Youth Meeting dtd 6 th Dec 09

date - 6th Dec. 09  at Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala , Kolkata.

topics discussed - (1) Vanyatra for Yuva Samity to Purnia , Bihar border leaving Kolkata on 24th Dec 09 and returning on 28th Dec 09. Details also given in a previous post. contact - basantgupta08@gmail.com (2) Details of YAP-10 to be organised by the Yuva Samity on 7th Feb 10, sunday at Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata.

next meeting on 3rd jan 2010 at 10 am , Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata.

Kalyan Ashram's new All - India website

An All - India level website has been developed for Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram. The link to the website is given below : http://vka.org.in/.

Please visit the website as it will provide you a glimpse of  Kalyan Ashram's activities. There is also a link on the homepage to subscribe the monthly newsletter which will contains news on an all India level. Some pictures of the 7th Medical Camp held in Raigunj and Dinajpur areas on 2nd & 3rd October 09 have also been uploaded in the Photo Gallery under 'Health' division, link : http://vka.org.in/pg_gallery_photo.php?id=6&j=0# 

Youth Meeting dtd 22nd Nov 09

Location - Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata at 10 am, Sunday.

Volunteers present - 16

Highlights :

(1) Anubhav Satra of the volunteers of Shishu Mela held on 14th Nov. - most of the volunteers felt that the vanvasi's need for help, support was greater than ever. The program as they felt was very smooth, well coordinated and successful in fulfilling kalyan ashram's motive.  Their interaction with the vanvasi was a unique experiance . The volunteers were overwhelmed by the warm welcome, respect, love given by the vanvasi. 

(2) Youth vanyatra - planned to Arunachal Pradesh subject to availability of tickets and sufficient participants. 6days 7 nights leaving kolkata on 24th dec. exp - Rs.3500-4000pr head.

(3) Youth Awareness Program 2010 will be held on 7th Feb. 2010 at Kalyan Bhavan. Convener - Sudershan Mundhra.

(4) Next Youth Meeting on 6th Dec 09 , sunday at 10 am , Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata.

Pics of Shishu Mela

The following are pics of Shishu Mela organised by Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram's Yuva Samity on 14th Nov 09 to celebrate Children's Day. Location - Kukai village , 30 kms from Kharagpur, dist- Midnapur (w), West Bengal.  

 

The 'Shishu Mela' organised by Kalyan Ashram Yuva Samity on 14th Nov. 09 was a great success ! This program was a memorable day in the life of the 120 vanvasi children of various Shishu Shiksha Kendras run by Kalyan Ashram in Kukai village, 30 kms from Kharagpur, West Bengal. 

Celebrating Children's Day with vanvasi children made the volunteers  realize that true happiness was in 'giving' rather than 'taking'.. They felt that the vanvasi's need for support was greater than ever. This program strengthened the bond between the vanvasi and the nagarvasis.

Some representatives of Century Extrusions Ltd., Kharagpur who were invited by Kalyan Ashram to attend the mela were impressed by Kalyan Ashram's work and also pledged their whole-hearted support in future activities.


Highlights of the event :

- team of 15 volunteers from Kolkata.
- 120 vanvasi children of Shishu Shiksha Kendras attended, aged 3-8 yrs.

- total around 250+ vanvasis (incl. children)
- races organised for vanvasi children & guardians
- stall games for children - 'bucket-the-ball', 'match-the-ball'

- apart from prizes all 120 children were given slate, chalk, toffes, katori etc.
- 'samuhik bhojan' for all present (arnd 270-80)  

In order to participate / contribute in such programs in future you may contact - vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in, basantgupta08@gmail.com

 

Upcoming camps in Dec, Jan.

Proposed Vanyatras in December, 09 :

Departure - 24.12.09, Arrival - 28.12.09, ex - Kolkata. 3days - 4nights.

( 1 ) Bihar - Purnia, Katihar.                                            Exp - Rs. 1800/- approx.

( 2 ) Orissa - Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Sambalpur.             Exp - Rs. 1800/- approx.

( 3 ) North Bengal - Siliguri, Kalimpong, Khodibari.              Exp - Rs. 2000/- approx.

( 4 ) Jashpur Nagar- Head quarters of Kalyan Ashram, a must see for all associated with Kalyan Ashram.                                                             Exp - Rs. 2000/- approx.

Arunachal Pradesh - 5 days- 6 nights. Trip will be organised on demand in the last week of December.                                                                Exp. Rs. 3500/- approx.

Contact - 9830096543, 9831087393, 9331008770, or mail at basantgupta08@gmail.com

Proposed Medical Camps :

( 1 ) Mallarpur - 19.12.09 - 20.12.09

( 2 ) Burdwan - Specially for vanvasi patients suffering from TB. 03.01.10.

Contact - nirmal@hcsinfo.com

Youth Meeting held on 07th Nov. 09

Location : Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata.

Total Volunteers present : 14

Topics discussed : ( 1 ) Anubhav of the Youth Diwali Milan held on 24th Oct. 09 in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

( 2 ) Final details of the upcoming 'Shishu Mela' on 14th Nov. 09 to be held in Kukai, 32 kms from Kharagpur.

( 3 ) Dates of future Medical Camps and Vanyatras were announced.

( 4 ) Next meeting on 22nd Nov. 09, sunday at Kalyan Bhavan at 10 am, an 'Anubhav Satra' of the volunteers of Shishu Mela will be held.

Upcoming Shishu Mela

Dear friends, 
The Kalyan Ashram Yuva Samity is organising a 'Shishu Mela' on 14th Nov, 09, saturday in the vanvasi village - Kesiari, near Kharagpur. The team will celebrate Children's Day by organizing race, games and other funfilled activities for vanvasi children ages 8 yrs and below. These children attend kalyan Ashram's 'Shishu Shiksha Kendras' in the village.

The team will leave Kolkata on 14th early morning and return by late evening. 

As a part of this endeavor you can help by either volunteering or contributing Rs. 100 towards the prize/ gift expenses and/or toffee packets which will be distributed among the children. For further details, clarifications or participating (contributing/volunteering) you may mail at vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in,basantgupta08@gmail.com by 07th nov.

Youth Meeting

The next youth meeting is on 7th nov at 5.30 pm sharp in Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata.

Agenda - Upcoming Shishu Mela on 14th Nov, 09.

Coverage in ' The Telegraph' , Kolkata dtd 17th October, 09

Details about Kalyan Ashram were published in an article in ' The Telegraph ', Kolkata published on 17th Oct., 09. Link to the article - http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091017/jsp/frontpage/story_11626260.jsp

Youth Meeting , 11th October, 09

The following are details of the Youth meeting held on 11th October,09 at Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata.

(1) An 'Anubhav Satra' was organised where several volunteers who attended the 7th Medical Camp held on 2nd and 3rd October, 09 met and shared the experiences with each other aswell as other volunteers who couldnt attend the camp.
The camp was very successful as around 1300 vanvasi patients were treated with free checkups and medicines in two days.

(2)  Details of Children's Day celebration were discussed. 
Date - 14th November,09. 
Location - 'Kesiari' area , around 20 kms from Kharagpur.
Target - Children studying in Kalyan Ashram's 'Shishu Shiksha Kendras' aged upto 8 yrs.
Duration - 1 day. Departure early morning and arrival by late evening by train from Howrah.
Program - 3 hrs including games, puzzles, activities, competitions for children.

(3) Diwali meet for Youth Volunteers on 24th October, 09 at 5p.m. at Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata.

7th Medical Camp in Raigunj dist., West Bengal

These are pictures of the 7th Medical Camp held on 2nd and 3rd October in Raigunj and Harirampur blocks in North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur districts, respectively in West Bengal. The camp was very successful as around 1300 vanvasi patients were treated with free checkups and medicines in two days.

Highlights of the camp :

@ 6 doctors and 6 yoga teachers from Kolkata, Siliguri and Dinajpur participated in the two day camp. They were supported by around 40 volunteers including 15 youths from Kolkata, Siliguri and Dinajpur. 100 local volunteers also participated.

@ Roughly 1300 vanvasi patients ( 754 on the 1st day and 540 on the 2nd day ) were provided with free medical checkups and medicines.

@ On spot blood grouping test and ECG was conducted on 2nd day, in Harirampur.

@ 12 cartons of medicines worth Rs. 2 lacs were distributed free of cost among the vanvasi, which were either purchased or donated by various contributors of the camp.

@ Around 500 patients suffering from chronic illness were provided with yoga and pranayam training from trainers trained at Ramdev Ji's ashram.

@ 212 patients with eye sight problems will be sent spectacles with appropriate power, free of cost.







Yoga teacher teaching ' praanayam' to the vanvasis.

Raniphool Chatravaas, Sikkim

These are some pictures of Raniphool Chatravaas, Sikkim. it is situated near Gangtok.

The dining hall.

Youth volunteer from Kolkata interacting with resident vanvasi students.

Dormitory for vanvasi children.

Youth Meeting held on 20th Sept.

The following are details of the Youth meeting held on 20th September,09 at Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata.

Topics discussed :

(1) Children's Day celebration in Purulia district on 14th November,09. - It was decided that the Youth volunteers will form groups and visit Kalyan Ashram's ' Hostels ' and ' Ekal Vidyalays ' in Purulia district on 14th November to distribute sweets, books and organise other fun filled activities for the vanvasi children. Further details will be posted shortly.
(2)Youth get - togethar to celebrate Dandia festival, organised by Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad on 25th Sept. at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. Passes will be arranged for those interested.
(3)Next Youth Meeting on 11th October, 09 at 10 am sharp at Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata. An 'Anubhav Satra' of the volunteers who went in Medical Camp will be held.

Pictures of Varshik Utsav in Kolkata

A 50 minute long play titled ' Vanyogi - Balasahab ji deshpande ' , on the life history of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram's founder - late Balasahab ji Deshpande. Balasahab ji was a Lawyer by profession. Sensing the pitiful conditions of the vanvasi brethren, he gave up his cushy Government job to start Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in 1952 at JashpurNagar, Chattisgarh.

Deshpande ji with Jeliang ji and other villagers of North East states.

The entire team.

These are some pictures of the Varshik Utsav of Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram. This function was held at Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata on 12th September, 2009 , the 2nd day of the 3 day Akhil Bhartiya Karyakarta Sammelan. The Varshik Utsav was attended by over 1000 people including around 500 karyakartas from all over India who were in Kolkata as a part of the above-mentioned Karyakarta Sammelan.

Upcoming Education Camp at Lohardaga

Dear friends, an Education Camp has been planned at Lohardaga Chattravaas, near Ranchi.

Date : 2nd to 4th October - Fri, Sat, Sun.
Location : Lohardaga chattravaas, 4 hrs from Ranchi city

Itinerary :

1st October, Thursday - Departure by 8615 Ranchi-Hatia Exp. from Howrah at 22:20 pm.
2nd October, Friday - Arrive Ranchi Station at 07:10 am. Transfer to Arogya Bhavan for refreshment and breakfast. Then proceed to Lohardaga by bus - journey 3-4 hrs.
3rd October, Saturday - Interaction with vanvasi students, village tour.
4th October, Sunday - Interaction with vanvasi students, village tour. Leave for Ranchi by late afternoon. Departure for Howrah by Ranchi Hatia Exp. from Ranchi station at 21:45 pm.
5th October, Monday - Arrive Howrah at 06:35 am.

Activities : Interactive sessions with vanvasi children residing at the chattravaas, visit to nearby vanvasi villages, games and other fun filled activities etc.
Last date : Due to shortage of tickets because of Puja rush the last date for contacting the undermentioned is 16th September.
Shulk : Rs 700/- per head ex Howrah including travelling, transfer, food, lodging.

Those who are interested may mail at vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in

Upcoming Medical Camp in Raigunj

Dear Friends,

The Kalyan Ashram team is arranging a Medical Camp on 2-3rd Oct 09 at vanvasi villages in Raigunj District. This tour with the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, will give one an opportunity to get acquainted with tribal culture, tradition, and the problems they face in day to day life. The Medical camp will comprise of a Medical Team of 4-5 doctors, Technical Help (4 persons), and Kalyan Ashram team.

If you are willing to participate (sponsor and/or travel) in the medical camp, please confirm the same by replying to the undermentioned mail ids by 10th Sept 09.

It is expected that about 600-800 patients will arrive in two days with ailments like Malaria, Viral fever, Stomach Disorder, Worms, Skin diseases, Injuries, Anemia, Eye problems, Vitamin deficiency, Mineral Deficiency etc.

For further details and participation please contact -
Nirmal Agarwal - nirmal@hcsinfo.com , Basant Gupta - basantgupta08@gmail.com ,
Manoj Agarwal - mail@goldenmachinery.com , Sanjay Goyal - krishnaco97@yahoo.co.in

Independance Day celebrations - Deshbhakti Geet Pratiyogita

To celebrate the Independence Day, a Deshbhakti Geet Pratiyogita was organised on 15th August, 2009 at Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata. Around 25 teams from all over Kolkata participated representing different Purush and Mahila samitis functioning in Kolkata.For the first time a youth team comprising of 5 youths also participated, representing the newly formed Youth Wing.
Winners were Salt Lake Mahila Samity. Runners Up were Shibpur Purush Samity and 2nd Runners Up were Barabazaar Mahila Samity.

Akhil Bhartiya Karyakarta Sammelan at Kolkata

An Akhil Bhartiya ( All - India level ) conference of karyakartas will be held in Kolkata on 11,12,13 September, 2009. Karyakartas from all corners of India who are working for different branches of Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram will attend this mega event. Around 600 out of station Karyakartas are expected to attend it.

Such a Sammelan is organised every year in any part of India where space permits. Last year an Akhil Bhartiya Mahila Sammelan was held in Ranchi in December, 2008. Over 2500 women karyakartas from all over India attended it (Pics above). In Kolkata it is being organised after 25 years.

Dates : September 11-13.

Location : Binani Dharamshala, Kolkata.

Special Event : Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram's Varshik Utsav on 12th evening at Mahajati Sadan.

Youth Meeting on 9th August, 2009

Adult karyakartas present - 6

Youth volunteers present - 11

Topics discussed - (i) Practice for Deshbhakti geet pratiyogita to be held on 15th August at Kalyan Bhavan, Kolkata.

(ii) Youth duties in Akhil Bharatiya Sammelan to be held on 11,12,13 September,2009.

Youth duties -

@ 8 Youth teams to manage information desk at Akhil Bharatiya Sammelan.

@ Contact with media for coverage of the Sammelan.

(iii) Stage play for Varshik Utsav to be held during the Akhil Bharatiya Sammelan on 12th September 2009

Deshbhakti Geet Pratiyogita on 15th August

PKA is organising a competition of deshbhakti songs on 15th August 2009 at Kalyan Bhavan, Maniktala, Kolkata. Here every purush and mahila samiti participates and presents a group song with minimum 4 participants without any musical instruments. This year the newly formed yuva samiti shall also present a geet.
for further details, please mail at vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in

Dwaiy Maasik Baithak on 26th July, 09

Adult karyakartas present : about45
Agenda discussed : detailed planning for the forthcoming Akhil Bhartiya Karyakarta Sammelan to be held in Kolkata on 11-12-13 September where about 600 karyakartas from all over India shall be present.

Youth Meeting on 26th July, 2009

Adult karyakartas present - Uma Goyal, Anita Bubna.

Youth volunteers present - Tapas, Shyam, Vasu, Rishi.

Agenda discussed - (i) Youth team for Deshbhakti geet pratiyogita to be held on 15th August.

(ii) Youth duties in Akhil Bharatiya Sammelan to be held on 11,12,13 September,2009.

Education Camp postponed

The Education Camp scheduled for 25-26th July has been postponed due to unstable situation in Purulia district. New dates and venue shall be announced shortly.

Education Camp on 25th & 26th july

Dear friends, an Education Camp has been planned at Bagmundi Chattravaas, Purulia on 25th and 26th july.

Date : 25th, 26th july ( weekend )
Location : Bagmundi chattravaas, Purulia district
Departure : On 24th night, friday by Chakradharpur Fast Passenger Exp. Express from Howrah reaching Purulia at dawn.
Return : 26th night by Roopasi Bangla leaving Purulia in afternoon and reaching Howrah by late evening.
Activities : Interactive sessions with vanvasi children residing at the chattravaas, visit to nearby vanvasi villages, games and other funfilled activities etc.
Last date : 19th july.

Those who are interested may mail us at vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in

Youth Meeting on 12th July, 2009

Adult karyakartas present - Basant Gupta, Rajendra Sharma, Uma Goyal, Anita Bubna, Vidya Khemka


Youth volunteers present - Sudershan, Manas, Pranay, Vasu, Parth, Naina, Heena, Dolly, Supriya, Anuj, Siddharth.


Agenda discussed - (i) Education Camp to be held at Bagmundi Chattravaas on 25th and 26th July.
(ii) Drama on Balasahabji Deshpande for Vaarshik Utsav.

EDUCATION CAMP

Through its latest initiative - The Education Camp, PKA gives vanvasi children a chance to interact with us, young urban boys and girls. We squeeze out time from our busy schedule and have a vision – to motivate these children, to interact with them and to ensure that they complete school. Yes in the education camp we youngsters form groups along with some adult volunteers and go to PKA’s select hostels where we spend a couple of days interacting with the children. We solve their problems in English grammar, comprehension and mathematics. The result is – these children feel cared for, motivated to complete their school. This also goes a long way in fostering the relations between vanvasi and urban Indians. On the other hand – we urban youngsters get a chance to experience rural life, a chance to actually feel the condition of the rural people and lastly a chance to make a change in the society!!! This is The Education Camp.

Functioning of Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram

Kalyan Ashram has a two - part working system - Urban part and the actual Field part.


Field working : This refers to actual work areas i.e. Kalyan Ashram's various projects in vanvasi areas spread out all over India. Kalyan Ashram, through projects like Education, Health Care, Sports, Cultural and Economic Development aims to bring about an overall upliftment in the vanvasi society. These projects are run by 'Poorn-Kaleen Karyakartas' i.e. those volunteers who have devoted their life for Kalyan Ashram (about 1200, all over India) or local Vanvasi part time karyakartas. The projects utilise the resources like funds, articles, materials and medicines which are collected in cities.


Urban working : In cities Kalyan Ashram is the name given to a 'vichaardhara' or cultural and intellectual revolution. Kalyan Ashram follows a two pronged approach. One is collection of funds, materials, medicines from regular donors and projects like 'Makar Sakranti Shivir', 'Sewa-Patra Yojana', 'Vidyalay Sampark' and 'Deepak Nirmaan Yojana'. The proceeds from these are then sent to vanvasi areas where Kalyan Ashram's projects are running. The second approach is spreading awareness among the urbans about the vanvasi, their culture and needs.
Events like 'Vanyatra / Vanjeevan', 'Education / Medical Camps', 'Ram-Navmi Utsav', 'Vaarshik Utsav' are organised which fulfill the above motive and create a sense of duty and responsibility towards the vanvasi.

Each city is divided geographically, each division having a 'Purush Samiti' and 'Mahila Samiti'. The volunteers of each 'Samiti' meets regularly to discuss various future plans, agendas and programs. Once in a month the Karyakartas of all the 'Samitis' meet called the 'Mahanagar Baithak'. 'Akhil Bhartiya Sammelans' are organised where karyakartas numbering almost 2500 from different Indian cities assemble.

Youth Wing : The Karyakartas in Kolkata formed a Youth Wing in January, 2009 to stimulate young minds and inspire them to work for this cause. 'Youth Awareness Program', 'Education / Medical Camp' are some activities organised by the youth wing. Similar Youth Wings are also functioning in other Indian cities.


The details of the above mentioned projects, programs and functions are given in the following link-

http://purvanchalkalyanashram.blogspot.com/search/label/What%20can%20you%20do%20%3F

Volunteer Opportunities

To be a part of Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram you need nothing but 'sevabhaav' i.e. a passion, commitment and dedication towards this cause. We don't believe in registrations, admissions, compulsions etc. we work as per our time, orientation and convenience. There are no rules or fixed procedures to be followed. Anyone who feels for the vanvasis and wants to do something for them is a part of kalyan ashram.


Moreover, at Kalyan Ashram, we don't believe in the concept of charity. We believe and firmly that by serving the vanvasi we are fulfilling our own duty. Unlike most social organisations we don't distribute money or food among the vanvasi, we distribute education, motivation, organisation and provide them with vocational training to enable them to support themselves.

CITY LEVEL :


@ Samiti level meetings : Regular meetings are conducted for the youth team as well as the senior karyakartas to discuss about future programs, activities and agendas.Attending these meetings is an ideal way to become a part of kalyan Ashram.

All major cities of India have samitis. Each city is further divided into various 'samitis' like in Kolkata -Salt Lake samiti, Joramandir samiti, Barabazar samiti etc. which have regular meetings. Once in a month 'Mahanagar' level meeting is organised in which volunteers from all samitis in the city come.
Youth meetings are conducted every alternate sunday at kalyan Bhavan.




@ Deepak Nirman Yojana : If one has a flair in artwork or painting then he can paint our 'deepaks' which are sold before diwali , the proceeds of which are remitted to the tribal areas. This is Kalyan Ashram's 'Deepak Nirman Yojana'.


@ Makar Sakranti Shivir : Rajasthanis have a custom of donating 14 items of daily use on 'Makar Sakranti' in january. Collection Camps/'shivirs' are organised all over Kolkata to collect these articles which are sent to tribal areas like Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh etc. In january, 2009 nearly 36 such 'shivirs' were held in Kolkata. Articles collected include mosquito nets, blankets, biscuits, slippers, tarpaulin, toiletries etc.

@ Sponsor a Project : Kalyan Ashram also has several schemes for those desirous of sponsoring a project.

• One hostel for vanvasi students - Rs. 1,50,000 yearly.
• One Motorcycle (used by our full time karyakartas in vanvasi regions for speedy contact and fast work) - Rs. 50,000 one time.
• One Primary Education Centre - Rs. 31,000 yearly.
• Expense for roofing sheet for a Prayer / Community / Worship Centre in the North-East - Rs. 25,000 yearly.
• Adopt a full time kayrakarta ( annual expense of a karyakarta in vanvasi regions who has given up his life for Kalyan Ashram ) - Rs. 15,000 yearly.
• One Medical Centre - Rs. 10,000 yearly.
• One Shishu Shiksha Kendra - Rs. 7,500 yearly.
• Five Samskar Centre i.e. sports, child welfare, moral education & shraddha jagran kendra -Rs. 5,000 yearly.
• Adopt a Hostel Student ( annual expenses of a hostel student ) - Rs. 5,000 yearly.
  
• Any other donation in kind is also welcome.
• All donations made are exempt under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.

@ MEDICINES : Kalyan Ashram also collects medicines from desirous donors. These are distributed in Medical Camps and also in various other related projects. 



TRIPS/CAMPS :

@ Education and Medical Camps : One can attend our education camps and medical camps which are conducted at regular intervals . Through these camps one can come in direct touch with the vanvasi and get a chance to serve the vanvasi, share thoughts with him and make a change in the society.
 @ Vanjeevan / Vanyatra : These are trips organised by Kalyan Ashram to the actual tribal areas where its projetcs are situated. These trips give the urban people a chance to meet the vanvasi, experiance rural life and see the working of Kalyan Ashram's projects. 
Vanyatras are organised for senior karyakartas and usually last for 3-4 days. Vanjeevan, a week long summer camp is for school going students and is usually organised during summer holidays.

@ Other cities : Kalyan Ashram has it branches in almost all major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Bangalore, Guwahati, Silchar etc. So people from all over India can work for Kalyan Ashram by contacting the branches in their cities. The contacts can be obtained via email or otherwise by contacting either the blog owner or the given phone numbers of Kolkata branch.

Contact us

Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram (West Bengal branch) is affiliated to Akhil Bharatiya Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram which is the mother organisation.

The addresses of offices of Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram are:

Kolkata Office:
161/1,
Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Bangur Building,
2nd Floor, Room no. 51,
Kolkata - 700007
Ph: 2268-0962, 2273-5792

Howrah Office:
13/14,
Dobson Lane,
4th Floor,
Gulmohar Park,
Howrah - 711101
Ph: 2666-2425


You can also mail at:

vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in (Vasu Goyal, Youth Volunteer) or

basantgupta08@gmail.com (Basant Gupta, Senior Karyakarta)
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Contacts of select other cities :



Nasik :

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, Maharashtra
15, Krushi Nagar,
College Road, Nashik-422005.
Phone no. 91- 0253 - 2577491, 2582429
E-mail: vanvasi@vanvasi.org
link to website :
http://www.vanvasi.org

Nagpur :


Vidarbha Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram
Late Shri Anantrao Bhide Smriti Parisar
184, Shivajinagar
Nagpur - 440 010
Maharashtra
Tel. No : 0712-2549339 / 2533552
Email : contact@vidarbhavanavasi.org
link to website :
www.vidarbhavanavasi.org


Bangalore :

Vanavasi Kalyan
“Vanasri” 1435/36, 2nd Cross,
5th A Main,D Block, 2nd Stage, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore 560010
PH: +918023420844; 9480 075149; 9449776782
Email: info@vanavasikalyan.org
link to website :
http://www.vanavasikalyan.org



Udaipur :

Kalyan Ashram
Pratap Colony
Hiran Magri,
Sector 13
Udaipur- 313002
Phone No.: +91 294 2484316 / 2484073
Shri Bhagwan Sahay- 94141 61456
Dr. Raadhika Laddha- 94141 61892
Email : info@rvkp.org
link to website :
http://www.rvkp.org


Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh :


Jan Kalyan AShram Samiti
Village Sidhpur, Post Office Saimriharchand
Dist - Bavai
Hoshangabad -461668
Madhya Pradesh
Email : info@jankalyanashram.org
Link to website :
http://jankalyanashram.org


Delhi :

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram
M 31
Malka Ganj
Delhi - 110007
Phone No : 011 - 23855292
( please ask for Mr. Hanuman Narayan's contact details )


Mumbai :


Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram
35 Chanchal Smriti
GD Ambekar Marg
Wadala
Mumbai - 400034
Phone no : 022 - 24129615


Bhiwani, Haryana :

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram
Agrasen Chowk
Bhiwani -127021
Haryana
Phone no : 01664 - 44343
( please ask for Mr. Jai Bhagwan )






Akhil Bharatiya Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram is spread out all over India, in all states including Andamans. To volunteer in any city not mentioned above, one can contact any of the the above mentioned volunteers to get desired contacts.

'Its duty, not charity'

The contents of this post are being edited. It will be posted shortly.

Different projects of Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram :

Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram's tribal welfare projects can be divided into the following four broad heads . 
These projects are spread all over India and the figures indicate total number of projects in all the states.


A. EDUCATION :

• Hostels - 166 for boys and 36 for girls; 
• Middle and High school - 40; 
• Primary school - 162; 
• Ekal Vidyalay - 1393;  
• Bal Sanskar Kendra - 884; 
• Night schools - 232; 
• Free Coaching classes - 57; 
• Library & Reading rooms - 43 .

B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : 

• Agricultural Development Centre - 111; 
• Vocational Training Centre - 44; 
• Self Help Group - 1224; 
• Gram Vikas Kendra - 654 .

C. MEDICAL : 

• Medical Centre - 312;
• Arogya Rakshak - 2385;
• Hospital - 5; 
• Medical Camp - 227 .

D. SANSKAR: 

• Khelkud Kendra - 1737; 
• Satsang Kendra - 3644; 
• Lok-Kala Mandal - 1192 .

Total tribal welfare projects - 14321
Total project locations - 10332
Vanvasi villages in contact - 48448


Tribal Welfare Projects in WEST BENGAL :


 Education : (i) Hostels - 11 for boys and 2 for girls; (ii) Ekal Vidyalay - 152
  
Economic Development : (i) Agricultural Development Centre - 2; (ii) Vocational Training Centre - 3; (iii) Self Help Group - 7; (iv) Gram Vikas Kendra - 23 .


Medical : (i) Medical Centre - 9; (ii) Medical Camp - 3 .


Sanskar : (i) Khelkud Kendra - 124; (ii) Satsang Kendra - 165; .


Total tribal welfare projects - 498
Total project locations - 425
Vanvasi villages in contact - 3489

Projects : Sanskar

1. Khelkud Kendra (1737) : The vanvasis are extremely good in sports like archery etc. These kendras are built to hone and develop their sporting skills. They have successfully produced several national level sportspersons.
2. Satsang Kendra (3644) : Satsang kendras are centres where the vanvasis regularly meet and conduct satsangs, sing hymns etc.
3.  Lok - Kala Mandal (1192) :

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Projects: Education

(i) Hostels (boys - 166, girls-36)- छात्त्रावास :

The vanvasis mostly reside in villages far away from main stream society where education facilities are not available. Very often the nearest school for the vanvasi children is as far as 15-20 Kms. away. Commuting such long distances is not possible and also discourages them from attending classes on a regular basis.

To address this problem Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram has constructed hostels for school going children near schools in rural areas . On an average each hostel accommodates 25-30 children. These are children from financially weak backgrounds or those who stay far away from schools. Kalyan ashram bears all their expenses including - boarding, fooding, lodging, schooling etc. There are separate hostels for boys and girls and the children are usually admitted when they have reached classes 5 or 6 and stay till they complete their schools. A strict routine is followed which includes shakha, exercises, studies, games, worship etc. These hostels play a vital role in grooming the vanvasi children and bringing out their hidden talents.

(ii) Primary school (162); (iii) Middle & High school (40) :
These schools are established by Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram and have classes up to high school. Apart from providing education they also help develop cultural and ethical values among the vanvasi children. There are 162 primary schools and 40 middle and high schools all over India.

(iv) Ekal Vidyalay (1393) :
As the name suggests these are basic education centres managed by a 'single teacher' hence the name - Ekal Vidyalay . These vidyalays are established in remote villages where education hasn't reached. There are a total of 1393 Ekal vidyalays including 422 in Jharkhand.


(v) Bal Sanskar Kendra ( Informal education centers, 884) :
These 'kendras' are established to inculcate religious, spiritual and cultural virtues among young vanvasi children. Local young women who have passed at least 8^th standard are selected, trained and then deputed. Two hour's teaching includes cleanliness, prayer, mantra chanting, songs and poems, story telling, sports, basic knowledge and language learning.

There are 882 such kendras (as on June-2008) all over India including 2 in Andaman.

(vi) Night Schools (232) :
We all are aware of the fact that most of the vanvasis and their children depend upon agriculture for their living. They often leave for the fields early morning and it is not possible for the children to attend morning or day schools. Keeping this in mind Kalyan Ashram is running night schools so that the vanvasi children can attend school as well as work on their fields. There are 232 night schools all over India of which 228 are functioning in Orissa.

(vii) Free coaching classes (57) :


(viii) Library & Reading rooms (43) :
kalyan Ashram has established libraries and reading rooms to help the vanvasis develop reading as a hobby. Reading keeps them updated with the rest of the world and also improve their proficiency in English. There are 43 libraries and reading rooms all over India.