VRBEH-NMBT brings the gift of sight to Kishan Bhula

12 April 2023, Sono (Jamui, Bihar): Mr. Kishan Bhula, a 62-year-old shepherd from the village of Tarbank, post-Charka Patthar, block-Sono, district-Jamui (Bihar) had been suffering from cataracts for some time. His vision had become increasingly blurred, making it difficult for him to carry out his daily tasks as a shepherd and labourer. He was unable to count his cattle properly and had to stop grazing them altogether.

After consulting with his village doctor, Kishan was advised to attend an eye screening camp by NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital-Deoghar, which was being organized near his village. The camp doctor diagnosed Kishan with cataracts and advised him to undergo surgery. The doctor informed Kishan that the Naraidas Morbai Budhrani Trust (NMBT) would be providing free cataract surgery at the VRBEH.

Kishan underwent the surgery and his eyesight was successfully restored. He is now able to carry out his daily tasks with ease, and is back to grazing his cattle. Kishan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to VRBEH-NMBT for their support, which has transformed his life.

Electric Motor Pumps for Farmers’ Groups

10 April 2023, Deoghar: Exciting news! 26 farmer groups from villages like Babudih, Modidih, Jormoh, Joruwadih, Gokhuldih and Dumarkundi in Deoghar district (Jharkhand) have received one electric motor pump each, thanks to the Gram Saksham programme by NBJK in collaboration with SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India.

This initiative will provide much-needed support to farmers in the region, helping them to irrigate their crops efficiently and effectively. We were delighted to have Deputy Director, ATMA-Deoghar, along with Mukhiyas & PRIs members from the villages, grace the event and show their support for this fantastic cause.

We’re proud to see such impactful collaborations that promote sustainable and equitable growth in communities. Congratulations to all those involved in making this project a success!

SBI Foundation and NBJK distribute electric motor pumps to empower farmers in Bihar under Gram Saksham programme

09 April 2023, Chakai (Jamui, Bihar): NBJK, with the support of SBI Foundation, has successfully distributed 42 electric motor pumps of 2 hp and 08 pumps of 1.5 hp among farmers in 10 villages of Ramchandradih and Gajahi panchayats in Chakai block of Jamui district, Bihar. This was done under the Gram Saksham programme, which aims to empower villages with sustainable solutions.

The distribution of these electric motor pumps has greatly benefited the farmers in the area, as they can now irrigate their fields easily and more efficiently. This will help increase agricultural productivity and improve the livelihoods of the farmers.

The success of this programme is a testament to the dedication and commitment of both NBJK and SBI Foundation towards empowering rural communities. It is heartening to see such initiatives being undertaken to create a positive impact in the lives of people living in remote areas.

We would like to extend our gratitude to SBI Foundation for their support and for helping us bring about positive change in these villages. We hope to continue this partnership and work towards a better future for all.

Eye Care Service at Doorstep, Vision Restored to 94 Cataract Patients

07 April 2023, Giridih-Jamui-Deoghar: During 28 March-06 April’23, NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital-Deoghar has organized nine screening camps for rural people deprived of any eye care service.

In Giridih district, VRBEH run and Sightsavers supported Vision Centre at Bengabad has covered seven remote villages of Bengabad, Jamua blocks on Community Awareness & Household Screening mode while in Jhajha and Sono blocks of Jamui district (Bihar), the screening camps took place at two school campuses.

The campaign has ensured treatment to 216 persons with 94 Cataract identified patients those met surgery at the base hospital and got back their vision without any cost as Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust has sponsored their treatment & allied expenditures. Also 03 cases of Pterygium have been found in the camps, 16 old patients have received Follow up service while 40 patients have received medicines.

NBJK gets a big applause to make people aware and the effort to curb avoidable blindness across underdeveloped regions in Jharkhand-Bihar.

Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital Helps a Domestic Help Regain Her Livelihood

06 April 2023, Deoghar: Parvati Devi, a 60-year-old woman belonging to the SC community and a poor socioeconomic background, faced a setback when she lost her eyesight due to cataracts in her right eye. Parvati used to work as a domestic help for five-six households and earned around Rs. 6,000 to support her family. However, her diminishing eyesight forced her to leave her work, leaving her with no source of income.

Fortunately, Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital in Deoghar came to her rescue. With the support of Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust, Parvati underwent cataract surgery at the hospital and regained her eyesight. She was able to resume her work as a domestic help, giving her the freedom to join her daily routine once again. Recently, she even provided monetary support to her daughter-in-law for medical treatment of a gynecological problem.

Parvati expressed her gratitude to VRBEH and NMBT for their support in helping her regain her livelihood. She believes that the removal of her cataract has not only solved her vision problem but also re-established her life in many ways.

The VRBEH and NMBT’s efforts to provide free of cost medical treatment to underprivileged individuals have helped many people like Parvati regain their independence and continue their daily lives.

Tribal Farmer becomes a Model of Sustainable Farming

05 April 2023, Chanho (Ranchi): Shri Bandhu Oraon, a tribal farmer from the Tangar village near Bijupara in Chanho block of Ranchi district, has become a model of sustainable farming with the help of the Holistic Rural Development Programme by NBJK, in partnership with HDFC Bank.

Despite having financial difficulties that prevented him from completing his education, Oraon has been involved in agriculture since the age of 20 and has received horticulture training from the Ramakrishna Mission in Ranchi. He now teaches other farmers at his Farmer Field School (FFS) and is an active member of the Village Development Committee in his village.

Thanks to his experience and expertise, Oraon was chosen to receive a Solar Irrigation Pump under the HRDP. He received orientation and training on how to use the solar pump and other equipment, and it was installed on his farmland. However, this was not just for his benefit, but also for other farmers in the area, as it was a demonstrational activity with an inclusive approach.

After receiving the solar pump and other equipment, Oraon has adopted better farming practices such as vermin-composting, drip and mulching, and greenhouse farming. He has cultivated a variety of crops, including cauliflower, tomato, green chilli, fabshell beans, and strawberries, and has significantly increased his yield at a low cost.

Bandhu Oraon says that the solar pump is easy to use and requires very little maintenance. He has also received support from MNREGA to cultivate mango trees, which further enhances his farming practices. Oraon has been able to run his FFS more efficiently and provide other farmers with first-hand learning experiences.

In addition to the Solar Irrigation Pump, NBJK and HDFC Bank provided Oraon with a Mulching and Drip Irrigation system under the HRDP. All of these resources have provided him with an enormous opportunity to create a model of sustainable farming, and Oraon hopes to inspire other farmers in the area to adopt similar practices.

Appeal of Lok Samiti for Peace and Harmony

03 April 2023, Hazaribagh: Gandhian thinker and National President of Lok Samiti Shri Girija Satish has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents in many states on the occasion of Ram Navami across the country.

He said that India is a democratic and secular country, where there has been a tradition of equality of all religions with respect and admiration for all faiths. He expressed this in the context of violent incidents at many places like Howrah in West Bengal, Sonipat in Haryana, Nalanda and Sasaram in Bihar, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, Vadodara in Gujarat, Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra and Hyderabad in Telangana.

Mr. Girija Satish said that creating hatred in the name of religions in the holy month of Ram Navami and Ramzan is an anti-religious practice in itself. It may be noted that the Lok Samiti has been running a “Nafrat Chhodo-Manav Jodo” campaign across Bihar since last October 2, 2022 and the sensitive issue of communal harmony is on its priority.

Mr. Girija Satish has appealed to all intellectuals, social workers and general public to cooperate in restoring peace and harmony so that mutual love, harmony and brotherhood prevail in the society.

Central Tribal Affairs Minister Attends Prohibition Conference in Jharkhand

02 April 2023, Kharsawan (Saraikela, Jharkhand): One-day prohibition conference was held at Kharsawan, organized by Yuva Jagriti Evang Swavalamban Sangh in collaboration with Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra and Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. The event was jointly inaugurated by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda and National President of Lok Samiti Shri Girija Satish, with the garlanding of photographs of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Mahatma Gandhi.

The conference was attended by several social workers, including Mr. J. B. Tubid, Mr. Angura Mahato, Mr. Rajesh Singhdev, Mr. Vijay Mahato, Mrs. Sudha Verma, Mrs. Sunita Taped, Mrs. Sushila Nayak, Mr. Ganesh Mahali, Mr. Shankar Rana, and Jharkhand Pradesh Lok Samiti President Mr. Satish Girija.

During his speech, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda paid tribute to the sacrifice of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and highlighted the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in building a healthy-conscious society based on democratic values in India. He emphasized the need to avoid consumption of not only alcohol but also other dangerous drugs.

Shri Girija Satish, the National President of Lok Samiti, discussed Gandhiji’s anti-liquor stand and the constitutional position of prohibition, stating that liquor consumption-drug abuse is a major reason behind unrest, crime, women oppression, road accidents, and is ruining the new generation. He called for political willpower for prohibition and suggested financial discipline, phased prohibition, cooperation of all sections of society, and a rein on social acceptance instead of encouraging liquor for revenue generation.

The Secretary of Yuva Jagriti Evang Swavalamban Sangh, Mr. Rajesh Singhdev, welcomed all the guests and the people participating in the conference, stating that prohibition is a matter of concern for all those who want social change. He demanded that not only liquor but all intoxicants should be banned, including throughout Jharkhand. He expressed that the women of Saraikela have woken up and can complete this difficult task with their determination.

The conference also saw the submission of a memorandum to the Union Tribal Affairs Minister on behalf of Jharkhand Pradesh Lok Samiti regarding the demand for liquor ban. The event was attended by hundreds of people, with a significant number of women leaders such as Mrs. Nidhi Singhdev, Mrs. Baby Oraon, Mrs. Prabhavati Mahato, Mrs. Kunti Behan and Mrs. Rita Mahto.

The conference was an important initiative towards building a healthier and more conscious society, with a focus on the eradication of drug abuse and the demand for prohibition.

NBJK Makes Schooling Possible

31 March 2023, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): Sunita Kumari hails from village-Kewalia, post-Vrindavan, ps-Chouparan, dist-Hazaribagh. She belongs to a landless SC community and her father Shri Umesh Bhuiyan passed away during Covid time.

Currently Sunita’s mother heads the family along with Sunita, her three sisters and two brothers. She is a daily waged labourer and passing through hardship to take care of her children.

Considering the family condition, NBJK run Chandrakala Devi Daga High School shoulders responsibility of schooling for Sunita, the semi-orphan girl. She is a student of class VII and avails 100% free-ship. She is good in study and NBJK supports to complete her school education.

NBJK enables Sunita to nurture big dream and encourages her to face the challenges in life.

A New Life for Abha Devi

30 March 2023, Deoghar: Mrs. Abha Devi, a 70-year-old widow from a small village near Deoghar in Jharkhand, had lost all hope due to her deteriorating eyesight caused by cataracts. Despite her family’s financial struggles, she could not afford the treatment she needed for a long time. She had become isolated, living in a world of imagination, and detached from her surroundings. Simple tasks became impossible, and she had to rely on others for everything.

However, Abha Devi’s life changed when she received a cataract surgery at NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital in Deoghar, all expenses covered by the Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust. The surgery was a turning point in her life, and she regained her vision, which allowed her to see the world clearly once again.

Now, with her vision restored, Abha Devi is grateful for every day and takes pleasure in even the little things. She can perform her daily activities with ease, go outside without support, and even interact with her neighbors. Her newfound independence has given her the strength and confidence to take care of her personal hygiene and keep her home clean.

Abha Devi’s journey from despair to hope is a testament to the power of intervention and care. She is a shining example of how a small act of kindness can change someone’s life forever.