NBJK run SPBP School with Shining Result in CBSE Exams

18 May 2023, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), Jharkhand: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra run & CBSE affiliated Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazribagh) came out with shining result in the exams held for class XII & X. The students have achieved good marks and proved themselves as the harbingers of academic success.

For class XII, Aarav Raj emerged as the topper with 92% marks and overall result of the school is 96% in comparison of 89.7% result in Jharkhand. Ms. Rina Pandey (Principal, SPBPS) informed that total 68 children have appeared for the exam, 48 could get first division while top 20 students have secured 78% or above.

Similarly for the exam of class X, Sweety Gupta & Sanni Kumar shared the top position with 94% marks and on the whole 98% result has made the school proud as average result of Jharkhand is 94.4%. In class X, total 174 students have appeared, 105 obtained first division and top 20 students have secured 78% or plus marks. It’s significant that out of these 20 students, 11 are girl children.

Ms Pandey said that because of proper guidance from teachers-parents, hard labour by the students and NBJK’s able leadership, Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School has been performing well in CBSE exams. We all will put more effort further to make the performance better, she added.

NBJK’s President Mr. Girija Satish, Secretary Mr. Satish Girija and Programme Director Mr. Gandharv Gaurav have extended their heartfelt blessings & best wishes to all the students. They congratulated the school family and encouraged to do better in future.

Tata Trusts’ COO Mrs. Aparna Uppaluri Visits Operational Villages of Lakhpati Kisan™

11 May 2023, Murhu (Khunti, Jharkhand): Tata Trusts COO Mrs. Aparna Uppaluri has visited implementation villages of Smart Village Lakhpati Kisan™ project by NBJK with support of CInI-Tata Trusts in Murhu block of Khunti district of Jharkhand.

The very first village was Chatta of Bichna panchayat where Mrs. Uppaluri reached and interacted with women’s SHG farmers use Solar-Based Micro-Lift Irrigation system and cultivate around 06 acres of land. The COO asked them about the journey of Lakhpati Kisan™ Project and shown interest regarding implementation process, their income enhancement from high-value crops cultivation and new life choices. The women farmers have shared that now their income ranges from Rs. 30K – 80K in each season of 03 crop seasons and currently their life choices increase in terms of child education, savings, etc.

Mrs. Aparna Uppaluru participated in the Community Meeting with 05 Panchayats’ women leaders and the project beneficiaries. They discussed upon various prototypes like High-Value Agriculture, Horticulture, NTFP-Lac Cultivation, Animal Husbandry-Pig Farming, Goat Rearing, Poultry, Fishery with their execution process and benefits.

The women farmers have shared about the integration projects on Drinking Water, Healthcare and their contribution to develop model villages with a collective approach under guidance of NBJK. It’s significant that now the tribal women of Murhu are being benefitted from the training on Menstrual Health Management, Cancer Awareness and overcame many concerned taboos. Also they got Cancer Insurance and went through Screening Camps.

At last the COO of Tata Trusts met the Board Directors of Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Co. Ltd., the FPO promoted Lakhpati Kisan™ project.

During the visit, CInI-Tata Trusts Regional Manager-Jharkhand Mr. Sirshendu Paul, Area Manager Mrs. Garima Kumari, Grant Manager-Health Care Thematic Anchor Mr. Umesh Rana, Coordinator Mr. Somnath Das and Branch Manager, NBJK-Khunti Manager Mr. Mohit Purty have accompanied Mrs. Aparna Uppaluri  and made her arrival a success.

Strengthening School Education for Girl Children

11 May 2023, Hazaribagh: NBJK runs Remedial Coaching Centers across 100 villages in Sadar, Churchu and Daru blocks of Hazaribagh district (Jharkhand, India). These RCCs prepare school girls for better academic performance through extra tuition on the subjects like English, Maths and Science.

UTI Mutual fund supports the endeavor under Young India Mission, its CSR initiative. Total 1020 students of class VIII, IX & X are enrolled with these Remedial Coaching Centers; they get learning materials and participate in co-curricular activities to enjoy school education with ease. There is a competent & experienced teacher at each of the center, the students are not needed to pay any tuition fee and their parents can ensure about safety of their wards without doubt.

The RCCs’ girls are performing well in their school exams, 314 students appeared for class X board exam and their results are awaited.

VRBEH-Deoghar Conducts Outreach Screening Camps

07 May 2023, Giridih-Jamui-Lakhisarai: NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital-Deoghar, in collaboration with Sightsavers, SBI Foundation, Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust, and Vision Foundation of India, organized 34 screening camps in the rural communities of Jharkhand-Bihar during the month of April 2023.

Our outreach efforts provided free eye health care services to individuals from over 170 villages, with a total of 706 patients receiving treatment. Among them, 317 individuals underwent Cataract Surgery, 85 were treated for Refractive Error, 06 for Pterygium and 02 of DCR. Additionally, 110 patients received medicines, while 25 could get follow-up services.

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our partners and the local communities for their invaluable support in making this initiative a success. Let’s continue to work together to ensure access to essential eye care services for all.

US-Based Sponsor Helps a Girl Child Regain Vision with Successful Lens Transplant Surgery

02 May 2023, Deoghar (Jharkhand, India): Radhika Kumari, a nine-year-old semi-orphan girl from Mahulbani village in Sonaraithadi block of Deoghar district, has regained her vision thanks to the generosity of a US-based sponsor and the medical expertise of the NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital-Deoghar (VRBEH).

Radhika’s mother, Suhagi Devi, had noticed her daughter’s vision problems after she started attending school. The family, who belong to a very poor socio-economic strata, had been struggling to make ends meet and were unable to afford the costly surgery required to restore Radhika’s vision.

However, after an outreach camp by VRBEH, it was discovered that Radhika needed a lens transplantation surgery. The family was anxious and disappointed, until Mr. Aniruddh Pillai, a young man based in the USA, stepped in to sponsor all the expenses required for Radhika’s surgery.

On April 29th, Radhika underwent the successful surgery, and a new superior quality IOL lens was transplanted into her right eye. Her mother expressed her gratitude towards the VRBEH team and Mr. Pillai for their invaluable support.

This heartwarming story is a testament to the power of kindness and generosity, and how it can change someone’s life for the better.

NBJK and Sightsavers organize training on Gender Mainstreaming & Disability Inclusion

27 April 2023, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): NBJK-run LNJP Eye Hospital in Bahera, Chouparan, Hazaribagh, organized a one-day training on Gender Mainstreaming & Disability Inclusion. The activity was held in collaboration with Sightsavers as a part of the Inclusive Eye Health Program. The training was attended by 52 participants, including hospital workers, social catalysts, local camp volunteers, members from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, and community health center managers.

The training focused on discussing the importance of barrier-free easy access to eye health facilities for the differently-abled and women. Resource persons from Sightsavers, including Mr. Satyajit Singh, Ms. Nidhi Kshetri, and Mr. Kirti Rawat, highlighted various points such as human rights, fundamental rights, UN-approved sustainable development goals, gender equality, and disability concept-types.

The training aimed to sensitize participants on the need for inclusive eye health programs and gender-sensitive approaches to healthcare. The discussions centered on removing the barriers that prevent persons with disabilities and women from accessing eye health services.

The training was a step towards building an inclusive and accessible healthcare system that promotes gender equality and disability inclusion. NBJK and Sightsavers hope to organize more such initiatives in the future to create a more equitable society for all.

Inspiring Lecture on Career Development at Mission Rozgar Training Centre

27 April 2023, Giridih (Jharkhand): UTI Mutual Fund-supported Young India Project, in collaboration with NBJK, organized a guest lecture at the Mission Rozgar Training Centre (MRTC) in Giridih. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sameer Raj Choudhary, a doctor-cum-health entrepreneur who runs City Care Hospital in Giridih. Ms. Rumana Azmat, the Centre Manager at MRTC, along with the faculty members, warmly welcomed Dr. Choudhary with a bouquet.

On 21st, the lecture was attended by 65 trainees from different trades, including General Duty/Nursing Assistance, Basic Computer Applications, Beautician, and Accountancy. During his lecture, Dr. Choudhary emphasized the importance of having a target-oriented ethical mindset to build a successful career. He urged the youth to stay rational, composed, and strong in the face of challenges.

Dr. Choudhary also praised MRTC for offering short and viable courses that make the youngsters skilled, job-oriented, and self-reliant. The lecture was insightful, and the trainees found it informative and inspiring.

The UTI Mutual Fund-supported Young India Project aims to provide skill training to the youth to enhance their employability and promote self-reliance. This project has been making significant contributions to the lives of the youth in Giridih and surrounding areas by providing them with opportunities to gain new skills and improve their career prospects.

Kadaknath Poultry Units & Training to Tribal Farmers

26 April 2023, Khunti: Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (ICAR-IIAB), Gadkhatanga, Ranchi, in collaboration with Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, recently provided training and input to tribal farmers as part of the Lakhpati Kisan program. The event took place under the Scheduled Tribe Component (STC), Government of India, and resulted in the distribution of poultry units consisting of 10 Kadaknath chicks and poultry feed to each among 152 local farmer families residing in Chhota Baru, Gajgaon, Siankel, and Otongora villages in Murhu and Khunti block of Khunti district.

The farmers were educated about the management of poultry units, particularly health care and disease prevention. Dr. Soumen Naskar, Principal Scientist at ICAR-IIAB and coordinator of the scheme, informed the farmers that Kadaknath is an Indian poultry breed, also known as Kali Masi, which originated in the Dhar and Jhabua districts of Madhya Pradesh and has received the GI tag. Kadaknath is renowned for its adaptability and brownish-black flesh. The weights of the cock and hen go up to 2 kg and 1.5 kg, respectively, and their eggs are brown in color. Due to its wide popularity, the meat of Kadaknath chicken is quite expensive, which will help increase the income of the farmers.

The initiative was fully supported by Mr. Somnath Das from CInI-Tata Trust, Mr. Mohit Purti from NBJK, and their teams. They expressed their delight in collaborating with ICAR-IIAB to empower the local farmers with the necessary skills and resources to enhance their income and improve their livelihoods.

Overall, this initiative has been successful in enabling local farmers to access new income-generating opportunities and improve their standard of living. With continued support and collaboration from government bodies and organizations, such programs can be scaled up to reach even more individuals and communities, promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the agriculture sector.

Seminar on Prohibition of Alcohol in Religions and Dawat-e-Iftar

20 April 2023, Hazaribagh: NBJK organized a seminar on “Prohibition of Alcohol in Religions” followed by an Iftar feast. The seminar was attended by approximately 60 people, including several dignitaries, who also participated in the Iftar. More than 150 fasting people, including women and children, completed their Roza of the day in this collective feast.

During the introduction of the topic, NBJK President Mr. Girija Satish quoted Swami Vivekananda and emphasized the importance of restraint, virtue, and conscience in each religion. He provided proof of opposition to alcohol in various religions such as Islam, Sanatan, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Jewish. Mr. Gautam Sagar Rana, a former MLA, considered alcohol as a symbol of evil with immorality and appealed to ban it without delay.

Physician Dr. A.P. Singh supported prohibition considering alcohol as a social evil and health barrier, while advocate Mr. Ghulam Jilani called alcohol an embodiment of vindictiveness. Mr. Abdul Kalam Rashidi considered prohibition of alcohol necessary for an exploitation-free society and praised the event for adding to the beauty of social diversity.

The seminar saw participation from various professionals who discussed the harmful effects of alcohol on society. Md. Muazzam of Legal Services said that alcohol is behind most of the criminal incidents, while advocate Ms. Deepshikha raised the question of why most of the people who consume alcohol are men. Sardar Paramveer Singh, considering humanity as the religion of man, termed alcohol as its enemy.

Senior advocate Mr. Swaroopchand Jain, who was a JP agitator, expressed concern over the promotion of liquor by western civilization, which offers it an elite identity. He appealed to responsible people and mothers to inculcate good manners in the new generation. Ranchi High Court lawyer Mr. Yogendra Kumar believed that alcohol pushes a man on the path of misdeeds.

The seminar concluded with the Lok Samiti coordinator Mr. Shankar Rana thanking all participants and the audience. The presiding over the event, Senior advocate Mr. Swaroopchand Jain, wished everyone a happy Eid and appealed for an alcohol-free India. The event was a great success, and it added to the ongoing efforts towards building a better society.

Rural Farmer Kaushal Mahato from Ranchi Improves Farming Practices with Vermi Composting

13 April 2023, Chanho (Ranchi): In Ganeshpur, a small village in Chanho block of Ranchi district, Kaushal Mahato, a 42-year-old farmer, is making strides in improving his farming practices with the help of Holistic Rural Development Project (HRDP) being executed with support of HDFC Bank’s CSR initiative. Kaushal, who is involved in both farming and dairy farming, has been linked with Vermi Composting as a new technique for improving his crop yield and livestock management.

Thanks to the training and support provided by HRDP, Kaushal has been able to switch from traditional farming practices to organic farming with vermi composting. After being provided with training and counseling on the benefits of vermi and azolla, Kaushal started making vermi compost and included it in his farming practices.

This switch has led to a significant increase in his crop yield, while also being cost-effective. Previously, he used to put 50 kg of DAP with two trolleys of cow dung, but now he uses only 15 kg of the chemical fertilizer with half a trolley of vermi compost.

Kaushal Mahato is now ready to share his experience and train other farmers on vermi composting. He thanks HRDP, NBJK and HDFC Bank for their support and guidance.

Kaushal’s story is an inspiration for other farmers who are looking to improve their farming practices, reduce their input costs, and increase their yields with organic farming. By promoting vermi composting, HRDP and HDFC Bank’s CSR initiative are enabling farmers like Kaushal to achieve their farming goals while also contributing to the larger goal of sustainable agriculture.