rights and voice their concerns. Led by the spirit of Loknayak JP, we marched from Gandhi Maidan to the District Collector’s office, presenting a people’s memorandum to the Governor of Bihar.

Our demands are clear and urgent:

• Restoration of APMC
• Law for MSP
• Rs. 5000 KSY Honorarium
• Farmer loan waivers
• Improved irrigation and subsidies
• Rs. 3000 old age pension
• Protection of Bhudan land from land mafias
• Infrastructure development for education and agriculture

The ADM (law & order) has assured us of forwarding our demands to the Governor and pledged action on issues within the district’s jurisdiction.

Back at Gandhi Maidan, our leaders like Mr. Kaushal Ganesh Azad (National Convenor, Lok Samiti), Mrs. Putul Kumari (President, Gaya Jila Lok Samiti), Mr. Bishundhari Suman (District Co-ordinator, Majdoor Kisan Samiti), Dr. Mundrika Prasad Nayak, Mr. Ramlakhan Bhagat, Mr. Baleshwar Manjhi, Mr. Kavindra Prasad Singh, Mr. Nathul Paswan, Mr. Jagdev Singh, and Mrs. Meera Devi have addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of our memorandum and the government’s responsibility towards its citizens’ welfare. Later they met Mr. Jitan Ram Manjhi (Minister, Govt. of Bihar) who supported the demands.

Together, with voices raised and hearts united, we strive for a brighter, more just future for all. Stand with us in solidarity! #GayaProtest #PeoplesRights #SocialJustice #LokSamiti

Amoli Apurva High School: A Beacon of Education

06 February 2024, Hazaribagh: Situated in Mangarh village of Chouparan block, Hazaribagh, NBJK-run Amoli Apurva High School stands as a symbol of educational empowerment. Supported by local communities, Mrs. Surekha Prakash Bhai Shah, and GiveIndia, it serves 18 villages across Hazaribagh and Chatra districts in Jharkhand.

With 556 students, including sponsored children receiving free education, the school ensures access to quality learning. Last year, 100% of its 163 class X students passed, with 90% achieving first division. Congratulations to Satish Kumar Yadav, Abhishek Kumar Pandey, and Pooja Chakran, the top scorers!

Beyond academics, the school advocates against child marriage, prioritizing girls’ education. Amoli Apurva High School isn’t just a place of learning; it’s a catalyst for social change. Join us in celebrating its commitment to shaping brighter futures!

#AmoliApurvaHighSchool #EducationForAll #Empowerment #CommunityImpact #StopChildMarriage #SurekhaPrakashBhaiShah #GiveIndia

Cataract Eradication Campaign by VRBEH, Deoghar

03 February 2024, Deoghar: In the month of January 2024, NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar has organized 32 Eye Screening Camps in the rural areas of Giridih, Deoghar and Jamui districts. The eye hospital has covered villages of Jamua, Rajdhanwar, Birni, Bengabad, Giridih Sadar, Devipur, Deoghar Sadar, Sono and Khaira blocks of these districts of Jharkhand-Bihar.

These screening camps aim to eradicate avoidable blindness and offer Cataract surgery free of cost at the base hospital. This outreach drive has ensured 585 OPD with detection of 313 cases of Cataract, 29 cases of Pterigium and 91 cases of Refractive Error. 55 patients were served with medicines while 42 have been referred to nearest Vision Centers attached with VRBEH.

NBJK thanks Care Today, Seva and Sightsavers India for sponsoring such an important campaign to restore eyesight of poor people living in remote areas. With support of these agencies, the hospital arranges transportation, food, stay, surgery, medicines & follow up to all Cataract patients.

#CataractEradication #EyeScreeningCamps #VimlaRamkrishnaBajajEyeHospital #VisionCenters #EyesightRestoration #CareToday #SevaFoundation #SightsaversIndia

Initiative for Water Conservation in Villages

02 February 2024, Chanho (Ranchi): Under HDFC Bank supported Holistic Rural Development Program by NBJK in Chanho block of Ranchi district, a participatory initiative for water conservation is going on vigorously.

The villagers in fifteen villages of four panchayats have started various activities like drainage cleanliness, boribandh construction, road repair, small pond digging etc by donating their labour together. Recently at Lepsar village, the villagers have prepared a micro plan to save water. The village women cleaned drains and used the garbage in road repairing. Likewise in Madhukam village, the inhabitants have repaired road inside the village and decided to do such beatification works periodically.

On this occasion, the Mukhiya Mrs. Punam Orain stated that this is our way to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who talked about self-reliance of villages time and again. Mr. Sunil Kumar Gupta (Assistant Program Manager, NBJK) said that water shortage is a big problem for farmers; we are making villagers aware of the issue and try to address it locally with support of Goonj, a noted NGO. Also he met Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, the Circle Officer of Chanho block and briefed him about the goings-on across the villages under NBJK run Holistic Rural Development program.

Mr. Priyanshu Kumar (APM-NBJK) and many villagers like Mrs. Punita Devi, Mrs. Manju Devi, Mr. Sandeep Oraon (Deputy Mukhia), Mr. Ramchandra Munda (Member, Village Development Committee), Mr. Hari Munda (Social Worker) are mobilizing the people to make their villages water reliant.

#WaterConservation #MicroPlan #SelfReliantVillage #GramSwarajya #MahatmaGandhi #HdfcBank #Goonj

Lok Samiti’s Tribute on Mahatma Gandhi’s Martyrdom Day

30 January 2024, Patna: On the occasion of the martyrdom day of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, a prayer meeting and mass fast was organized in front of the Gandhi statue at Gandhi Maidan on behalf of Lok Samiti, a non-political mass organization founded by Loknayak Jayprakash.National President of Lok Samiti, Mr. Girija Satish was presiding over this program organized by Bihar Pradesh Lok Samiti. He said that Bapu’s life is a message itself in which we see a treasure of all the good things including truth-non-violence, equality of all religions, social harmony, women empowerment, nature conservation, village self-rule, self-employment, trusteeship etc. and by following the path shown by him, it will be good for the country. Mr. Girija said that Gandhiji was a great man who lived his principles by sticking to the truth, he had the courage to accept his mistakes, truth was his shield and his God.

National Convenor of Lok Samiti, Mr. Kaushal Ganesh Azad said that today in the country’s environment of ethnic-religious frenzy, violence, crime, unemployment, migration, suicide of farmers, we have only the support of Gandhi’s thoughts and we try to follow his path. General Secretary of Bihar Pradesh Lok Samiti. Mr. Shivji Singh, who was conducting the program, said that Mahatma Gandhi belonged to everyone, he was well aware of the conditions of the country and society and wanted us to rise above the evils and build a good society.

About 50 officials of Lok Samiti from various districts of Bihar like Patna, Nalanda, Rohtas, Kaimur, Gaya, Darbhanga, Chhapra, Samastipur etc., who participated in the prayer meeting and mass fast, Shri Vinod Sharma (Provincial Treasurer), Er. Mahendra Yadav, Rahul, Umashankar Singh, Suresh Prasad, Ashutosh Singh, Vicky Kumar, Philkus, Dr. Hemant, Mahendra Tiwari, Nigahban Ahmed Khan, Anil Jha, Satyendra Singh, Chandrabhushan (State Seretary), Meena Devi, Anju Kumari, Anita Sharan, Julie Kumari, Ranjit Paswan, Roshan Singh etc. also shared their views. At the end of the program, National President of Lok Samiti, Shri Girija Satish offered them lemon water to break their day long mass fast.

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