VOs Collaborate with PReJHA Foundation to Livelihood Enhancement for Deprived Youths

21 March, Ranchi: In a meeting with PReJHA, NBJK and its network partner organizations have announced their collaboration with PanIIT Reach For Jharkhand Foundation (PReJHA) to provide skill development training and placement for youths from deprived communities in Jharkhand.

PReJHA is an organ of Pan IIT Alumni Reach For India Foundation, a non-profit joint venture with the state for vocational education exclusively for the underprivileged. It was started in 1969 by alumni of IITs and has been providing quality skill development training to youths and ensuring their placement. In Jharkhand, PReJHA is associated with the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand and offers skill development and livelihood enhancement with a special focus on marginalized communities such as Scheduled Tribes (ST), Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), Scheduled Caste (SC), and other minorities.

PReJHA runs Kalyan Gurukuls, which offer two months of free residential training to youths of the 18-32 age group in 14 sub-trades under Manufacturing, Construction, and Sewing Machine Operator Trades categorized for males and females with academic qualifications from 5th-12th class. After the training, they get guaranteed jobs in the range of Rs. 10,000-15,500 with social security like EPF and ESI.

Mr. Satish Girija, the secretary of NBJK, welcomed the proposal from PReJHA for mutual cooperation during the meeting, which was attended by the Chief Functionaries of 15 VOs from Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Chatra, Palamu, Ramgarh, Saraikela-Kharsawan, and Ranchi districts. It was unanimously decided that the VOs would identify and link youths with the Kalyan Gurukul scheme in their work areas.

This collaboration between VOs and PReJHA is a step towards providing opportunities for skill development and livelihood enhancement for the deprived youths of Jharkhand, which would help in their socio-economic upliftment.

Residential Tailoring Training for Rural Women Commences Under Usha Silai School Program

20 March 2023, Amrit Nagar (Hazaribagh): The Usha Silai School program by NBJK in collaboration with Usha International Ltd., has begun a nine-day residential training course for rural women under Adopt Silai School Teachers segment. The program aims to provide skill development opportunities and livelihoods to women, ultimately leading to their empowerment.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Rajeev Singh, Senior Program Manager at NBJK, and Mrs. Pammi Devi, a Certified Trainer from Usha Company, who lit the ceremonial lamp. During the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Singh encouraged the women trainees to take advantage of the opportunity to gain mastery in tailoring.

The training to be continued up to March 28th will provide in-depth knowledge about sewing machines, their functions, cutting, stitching, and garment making. At the end, each participant will receive a new sewing machine, guide books for machine and tailoring, a certificate from Usha Company, and a Signage board of Usha Silai School. This will enable them to operate their Silai Schools independently and teach tailoring skills professionally.

The training course is being attended by seven women, including five from Hazaribagh, one from Ramgarh, and one from Chhapra (Bihar).

The inaugural ceremony was attended by Mr. Felix Tirkey (State Program Officer, UIL), Mr. Gopal Mishra (Service Engineer, UIL), Mr. Ankit Anurag (Project Manager, NBJK), and Mr. Shailesh Kumar (Project Coordinator, NBJK).

This employment-oriented initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of rural women, enabling them to become financially independent and contribute to their families’ and communities’ growth.

Usha Silai School Teachers on Exposure Visit

18 Marcch 2023, Ormanjhi (Ranchi):  Under Usha Silai School Programme by NBJK with support of Usha International Limited, ex-trainees and now the teachers of their Usha Silai Schools have visited Kishor Exports, a textile manufacturing unit at Ormanjhi, Ranchi.

The exposure visit was arranged by SIDBI and 23 women entrepreneurs as 15 from Hazaribagh while 8 from Ranchi districts have observed modus operandi of this export based garments making division of Kishor Exports which is a SA-8000 & GOTS certified garments & home-wear Manufacturing Company for 100% organic apparels & home textile products.

Through the exposure visit, Usha Siali School Teachers got an opportunity to watch large scaled garments making process and became motivated towards doing something big in future.

Team SIDBI was comprised by Mr. Anup Kumar Vishwakarma (Manager), Mrs. Nisha Smita Kujur (Manager) and Mr. Sandeep Kumar. Mr. Felix Tirkey (State Programme Manager, UIL) and Mr. Shailesh Kumar (Project Co-ordinator, NBJK) were present on the occasion.

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Exposure Visit for MRTC Trainees

18 March 2023, Giridih: The trainees from the trade of Beautician & Bridal Makeup at Mission Rozgar Training Centre, Giridih got an opportunity for exposure visit to Diamond Beauty Parlour-Giridih. They went there to observe professional demonstration of the skill they learn at MRTC.

Mrs. Sunita Barnwal, the head beautician at Diamond Beauty Parlour welcomed the trainees, provided inputs to deliver magnificent outcome and shared her business acumen with the youngsters getting training at MRTC.

There were 20 trainees participated in the exposure visit and accompanied by Mrs. Poonam Thakur (Faculty, BBM), Ms. Rumana Azmat (Centre Manager) and Mr. Ranveer Singh (Placement Officer).

It’s to be noted that Mission Rozgar Training Centre is being supported by CSR support of UTI Mutual Fund under its Young India Project and NBJK conducts such three MRTCs at Giridih, Koderma and Hazaribagh to train youths in different trades and links them with employment or self-employment.

Orientation & Training to RCCs’ Teachers

18 March 2023, Amrit Nagar (Hazaribagh): As part of the Girls’ Education programme by NBJK with support from Action Village India, a one-day Orientation & Training session was organized for teachers of Remedial Coaching Centres at NBJK co-ordination office in Amrit Nagar (Hazaribagh).

During the event, experienced teachers shared their knowledge and expertise on key topics in Science, Maths, and English, and demonstrated easy ways to solve problems. Mr. Abhay Kumar, the Programme Supervisor, highlighted the importance of topics like numerical systems, triangles, the periodic table, biological processes, grammar, literature, and more.

This was delightful to see the enthusiastic participation of teachers, including Messrs Chandra Kumar Yadav, Mehtab Alam, Md. Shahbaz, Sajan Kumar Ravi, Md. Jawed, Ganesh Yadav, and Ghulam Baqee, who took demonstration classes on various topics.

The training was attended by teachers from all 17 RCCs located in Sadar, Katkamsandi, and Katkamdag blocks. This will help them to provide even better support to school girls. NBJK is committed for professional development of RCCs’ teachers.

Sumant Kumar: From Orphan to Aspiring Horticulturist

17 March 2023, Silaunja (Bodhgaya): Sumant Kumar’s news is one of resilience, determination, and hope. Born and raised in a small village- Teshwar, post-Itwan, police station-Mohanpur, district-Gaya in Bihar, India, Sumant lost his parents at a young age and had to rely on the care of his older siblings. However, when a well-wisher suggested that he be sent to NBJK run Lord Buddha Home for Children (LBHC), Sumant’s life took a dramatic turn for the better.

At LBHC, Sumant was able to receive the care, education, and support he needed to thrive. He learned valuable skills such as music, dance, and computer literacy, and was able to pursue his dream of obtaining a higher education. Now, Sumant is pursuing a Master’s degree in Horticulture at Sikkim University and has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Himgiri Zee University in Dehradun.

However, Sumant has not forgotten his roots. He remains grateful to LBHC and all of those who have supported him throughout his journey. He plans to use his education to support his family and LBHC, and to give back to those who have helped him along the way.

As supporters of LBHC, we have the opportunity to help young people like Sumant to achieve their dreams. By donating to LBHC, we can provide essential resources such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare to vulnerable children in need. We can give them the chance to break the cycle of poverty and create a better future for themselves and their communities.

Join us in supporting LBHC and the children it serves. Your donation can make a significant impact on the lives of young people like Sumant, who have the potential to achieve great things with the right support. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for all.

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Eye Screening Camps at Villages, Vision Restoration to Cataract Patients

16 March 2023, Giridih-Jamui-Deoghar: NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Eye Hospital, Deoghar has organized nine eye screening camps & follow up visits at Jaridih, Dhanotand, Beyadih, Palra, Balthar, Murkhari, Kawar, Jarwadih, Kanan villages of Birni, Jamua, Sono blocks of Giridih and Jamui districts. Apart from this, it’s Vision Centre with support of Sightsavers at Bengabad block in Giridih district does provide eye checkup facility to local patients.

The outreach camps have ensured community awareness & household screening in rural pockets with absence of any eye care service. These provided free of cost eye examination to villagers on the spot and they underwent cataract surgeries at VRBEH. The patients were brought to the hospital, availed food, stay, operation, medicines, glasses, and follow up medical support as well as taken back to their homes also. We are grateful to Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust and SBI Foundation those supported the initiative to save poor people from avoidable blindness.

Within the period of 07-15 March 2023, these screening camps have ensured eye checkup for 213 persons, 96 found with Cataract, 26 with Refractive Error, 03 with Pterygium while 01 was suffering from DCR. During the camps, medicines have been provided to 37 patients and 16 have benefitted by follow up service too.    

Training on Eye Health Awareness for Community Health Workers

15 March 2023, Hazaribagh: Under joint auspices of Sightsavers supported Rural Eye Health Programme by NBJK and NCD Cell of Hazaribagh Sadar Hospital, one day training upon Eye Health Awareness was organized for community health workers, ANMs & ophthalmic assistants.

The training held at ANMT Training Centre of Sadar Hospital and covered various topics like eyes’ anatomy, their caring, causes-symptoms-treatment of diseases like Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium etc and referral points like Sadar Hospital and NBJK run LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh) for proper curative measures.

Mrs. Manjula Tigga and Mrs. Prabha Vilung (Ophthalmic Assistants at Vishnugarh & Barkagaon CHCs respectively) were the trainers those insisted on building a common strategy to make Hazaribagh district as Cataract-free soon.

Also Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta (DLO, Hazaribagh), Mr. Kirti Rawat (DPC-REH) and health workers from District NCD Cell were present on the occasion.

Total 48 community health workers from 16 blocks of the district have participated in the training.

Accessible Eye Healthcare Empowers Women

14 March 2023, Jhajha (Jamui, Bihar): Mrs. Pobiya Devi, a 68-year-old traditional delivery assistant/midwife from Dhamna village in Jamui, Bihar, was unable to earn a living due to her failing eyesight caused by cataracts. However, thanks to the support of NBJK run Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital (VRBEH), Deoghar and SBI Foundation, Mrs. Devi’s vision was restored, and she was able to resume her work as a midwife with renewed confidence and comfort.

Mrs. Devi’s income was dependent on her skills as a midwife, but unfortunately, her outings were reduced due to cataracts. Her poor socio-economic status made it difficult for her to seek medical attention. However, she came to know about an eye screening-cum-cataract camp organized by VRBEH with the support of SBI Foundation. After her eye check-up, she was told about the cataract, which needed removal surgery.

Despite her initial fear, the medical team at VRBEH assured her of a safe and successful operation. She was offered free travel, stay, food, surgery, medicines and glasses as a sponsored patient by SBI Eye Care, a CSR initiative from SBI Foundation. After the surgery, her eyesight was restored, and she was able to resume her work as a midwife with renewed confidence and comfort.

This achievement highlights the importance of accessible eye healthcare, especially for women who often face significant obstacles due to socio-economic conditions.