Proud Participation in Project Veer Gatha 4.0!

19 October 2024, Hazaribagh: The students of NBJK’s Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh) took part in the inspiring Project Veer Gatha 4.0, launched by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Education (MoE).

This initiative celebrates the bravery and sacrifices of our soldiers and freedom fighters. Our students actively participated in various activities like oration, drawing, essay writing, road shows, plantation, and cleanliness drives, spreading the spirit of patriotism.

On 17th October’24, the school’s Principal, Ms. Rina Pandey, along with the dedicated teachers, motivated the students to engage with a strong commitment to the nation. These activities, conducted both online and face-to-face, have instilled values of service and love for the country in the hearts of the young minds.

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Empowering Education for All !!

17 October 2024, Hazaribagh: NBJK runs 1 Primary School, 1 Middle School, 6 High Schools, 17 Learning Centers, 30 Remedial Coaching Centers and 10 Bridge Schools. Also it implements Girls’ Sponsorship program for completion of their schooling without any financial hurdle or social constraint like child marriage. There are child friendly programs like Child Reporters, Nav Jagriti among children of marginalized sections to ensure their rights.

During the year 2023-24, NBJK has provided Pre-schooling & Schooling support to 6585 children (4380 girls, 2205 boys), Sponsorship/no fees/fees relaxation to 3131 children (2923 girls, 208 boys) and new bicycles to 400 school girls.

Besides this, 1082 students (820 girls, 262 boys) appeared in class X board exam, 728 (591 girls, 137 boys) or 67% students passed with first division and their average result is 98%.

In total the organization has worked with 22317 children through schools, learning centers, remedial coaching centers, bridge schools and other child friendly programs.

Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School Hosts 2nd Hazaribagh District Gatka Championship 2024

15 October 2024, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh): Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School (SPBPS), run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), successfully organized the second edition of the Hazaribagh District Gatka Championship 2024 on 8 October 2024. The event featured Junior, Sub-junior, and Senior categories, with participants from several prominent schools in the district, including DAV School-Barhi, Delhi Public School-Barhi, Royal Orchid School-Chakura (Barhi), Shridas International School-Devchanda, Divine Public School-Barkattha, and the host school, Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School-Bahera (Chouparan).

The championship was inaugurated by Mr. Anup Kumar Singh, Director of Royal Orchid School, Barhi, Mr. Rohit Kumar, Director of Shridas International School, Devchanda, and Ms. Rina Pandey, Principal of SPBPS, in a joint ceremony. The event was marked by enthusiasm and competitive spirit, showcasing the students’ martial arts skills.

SPBPS Shines as Champion In an impressive display of talent, Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School clinched the Winner’s Trophy, securing a total of 42 gold medals. The students of Shridas International School were awarded Runner-up honors, with 25 gold medals.

Outstanding Performers Several students from SPBPS emerged as standout performers, earning top accolades:

• Gold Medalists: Palak, Nisha, Aryan, Rishi, Mayuri, Pritam, Alok, Samar, Mitthi, Neha, Alfaz
• Silver Medalists: Arpit, Shreshtha, Palak, Mrityunjay
• Bronze Medalists: Ayush, Aryan, Roshan

Key Organizers and Contributors The event was made possible through the efforts of the Jharkhand Gatka Association President Mr. Prince Mishra and Referee Mr. Anshu Kumar, who played vital roles in coordinating the competition. SPBPS teachers also contributed significantly to the event’s success. Mrs. Amrita Massy and Mr. Jwala Singh led the stage management, while other faculty members, including Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, Mr. Umesh Bhagat, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, Mr. Shankar Singh, Mr. Bhola Sinha, Mrs. Farhat Jehan, Mrs. Pramila Kumari, Mrs. Jaya Verma, Mrs. Archna Pandey, Mrs. Suman Bala, and Mrs. Anjali Kumari, offered their support throughout the event.

Principal’s Remarks Ms. Rina Pandey, Principal of SPBPS, expressed her appreciation for the championship and highlighted the importance of Gatka as a martial art. She emphasized that Gatka not only enhances self-defense and self-control but also contributes to the development of physical and mental abilities. She further shared her hope that Gatka would soon become part of national-level games, providing more recognition for the sport and its practitioners.

The championship has not only brought recognition to the students but also promoted the ancient martial art form of Gatka within the district, inspiring more young athletes to participate in this valuable sport.

Honouring Loknayak Jayaprakash on His 122nd Birth Anniversary

11 October 2024, Hazaribagh: Under the joint aegis of Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra and Hazaribagh District Lok Samiti, on the occasion of the 122nd birth anniversary of the famous freedom fighter, Sarvodaya leader and pioneer of Total Revolution, Loknayak Jaiprakash aka JP, founder of NBJK and National President of Lok Samiti, Shri Girija Satish along with colleagues of JP movement garlanded the JP statue installed in Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan Central Jail, Hazaribagh complex.

Shri Girija Satish said that JP did not expect change from politics, hence he rejected the post of Prime Minister and did Sarvodaya work with Saint Vinoba, formed Bihar Relief Committee to help the famine victims and a non-political mass organization Lok Samiti to raise the issues of common people, tried to restore peace in Kashmir-Nagaland and strengthened the alternative stream of development by creating many voluntary organizations in the country. It may be noted that JP also played an important role in the establishment of NBJK in the year 1971. Shri Girija Satish, recalling the time spent with JP in Naxal affected block Musahari of Muzaffarpur, said that the simple life of a person like him always inspires.

Advocate Shri Swaroop Chand Jain, who was an active member of the JP movement, said that JP’s name is very high among the people who strengthened democracy in India, on whose call lakhs of youth had come out on the streets. Prof. Pramod Kumar, former teacher of political science at Vinoba Bhave University, described JP’s total revolution as a peaceful path of system change and called it relevant.

Jailer Shri Jitendra Kumar along with journalist Shri Prasanna Mishra, Jharkhand Sarvodaya Mandal President Shri Shankar Rana, advocate Shri Arvind Jha, social worker Shri Rahul Pathak, educationist Shri Arvind Ji Sahay etc. were present in this program. After this, JP’s followers also garlanded the photo of Lok Nayak at the proposed JP Memorial Complex next to the Gandhi Memorial at Kumhartoli Nala Par in Hazaribagh.

Bringing Vision to Villages!

09 October 2024, Deoghar: From September 15 to October 8, 2024, NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital (VRBEH), Deoghar, organized 28 eye screening camps in villages across Deoghar, Giridih, and Jamui districts of Jharkhand-Bihar. These camps provided 507 individuals with eye checkups, detecting: 226 cases of cataract, 170 refractive errors, 20 cases of pterygium and 18 other eye issues

Additionally, 37 patients received medicines, and 35 were referred to VRBEH for further treatment. All cataract patients received free surgery, including transportation, stay, food, black spectacles, and comprehensive medical care at VRBEH, Deoghar.

This initiative is supported by Sightsavers India, Westbridge Capital, and Vision Foundation of India to help eliminate avoidable blindness in rural areas.

Light the Lamp of Justice: 100 Days Satyagraha Enters 22nd Day

02 October 2024, Rajghat (Varanasi): 100 days Satyagraha today entered the 22nd day on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Satyagraha started at exactly 6:00 am with all-religious prayers and garlanding of photos of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave, Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Today, along with Nagamma and Narasamma of Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, National President of Lok Samiti Girija Satish, Bihar Provincial General Secretary Shivji Singh, Executive President of Bihar Sarvodaya Mandal Satyanarayan Prasad, Ashutosh Kumar are also fasting. Remembering Mahatma Gandhi, Sarva Seva Sangh President Chandan Pal said that our Satyagraha is going on with the inspiration of truth and non-violence; we will try to garland the Gandhi statue inside the campus. He congratulated all the friends sitting on fast and said that the result of our sacrifice and penance will be positive. We are sitting for justice and are confident that we will get it.

It may be noted that the government has taken over the premises of the prestigious Gandhian institution Sarva Seva Sangh Prakashan located at Rajghat, Varanasi since 1955, terming it as illegal occupation and Gandhian organizations are peacefully protesting against it.

A Month of Nutritious Meals at Amoli Apurva Middle School with Feeding India

01 October 2024, Bahera (Hazaribagh): The children of NBJK run Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh) get breakfast and lunch with support of Feeding India, a Zomato Giveback initiative.

On every school day, as on average 220 children from weaker sections receive nutritious meals as sprouted gram or moong with 100g of milk for breakfast and a wholesome lunch consisting of rice, pulses, and green vegetables free of cost.

Feeding India will complete one month of its operation at AAMS tomorrow. All children, teachers of Amoli Apurva Middle School and NBJK family extend their heartfelt thanks to this Zomato Giveback initiative!

Empowering Women through Usha Silai School Training by NBJK

30 September 2024, Saraikela Kharsawan: A 9-day residential training under the Usha Classical Silai School segment is underway, organized by NBJK in collaboration with Usha International. This empowering initiative began on September 25, 2024, at Lokhit Sanstha, Simla in Saraikela block, Saraikela Kharsawan district, with 15 women participants. These women are receiving specialized training in tailoring to create garments, bags, and other cloth utilities.

The program was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Felix Tirkey (State Program Manager, Usha International), Mr. Angura Mahto (Secretary, Lokhit Sanstha), Mrs. Kunti Lohar, and Mr. Shailesh Kumar (Program Manager, NBJK). During the first two days, Mr. Gopal Kumar Mishra (Service Engineer, Usha International) focused on sewing machine repair and assembly, followed by Mrs. Renu Devi (Master Trainer, Usha International), who guided participants through tailoring techniques.

Set to conclude on October 3, 2024, each participant will receive a certificate, a Usha sewing machine, a guidebook, and a signage board for their new Usha Silai School. This initiative enables these women to establish their own schools, impart tailoring skills, and generate income.

Training & Orientation on Eye Health and Inclusion at Keredari Block

26 September 2024, Keredari (Hazaribagh): Under the NBJK’s Inclusive Eye Health Program, a training session for Panchayati Raj cadres and functionaries was successfully conducted at the Keredari Block Office. The event, supported by Sightsavers India, the National Program for Control of Blindness (NPCB), and the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), focused on enhancing eye health and inclusion efforts in rural areas.

Additionally, an orientation session for Panchayat Mukhiyas, ASHA workers (Sahiya Didis), and other health workers was held under the Netra Vasant-Rural Eye Health Program. A total of 51 participants including members of Panchayat Samiti took part.

Speakers included Mr. Vipin Kumar (JSLPS), Mr. Rajeev Ranjan (CHC), and Mr. Raman Kumar (Sightsavers India), who emphasized the importance of these initiatives. Mr. Kiriti Rawat (DPM-REH) announced upcoming eye screening camps aimed at making Keredari block free from cataract.

Child Reporters Present Children’s Manifesto to Hon’ble Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly

25 September 2024, Ranchi: As part of the Child Reporters Program, run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) in collaboration with UNICEF Jharkhand, young reporters handed over the Children’s Manifesto to Hon’ble Speaker of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, Mr. Ravindra Nath Mahto on 23rd Sep. The manifesto, based on consultations with over 700 children across the state, was jointly prepared by UNICEF and NINEISMINE. It highlights 45 key points, calling for equal access to quality education, improved healthcare services in rural areas, stronger child protection measures, and greater participation of children in decision-making.

The Hon’ble Speaker praised the initiative, emphasizing that these demands represent the aspirations of children for a better future. He called upon political parties to incorporate these issues into their election manifestos, asserting that it is the collective responsibility of legislators to address children’s concerns.

UNICEF Jharkhand Chief, Dr. Kaninika Mitra, commended the children for actively contributing to the state’s future. She urged political leaders to prioritize children’s needs. Communications specialist Mrs. Aastha Alang emphasized that, despite not voting, children’s rights must be recognized.

NBJK representatives Mrs. Sushmita Bhattachaji and Mr. Vivek Kumar Singh were also present during this significant occasion.