Inter-house Volleyball Tournament at Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School

05 November 2022, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh): NBJK run Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School has organized Inter-house Volleyball tournament among its Gandhi, Tagore, Subhash & JP Houses.

During hits, JP house has defeated Gandhi house while Tagore house lost the match played with Subhash house. Final game was very interesting and played between JP house and Subhash house but JP house won the match by 25-16 & 25-11.

Ms. Reena Pandey (Principal, SPBPS) has awarded the trophy to the winner house and appreciated all participant teams for their spirit. She blessed all players and wished them to follow discipline with rules for success in their lives.

Among the players, Sawan with Sumant, Uday (all from class IX C), Tanishk (IX A), Anurag (VIII C), Niket & Ritik (both from IX B) have performed well.

The sports/PT teachers like Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, Mr. Santosh Chourasiya and Mr. Umesh Bhagat were referees of this event while other teachers as Mr. Bhola Sinha, Mr. Vyas Pandey, Mr. Ajit Pandey, Mr. Shankar Singh, Mr. Amit Kumar, Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, Mrs. Purnima Kumari, Ms. Lata Kumari, Ms. Amrita Mashy, Mrs. Pramila Kumari, Mr. Shailendra Guru, Mr. Vijay Mahto, Mr. Jwala Singh have contributed to make it a success.

Waste to Wealth: Solid Waste Recycling-cum-Demonstration Units by NBJK

04 November 2022, Ranchi-Hazaribagh: NBJK runs two solid waste recycling-cum-demonstration units at Chakla village in Ormanjhi block of Ranchi district. These make Vermicompost from cow dung and Green Millboard by scrap paper.

Last year Vermicompost Unit has prepared 430 MTs Nitrogen added balanced organic manure and frequently used by local farmers, nurseries & agriculture institutions.

On the other hand, 217.96 Metric Tonnes green millboard has been made by Millboard Unit. This good quality millboard is ideal for bookbinders, conservationists, box makers and framers seeking an eco-friendly board. The recycled material is being delivered to 22 districts of Jharkhand-Bihar.

These solid waste recycling units propagate the very idea of waste to wealth and contribute to environment conservation too.

Besides this under Clean Jharkhand phase-2 program, NBJK provides sanitation service like cleanliness, housekeeping, drainage cleaning, waste collection & delivery for two institutional clients at Hazaribagh. It collects about 50 tonnes waste annually and hands over to Municipal Corporation.

All these initiatives are self-sustained and create employment for nearly 40 persons.

Keeping Steps to Independence

03 November 2022, Patna: A small boy namely Divyanshu Kumar is only 6 years old. He lives with his parents Mrs. Madhvi Sinha and Mr. Sanjay Sinha at Mogalpura slum locality of Patna.

Divyanshu was unable to walk or even sit properly as his both legs are polio stricken. The team of Sakcham program with support of KNH-Germany by NBJK at Patna has identified him during a survey.

The child comes from a poor family, his father is daily wager and mother lives in home. The parents couldn’t make disability certificate for their physically challenged son and Sakcham staffs have initiated the process.

In that course, when they took the child to Patna Medical College & Hospital, concerned doctors assured for recovery. After proper assessment, the doctors did corrective surgery and Sakcham provided financial support of Rs. 2000 for the purpose. After surgery, physiotherapy started and the project’s special educator ensured his therapy on regular basis.

That brought positive changes for Divyanshu. He started walking with support. Soon he got a pair of calipers and now can walk himself, does his routine works as well as helps his mother to accomplish petty jobs.

When Divyanshu was presented to the doctors for review checkup, they admitted him for 8 days again, provided special physiotherapy & shoes. Presently Divyanshu is far better and the parents are happy.

Eye Screening Camps & Cataract Surgeries by Vimla RamKrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar

24 October 2022, Giridih-Deoghar: In the month of October, Vimla RamKrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital has organized 25 eye screening camps in the villages of Deoghar and Giridih districts. The eye hospital is being run by NBJK as the 4th unit of LNJP Eye Hospital after Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh), Dumka and Kajha (Wazirganj, Gaya).

The camps have been organized with Community Awareness & Household Screening mode and covered Dhanotand, Nayatand, Dhotho, Badadiha, Pindatand, Manditand, Majhijhar, Paudya, Tilya, Ghoranji, Talmakhri, Parmindih, Parminbad, Laghotaridih, Fataha villages of Jamua & Giridih Sadar blocks of Giridih district.

Likewise in Deoghar district, it took place at Lakhoria, Kurmidih, Jhiluachandih, Saraskunj, Pandeydih, Khoripanan, Rohini, Shankari, Gangty and Durgapur of Deoghar Sadar & Madhupur blocks.

During the month till 23 October, the screening camps have ensured eye checkup for 805 persons suffering from Cataract, Refractive Error, Pterygium & other eye diseases. There were 330 patients detected with Cataract, 370 with Refractive Error, 28 with Pterygium and 77 with others.

In Deoghar, medicines were provided to 77 patients. All Cataract ridden & 57 with various vision problems suffering patients from both the districts have been referred to the base hospital for their treatment.

Workshop on Stakeholder Mapping & Formation of Stakeholders’ Network

21 October 2022, Hazaribagh: Under Inclusive Eye Health program by NBJK run LNJP Eye Hospital, NBCP, NHM, JSLPS and Sightsavers, a workshop upon Stakeholder Mapping & Formation of Stakeholders’ Network held at NBJK Co-ordination office, Amrit Nagar, Hazaribagh. The workshop has been attended by many Mukhiyas, PRIs members, social workers and persons associated with VOs from Sadar, Katkamsandi and Daroo blocks of Hazaribagh district.

It began with welcome address by Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) who introduced NBJK’s different programs briefly and informed about the free services available for old aged, deprived & differently abled persons under Inclusive Eye Health program. Mr. Satish Girija said that LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera treats almost all vision problems except eye transplantation with the target to make Hazaribagh district Cataract Free within next one year.

As the resource person, Mr. Dashrath Kumar (Balaji Child Development, Ranchi) made a presentation over types of disability, rights of persons with disabilities, their accessibility and removal of barriers. He also threw light on the ways to connect differently-abled people with IEHP. During the workshop, Ms. Nidhi Kshetri (DPM), Mr. Deepak Sharma and Mr. Varun Pandey from Social Inclusion Program by Sitesavers, discussed about maximum involvement of PwDs in eye checkup camps and the facilities to be offered them at public places. Mr. Kirti Rawat (DPM, IEHP) has shared about the objectives, activities and provisions of Inclusive Eye Health Program.

Mrs. Saroj Devi (Mukhiya, Sindur), Mrs. Rekha Devi (Up-Mukhiya, Oriya), Mrs. Geeta Devi (Ward Member, Oriya), Mrs. Archana Devi (Ward Member, Birbir), Mr. Dinesh Kumar (Mukhiya, Rola), Mr. Krishna Mehta (Mukhiya, Amanari), Mr. Narayan Prasad (Mukhiya, Singhani), Mr. Amit Kumar (Mukhiya, Oriya), Mr. Anwarul Haque (Mukhiya, Khutra), Mr. Dilip Paswan (Mukhiya, Lupung), Mr. Ashok Yadav (Member-Panchayat Samiti, Oriya) etc have assured full co-operation in making the eye checkup camps successful.

A total of 45 people participated in the event.

“Quit Hate – Connect People” Conference by Lok Samiti

20 October 2022, Nawada (Bihar): Under the aegis of Nawada District Lok Samiti, a conference on the theme of “Quit Hate – Connect People” held at the auditorium of Bhojpuri City Palace, Nawada. The conference was chaired by Mr. Nagendra Sinha (President, Nawada District Lok Samiti) while Mr. Shivji Singh (General Secretary, Bihar State Lok Samiti) anchored the dais.

The conference was inaugurated collectively by the invitees and Mr. Girija Satish (National President-Lok Samiti & Gandhian Thinker) delivered keynote address on the occasion.

He was concerned about inflation, unemployment, corruption, farmer-labor problem, communalism, threat to democracy and termed all these as a challenge before India. Mr. Girija Satish called for a stable way out for flood & drought in Bihar and through the conference; he demanded from the government that free fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, agricultural equipment, electricity and irrigation should be arranged for the next crop among farmers. He said that Gandhi had envisioned an alcohol-free India and Lok Samiti demands strict implementation of the prohibition law in Bihar.

Mr. Kaushal Ganesh Azad (National Co-ordinator, Lok Samiti) said that today the world is on the verge of third world war due to the policy of expansionism and powerful countries should follow the path of Gandhi and Buddha to save the people from destruction. Mr. Azad appealed people to join the campaign “Nafrat Chhodo-Manav Jodo” by Lok Samiti from October 02 to 30 in Bihar & Jharkhand.

The conference was addressed by Mr.  Shankar Rana (Convenor, JSLS), Mr. Rahul Mishra (President, Darbhanga DLS), Mr. Purushottam Kumar, Mrs. Rita Devi, Mr. Rambilas Kumar, Mr. Manoj Kumar, Mrs. Siya Devi, Mrs. Saraswati Devi also.

Mr. Bishundev Paswan proposed vote of thanks.

Usha Archery Championship at Simdega

20 October 2022, Piriyaponch (Bolba, Simdega): Under Usha Silai School program by NBJK with support from Usha International Limited, Usha Archery Championship was organized on 16th October at Mission School playground, Piriyaponch in Bolba block of Simdega district.

After traditional folk dance, total 100 young archers have participated in this sports event and 30 have bagged medals as Gold-10, Silver-10 and Bronze-10. Besides that, the winners have received prizes like Usha Electric Iron, Table Lamp and Side Bag with their Gold, Silver & Bronze medals respectively.

On this occasion, Mr. Gyan Mani Ekka (BDO, Bolba block), Mrs. Sunita Kerketta (Pramukh, Bolba), Mr. Manish Kumar (Officer In-charge, Bolba PS) and Mrs. Anita Soreng (Member, Jila Parishad) were present to grace the function.

Mr. Felix Tirkey (State Program Manager, UIL) and Mr. Shailesh Kumar (Project Co-ordinator, USSP) have contributed to the event.

Caregivers’ Seminar on Carers Day, Make a Charter of Demand

19 October 2022, Hazaribagh: On the occasion of Carers Day-19th October, nearly 115 caregivers have assembled at NBJK and contributed to the seminar held under the program of Caring of Carers supported by Carers Worldwide.

This was inaugurated by Mrs. Sumitra Kumari (President, Pragati Carers Seva Santha, Hazaribagh), Mr. Girija Satish (President, NBJK) and Dr. Prasann Mishra (Bureau Chief, Dainik Hindustan) jointly.

During his introductory address, Mr. Girija Satish said that the people who take care of their old aged, sick or challenged family members are in dire need of social & governmental support. They must be provided pension, home based livelihood opportunity and health assistance, he mentioned.

Mrs. Sumitra Kumari has drawn attention to the irony with the persons engaged for 24 hours service to their dependents are suffering a lot but their problems are unheard. Dr. Prasann Mishra suggested about special provisions for carers in govt. schemes. Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) called the carers a precious human resource and their misery as a worldwide issue. He informed that today many associate organizations are observing Carers Day across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Also Mrs. Sunita Devi, Mrs. Meena Devi, Ms. Shahnaz Khatoon, Mrs. Razia Khatoon, Mr. Vijay Paswan (Secretary, PCSS) and many others have expressed their views.

During the seminar, it was decided unanimously that soon a memorandum with the demands like Govt. recognition, allowance, inclusion in MNREGA, reserved fund in local bodies, caring-vocational training, free transportation, social security for carers and day/community care centre-aids & appliances for their dependents will be submitted to the authorities.

Mr. Rajeev Singh (Program Manager, NBJK) anchored the proceeding and Mr. Rajkumar Gupta, Mrs. Vimla Rana, Mrs. Pratima Devi, Mr. Kamal Pandey, Mr. Sujit Kumar have comprised the organizing team.

Exposure Visit for Farmers

17 October 2022, Chanho-Khunti: Under HDFC Bank supported Holistic Rural Development Program by NBJK in Chanho block of Ranchi district, some farmers associated with an FPO Chanho Birsa Munda Sangathan Producer Company Limited promoted through the program have availed exposure visit for their capacity building.

They visited Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Co. Ltd., another FPO facilitated by NBJK under aegis of Lakhpati Kisan Smart Village program in Khunti district with support of CInI-Tata Trusts.

MNSKPCL is an experienced Farmer Producer Organization and doing well for years. The Chanho farmers have visited its operational villages in Murhu block of Khunti district and met progressive farmers like Mr. Juran Munda, who is cultivating Dragon Fruit and making profit from agriculture. Mr. Juran started this new crop after getting idea from a friend and he suggested the visitors to work with devotion & faith.

CBMSPCL group was led by Mr. Sunil Kumar Gupta (Asst. Program Manager-HRDP) and many farmers like Mr. Sunil Oraon (Board Member, CBMSPCL), Mrs. Devanti Devi, Mrs. Shanti Devi, Mr. Bandhu Oraon and others were in the group. Mr. Sunil Kr. Gupta said that well-being of farmers and their income enhancement is a priority of HRDP.

LNJP Eye Hospital-Kajha Receives Medical Equipment from the People of Japan

17 October 2022, Kajha (Wazirganj, Gaya): Mr. Matsutaro Yamasaki, Deputy Consul General from Consulate General office of Japan, Kolkata arrived at NBJK run LNJP Eye Hospital, Kajha (Wazirganj, Gaya) and donated 08 medical equipments like 02 Slit Lamps, 01 Auto Refractometer, 01 Non-Contact Tonometer, 01 A-Sean, 01 Yag Laser, 01 Operating Microscope and 01 Phaco-Machine on behalf of the People of Japan to LNJPEH.

Mr. Yamasaki was received warmly by Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) with team LNJPEH-Kajha and he lit a lamp before statue of Lord Budha there. The DCG made rounds through different sections of the hospital with Mr. Gandharv Gaurav (Program Manager, NBJK), Dr. Farnaz Kausar (Ophthalmologist) and Mr. Sukanto Mete (Manager).

On this occasion, a welcome meeting held in honour of Mr.  Matsutaro Yamasaki and Dr. Shravan Kumar (ACMO, Sadar Hospital-Gaya) graced the event.

In the meeting, Mr. Satish Girija expressed sincere gratitude towards the people of Japan, Japan Consulate General Office team and Mr. M. Yamasaki, the Deputy Consul General of Japan. He presented a brief modus operandi of LNJPEH-Kajha which includes eye screening camps at villages, identification of Cataract patients, their transportation to hospital, required tests-surgery, bringing them back to their villages with post operative medicines and everything without any charge from patients in course of elimination of needless blindness. He mentioned about support from DBCS & Ayushman Bharat.

Dr Shravan Kumar has appreciated NBJK and its supporters like Japan Consulate for making quality eye care service available for needy poor people in village. He assured for all possible co-operation from his end.

Mr. Sukanto Mete explained about the medical equipments provided by the CGOJ-Kolkata. Mr. Gandharv Gaurav has proposed vote of thanks and said that such medical equipments will increase our efficiency to serve people.