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