Eye Checkup-cum-Social Security Facility Camps Held under IREHP

22 August 2022, Medhkuri & Barkattha (Hazaribagh): Under the joint aegis of NBJK, Sightsavers and JSLPS, Eye Checkup-cum-Social Security Facility camps were organized for the differently-abled and old people at Medkuri Panchayat Bhawan in Daru Block and Community Health Center in Barkatha Block as the activity of Inclusive Rural Eye Health Program.

At Medkuri, a total of 56 patients, including the differently-abled, underwent eye screening. After test, cataract was found in the eyes of 5 people and 11 people suffering from refractive error were given medical consultation regarding spectacles. Whereas the total number of OPDs at Barkatha was 59, in which 14 patients of cataract and 15 patients of refraction were found. Patients suffering from other eye problems received appropriate medical advice.

In the social security facility camps organized at both the places, the needy differently-abled & old people got guidance related to online application for getting disability certificate, Ayushman card, e-shram card, pension, insurance etc. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 Act was discussed and they got tips over formation of DSHGs with help of JSLPS.

Optometrists Akash Kumar, Ranjit Kumar from NBJK, Kirti Rawat, Ranjit Singh, Nidhi Kshetri, Deepak Sharma, Vikas Singh of Sightsavers, Omprakash, Kiran Devi of JSLPS along with Lalita Kumari, Jitendra Kumar and Rahul from Divya Jyoti have contributed to the camps.

CMPDIL, Ranchi Sponsors Students of LNJP Paramedical Institute

22 August 2022, Ranchi: Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited-Ranchi, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under Ministry of Coal, GoI, and NBJK reached to an MoA about sponsorship to 20 youths enrolled in Diploma Course of Ophthalmic Assistant at LokNayak JaiPrakash Paramedical Institute, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh) run by the later.

Mr. R. K. Mahapatra (GM-CSR, CMPDIL) and Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) have signed the MoA on 18^th August at Ranchi.

LNJPPI is affiliated with Jharkhand State Paramedical Council, Govt. of Jharkhand and offers 2 years diploma course of Ophthalmic Assistant. It’s a full-time professional job oriented education program and the course structure is standardized as per the latest guidelines.

CMPDIL will provide 100% scholarship in course fee and 75% in hostel charges for 20 meritorious students from SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories.

Mr. Satish Girija expressed heartfelt gratitude to CMPDIL for this CSR support and said that such initiative will fulfill aspiration of our youths in need of support.

(Photo courtesy-CMPDIL)

Bal Charcha & Learning Visit for Child Reporters

20 August 2022, Ranchi: Under UNICEF supported Child Reporters program by NBJK, activities like Balcharcha and Learning Visit are going on in the field.

At Angara block office, 26 Child Reporters from 7 schools have met the BDO & BAO on 17^th August. The CRs put various problems related to their schools like playground-toilet-drinking water, liquor shop in front and irregular electricity supply. They questioned about incidents of child marriage & child labour despite laws and role of administration to curb these malpractices. The Govt. officials assured for solution and encouraged the children to inform ward member, mukhiya or teacher in such cases for quick action.

Another discussion by the CRs held at Nagri block with Mrs. Punam Devi, Jila Parishad member on 18^th August. She heard the children patiently when they drawn her attention about school centric issues and frequent denial of child rights in daily life. The JiP member supported grievance of child reporters and promised to help.

Again a Learning visit for CRs took place at Modern AnganWadi Center, village-Roladih, block-Manjhari, district-West Singhbhum on 18^th August. 25 CRs from 5 schools have participated in the visit. AWC workers have explained about modus-operandi of Anganwadi before them.

It’s significant that 1677 children (girls-1059, boys-618) from 60 Government middle schools in 06 blocks of Ranchi district are associated with the program as Child Reporters.

NBJK Makes Smart Class in Schools

19 August 2022, Jharkhand: Under auspices of Jharkhand Education Project Council and with support of HDFC Bank, NBJK is making Smart Classes at 400 selected Middle, High & Plus Two Schools run by the Government of Jharkhand in Hazaribagh, Chatra, Ramgarh, Giridih, Bokaro, Ranchi, Sahibganj & East Singhbhum districts.

The organization is transforming one classroom as a Smart Classroom at each school with paint-putty, repair, floor matting, electricity wiring, and installation of one tubelight, two ceiling fans as well as blackboard colouring and setting up a channel gate for security purpose.

In first phase, the work has been completed for 200 schools and going on at next 200 schools during second phase which will be finished in September 2022. This makeover campaign was started in June 2022 and a team led by Mr. Rajeev Singh (Sr. Prog. Manager, NBJK) monitors the affair continuously.

It’s worth mentioning that JEPC will provide TV, Inverter & LCD Projector to these Smart Classes so that school children can get online education smoothly. The very scheme aims to equip 1000 schools of Jharkhand with such facility.

23 Eye Screening Camps in Villages within a Fortnight by Vimla Ramakrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital

18 August 2022, Deoghar-Giridih: NBJK run Vimla Ramakrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar has organized 23 eye screening camps within a fortnight across rural pockets of Jamua, Gandey, Birni & Sadar blocks of Giridih as in Mohanpur block of Deoghar districts.

These camps have ensured total 602 OPD out of which 222 patients found with Refractive Error, 182 with Cataract, 27 with Pterigium and 80 with other eye diseases.

All cataract patients and some others have been referred to base hospital for surgery & proper treatment.

SBI Gram Seva Offers Ojas Scholarship for School children

15 August 2022, Chakai-Deoghar: 05 meritorious school children as each from Heth Chakai, Patjori, Chhachhudih, Mamtadih and Garahi villages of Ramchandradih panchayat in Chakai block (district-Jamui, Bihar) have received SBI Ojas scholarship worth Rs. 5000/- as each under NBJK run SBI Gram Seva project with support of SBI Foundation.

Mr. Kishore Mayavan (Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Chakai branch) and Mr. Murlidhar Tiwari (Social Worker, Chakai) handed over the cheques to these children.

At Andhrigadar panchayat in Deoghar Sadar block (district-Deoghar, Jharkhand) also 03 such students from Ramaldih, Gaadi and Sahari villages have been provided the same through the project by Mr. Nanadan Kumar Ray (Mukhiya).

The scholarship distribution ceremony was organized on Independence Day and made it memorable for the people.

NBJK Celebrates 76th Independence Day

15 August 2022, Amrit Nagar (Hazaribagh): NBJK celebrated nation’s 76^th Independence Day with full zest. At NBJK co-ordination office, Mr. Girija Satish (President, NBJK) has hoisted national flag and after chorus of ‘Jan Gan Man…” he addressed the staffs.

Mr. Girija Satish termed the day as a hallmark on Indian democracy as it completed 75 years and inspires us to make it stronger. On occasion of this national festival, we must move towards ideal and moral citizenry, he emphasized. Talking about basic concept of democracy, NBJK president referred to strengthening of people by themselves and support from the Government. He said that we all are duty bound at every level from self to family, neighborhood, village, city… and so on with all pervading love as the whole world is a family. He condemned Russo-Ukrainian War and the tendency of imposing dominance over weak by strong. Mr. Girija Satish stated that by inculcating efficiency and discipline among our people, we can achieve new heights despite limited resources. He conveyed best wishes to all on this special day.

Mr. Satish Girija (Secretary, NBJK) has remembered all unknown-known freedom fighters whose invaluable sacrifice enabled us to commemorate the day. Our tricolor national flag represents valour, liberty and peace together that leads to social harmony with prosperity to all. Since last 51 years NBJK has been working ceaselessly in that direction, he mentioned.

Mr. Gandharv Gaurav (Program Director, NBJK) appealed the youths that don’t let the pre-independence situation come back and to counter divisive forces.

Also Mrs. Meera Gupta, Mrs. Maya Mishra, Mr. Sudhir Upadhyay and Mr. Pravesh Singh have expressed their views. Mr. Rajeev Singh anchored the event.

Mission Rozgar Training Center, Giridih Organizes Tiranga Painting Competition

13 August 2022, Giridih: On juncture of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav e. g. 75th Anniversary of Independence, Tiranga Painting Competition held at NBJK run Mission Rozgar Training Center-Giridih, supported under Young India project by UTI Mutual Fund. The event was sponsored by Akhil Bhartiya Sarva Vaishya Ekta Mahasabha.

Mrs. Ragini Lahri Saha (State Chairperson, ABSVEM) and Mrs. Poonam Gupta have graced the occasion as chief & distinguished guest respectively while Mrs. Renu Seth (District Head, ABSVEM) has presided the affair. Mrs. Saha said as entire nation is expected to celebrate 75th anniversary of independence, we aim to encourage our youths to observe this pious time with enthusiasm and awareness.

In presence of MRTC faculty team, Ms. Rumana Azmat (Center Coordinator) welcomed all and Mr. Vishal Verma (Faculty Member) anchored the proceeding. The trainees have participated in this painting competition with full zest, won prizes and received their certificates from the guests.

Social Security Support-cum-Eye Screening Camp for PwDs & Old Aged Persons

13 August 2022, Tatijhariya (Hazaribagh): As a joint effort of NBJK, Sightsavers & JSLPS under Inclusive Rural Eye Health program, a Social Security Support-cum-Eye Screening Camp held at Tatijhariya Panchayat Bhawan.

This ensured 61 OPD, 10 persons have been identified with Cataract and will get free surgery at NBJK run LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh). 18 patients of Refractive Error got consultation for glasses while others were prescribed medicines for their eye problems.

Besides this, guidance for online application was provided to the Persons with Disabilities those lack Disability Certificate, Ayushman Card, E-Shram Card, Pension, Insurance etc. Also a discussion upon RPD Act 2016 and formation of DSHGs through JSLPS took place with PwDs.

Mr. Akash Kumar (Optometrist, LNJPEH), Mr. Suresh Yadav (Mukhiya), Mrs. Meena Devi (IPRP, JSLPS), Mr. Kirti Rawat, Ms. Nidhi Kshetri, Mr. Deepak Sharma from Sightsavers and Mr. Rajaram Yadav with Mr. Karu Singh from Divya Jyoti have contributed to the event.