NBJK Supports Block-Level Health Camps with Eye Care Services

08 January 2026, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), through its LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera Ashram, extended eye care services during block-level health camps organized under the aegis of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Sadar Block.

At the health camp held at Ayushman Arogya Mandir on 6th January, Oriya village, the LNJP Eye Hospital team examined 128 patients, provided free spectacles to 101 beneficiaries, and identified 4 cataract patients who will undergo free surgery at the hospital. The programme was inaugurated by MP’s representatives Mr. Damodar Prasad and Mr. Kishori Rana, in the presence of local panchayat representatives and health officials. The camp was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Amresh Kumar, Block Medical Officer, with support from doctors, health workers, and Sahiyas. A total of 29 health stalls were set up, offering free check-ups and medicines for various ailments.

In another health camp organized at Peto Primary Health Centre in Daru Block on 7th January, the LNJP Eye Hospital team screened 35 people, distributed free spectacles to 18 patients, and identified 8 cataract patients for free surgery.

NBJK remains committed to strengthening rural healthcare delivery and ensuring accessible and quality eye care for underserved communities.

NBJK Launches OCA Training Programme to Empower Women in Eye Healthcare

07 January 2026, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with support from SEE International and the Levenson Family Charitable Fund (LFCF), has launched the Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant (OCA) Training Programme to empower women and strengthen eye healthcare services in Jharkhand and Bihar.

Initiated in 2025, the programme will be expanded in January 2026 to train an additional 45 women at NBJK-run LNJP Eye Hospitals in Chouparan (Hazaribagh), Kajha (Gaya) and Dumka, and Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital, Deoghar. The 12-month training combines classroom-based theory with hands-on hospital exposure.

Applicants must be Class 10 pass (10+2 preferred). Selected trainees will receive a monthly stipend of ₹3,000.

The initiative aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women while addressing the need for trained eye care professionals in underserved regions.

For details, contact 9430362888 or 9798371751.

NBJK Serves Over 10,800 Meals to School Children in Chouparan with Support from Feeding India

31 December 2025, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with the support of Feeding India, a Zomato Giveback initiative, served 5,402 breakfasts and an equal number of lunches to students of four NBJK-supported schools in the Chouparan block of Hazaribagh district during the period 16–24 December 2025.

The meals were provided at Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh; Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera; Amoli Apurva Middle School, Prajapat Nagar; and Chandrakala Devi Daga High School, Kewaliya. Nutritious breakfasts comprising sprouted or green gram with milk and wholesome lunches of boiled rice, pulses, and vegetables were served on all eight school days.

School-wise distribution included 2,103 meals at AAHS–Mangarh, 1,388 at AAMS–Bahera, 1,105 at AAMS–Prajapat Nagar, and 806 meals at CDDHS–Kewaliya.

The initiative has been warmly welcomed by students and parents alike. Availability of nutritious food at schools has not only reduced the economic burden on families but has also positively influenced regular school attendance and student engagement.

NBJK remains committed to promoting education, nutrition, and holistic development of children from marginalized communities and acknowledges the valuable support of Feeding India in advancing this mission.

NBJK Organizes Inter-Remedial Coaching Centres Kabaddi Tournament for Girls

27 December 2025, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with the support of Action Village India, organized an Inter-Remedial Coaching Centres Kabaddi Tournament under its Girls’ Education Programme at the Amritnagar High School ground.

Girls from Remedial Coaching Centres of Sarouni, Silwar, Sakhiya and Barasi participated enthusiastically. In the opening match, RCC Sakhiya defeated RCC Barasi by 19–10, while RCC Sarouni won the second match against RCC Silwar by 27–07. In the final, RCC Sarouni emerged as the champion by defeating RCC Sakhiya 26–07, with RCC Sakhiya finishing as the runner-up.

Ms. Komal Kumari of RCC Sakhiya was awarded Girl of the Match, while Ms. Komal Kumari of RCC Sarouni received the Girl of the Tournament award.

While distributing trophies, Mr. Ritesh Kumar Gop, Programme Manager, emphasized the importance of sports in the physical and mental development of girls. Mr. Abhay Kumar, Programme Supervisor, encouraged the participants and stated that NBJK is actively promoting outdoor sports as part of holistic education for girls.

The tournament was officiated by Mr. Sanjay Kumar, teacher from RCC Chhadwa, and was successfully supported by RCC teachers, community leaders and programme staff.

NBJK Organizes Annual Reading, Quiz and Speech Competition for Rural Girls

24 December 2025, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) organized an Annual Reading, Quiz and Speech Competition on 24 December 2024 at its Amritnagar Coordination Office under the Girls’ Education Project, supported by Action Village India. Students from 14 Remedial Coaching Centers (RCCs) participated enthusiastically in the event.

The objective of the competition was to enhance confidence, communication skills and competitive spirit among rural adolescent girls. Mr. Sudhir Upadhyay, In-charge of NBJK’s Micro Credit Department, attended as the Chief Guest and motivated the students by emphasizing that learning is more important than winning.

Winners from Classes 8, 9 and 10 were awarded prizes, medals and certificates, while all other participants received consolation prizes as encouragement. Teachers from all RCCs, along with NBJK officials, were present and appreciated the students’ performances.

The event reaffirmed NBJK’s commitment to providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to girls from rural and marginalized communities.

NBJK and Usha International Ltd. Empower Rural Women through Usha Silai School Training

22 December 2025, Ranchi (Jharkhand): Under the Usha Silai School Program, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with support from Usha International Ltd. (UIL), successfully organized a 9-day residential training program for 15 rural women at NBJK’s Ranchi branch office from 12 to 20 December 2025.

The trainee women hailed from Latehar Sadar, Chandwa, Balumath, and Manika blocks of Latehar district—one of Jharkhand’s most remote, forest-covered, and predominantly SC/ST-populated districts. The program aimed to promote women’s livelihood opportunities through skill development and entrepreneurship.

During the training, participants received comprehensive hands-on learning in sewing machine assembling, minor fault repair, garment designing, cutting, and stitching of dresses for women, men, and children. Sessions on life skills were also conducted to build confidence, communication, and entrepreneurial abilities.

The training program was inaugurated by Mr. Felix Tirkey, State Program Manager, Usha International Ltd., and Mr. Shailesh Kumar, Program Coordinator, NBJK. The technical and practical sessions were led by Mrs. Pinki Sharma, Master Trainer (UIL), and Mr. Kamaljeet Sharma, Service Engineer (UIL), whose guidance played a crucial role in enhancing the skills of the trainees.

Upon successful completion of the training, each participant was awarded a certificate, along with a syllabus, guidebook, signage board, and a brand-new sewing machine. The trained women are now expected to establish Usha Silai Schools in their respective villages, offering tailoring services and imparting stitching skills to other women in their communities.

This initiative marks a significant step towards women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihood generation in remote rural areas of Jharkhand.

NBJK Impacts Over 3.1 Lakh Lives across Jharkhand and Bihar in One Year

20 December 2025, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) has made significant strides in grassroots development over the past year, positively impacting more than 3.1 lakh people across 21,000+ villages in 47 districts of Jharkhand and Bihar through its integrated approach.

In the education sector, NBJK supported 4,207 children, with a strong focus on girls’ education. The organization achieved a 96% pass rate in Class X examinations and reached over 16,600 children through schools and learning centers.

Under health, hygiene, environment, and disability initiatives, NBJK operated 4 eye hospitals and 18 vision centers, serving 1.44 lakh OPD patients and performing nearly 35,000 cataract surgeries, most of them free. Mobile Medical Units, menstrual hygiene programs, safe drinking water initiatives, environmental recycling, and disability rehabilitation further strengthened community wellbeing.

Through livelihood and socio-economic development programs, NBJK supported 15,300 farmer households, enhanced irrigation infrastructure, promoted micro-enterprises, trained youth and women, and facilitated access to skills training and microcredit.

NBJK also strengthened 40 grassroots voluntary organizations and promoted people’s action on social justice issues, while resolving family dispute cases through structured community mechanisms.

NBJK’s sustained efforts continue to drive inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots, empowering communities to build resilient futures.

Birsa Public School Continues to Empower Rural Children with Strong Focus on Girls’ Education

19 December 2025, Ichak (Hazaribagh, Jharkhand): Birsa Public School, located in Devkuli village of Ichak block, Hazaribagh district, is playing a vital role in expanding access to quality education for children from nine remote villages, with a special emphasis on promoting girls’ education. The school is supported by the local community, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), and Action Village India.

The co-educational school currently runs classes from Nursery to Class X and has an enrollment of 145 students, including 102 girls and 43 boys. To ensure that girls from marginalized and distant villages are able to continue their education without interruption, Action Village India is supporting 75 girl students by providing school uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, and timely payment of school fees.

Birsa Public School offers a conducive learning environment with regular academic classes, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities, and a spacious, child-friendly campus. To address the challenge of distance and improve attendance, 40 new bicycles have recently been added to the school’s Bicycle Bank and distributed to girl students from far-off villages. These bicycles will be reused by other girls after the current beneficiaries complete their schooling.

The school has also recorded an impressive academic performance in the Class X board examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council. Out of 33 students who appeared for the examination—28 girls and 5 boys—the school achieved a pass percentage of 97 percent. The highest score recorded was 83.4 percent. Sixteen students, including 12 girls and 4 boys, passed in the first division, while 13 students—12 girls and 1 boy—secured the second division. Three girls passed in the third division, and one girl will reappear in the compartmental examination.

With continued support from the community and partner organizations, Birsa Public School remains committed to creating equal educational opportunities and empowering children, especially girls, to build a brighter future.

NBJK’s CBID Initiative Empowers 5,000 Persons with Disabilities in Patna with Support from Bajaj Finserv CSR

18 December 2025, Patna: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with the CSR support of Bajaj Finserv Limited, is successfully implementing the Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) project across 20 slums of Patna, creating sustainable and inclusive change for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and Children with Disabilities (CWDs).

Moving beyond a charity or medical approach, the CBID model focuses on removing social and environmental barriers while empowering PwDs within their own communities. The initiative strengthens families, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), and local institutions to ensure long-term inclusion and equal participation.

Between January 2024 and December 2025, the project has directly benefited 5,000 PwDs. Key achievements include the establishment of 1,000 sustainable livelihood enterprises, distribution of assistive devices to 800 PwDs, and strengthening of 150 SHGs and 21 DPOs along with their federation. Additionally, 2,000 PwDs were linked to government schemes and entitlements, while 400 CWDs were supported through education and daily living skills interventions.

The project has also undertaken large-scale community sensitization, reaching 10,000 students across 100 schools and engaging over 1,00,000 community members to promote positive attitudes towards disability and inclusion.

A major highlight of the initiative is livelihood promotion. Contrary to initial assumptions of limited livelihood options, PwDs have successfully taken up over 50 different trades and enterprises, demonstrating that with appropriate skills, tools, and opportunities, they can become self-reliant and economically independent.

The CBID initiative stands as a strong example of how inclusive, community-driven approaches can enable persons with disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity—contributing to the creation of a more just and inclusive society.

NBJK Receives Multiple Prestigious Awards for Two Decades of Grassroots Development Work

17 December 2025, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), a leading grassroots development organization, has received several prestigious awards since the year 2000 in recognition of its integrated and people-centric approach to sustainable development. These honors reflect NBJK’s consistent efforts in empowering marginalized communities through interventions in livelihoods, health, education, disability inclusion, water conservation, and social justice.

Most recently, NBJK was conferred the 46th Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Constructive Social Work on 13 November 2024 by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Mumbai, acknowledging its long-standing contribution to constructive social change. Earlier, on 7 November 2023, NBJK received the Jharkhand ChangeMaker Award from NEEDS, Deoghar for its transformative “Lakhpati Kisan™ Smart Village” initiative implemented in Khunti district in collaboration with CInI–Tata Trusts.

On 4 October 2023, the organization was honored with the NGO Leadership Award by EIILM, Kolkata for excellence in sustainable resource mobilization, ethical governance, transparency, effective management, impactful communication, and community collaboration.

In 2022, NBJK received the Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award (First Runner-up) along with a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh from Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. for its outstanding work in restoring eyesight among the rural poor and improving their mobility, education, livelihoods, and social inclusion. The same year, NBJK was also awarded the Mary Glowrey–Liliane Brekelmans Disability Award 2022, carrying a prize of Rs. 2 lakh, by the Catholic Health Association of India and the Liliane Foundation, The Netherlands, for its comprehensive work on disability identification, rehabilitation, certification, mainstreaming, and rights advocacy. Additionally, NBJK received the Man of Change Award 2022 from Tarang Group, Hazaribagh in association with Lions Club of Hazaribagh Roaring.

Earlier recognitions include the Jyotirmaya Award 2019 by the Prasad Group of Companies, Ahmedabad, for dedication to humanitarian causes, and the APA Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 for philanthropic work by the Asia Philanthropy Awards Committee, Seoul (South Korea). NBJK also won the 10th Water Digest Water Award 2016 under the category of Best NGO for Revival of Rural Water Resources, conferred by the Times Group, Delhi.

Among its early accolades, NBJK received the 5th Sarda Equal Opportunities Award 2005 for outstanding contribution towards improving the quality of life of tribal and backward communities, the Best Enterprise Development Service Provider in East Zone Award 2003 by SIDBI, Ranchi, and the Father Tong Memorial Award 2000 from the Bihar Voluntary Health Association, Patna, recognizing it as the Best Community Health Organization.

These accolades collectively underscore NBJK’s steadfast commitment to integrated development and its belief in inclusive, community-led solutions for lasting social change.