24 June 2023, Hazaribagh: The Family Counseling Center by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), with support from the Central Social Welfare Board and the Jharkhand State Social Welfare Board, has successfully concluded its Sub-committee meeting. The meeting, held at the NBJK meeting hall, aimed to know the progress of FCC’s work as well as to enhance its efficiency.
Mr. Satish Girija, Secretary of NBJK, presided over the meeting and pointed out about the rising cases of cheating and misleading girls in love affairs, focusing on preventive measures and counseling sessions for youth, particularly college students. He emphasized the need for proactive initiatives to combat such issues. Present at the sub-committee meeting were esteemed members including Mrs. Sheela Kumari (Secretary, Stri Shakti), Mrs. Sharda Devi (Sashakt Nari Utthan), Advocates Mrs. Poonam Gupta, Mr. Anuj Kumar Rai, Mr. Chandan Kumar, and the dedicated Counselors, Mrs. Meera Gupta and Dr. Sanjay Kumar.
During the meeting, Counselor Mrs. Meera Gupta presented the progress report of the Family Counseling Center for the period from April to June 2023. The report highlighted that a total of 34 cases were registered at the center, encompassing various issues such as husband-wife disputes (15), family discord caused by alcohol (7), second marriage (4), disputes between son and daughter-in-law (4), land disputes (1), dowry-related issues (1), and disputes between mother/father-in-law (1) and neighbors (1). Encouragingly, 22 of these family disputes were successfully resolved through mutual consent.
Mrs. Meera Gupta further informed the sub-committee members that the FCC is planning to organize awareness dialogues specifically tailored for college female students, focusing on equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of modern relationships.
NBJK remains committed to promoting harmonious family relationships and societal well-being through its Family Counseling Center. By addressing the prevailing challenges and empowering individuals with guidance and support, the organization strives to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all.