Student of NBJK-Run School Excels in Jharkhand Government’s “Akanksha” Scheme

21 April 2026, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): Nitesh Kumar, a student of Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh, operated by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), has brought pride to his school and the entire Chouparan block by achieving success in the Government of Jharkhand’s prestigious “Akanksha” Scheme.

According to the results released by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) following the competitive examination, Nitesh secured an impressive 85th rank across the state. The information was shared by school teacher Mr. Madan Kumar.

As soon as the results were announced, an atmosphere of joy and celebration prevailed in the school. Teachers and students congratulated Nitesh on his remarkable achievement and wished him success in his future endeavors.

It is noteworthy that under the “Akanksha” Scheme, meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds are provided free coaching for competitive examinations such as Medical, Engineering, and CLAT. The scheme also offers residential facilities, study materials, and a supportive academic environment to help students realize their aspirations.

The management and staff of Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) expressed happiness over Nitesh’s success and extended their best wishes for his bright future.

Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School Achieves Excellent Results in CBSE Class 10 Examination

17 April 2026, Chouparan, Hazaribagh: Surekha Prakash Bhai Public School, Bahera Ashram, Chouparan, run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), has once again brought pride to the region through its outstanding performance in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examination. The consistent academic excellence of the students reflects the school’s commitment to quality education and holistic development.

In the examination, Mohit Kumar secured an impressive 94 percent marks, earning the distinction of School Topper. Gungun Kumari achieved 92 percent marks, securing the second position.

Other meritorious students who performed exceptionally well include Sonam Raj (91%), Anshika Kumari (90%), Shivam Kumar Sao (90%), Piyush Kumar Gupta (89%), Suraj Kumar (89%), Ayush Kumar (88%), Asmita Gupta (87%), and Samar Kumar Sao (87%).

A total of 167 students, including 59 girls, appeared in the examination. Among them, 90 students passed with First Division. Notably, 5 students scored above 90 percent, while 25 students secured more than 80 percent marks, placing them in the Distinction category.

Other notable performers include Nishant Kumar Gupta (86%), Aryan Kumar (85%), Abhinav Kumar Singh (84%), Tanya Kumari, Alpana Kumari, and Payal Kumari (82%), Shubham (81%), and Rashi Kumari (81%), who also contributed to the school’s remarkable success.

The announcement of the results created an atmosphere of joy and celebration on the school campus. Principal Ms. Reena Pandey congratulated all successful students and wished them a bright future. She also appreciated the dedication and hard work of the teachers in achieving this success.

NBJK Secretary Mr. Satish Girija and Programme Director Mr. Gandharv Gaurav expressed their happiness over the excellent results and stated that the institution will continue to move forward with its firm commitment to providing quality education and nurturing the potential of every child.

Nutritious Meals Served to School Children under Zomato Supported Feeding India Initiative

15 April 2026, Hazaribagh: Under the Zomato supported Feeding India initiative, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) has continued its efforts to provide nutritious meals to school children studying in its schools located in the Chouparan block of Hazaribagh district.

During the period 01 to 15 April 2026, a total of 5,906 breakfasts and 5,910 lunches were served to children across four NBJK-run schools. The initiative aims to improve the nutritional status of children and support their regular attendance and academic performance.

At Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh, 2,278 breakfasts and an equal number of lunches were distributed during this period. Similarly, 1,645 breakfasts and 1,649 lunches were served to children at Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera, while 1,195 breakfasts and the same number of lunches were provided at Amoli Apurva Middle School, Prajapat Nagar. At Chandrakala Devi Daga High School, Kewaliya, 788 breakfasts and an equal number of lunches were served to the students.

Under the Feeding India program, children receive sprouted gram or green gram with milk as breakfast, and rice, pulses, and vegetables as lunch, ensuring that they get balanced and nutritious meals essential for their growth and well-being.

This initiative particularly benefits children from rural backgrounds, where parents are often engaged in agriculture and other livelihood activities. By providing regular nutritious meals in schools, the program helps reduce hunger, improve concentration in classrooms, and encourage consistent school attendance.

Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) expresses its sincere appreciation to Zomato Feeding India for their continued support in promoting child nutrition and education in rural communities.

“Where Gandhi Walked – One Step with Gandhi”: Journey from Patna to Champaran Organized with Support of Lok Samiti

10 April 2026, Patna: A journey from Patna to Bhitiharwa Ashram in Champaran is being organized under the joint aegis of Sarva Seva Sangh and Bihar Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal, with the support of Lok Samiti and other like-minded organizations.

The initiative marks the 109th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s historic arrival in Patna on April 10, 1917, on his way to Champaran. On this occasion, a Gandhian dialogue on the theme “Message of the Champaran Journey and the Present Times” was organized at AN Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna.

Addressing the gathering, Lok Samiti National President Shri Girija Satish said that although the idea of Satyagraha was conceived during Mahatma Gandhi’s stay in South Africa, its first large-scale application took place in Champaran against the indigo planters. He cited examples from Gandhi’s life demonstrating how the power of truth and non-violence not only confronted injustice but also won the goodwill of opponents.

Several prominent Gandhian leaders, including Shri Chandan Pal, President of Sarva Seva Sangh, Shri Pradeep Priyadarshi of Bihar Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal, and Smt. Shikha Chakravarty, were present at the dialogue.

At 4:00 PM, participants undertook a march from the institute to Gandhi Ghat, Patna. Beginning April 11, the journey will pass through rural areas connected to Masaurhi, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, and Bettiah. During the course of the journey, 7 night halts and 14 public meetings, dialogues, and discussions will be organized.

Organizers stated that the journey is focused on promoting Gandhian values, peace against war, protection of the legacy of freedom, democratic and constitutional ideals, communal harmony, women’s safety, conservation of natural resources, and the principles of self-rule and self-reliance.

Nutritious Meals Provided to School Children

04 April 2026, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): With the support of the Zomato-supported Feeding India program, nutritious breakfasts and lunches were successfully provided to children studying in schools run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) in the Chouparan block of Hazaribagh district. The initiative aims to promote better nutrition, improve school attendance, and support the overall health and learning capacity of school children.

During the period 16–31 March 2026, the program covered 10 school days (11 days for Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh). In total, 4,342 breakfasts and 4,409 lunches were served to students across four NBJK-run schools.

The distribution of meals across the schools was as follows:

• Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh: 2,696 breakfasts and lunches served
• Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera: 2,918 breakfasts and lunches served
• Amoli Apurva Middle School, Prajapat Nagar: 860 breakfasts and 927 lunches served
• Chandrakala Devi Daga High School, Kewaliya: 1,350 breakfasts and lunches served

Children were provided sprouted gram or green gram as breakfast and rice, pulses, along with vegetables as lunch, ensuring balanced and nutritious meals essential for their physical growth and academic performance.

Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra expresses its sincere gratitude to the Feeding India initiative for its continued support in strengthening child nutrition and education among rural communities. Such collaborations play a vital role in building a healthier and more productive future generation.

Teachers’ Workshop under Child Reporters Program

30 March 2026, Ranchi: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with the support of UNICEF Jharkhand, successfully organized a Teachers’ Workshop under the Child Reporters Program on March 30, 2026, at Hotel LeLac, Ranchi. The workshop was attended by 100 participants, including 74 teachers, Block and District Education officials, and representatives from UNICEF and NBJK.

The workshop aimed to strengthen teachers’ capacity on child rights, child protection mechanisms, and key legislations such as the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and Right to Education Act. Sessions also focused on critical issues including prevention of child marriage, gender sensitivity, life skills education, nutrition, and environmental sustainability under Mission LiFE and the WASH program.

Officials from the education department appreciated the initiative and emphasized the important role of teachers in safeguarding children and promoting their holistic development.

The workshop provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, reinforcing the commitment of stakeholders to empower children and create a safe, supportive, and child-friendly educational environment.

Health Screening Camps Successfully Organized in Hazaribagh

30 March 2026, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) organized two health screening camps at Korra and Matwari localities in Hazaribagh city to provide accessible healthcare services to the community.

At Korra, a total of 35 patients attended the OPD and underwent various diagnostic tests, including Blood Sugar (20), LFT (6), KFT (3), Hemoglobin (10), Urine (4), Uric Acid (3), WBC (2), and ECG (2) to facilitate proper diagnosis and treatment. Similarly, at Matwari, 31 patients received medical consultations and diagnostic services such as Blood Sugar (12), LFT (4), KFT (3), Hemoglobin (8), ECG (2), Urine (3), and Uric Acid (2).

All patients at both locations were provided free medical consultations, necessary diagnostic tests, medicines, and health advice. These camps aimed to promote early detection of diseases and improve community health outcomes.

The medical team comprised Dr. B. D. Pandey, pharmacist Mr. H. S. Yadav, lab technician Mr. D. K. Paswan, and nurse Mrs. R. R. Tirkey. The camps were successfully coordinated by Mr. Shailesh Kumar.

IPR Awareness Workshop Organized to Promote Innovation among Entrepreneurs

23 March 2026, Hazaribagh: An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness Workshop was organized at the NBJK auditorium by the MSME Development Office, Ranchi, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in collaboration with the SIDBI–NBJK Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme.

During the workshop held on 17 March, Assistant Director Ms. Jyotsna Gudiya emphasized the growing need for awareness of intellectual property rights among micro and small entrepreneurs to safeguard innovation and promote knowledge-driven business strategies.

Resource person Advocate Mr. Vivek Agrawal provided detailed information on key components of IPR, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs, and geographical indication (GI) tags, citing examples such as Darjeeling tea, Banarasi sarees, Madhubani painting, and Sohrai painting.

District Industries Centre General Manager Mr. Shirish Tripathi highlighted various government schemes such as PM Vishwakarma, PMFME, and PMEGP, assuring continued institutional support to entrepreneurs. Young Professional Mr. Krishna Rao informed participants about financial assistance available from the Ministry of MSME for patent, trademark, and GI registration.

Addressing the gathering, NBJK President Mr. Girija Satish appreciated the initiative and stated that such efforts would strengthen local entrepreneurship and enhance livelihood opportunities. He also mentioned other livelihood promotion programmes being implemented by NBJK.

During the programme, Mr. Girija Satish was felicitated with a shawl, memento, and sapling in recognition of his contribution.

Interfaith Dialogue on Sarvdharm Sambhav and Iftar by Lok Samiti

16 March 2026, Hazaribagh: An Interfaith Dialogue on Sarvdharm Sambhav along with an Iftar gathering was organized at Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra, Amrit Nagar by District Lok Samiti, Hazaribagh and Jagriti Socio-Economic Empowerment Services, Ranchi.

During the dialogue, speakers reflected on the essence of different religions and the teachings of great spiritual leaders, who raised their voices against social evils, injustice, and ignorance, guiding humanity towards truth, morality, and compassion. It was emphasized that understanding and practicing the core human values inherent in all religions is essential for building an equitable and harmonious society.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Girija Satish, National President of Lok Samiti, said that all religions fundamentally promote truth, morality, and humanity, and stressed the need to overcome social evils such as superstition, discrimination, and exploitation.
Mr. Shamsher Alam emphasized respect for all religions as the cornerstone of India’s unity and integrity.
Advocate Mr. Arvind Jha highlighted that the core message of all religions is peace, which must be upheld to counter growing global unrest.
Mr. Arjun Yadav, a JP movement activist, termed communalism and extremism as serious threats to India’s social fabric.
Mr. Muazzam pointed out that basic issues like food, clothing, and livelihood often receive less attention, while divisive politics creates conflict in society.
Social worker Mr. Avdhesh Pandey noted that Lok Samiti has been consistently working towards promoting communal harmony and ensuring respect for all faiths.

The discussion highlighted that communalism and extremism pose serious challenges, and emphasized the need to strengthen peace, harmony, love, and service as the foundations of a humane society. A two-minute silence was observed for world peace during the programme. The session was chaired by senior advocate and former JP movement activist Mr. Swaroop Chand Jain.

The event was attended by around 50 participants, including social activists, advocates, and community members.

The programme concluded with an Iftar gathering, where more than 200 people, including men, women, and children from different communities, came together to break their fast, symbolizing unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony.

NBJK Schools Serve Over 7,500 Meals to Students in Chouparaan Block

14 March 2026, Hazaribagh: Schools run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) in the Chouparaan block of Hazaribagh district continued their efforts to ensure nutritious food for students during the period 2–14 March 2026. During this fortnight, a total of 3,701 breakfasts and 3,836 lunches were served to children studying in NBJK-supported schools.

The meals were provided across Amoli Apurva Middle School–Bahera, Amoli Apurva Middle School–Prajapat Nagar, Chandrakala Devi Daga High School–Kewaliya, and Amoli Apurva High School–Mangarh. The first three schools remained open for nine school days, while Amoli Apurva High School–Mangrah functioned for six days during the same period.

Among the schools, Amoli Apurva Middle School–Bahera served 1,635 breakfasts and 1,635 lunches, Amoli Apurva Middle School–Prajapat Nagar provided 923 breakfasts and 1,058 lunches, and Chandrakala Devi Daga High School–Kewaliya served 610 breakfasts and 610 lunches. Despite being open for fewer days, Amoli Apurva High School–Mangrah served 533 breakfasts and 533 lunches to its students.

As part of the nutrition initiative, children were given sprouted gram or green gram with milk for breakfast, while rice, pulses, and vegetables were served as lunch, ensuring balanced and nutritious meals.

This food program is being implemented with the support of Feeding India, a Zomato Giveback initiative, which aims to address hunger and improve nutrition among children.

Through such initiatives, NBJK continues its commitment to promoting health, nutrition, and regular school attendance among children in rural communities.