PREFACE

While trying to introspect and retrospect the services, Bikash has completed its 2 decades of landmark in serving the humanity. It gives me immense pleasure to share the milestones achieved as well as gear up for the celebration of two decades of services. Ever since Bikash has undertaken the robust task of addressing childhood disabilities and providing services to the children suffering from Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Autism and Multiple Disabilities, it has grown from strength to strength as it continues to meet its commitments. Intending to provide for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the differently-abled children so that they can be mainstreamed into the community, our Special School continues to operate from its own campus at the outskirts of Bankura town and serve the special children coming from near and far. Special Education, Early intervention, therapeutic management, Functional literacy, Counselling, Pre-vocational Skill & Vocational Skill training, etc. have been provided free of cost to over 100 children from Monday to Friday by professionally qualified personnels. Having reached on the two decades of functioning, we can gladly say that our journey has been an enlightening and enriching one coupled with amazing lessons, inspite of all the turmoils we have faced. We continue to emphasize and work on advocacy, vocational skill training and economic rehabilitation of the Persons with Disabilities. Keeping in view, the Empowerment of Person with Disabilities, we have conducted Skill Development training of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation for the Handicapped (VRCH) Centre. Kolkata and National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata. Meanwhile, we have started to form Self-Help Groups of Persons with Disabilities. Buyer seller meet has been arranged to showcase their talent and products Early Childhood Care and Education has been another top priority area of our intervention as we believe that the first five years of child’s life is most crucial to his /her all round development. Subsequently early detection, correct diagnosis, early intervention and appropriate referrals have been practiced with all sincerity and efforts. With the vision of developing human potential so that, women and children hailing from the underprivileged section, can learn and act for their holistic development, we have sustained our interventions in Rural Sanitation programme, Revised National Tuberculosis programme, Axshay India Round 9 TB Control programme, Universal Salt Iodization programme etc. during the past year. While the success rate of our achievement is quite high and recognizable, there still remains a glaring need in the community to continue or initiate more of such similar interventions in the near future. Being a child focused organization, Child Protection have always been a common agenda in all our programmes and interventions. Therefore, to protect the vulnerable and at risk children we are running a Boys’ Home, Girls’ Home, Special Home for the challenged children, Open Shelter for street & Platform children, Learning Centre for the tribal and backward community children, besides a pre-primary and a primary non-formal education centre. Our organization is recognized by the Govt. of West Bengal (Commissioner for Disabilities) as well as the National Trust, Govt. of India. We are thankful to LittleBigHelp, Denmark for their generous support to carry out our philanthropic work for these hapless children. Also we are very grateful to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports, GOI, Department of Women and Child Development & Social Welfare, Govt. of W.B., National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development, District ICDS Cell, Bankura GLRA and UNICEF- India. Heartfelt thanks goes to our team members and volunteers for their tireless effort to achieve our goal. We are thankful to our Donors, Knowledge partners, Guardians, Governing Body Members and well wishers. Our main concern now is to further empower the challenged Persons with disabilities (children and adult) as well as the vulnerable, at risk and deprived communities, so that, they may overcome their barriers, gain access to their rights and become a potential citizen of the Nation. We, therefore, appeal to all concerned for extending their support in our endeavor to carry out our service for the under privileged in Bankura.

Uttam Mukherjee Secretary

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BIKASH

Vision Statement

To create an inclusive, just and rights based society where women and children, especially those disadvantaged are empowered and expanded completely.

Mission Statement

To empower women and children and bring about holistic development in the community.

Objectives

To enable marginalized communities especially women and children to sustain activities for social and economic empowerment and ensure social justice.

To initiate strategies for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities and social inclusion of person with disabilities.

To generate social transformation through social audit, public advocacy and dialogue backed with social mobilization.

To adopt multiple channels of communication for promoting behaviour change complementing capacity building efforts.

Networking, linkaging and coordinating with government departments, PRIs, NGOs and Training Institutes for mobilization and appropriate use of resources, maximize replication and address exclusion.

Our Culture

Prior in depth study through Action based Research. Strive for Community Based and Right Based Approach. Holistic and sustainable development. Co-ordination with Govt., PRIs, Academic and Training Institute. Commitment and accountability.

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Our Donor (2015-16)

 Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India.  The National Trust, Govt of India.  Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of W.B.  Department of Women and Child Development & Social Welfare, Govt. of W.B.  National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD).  LittleBigHelp, Denmark.  UNICEF, Kolkata.  District Administration, Bankura.  Central Bank of India, Bankura.  National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata.  Sitaram Jindal Foundation, New Delhi.  Bankura- I Panchayat Samity.  National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Chennai.  IIMPACT, Gurgaon.

Our Knowledge Partner (2015-16)

 National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Chennai.  National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped,(NIMH), Kolkata.  National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata.  National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (NIHH), Kolkata.  Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital.  Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata.  Indian Epilepsy Association (W.B. Chapter).  National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD).  Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.  University of Calcutta.

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BIKASH

LEGAL STATUS

 Registered under the W.B. Societies Registration Act, 1961.  Registered by the National Trust Act 1999, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.  Recognized by the Commissioner (Disability), Government of West Bengal.  Registered by the West Bengal Women’s and Children’s Institutions (Licensing) Rules, 1958.  Registered U/S. 12 A of I.T. Act, 1961.  Registered U/S. 80G of I.T. Act, 1961.  Registered under F.C. (R) Act, 1976.  Registered under Niti Ayog, Government of India.

GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION

 Member, Local Level Committee, National Trust, Bankura  Member, District Child Protection Society (DCPS), Bankura  Member, District Level Committee, Home Inspection, Bankura  Member, District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee on Central Govt. Sponsored Programmes for Rural Development Scheme, Bankura  Former Member, Juvenile Justice Board, Bankura  Recipient of Jugal Srimal Excellence Award for Child Welfare conferred by Nehru Children’s Museum, in the field of child welfare.  Recipient of Women Disabled SHG State Award for Helen Keller Mahila Dal (2010)  Recipient of State Award for Best NGO for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2013  Recipient of Special Award from NABARD (2015)  Former Member, District Minority Affairs Committee, Bankura  Former Member, District Technical Agency, DRDC, Bankura  Former Member, Institutional Monitoring Agency, CAPART, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India.  Empanelled as a Training Partner, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.  Implementing agency of DDRC (District Disability Rehabilitation Centre), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MSJE, GOI Sitaram Jindal Foundation, N. Delhi National Trust, Govt. of India Apeejay Trust –Paul Foundation General Shankar Roychowdhury Hope Foundation, Kolkata District Magistrate, Bankura NIMH, Secunderabad Sabhadhipati,Bankura Zilla Parishad ALIMCO, ERC, Kolkata Dept.of Sports, GOI DAF, W.B. Dept.of Sports & Youth Affairs, Bankura VRCH, Kolkata Dept of WCD & SW, Govt. of W.B. JPISC, Kolkata Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, GoWB. State IAG, W.B. Directorate of Social Welfare IICP, Kolkata Dept. of Social Welfare, Bankura FADV Dept of ICDS, Bankura SHGPF, W.B. Bankura S. Medical College & Hospital CMC, Vellore Project Director, DRDC, Bankura Chittaranjan Sadhu, Save the Children NABARD, Bankura Modern School, Bankura Zilla Parishad, Bankura Central Bank, Bankura ADM, Social Welfare, Bankura Meenakshi Singh ADM, General, Bankura Sikha Mukherjee SDO, Bankura Sadar subdivision Joydeb Majumdar SDO, Bishnupur subdivision Paramita Neogi SDO, Khatra subdivision Manabendranath Ray DPO, ICDS, Bankura Sujay Banerjee DTO, Bankura Dr. M.B. Chhetri CMOH, Bankura Dr. Subrata Bandopadhyay, NABARD NMO, Bankura Dr. Ashoke Kr. Chatterjee Dy. CMOH – I, II & III, Bankura Dr. Anshu Barik ALC, Bankura Dr. Pabitra Banik ADO, Bankura S.K. Mahanta Superintendent, BSMC&H, Bankura Sreeparna Ghosh Mukherjee DPHNO, Bankura Bankura Engineering College DWSO, Bankura MVI, Bankura DIC, Bankura RTU, Bankura District PD Cell, Bankura Dr. Ishita Majumder Babita Hazra, PD Cell, Bankura Festoon Media, Kolkata Sabhapati, Panchayat Samity of all 22 Subhashis Majumder blocks of Bankura Neelima Das Chowdhury Sudipta Porel, WBCS(Ex) Nilanjan Bhattacharya BWO, Bankura- I block Goonj, New Delhi BPHN, Bankura-I Rev. Kalyan K.Kisku BMOH, Bankura-I Jayati Mitra CDPO, Bankura-I ADM, Paschim Mednipur Pradhans of all GPs of Bankura- I Sanjay Paul Parents of Children with Disability Dipak Ghosh Dept. of Municipal Affairs, GOWB Premangshu Mondal RNTCP, Bankura Ram Mohan Chattopadhyay DDMO, Bankura ADM (LR), Bankura Sonamukhi Municipality Susanna Mann UNICEF, Kolkata A.T. Press Save the Children, India Arindam Ghosh, Jt.Com. CT, Bankura Diptendu Bera, WBCS(Ex) Mondal Gas Agency GLRA – W.B. National Insurance Company Ltd.

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Highlights (2015 - 16)

April – June

Extension of Sports and Games Project by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Department of Sports, Government of India. Celebrated Rabindra Jayanti on 8th May 2015 at special school campus and a cultural programme was arranged on this auspicious occasion.

July – September

Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2015 where our School children participated in clean & green programme. Children’s of Home arranged a programme for the teachers of Bikash on Teacher’s Day, the 5th September, 2015. 63 persons with Disabilities have successfully completed skill training supported by NIOH, Kolkata. Selected as a thematic partner for skill training of adolescent girls in Purulia District by UNICEF & District Administration of Purulia. Dress materials for special school were received from Dr. Subrata Banerjee, Assistant Manager, NABARD and Mr. Arindam Ghosh (Joint Commissioner), CT, Govt. of W.B.

October – December

Organised International Day for the Persons with Disabilities with the rally – “Walk for Hope” on 3rd December, 2015. A self help group named “Helen Keller Mahila Swanirbhar Dal” of our vocational unit represented Bikash at the Rojgar Mela from 3rd December – 5th December, 2015. The Rojgar Mela was organised by the office of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Govt. of West Bengal. Organised a programme for Special School Children on Children’s Day which was celebrated on 14th November 2015. SHG’s of Bikash participated in Krishi Mela supported by NABARD from 15th – 17th December, 2015 at Bikash campus. Our students performed a cultural event in Modern school on 20.12.2015, as an invitee. Participated in Bishnupur Mela supported by SDO, Bishnupur from 23rd December – 27th December 2015.

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98 students of our School participated in Sit and draw competition held on 30th December 2015. Selected as an Implementing Agency for Rogi Sahayak Kendra at 3 BPHC namely Bankura 1, Sarenga and Raipur. Rani, one of our students, has received the “State Award” from H.E. Governor of West Bengal for being self-dependent, taking own responsibility and becoming an earner in the best creative adult category on 3rd December 2015.

January – March

Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January, 2016 at Bikash campus. We have been selected as a participatory NGO for implementation of CPC at Gram Sansad Level. Celebrated Annual Programme on 29.01.2016 where children and parents actively participated in the programme. The Founder of LBH, Lisbeth Johansen, Addl. District Magistrate (Dev.), Bankura, Addl. Suptd. Of Police, Bankura have participated and graced the occasion. 12 wheelchairs were received from Lisbeth Johansen, Founder, LittleBigHelp, Denmark on 18th January. A Seminar on Child Protection was organised at Centre for Special Education, Bikash, on 11th January, 2016 where Former Chief Secretary, Mr. Ardhendu Sen, Govt. of West Bengal was present among the other distinguished guests. Partnership Agreement has been signed with Anudeep Foundation for computer training for Persons with Disabilities at Sonamukhi. Katthak Workshop followed by performance was held in Srijoni, Durgapur. The workshop has been facilitated by Katthak Dharwar, - a Delhi based cultural organisation. Selected as a Skill Training Partner for Persons With Multiple Disabilities, NIEPMD, Chennai Selected as the Implementing agency for Girl Child Education Project, in Bankura by IIMPACT Helen Keller Mahila Swanirbhar Dal, SHG of Bikash had participated in SABLA MELA supported by District SHG & SE Department, Govt. of West Bengal from 15th December – 22nd December, 2015 at Bankura Zilla Parishad Campus.

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DISABILITY DIVISION - Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

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CENTRE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

Centre for Special Education is a Co-educational Special School for the children with disabilities especially the children with Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Autism and Multiple Disability within the age range of 0 – 18 years. Vocational training is also a part of our Special School for children who have attained the age of 14 years. The Centre for Special Education (CSE) renders institutional services and reaches out to children with special needs to ensure effective social mainstreaming and develop their potentials to the full extent. The Centre admits children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), Mental Retardation (MR), Autism, Multiple Disabilities (MD) and Hearing Impairments (HI).

OBJECTIVES:- To provide a joyful life to the children with disability To ensure effective social mainstreaming to the children with disability To make them self reliant To impart quality education & help them to avail benefits of various government schemes To integrate them in regular schools and enable them to cope with standard curriculum To help them attain overall development

SER SERVICES RENDERED:- 1) Regular class room teaching: The physically and mentally challenged children are still a socially VIC marginalized community. The objective of our special school is to make them socially inclusive ES through group activities and by creating an atmosphere of togetherness among various classmates. This mainly helps in all round development of the children, including social REN awareness, personal development, social etiquettes, etc. DER 2) Physical management: Special care is taken of those children who are physically challenged or delayed in development by providing them with aids and appliances and imparting the ED necessary set of skills with which they may overcome or manage their disability. 3) Mobility training: Bikash provides mobility aids to those children who cannot move about from one place to another. Apart from that, the children are trained in transference, shifting, mobility by wheelchair/tricycle/kaye walker/crutch/rolator, traffic rules, etc. 4) Speech therapy: At our special school, we provide speech therapy to the speech and hearing impaired students as well as sign language and alternative communication systems for enhancing their speech, language and communication 5) Functional therapy: Functional therapies are imparted to the disabled children so that they can perform their daily routine like brushing, drinking, eating, bathing, dressing/undressing, opening doors and windows, etc without anyone’s help. 6) School readiness: A special school preparedness curriculum is given to the children before they are absorbed in regular/general schools in order to help them cope with class curriculum, the new environment, regulations of school life and their normal peers. 7) Medical check-up: Children having general health problems are treated by the doctor twice a month at Bikash and they are given medicines free of cost. 8) Functional literacy: Students who are unable to attend mainstream schools are trained at Bikash on reading, writing, numbers, time, money, calendar and measurement concepts. They are trained in such a way that they do not face any barrier while interacting with people. 9) Plus curricular: CSE Bikash encourages students to partake in plus-curricular activities like dancing, singing, playing etc. The children shown great interest to participate in these kinds of activities. In the previous years, some students have also received prestigious awards for exhibiting their talent in plus-curricular activities. 10) Vocational training: Vocational training is provided to make the children self sufficient. The list given below provides the details of vocational training imparted to the students of Bikash.

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11) Disability certificates: Bikash assists its students to obtain their disability certificates, so that they can avail of benefits under the government schemes meant for physically disabled persons. 12) Legal Guardianship: According to National Trust Act, 1999, a person above 18 years can avail of “legal guardianship”, which will help them to fight legal battles against anyone who tries to harm them in any way. Bikash Society provides necessary guidance to the disabled children to obtain their certificate on legal guardianship from the local administration 13) Mid Day Meal: Mid day meal is provided to the students to maintain proper nutrition level to stimulate growth and immunity. 14) Aids and appliances: Physical aids are an inseparable part of the rehabilitation of physically disabled persons. Last year hearing aids have been provided to almost 150 disabled children. Apart from this, Bikash has contributed to philanthropic causes meant for the physically disabled persons. 15) Counselling: Bikash provides counselling to both parents and students. Parents are counselled to make them understand the special needs of their children, to treat them normally, how to avail the benefits under various government schemes; teachers also follow up on whether the parents are actively involved in helping their children to develop. Children are counselled to develop socially appropriate behaviours and personality as well as help them to integrate with their fellow students in class. 16) Sports: Participating in sports stimulates physical growth as well as instils in the students sportsmanship and team spirit. 17) Stipends/scholarships: This mainly provides economic assistance to the PWDs or their families for furthering their education, skills and income. 18) Out station services: The disabled children who cannot visit the centre daily are provided with the out station services once a week. 19) Home : 15 residential children with disabilities from poor household in remote, rural areas, having single parent/no parent /migrated parents are imparted training on vocational skills, self care, language and communication, work habits, leisure skills, etc for economic rehabilitation.

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Type of service vis-à-vis no. of beneficiaries – 2015-16 (Cumulative No.) Benefi Category Service ciaries C.P M.R H.I M.D Autistic O.H covered M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T Regular Classroom 128 23 14 37 34 21 55 9 11 20 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 5 5 teaching Physical management 42 23 14 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mobility training 43 10 5 15 10 10 20 0 0 0 2 2 4 2 2 4 0 0 0 Speech therapy 74 10 9 19 15 10 25 9 11 20 2 2 4 2 4 6 0 0 0 Functional therapy 87 12 9 21 34 21 55 0 0 0 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 0 0 Self-Care management 107 23 14 37 34 21 55 2 2 4 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 0 0 School readiness 27 5 2 7 7 4 11 5 0 5 1 0 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 Post school assistance 36 3 5 8 8 8 16 5 4 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 Medical check-up 128 23 14 37 34 21 55 9 11 20 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 5 5 Functional Literacy 65 8 3 11 19 19 38 3 10 13 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 Prevocational Training 28 3 1 4 12 8 20 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Plus- curricular 88 12 9 21 34 21 55 0 0 0 1 2 3 2 2 4 0 5 5 Disability certificate 128 28 18 46 38 18 56 6 9 15 9 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 Legal guardianship 33 2 2 4 17 8 25 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sports 100 9 13 22 24 20 44 9 11 20 3 2 5 2 2 4 0 5 5 Aids &appliances 45 6 6 12 0 0 0 10 8 18 8 6 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 School Integration 65 9 6 15 13 11 24 6 8 14 3 7 10 0 2 2 0 0 0 Counselling of students 117 23 14 37 30 14 44 9 11 20 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 5 5 Counselling of parents 100 20 10 30 34 21 55 2 2 4 3 2 5 2 4 6 0 0 0 Stipends/ scholarships 51 7 5 12 11 8 19 4 5 9 7 3 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 Home 15 3 3 6 3 0 3 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

Pie Chart Representing Student's Referral At CSE

12% 20% Neighbour

12% Bikash Staff

Local Medical Practioner 4% Vellore CMC 24% Child Line 16% Teachers of Primary School 8% 4% Parent Public

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SUCCESS STORY

JHILIK KARAK

Jhilik Karak was registered in Bikash Society in the year 2011, when she was 3 years old. She was admitted in the Centre for Special Education and was availing services of Bikash. She was diagnosed by the team of professionals and her major problems were in the domains of language & communication, physical and socials skills. Basically she is having Cerebral Palsy with associated speech problem. In the beginning she cannot speak a single word; she used to communicate by crying and screaming, that too only with the familiar people. Prioritising her needs and consultation with her parents Mr. Uttam Karak and Mrs. Moumita Karak, Jhilik’s intervention plan was prepared accordingly emphasizing on language, communication, physical & social skills. Years of care-giving and quality teaching brought a remarkable achievement in Jhilik. Improvements noticed are as follows:

Physical She can now walk and run normally. Presently she do not have any balancing problem.

Social Skills She greets familiar and unfamiliar people with a smiling face. She does not scream or cry for her needs and wants.

Language & Communication Skill She can now get involved in the conversation with others. She can answer to “WH” questions meaningfully. She loves to come to school regularly and has become everyone’s favourite today because of her friendly and charming attitude.

DEBASHISH GORAI

4 years old child, Debashish Gorai was registered in Bikash on 21.08.2015. He is having Cerebral Palsy along with the speech problem. At that time he could not stand & walk independently. Our assessment revealed that he has delayed physical development. His parents used to bear him in lap and had no effort to teach him to stand. By observing all the movements, an intervention plan was set encompassing physical, communication and self care skills. Importance was laid on physical management by regular therapy. Like weigh bearing on both feet, walking on straight line, walking with a rotator and “K” walker according to her capacity. After six months of regular physical therapy by therapist and follow-up of school teachers have lead a remarkable result. He can now stand and walk independently by reduction of falling due to the lack of balance. We expect that he will improve faster if he regularly keeps the habits of practice.

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LAKSHMI GORAI

Dance is a strong form of communication especially for the children having Speech & Hearing Impairment. “Mudras” in different dance form is strong as sign language. Our 15 year old student, Lakshmi Gorai having speech and hearing impairment have proved the truth by performing a famous Indian Dance form- “Kathak”. She along with other 8 girls, underwent a training at a dance workshop for 10 days on Indian Kathak organised by a Delhi based Dance Academy ”Kathak Dharwar” this year. After the workshop Lakshmi performed her dance in a troupe in our Annual Cultural Programme. Also, she performed the same dance during the visit of Lisbeth on 18th January, 2016. Everyone was overwhelmed to see her performance in a devotional song using the fingers and mudras as well. We were glad to see her improvement in terms of communication enhancement as well as her interest in dance and music. She believes to beat the stage with further professional training.

AKASH PAL

Akash Pal, 10 years old boy having multiple disabilities (Cerebral Palsy & Mental Retardation along with associated speech problem) was registered with Bikash on 18.08.2008. Thereafter, an individual intervention plan was designed for Akash, based on his needs and abilities as well as keeping in mind his guardian’s priority. We emphasized on the domains of self-care and communication simultaneously. He was totally dependent on his mother for daily living activities. Years of planned and strategic intervention enabled Akash to become independent. At present, he can communicate his needs by using picture word communication book. He has also learnt to identify objects and action pictures, sequence picture stories and daily routine from flash cards. Most significantly seen is that he can now walk independently. Even he can hold the padded spoon and can eat by ownself. Akash has come a long way in terms of development and a new ray of hope has been found in his Parent’s eyes. He has lot of abilities and much to achieve in future. We wish him all the best for his future. pam

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

Category No. of Service Beneficiaries C.P. M.R. H.I. M.D. Autistic O.H. M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T Vocational 38 5 4 9 5 5 10 3 8 11 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 4 Training

SUCCESS STORY

ARCHANA RUIDAS

Archana Ruidas is the only daughter of her widowed mother. She lives in a colony of Natunchati, Bankura Town. She belongs to a BPL family. She is having Hearing Impairment with a percentage of 60. Archana, known for her appreciable handmade works at Bikash aspires to develop new designs and set up a small enterprise on her own. She attended the Vocational Training at Bikash and learnt the processing of jute yarn, making of plait, hand sewing, and machine sewing of jute cloths, dying and colouring of plaits, blending and mixing of clothes and jute, beads, Jardosi, etc. Being a regular and sincere trainee, she has completed her training and started working as a wage employee under KBS and has earned Rs. 2000 – Rs. 2500 per month approx. which is very helpful for her widowed mother to maintain her family. Now a days, Archana is a member of a Self-Help Group of Persons with Disabilities namely Helen Keller Mahila Swanirvar Dal and started savings as a SHG mode. Her personal savings is Rs. 13000(approx.) till 15th March, 2016. Our task is to support her to fulfil her dreams in terms of providing advance training, keeping in mind, design development, credit arrangement and explore market avenues. And we believe, Archana will overcome all difficulties, fulfil her dream and lead a conjugal life as we have noticed the “spark” on her face- spark of determination.

PROMOTION OF GAMES & SPORTS AMONG THE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

AGE, SEX & CATEGORY WISE NO. OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN DIFFERENT GAMES & SPORTS

Category Sex. M/F Age M.R C.P H.I M.D Total Group M F M F M F M F M F 6 – 10 11 3 6 3 6 2 – 5 23 13 36 10 – 5 5 – 1 2 3 – 2 7 11 18 1414 – 9 7 3 4 – 8 4 3 16 22 38 18 25 15 9 8 8 13 4 10 46 46 Total 92 40 17 21 14 92

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Category: Mental Retardation Age No. of children Games / Sports Group M F Total 6 – 10 7 6 13 Carrom, Cricket, Football 10 – 14 9 2 11 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Badminton 14 – 18 12 8 20 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton Total 28 16 44 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton

Category: Cerebral Palsy Age No. of children Games/Sports Group M F Total 6 – 10 4 2 6 Carrom, Cricket 10 – 14 1 2 3 Carrom, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Badminton 14 – 18 4 9 13 Carrom, Cricket, Football, Skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton Total 9 13 22 Carrom, Cricket, Football, Skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton

Category : Hearing Impaired Age No. of children Games/Sports Group M F Total 6 – 10 7 2 9 Carrom, Cricket, Football 10 – 14 2 1 3 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Badminton 14 – 18 1 10 11 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton Total 10 13 23 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton

Category : Multiple Disability Age No. of children Games/Sports Group M F Total 6 – 10 7 4 11 Carrom, Cricket, Football 10 – 14 2 3 5 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Badminton 14 – 18 7 2 9 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton Total 16 9 25 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Badminton

Class wise No of children involved in different Games & Sports No. of children Class Games & Sports M F Total Play Unit 7 4 11 Carrom, Cricket Reception Unit 20 12 32 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping Functional Unit 9 12 21 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, Special Learning Unit 10 2 12 CarBadmintonrom, Cricket Vocational Unit 15 23 38 Carrom, Cricket, Football, skipping, Volleyball, Handball, TOTAL 61 53 114 Badminton

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Games activities of students

DISTRICT DISTRICT DISABILITY REHABILITATION CENTRE (DDRC)

District Disability Rehabilitation Centre is a comprehensive approach to provide service to the persons with disabilities at the grass root level by following the specified objectives: Survey and identification of Persons with disabilities by organizing camps. Awareness generation for encouraging and enhancing prevention of disabilities, early detection and intervention, etc. Assessment of need of assistive devices, provision/fitment of assistive devices, follows up/Repair of assistive devices. Therapeutic services. E.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy, etc. Facilitation of disability certificates, bus passes and other concession/facilities for persons with disabilities. Referral and arrangement of surgical correction through Govt. and charitable institutions. Arrangement of loans for self employment, through banks and other financial institutions. Counselling of disabled, parents and family members. To provide supportive and complimentary services to promote education, vocational training and employment for persons with disabilities through:  Providing orientation training to teachers, community and families.  Providing training to persons with disabilities for early motivation and early stimulation for education, vocational training and employment.  Identifying suitable vocations for persons with disabilities, keeping in view local resources and designing and providing vocational training and identifying suitable jobs, so as to make them economically independent.  Provide referral services for existing educational, training, vocational institutions.

Medical Camp for Issuance of Disability Certificates On 31th December 2015, medical check up was organised by Bikash Society in collaboration with Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital (BSMCH) and Dept. of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare. There are four major departments viz.: Physical, medicine/ orthopaedics, ophthalmology, psychiatric/ psychology and hearing impairment/ E.N.T. The camp was conducted by a team of 5 doctors from BSMCH. 4 PWDs fulfilled the eligibility criteria for receiving disability certificates.

SI.No. Particulars Quantity Remarks

SC - 22 ST - 03 1. Issuing of Disability Certificates 98 OBC - 27 General - 46

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SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Organised By : Bikash Society Supported By : National Institute for Orthopedically Handicapped (NIOH) Training Period : 20th March, 2016 – 20th August, 2016 (6 Months) No. of Trainees : 65 Training on : 3 Trades a. Computer Training b. Jute Diversified Products c. Cutting & Sewing

No. of Trainees in Skill Development Training

5 Computer Jute Diversified Products 12 Cutting & Sewing 48

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SUCCESS STORY

PRASENJIT BAURI

Prasenjit Bauri of 25 years old, despite of his Multiple Disability(80%) and restricted movement (wheel chair bound), had undertaken the training on Sewing & Cutting as a part of our Skill Development Training Programme for PWDs, sponsored by NIOH, Kolkata from 20th March, 2015 – 20th September, 2015. In order to supplement the family income, Prasenjit opted to stay at Bikash Special Home. He was very solemn and diligent trainee and has learnt to make Petty-coat of various designs, Pajama, Baby frock, Cloth bag, etc. After completion of the training, he has been working as a wage employee under KBS and earns Rs. 2000 – Rs. 2500 per month, from which he send some of it to his mother. Most remarkable incident is that he wants to learn more skills on making different types of garments, so that he can open a readymade garment stall at his native place which is highly demandable. We, as an NGO working for the cause of disability, must impart the advance training opportunity to Prasenjit as we have noticed his aspiration, zeal and enthusiastic attitude during the entire training period. Being a genuine and honest learner, he has perfectly learnt to make different types of garments by overcoming his disabilities. We salute Prasenjit for his irresistible effort – salute him through Rabindranath Tagore’s line – “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls...” We will remain thankful to NIOH for giving us an opportunity to conduct such a meaningful training for the Persons with Disabilities in terms of economic rehabilitation of the differently abled persons.

COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

The Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Programme of Bikash Society commenced in the year 2005, to cater a mainstreamed life to children with disabilities (CWDs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Through our social awareness programmes, we made efforts to sensitize the communities so that the disabled children could easily get acceptance in the inclusive growth path instead of being marginalized as “social outcasts”. The geographical area covered 68 villages from amongst the six gram Panchayats of Bankura I Block, namely Jagdalla I, Jagdalla II, Anchuri, Andharthol, Kenjakura and Kalpathar. Special intervention activities were strategically planned and put into action since initiation of the programme for addressing the

issue of proper ante-natal care and nutrition. OBJECTIVES Objectives:-

Create awareness among people about causes, early detection, early intervention, prevention of childhood disabilities, Acts and rights of the Persons with Disabilities. Integrate, follow up children with disabilities (CWD) and continue drive for enrolling girl children with disabilities in mainstream schools. Build up alliances involving PWDs at Panchayat and block level to address injustices, deprivation of rights and violence against women with disabilities. Network with different Govt. agencies, create linkages with govt. schemes and advocate for the rights & entitlements of PWDS. Annual Report 2015 -16 19

ACHIEVEMENTS

Type of services rendered (Cumulative no.) ACHIEVE Services Male Female Total MENTS Residential Service 7 8 15 Functional Literacy 12 9 21 Counseling 15 9 24 Referral Service 9 8 17 Vocational Training 12 9 21 Livelihood Training 25 18 43 Scholarship /IEDC Fund 8 7 15 Bank Account 22 15 37

SUCCESS STORY

SASTHI GORAI

Sasthi Gorai, 17 years, one of our CBR beneficiaries underwent a heart surgery free of cost under Sishu Sathi Prokolpo, supported by Government of West Bengal. Sasthi is 50% orthopedically handicapped, belongs to a nuclear family of a father, mother and one younger sister. She had breathing problem from childhood. With the growing age the problem was becoming severe. When she was 10 years old, she was taken to Saibaba Hospital, Bangalore for check-up but due to their poor financial status they cannot complete the treatment. After that he had to get admitted in hospital frequently. She and his family were very upset and went hopeless. In 2011, Bikash helped to get the disability certificate for Sasthi. At that time Sasthi’s parents talk to the heads of Bikash about her serious breathing problem. Bikash came forward with the light of hope for them. C.M.O.H., Bankura was contacted where Sasthi was advised to show at the outdoor of Rogi Sahayak Kendra (RSK). Then, eco- cardiography and blood test was done. With the joined help of BIKASH and C.M.O.H., Bankura she was taken to Mission Hospital, Durgapur where health check-up was done and a date of operation was given to them. Finally she was operated on 10.02.2016 and was announced that Sasthi is out of danger. At present, she is good in health and leading a normal life.

SPECIAL HOME FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FOR ECONOMIC REHABILITATION

We run a residential home for the children of special school who are single child, destitute with disability, migrated parents and they are imparted training on language, self care, communication, extra-curricular activities like painting along with vocational skill training on tailoring, Jute handicrafts, candle making, etc.

Type of services rendered (Cumulative no.) (HOME) Services Male Female Total Residential Service 8 7 15 Mobility Training 3 1 4 Cognitive development 8 7 15 Functional Literacy 8 7 15 Behaviour Management 8 4 12 Counseling 8 7 15 Referral Service 7 6 13 Identity Card 8 7 15 Vocational Training 8 7 15 Livelihood Training 8 7 15 Scholarship /IEDC Fund 1 2 3 Bank Account 7 7 14

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SUCCESS STORY

GITA SARDAR

Gita Sardar (23 years), person with disability is suffering from 60% Cerebral Palsy. Her parents Tapan Sardar and Madhuri Sardar are daily wage earners and she has one brother & one sister who attend school. As a result she has to stay back at home all alone. Her parents were worried about the circumstances they were facing, so they contacted Bikash staffs and discussed about their problem. According to the suggestion, Gita’s parents applied for home facilities and finally she took admission in Bikash on 11th April, 2011, at the age of 18 years. On assessment, it was found that she had major problems in the domains of physical, cognitive and self-care. When she came to Bikash Special School, she was totally dependent on others for her daily living activities. However with intensive intervention for the last 5 years, a remarkable noticed has been noticed. She can now do various domestic works independently such as mopping, cleaning room, washing table, arranging clothes, preparing bed, etc. without anyone’s help. Her cognitive level has also developed. Recently she has shown a marked progress in vocational skill as a consequence of the intense vocational training that she is receiving since the last two years. She can tell the steps of making candles and paper packets and can make well finished products. Her aspiration is develop her vocational skills more efficiently, so that she can become financially independent using her skills.

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RESPONSIBLE NGO FOR FORMULATION OF CPC AT GRAM SANSAD LEVEL

Bikash as a participating NGO worked for State Child Protection Society initiated programme with the objective to protect the children from different kinds of abuse, child trafficking and protection of child rights. Area Covered : Sonamukhi, Bankura I, Patrasayer, Indus, Sonamukhi Municipality, Kotulpur and Jaipur. No. of members formed in each Committee : 10 – 15 members.

HOME FOR DESTITUTE BOYS

A Home for destitute children is being run in Kolkata. The boys who live at Boys’ Home come from very poor socio-economic backgrounds. Moreover, we find it essential to build a well-run home with a group of boys who feel that they belong to a family. Age Group : 5 – 18 Years Capacity : 45 Boys Services : 1. Food 2. Shelter 3. Clothing 4. Formal & Informal Education 5. Medical Treatment 6. Regular Counselling Boys’ Home is placed away from the station in an area to make sure that the boys are not tempted to go back to the station and having access to outdoor activities and nature to give them a better and healthier environment to live in than what they are used to at the station. Despite their young age they have already lived through neglect, addiction, abuse and circumstances which have taught them to trust no one. An important step is to help them out of their addiction which unfortunately is prevailing with these boys. To help this matter a professional with knowledge and work experience in the field of children and addiction is hired and through conversation, counselling and activities he or she helps the boys to come out of their addiction. We include them in the day to day work and tasks at Boys’ Home, and this way make them feel needed. It is important for them to feel that they are doing a good job when helping with the cleaning of the rooms or with the dishes. Education is a key area to work with the children. We work to make sure that all the children we work with have access to education to prepare them to engage and take action in the challenges they face in their everyday lives and may face in the future. We employ teacher to teach the children in all official subjects as well as in the fields of health and hygiene. The boys enjoy daily education at Boys’ Home until we find that they are ready to move on to becoming a part of a local school and hereby also become integrated into the local community. We wish to take the boys on a daytrip once a month to the movies, the zoo, the botanical garden or the local amusement park. We make sure that the boys who live at Boys’ Home are offered a day to day life which stimulates them in new ways and which is as satisfactory as it can be, when a child is away from family. Precisely, children are being mothered by this Home.

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Service Provided Outcome Long Term Care for the street connected children by addressing survival,  Children are being mothered by this Home and development, participation and protection gradually they are being learnt for mainstream life. rights of the children.  Recovery from malnourishment and ensure normal Provided nutrition and balanced diet. growth trend of the children.  All the children get enrolled in school and Non Formal and formal Education service. supported by remedial services tuition at home. Provided cloth and winter garments to the  Basic needs are being fulfilled. children Organized recreation and education tour at  Ensured Psycho social development of the Millennium Park children.  Children got chance in a Football coaching class Conducted regular playing session with and three children are identified with potentiality outdoor and indoor games for the children of Football playing skill.  Recovery from illness. Decrease in occurrence of Provided basic health care support to the common disease and development of practicing children. personal hygiene.  Children integrated with the community by Support for socialization within the participating in various sports and games, painting community competition and cultural activities.

Types of Services No. of beneficiaries SI. NO. Service (Cumulative) 1. Number of children staying in the Boys Home 290 2. Number of new children enrolled 15 3. Number of children attend school for last 4 days 682.3 4. Number of children went to the play ground for last 4 days 343 5. Average time spend in the play ground by the children 131.4 6. Number of guardians meeting held 9 7. No. of guardians attended from each boys family 120 8. Average time spend for counseling for the boys 304.6 9. Average time for spend for education 427.8 10. No. of child get basic health care support from our team 1025 11. Number of children treated by the external doctor hospital 110 12. Indentify children who is not feeling comfort and want for extra 21 13. Averagecare time spend by the team members on cleanliness and 530.3 14. No.sanitation of team meetings held 56 15. Number of special programme held 47 16 Number of volunteers attended 127 17. Number of visitors attended 114 18. Number of Management staff visited 55

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SUCCESS STORY

AKASH SINGH

The first and foremost important intervention after Akash Singh (11 years), arrival at the Open Shelter was to ensure protection from the harmful environment as he was experiencing physical abuse, emotional torture by the other group of boys in Howrah Station. His childhood was in threat and affected with multidimensional consequence of poverty and lethal environment of Howrah Station. He was rescued by the outreach worker of the Home. She used to stay with his mother and brother in the railway platform. He was registered with Boys Home in 09.12.2013. Proper health and hygienic support was provided to him along with balanced nutrition to ensure his development and was supported to get the non formal education to enhance his values. Various indoor and outdoor games were provided to increase his physical and mental activity. Akash has come to the touch of disciplined life through the daily activity in Boys Home. Recently Akash’s mother has expired by a train accident. He was psychosocially supported by the team members and counsellors to be back in life with his full potential. Presently, Akash is staying in Boys’ Home for around three years. He is reading in class V in Government High school. Akash is sincere in study and well mannered. He has strong bonding with the caregivers and other boys of Boys Home. Akash successfully completed the basic course of computer from a reputed local Institution. In 2016, Akash went to Delhi for participating in a conference on Child Rights. He spoke on situation of street children in the program and was appreciated by the competent authority. Recently, he has also participated in a 24th National Children Science Congress 2016 Seminar and represented his school over there. He got certificate of appreciation after presenting his project on BMI (Body Mass Index).

HOME FOR THE DESTITUTE GIRLS

A separate Home for the girls to create a healthier environment for them so that they can stay safe, live healthy and have access to education, health care facilities and other basic needs to sustain life. Often girls are neglected, abused and have to face difficulties in the society. In order to protect those circumstances we rescue the girls and bring to the Home and secure them by providing safe environment and rebuilt a normal life. They not only receives the basic needs but they also attends school both formal and informal, regular medical checkups and counseling sessions. They are given a life of joy and contentment to fulfil their dreams in an alternative way.

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Types of Services

SI. No. of beneficiaries Service No. (Cumulative) 1. Number of children staying in the Girls Home 10 2. Number of new children enrolled 10 3. Number of children attend school for last 4 days 10 4. Number of children went to the play ground for last 4 days 10 5. Average time spend in the play ground by the children 10 6. Number of guardians meeting held 10 7. No. of guardians attended from each boys family 10 8. Average time spend for counseling for the boys 10 9. Average time for spend for education 10 10. No. of child get basic health care support from our team 10 11. Number of children treated by the external doctor hospital 10 12. Indentify children who is not feeling comfort and want for extra care 10 13. Average time spend by the team members on cleanliness and sanitation 10 14. No. of team meetings held 10 15. Number of special programme held 10 16 Number of volunteers attended 10 17. Number of visitors attended 10 18. Number of Management staff visited 10

SUCCESS STORY

TIYA MONDAL

10 years, Tiya Mondal, one of the girls to enter in our girls Home. She was rescued from Dumdum Station by our outreach worker. She was registered in Home in 17.10.2014. Her mother is deaf and dumb. In order to sustain lives, she used to collect waste materials, plastic bottles and sold them to earn money. Even she had to engage in begging for which her childhood was getting affected of hunger, poverty, emotional abuse and negative effects of street life. With the consent of her mother with the aim of providing her long term residential care in protected environment for ensuring her healthy growth and development, she was brought to our Home for Destitute Girls. The first and the foremost intervention after her arrival at Girls Home were to ensure accessibility of formal education and health care for her. With the initiatives of team members she was enrolled in a Government School along with the remedial support of private educator. At present Tiya is in STD – IV. Proper health care support and balanced diet is provided to her. Most importantly she got 1st prize in a singing competition in a reputed English medium school after her amazing performance. Besides her education, she is excellent in singing, dancing and painting.

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OPEN SHELTER HOME FOR THE STREET & PLATFORM CHILDREN

Open Shelter project aims to provide protection, support, education, and safety with a temporary shelter for 25 boys who are living on the streets or on the railway tracks of Howrah Station. Kolkata, India. Its primary aim is to provide shelter and protection to especially:

1) Homeless and runway children (boys) who have come to Howrah Station due to domestic violence, poverty, or other domestic difficulties 2) Children (boys) who were born on the streets or on the platforms, and 3) Children (boys) who have gotten lost in crowd on the big station.

These children are living on the streets, foot paths, in front of closed shop or factories, in rickshaws, on the platform or other available places. During the day, they search the trains for money or valuable things left by passengers or collect bottles to sell and earn a few Rupees. For that money they sometimes buy food and often glue or other available cheap drugs to manage through the day causing a drug addiction to many. According to the children, addiction/sniffing glue controls their hunger and makes them forget about their worries and sorrows. It also gives them more courage to perform their daily activities around the platforms. Addicted children are often abused and harassed by police who think that all the criminal activity of Howrah Station is conducted by those children. Sometimes these children are involved in that kind of activity and the police physically and mentally assault them. In Howrah Station there is no health care support for those children and they thus enjoy neither protection nor assistance in any regard. During the night, the children find places to sleep near the streets that are not reachable of the police. Especially during winter and monsoon time the children face huge problem without proper clothes, blankets, shelters, and care. India is home to 19% of the world’s children. Over 12 million children live on the streets of India, with an estimated 120,000 more arriving on railway platforms every year. At a regional level, Kolkata has a population of 4.5 million, which comprises 4.91% of the total population of West Bengal. This indicates the density of the population and the understandable pressure on both services and infrastructure in the city.

Daily Project Activities Out-reach work – Our staffs are walking around the station and on the streets finding and talking to the children informing them about the shelter. First contact – after meeting the child at the station, our staff will take the child to the Centre Point and collect personal information from the child and fill in the first contact form. If the child approves, then our staff will take him to the local Police Station where a General Diary (GD) is launched. Then after, the child is taken to the Open Shelter. Stakeholder Contact on Howrah Station- Our staff contact with stakeholders, i.e. Railway Police Force (RPF), Railway Authority, General Railway Police Station (GRFS), Ticket Checker (TC), Luggage Carriers, Shop Vendors, and local NGOs and Child Line 1098. Stakeholder Contact outside Howrah Station – Local Police Station, Vendors, Government Hospital, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and District Social Welfare Board (DSWB). Health and medical assistance - To cure the children’s basic health problems with first aid kit and ensure a weekly visit by a doctor to examine the children. If needed, our staff will bring the children to Government Hospital as a referral service. Counselling – Professional help and assessment regarding the children’s behavioural issues, crisis management, their traumas, and counselling, if needed, for addiction problems and other abuse. Teaching – Basic and non-formal education according to Open Shelter Routine. Cooking – A cook will prepare 2 meals a day, lunch and dinner, and breakfast and evening Tiffin. Cleaning – Full-time cleaning every day. Go to the CWC to receive their process order for the child (restoration, Government Home, our Boys’ Home).

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Age group wise Beneficiaries

Age Group No. of Boys Rescue Point 0 – 6 5 From Howrah Platform 6+ - 10 45 From Howrah Platform 10+ - 14 39 From Howrah Platform Total 89

SUCCESS STORY

RUBI RAM SOREN

Rubi Ram Soren, 13 years, of the village Kotosbari Barapeta, Guwahati, Assam left home on 18.05.2014 for leading a life of his own with no worries and tensions of family. He travelled from Assam to Howrah in train which he thought to be the best idea of staying away from his family and rules & regulations. His father is a daily labour and engaged in unorganized sector, his job was mostly cutting of trees etc. He has got two brothers and one sister. His mother is a homemaker and she does the entire house hold works. Being a very ordinary boy at home he was bit poor in studies and was very slow in other works and that is reason his father sometimes used to scold him. One morning on 20.05.2014 at around 11:00 hrs, our team saw a boy in platform no. 10 in front of food plaza where he was roaming aimlessly. He was also searching for food when he came in contact with one of our team member and was rescued from the platform. The first and foremost important intervention after his arrival at the Open Shelter was to ensure his protection from the harmful environment. Proper health and hygienic support was provided to him along with balanced nutrition to ensure his development. With the support of the team members he has learnt drawing, painting, making various crafts out of papers. To enhance the positive values, Storytelling was effective measure for him. In counselling sessions he was motivated to share his problems as a trustworthy relationship with the counsellor by establishing rapport and showing empathy. During sessions, he was made aware about the external world and its multidimensional negative effects which can make a child vulnerable. After continuous counselling, he was able to identify the need of parental care, support and love from the family members. After staying in open shelter he finally decided to return to his own home at Assam. Finally, his parents were contacted by our team. After extensive investigation and search, our team members were able to contact his family. His family members were happy to get Rubi Ram back and cried in joy and promised to take care of him.

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ENGLISH & COMPUTER LEARNING CENTRE

This project was started especially for those who are unprivileged, first generation learner, having low socio-economic background and those who cannot receive quality education and other benefits. Bikash opened up to these sections by imparting them knowledge and empowering them to live in dignity.

Aim : To create a platform for unprivileged children, and to give them exposure in the outer world. Objective : Teach them basics of computer and spoken English, so that they can create their own space.

Core Skill development (English and Computer):

Self confidence has been enhanced within the students which show their effort in learning English and Computer as an advanced course. o There active participation in group discussion has developed their communication skills. o The students have developed their reading and creative writing skills in functional English required daily. o Total marks obtained in English have been increased. o The students have learnt to operate computer properly and developed a clear idea about MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power-point. o The students have learnt to access internet, opening website, and downloading data from it. o Socialization skills have been developed among all the students and now they actively participate in various co-curricular activities like dance, drama etc. o Some students have become expert in operating internet, such as, opening website and downloading data related to study and job, online form fill-up, online application for job, collecting information about current affairs etc. o They have also learnt to operate in social sites including Facebook and Gmail accounts (sending and receiving mails.)

No. of Beneficiaries

No. of Boys No. of Girls Total 18 22 40

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SUCCESS STORY

SUJATA MURMU

Sujata Murmu, a tribal girl living at the village Dhagoria, reading in class X in Kalpathar Binapani High School and she is a first generation learner. Both of her parents are daily wage earners and face a lot of challenges to fulfil the family needs. When she heard about the computer and spoken English training in Learning Centre, she expressed her strong desire to join the training and also convinced her parents about the beneficial part of the training to permit her to do so. Being a sincere and regular student, Sujata has developed her skill both in English and Computer. At present she has a clear idea about voice change, narration change, tense, MS Word, MS Excel, power point etc. She is capable of writing small paragraphs on different topics and has also developed her communication skills. She actively participates in group discussions in the classroom. Remarkable progress has been found in her result. She has obtained 60% marks in English. Now she dreams to become a Govt. Job holder and support her family financially. Not only in academic skills but also shown interest in various co-curricular activities. She is a good dancer and has participated in Annual programme of Bikash. In a nutshell, she is an excellent performer in both her studies and co-curricular activities.

PRE AND PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN

LittleBigHelp, a registered Trust is working with the marginalized communities in Shalimar Slum, Kolkata. We noticed that there is no formal school in that area. A child has to travel at least 2 kms to reach any school. The community people belong from socially and economically marginalized section and they are not sensitized with the educational issues. As a result parents prefer sending their children to work rather to school. Hence, it can easily be understood that there is a need of a school in that area. Therefore we planned to establish a non formal school in that area; so that students can get basic and elementary education there. The aim of establishing the Pre and Primary school in Shalimar is to ensure development of enrolled children by providing education, supplementary nutrition and primary health care.

Overview of Project Area

The project area is the slum area at Shalimar beside Shibpur Botanical Garden, under Howrah district, where 100% population has been migrated from adjacent states and near about 90% house hold belongs to Muslim community. These huge numbers of migrated people and families who come to seek employment with their children were found illiterate and due to lack of education they cannot access the information and failed to avail the support services and entitlements. It has also been found that women suffered lot and due to lack of education and awareness they cannot guide their children at household level.

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Activities Undertaken

Students: Pedagogical reforms in classroom processes Providing uniform to the students Providing books and other educational material to the students Providing supplementary food regularly Weekly health and hygiene session

Staffs: Staff meeting at regular interval Periodic capacity building sessions for the staffs

Guardian/Community: Regular guardian meeting Organize home visit to ensure positive support from the family Monthly awareness camp for the community people

No. of Beneficiaries

No. of Boys No. of Girls Total

104 33 137

SUCCESS STORY

TARANNUM PARVEEN

Tarannum Parveen is very attentive and active student of Class KG and is performing well in her studies. One year ago, Tarannum was very shy and inattentive in her classes. The biggest problem was that whenever any teacher asked her any question she used to start weeping. Hence it was very tough to interact with her. To deal with the problem, our teachers; Nasrin Naaz and Farid Alam conducted home visit of Tarannum to collect detailed information of her. They came to know that in home Tarannum behaves normally but feels shy when she sees unfamiliar person or new place. The issue was discussed in a team meeting. Teacher Nasrin suggested providing special attention on the girl. Nasrin started involving her in other activities like carrying books, taking playing materials, taking water, duster, chalk etc. Our teachers also started talking to her personal level. Our efforts started working and finally we got our desired outcome. Now Tarannum interacts with the teachers openly and she is also adorable in her class.

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SWACCH BHARAT MISSION

Sanitation is an integral part of public health in India, and among others Bankura is one of the districts of West Bengal, where “Total Sanitation Campaign” has been well received and has gathered momentum in the past few years. The campaign has been reviewed at Panchayat level, block level and district level from time to time. Bikash Society of Bankura has a key role in the success of Total Sanitation Campaign in Bankura 1 block. The process of production, procurement and installation of sanitation facility has been directly supervised by Bikash which is the responsible sanitary mart manager of Bankura 1 block. The major objectives are: (a) To create mass awareness on Total Sanitation Campaign at community level. (b) To motivate community for installation of sanitation facility.

SI. No. Sanitation No. 1. House Hold Sanitation 380 2. ICDS 3 3. Sanitary complex 2 4. Special sanitation for Lok Sabha Election 3 TOTAL 388

REVISED NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (RNTCP)

The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) is a significant mechanism which aims to cure at least 85% of new smear positive cases of tuberculosis and to detect at least 72% of such patients after the desired cure rates have been achieved. The cured patients act as one of the best motivators promoting case detection and ensure that patients undergo the full course of treatment. The role of Bikash in the prioritized and decentralized TB treatment service is to ensure accessible and effective service to TB patients. OBJECTIVES SL.NO District DOTS CENTRES To identify patients suffering from Tuberculosis. . To cure such patients through DOTS treatment. AT A GLANCE 1 Lalbazar We have received active assistance from Bankura Municipality. Sadar Hospital, 2 We not only provide adequate treatment, but also Machantola spread awareness among community people on the preventive aspects of this disease. In many cases we 3 Kethardanga

were able to cure the patient as well as spread BANKURA awareness among the community people on how to 4 Rajagram deal with the contagious nature of TB. Hopefully in the 5 Kenduadihi coming years, we will be able to spread awareness on the preventive measure to eradicate TB. to eradicate TB.

DATA OF RNTCP OF BANKURA DISTRICT

SI. No. RNTCP No. 1. Total Treatment centre 5 2. Total Dots Providers 5 3. Total running patient 84 4. Total cured & treatment complete patient 69

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ROGI SAHAYAK KENDRA

RASTHIYA SASTHA VIMA YOYANA UNDER ANCHURI BPHC

Months Admission Discharge January- 16 25 22 FEB -16 22 18 MAR-16 31 35 TOTAL 78 75

RASTHIYA SASTHA VIMA YOYANA UNDER SARENGA BPHC

Months Admission Discharge January- 16 05 05 FEB -16 07 07 MAR-16 12 11 TOTAL 24 23

RASTHIYA SASTHA VIMA YOYANA UNDER RAIPUR BPHC

Months Admission Discharge January- 16 45 43 FEB -16 33 33 MAR-16 47 47 TOTAL 125 123

AXSHYA INDIA – THE GLOBAL FUND ROUND 9 TB PROJECT

Axshya India – the global fund Round 9 TB Project is collaboration between German Leprosy and TB Relief Association-India and Bikash Society which is responsible for the implementation of the project. It is a programme to control and prevent TB especially of marginalized and vulnerable population (including TB-HIV patients) through engaging communities and community based care providers.

OBJECTIVES To establish and enhance capacity for rapid diagnosis of TB. To scale up and ensure management of TB in the initiation of treatment and additional cases of drug resistant TB. To improve accessibility, visibility and effectiveness of RNTCP.

SERVICES RENDERED There are many areas where the prevalence of TB is alarmingly high. Therefore, major initiatives must be taken to combat the situation. The people must adopt healthy and hygienic practices. Bankura is a district where public health infrastructure and financial condition both are very poor. People are not health conscious and unhygienic practices invite diseases like Tuberculosis. In our centers, we ensure that people not only receive treatment for TB, but also get essential information on preventive health practices.

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Detailed Report of Axshaya India

No. of GPs Follow-up Retrieval of Absentees GKS / Community incorporati Patient of GKS / No. of TB meetings ng TB Provider Community Drug patients conducted Action Plan Initial Meeting meetings Interrupters tagged with in their defaulters ( a + b) social Village support

No. of No. of No. of Health Total Total ( b ) scheme

Mont meetings meetings meetings Action Plan (a)

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Participants

TARGET TARGET TARGET TARGET TARGET

TARGET (5%) TARGET

ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT

TARGET ( 20%) ( TARGET 0ACHIEVEMENT

APRIL- 6 6 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 9 5 7 3 2 15

MAY- 6 6 127 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 3 9 3 6 3 1 16

JUNE- 6 6 126 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 1 9 5 6 3 7 15

July-15 6 6 127 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 9 2 3 3 5

August- 12 12 245 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 1 9 2 3 3 0 15

Septem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 9 0 2 3 0 ber-15

T O T 36 36 745 8 8 8 8 8 8 54 10 54 17 27 18 15 A L

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SHG FORMATION (PWDS) FOR ECONOMIC REHABILITATION

Formation of SHG is done with the persons with Disabilities in order to make them self-sufficient and self reliant, so that they can be financially independent.

SI. No. Name of the group No. of Member Total Savings

1. Helen Kelar Mahila Swanirvar Dal 10 1506.55

2. Nivedita Mahila Swanivar Dal 9 1210

3. Sathi Mahila Swanivar Dal 10 1210

4. Aparajita Mahila Swanivar Dal 9 1210

5. Brishti Mahila Swanivar Dal 8 1210

6. Saheli Mahila Swanivar Dal 8 1210

7. Kusum Mahila Swanivar Dal 6 0

8. Joy Swanivar Dal 7 0

9. Sabuj Swanivar Dal 10 1210

10. Abhijan Swanirvar Dal 10 1210

11. Nirvik Swanivar Dal 10 1210

12. Kishalay Swanivar Dal 10 1210

13. Akash Swanivar Dal 10 1210

TOTAL AMOUNT 13606.55

Registration No. of SI. No. Name Trust Name Date Number Members G – 149/2015 1. Producer Group Chetna Trust 23.02.2015 117 dt.

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KRISHI MELA

Organized by : Kenduadihi Bikash Society Supported by : NABARD Date : 15th – 17th December, 2015

Participated SHG’s : 1. Puramouli 1 No. Mahila Gosthi 2. Puramouli 2 No. Mahila Gosthi 3. Puramouli Damodar SGSY Mahila Gosthi 4. Sunukpahari Nibedita Mahila Gosthi 5. Uparsole 1 No. Mahila Gosthi 6. Uparsole 1 No. Mahila Gosthi 7. Uparsole Shakti Mahila Dal 8. Bhaturi Mandalpara SGSY Mahila Gosthi 9. Bhaturi Malpara SGSY Mahila Gosthi 10. Bhaturi SGSY Mahila Gosthi 11. Manusmura Malpara SGSY Mahila Gosthi 12. Manusmura Deepsikha SGSY Mahila Gosthi 13. Dabra Mahila Gosthi 14. Papurdihi Sarada SGSY Mahila Gosthi 15. Dubrahi 1 No. Mahila Gosthi

Dignitaries Present : Given below are the chief guests - Dr. Subrata Bandopadhyay, DDM, NABARD, Bankura Dr. Manab Banerjee, Asst. Director of Agriculture, (DRDC) Mr. Sudip Pal, Manager, Central Co-operative Bank

Agricultural Products Displayed : Potato, Onion, Tomato, Brinjal, Radish, Spinach, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabies, Chilly, Beet Root, Pumpkin, Tinda, Papaya, Lima Beans and Vegetables Seed. SHG Winners of Krishi Mela :

POSITION VEGETABLES NAME OF THE WINNER 1st Pumpkin & Cabbage Puramouli Damodar SGSY Mahila Gosthi 2nd Tomato & Cauliflower Papurdihi Sarada SGSY Mahila Gosthi Brinjal Uparsole Shakti Mahila Dal 3rd Papaya Manusmura Malpara SGSY Mahila Gosthi

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ROJGAR MELA

Participated by : Kenduadihi Bikash Society Supported by : Commissioner of Disabilities, Kolkata Date : 3rd December – 5th December, 2015 Products Displayed : Ghamcha, Zaari Sari, Jute Products, Wooden Crafts, Greetings card, etc.

A self help group named “Helen Keller Mahila Swanirbhar Dal” of our vocational unit represented Bikash at the Rojgar Mela where they came to know about the marketing system and got the opportunity to meet the Commissioner of Disabilities, Kolkata who encouraged them for their excellent work of art & crafts.

RURAL MART

Rural Mart was established in the year 2010 with the objectives of sales outlet by forming SHG ‘Helen Keller Swanirbhar Dal’ comprising of 10 members which is supported by NABARD and facilitated by BIKASH. Through Rural Mart they earned money and kept it as savings in their group account.

SUCCESS STORY

RANI DAS

On 3rd December 2015, Rani Das received the “State Award” in the best creative adult category for being self-dependent, taking own responsibility and becoming an earner. Rani Das, none other than a student of our Special School, 80% orthopedically handicapped, became a role model for all students of her vocational unit as well as those facing similar circumstances of indifference, neglect, obstacles, economic hardships and other limitations due to the disability. Her disability once hailed herb family life but a way of light was shown by Bikash society and she pulled up her courage and joined at the vocational unit in 2004 at Bikash. She skilled herself in tailoring, jute craft, making bori, thonga, candle, etc. After completing the course she chose tailoring as her profession and she owned a shop of her. She uses hand machine for making petticoat, Salwar kameez, blouse, nighty, pajama & Panjabi, handbag, etc. After a continuous effort of 4 years, she formed a SHG on 07.01.2008 with 10 students of Bikash and named it as ‘Helen Keller’ and she was the secretary of the SHG. They took orders and made petticoat, eco-bag and earned money and kept in their savings account. Another achievement after that was with the collaboration of NABARD and facilitation by Bikash they formed a shop in Bikash campus and named ‘Rural Mart’. They sold various products from the mart and earned money. All her struggle resulted like a rainbow on 3rd December 2010 with a State Award for the SHG “Helen Keller”. We believe that with the increasing aspirations she will fly high one day.

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SABLA MELA

A District SHG & SE Department, Government of West Bengal initiated mela was attended by one of our SHG groups named ‘Helen Keller Mahila Swanirbhar Dal from 15th December – 22nd December, 2015 at Zilla Parishad Auditorium Hall, Bankura. Products displayed in mela are Dhokra materials, Ghamcha, Zaari Sari, Jute Products, Wooden Crafts, Burnt sand products, Tashar materials, Greetings card & Bamboo Products.

BISHNUPUR MELA

The students of our special school participated in the Bishnupur Mela and given a stall held from 23rd December – 27th December 2015 at High School Math, Bishnupur which was supported by SDO of Bishnupur. Product’s displayed were Dhokra, Ghamcha, Zardosi Saree, wood materials, Jute products, Burnt clay materials, Tashar materials, Greetings Card. They enjoyed the mela for 5days.They was escorted by the mentors of Bikash at mela.

SKILL TRAINING FOR BEAUTICIAN TRAINING

Beautician Course for the unprivileged girls with the goal of making them independent and self- reliant. Those who are above the age of 18 and living in the backward areas of the society are of main concern.

Priority To o Higher Secondary passed students. o Tribal Girls. o SHG member’s girl child. o Low socio-economic background.

Process of Selection o Conducting Awareness Programmes in villages. o Survey. o Home Visit

No. of Students Enrolled: 12 Duration of Classes: 80 Days Average Attendance: 95%

Plan for Students after Completion of the Course

o Opening of a Beauty Parlour targeting 3-4 trainees in nearby market. o Among other trainees, support by distribution of Beauty kits to start their own service. o Aware them about marketing skills, handling customers and financial management.

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Core Skill development Remarkable Result: Change in mindset and becoming self directed by continuing the practice alive. o Trainees have gained knowledge on the proper diet and nutrition, source of vitamins, etc. for maintaining good health. o Trainees have built up ideas regarding physical fitness and various types of yoga required for upgrading calmness and patience. o They have acquired skills in massaging different body parts including face, hand, neck and shoulder. o Trainees have become skilled in application of various types of cosmetic make ups and its care. o Hair cutting (U shape, Round Shape, Step, etc.) and Hair Styling (Pop, Ball, Mayur, French, Sagar, etc.) has been well acquired by them. o Maintaining of various postures, techniques and textures during facial, eyebrow, threading has been developed neatly by the trainees.

SUCCESS STORY

ASTAMI SOREN

Astami Soren of 20 years old, an abundant child whose permanent residence is now at the village Dhulkumari, Satyaayatan of Bankura-I block, after her mother’s and father’s death. With so many hurdles she is still fighting for her survival and now currently studying in Std-XII at Kenjakura Damodar Girls School. Her wish is to become an independent lady. When she was 14, her father forced her for marriage but she rescued her from that condition. After joining the classes of beautician course, Astami was touched by the training provided free of cost and she has developed various skills like maintenance of personal hygiene, adolescence health, cosmetic make-up, hair cutting and hair styling, use of oils and creams, etc. Her determination shows that she will win the race. After completion of her beautician course she is practicing it at home and in future she wants to open a parlour and become a financially independent lady.

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NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK

The theme of the National Nutrition Week, 2015 was “Better Nutrition: Key to Development”

Population Block GP Village coverage Date Activities undertaken (approx)

Tulsi 800 Awareness programme was conducted on Infant and Child Feeding Practices Tantkanali 850 15.09.15 Kenjakura Maintenance of personal hygiene Kendsayer 750 Maintenance of environmental Tulsibona 250

16.09.15 hygiene

I - Kesiadoba 750 De-worming of children Gangtora 800 Prevention of malnutrition 17.09.15 Khasbahar 750 Low-cost balanced food Bankura Kalpathar

Dhagoria 800 Hand washing Namo- 18.09.15 Street Drama was enacted on 700 Dhagoria Exclusive breast feeding Nimdanga 265 Timely and routine immunization 19.09.15 Sambhupahari 500 Low cost balanced diet

Manusmura 750 21.09.15 Maintenance of personal hygiene Maintenance of environmental 400 Jagdalla-II Uporsole 22.09.15 hygiene Purano- 750 23.09.15 Sanitation damodarpur

Preparation of nutrition garden

II - Aralbanshi 250 24.09.15 Nutrition demonstration was provided on Kalaberia 950 25.09.15 i. Hand washing

Bankura Sirsara 900 ii. Preparation of low cost nutritious Kosthiya 26.09.15 Parkura 700 food – Dalia Khichuri. Narayanganj 800 27.09.15 Kosthiya 600 28.09.15

2 4 20 12165 11 days

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PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF TLM/ IEC MATERIALS

Quantity No. of Sl. No. Particulars Purpose (Pcs.) Beneficiaries

Flash cards of body To develop concept about body 1. 10 5 parts parts in pictures

Flash cards of daily use To make students aware of the 2. 30 10 materials materials

Students will identify the actions in Flash cards of daily living 3. 10 picture to develop their 5 activities communication skills

Flash cards of domestic To develop communication skills 4. animals and written 32 12

strip

Flash cards of four To develop concept of colours and 5. 8 4 primary colours pictures Flash cards of naming 6. 4 To identify individual name 2 cards Flash cards of own 7. 4 To identify own address 2 address Flash cards of dress 8. 10 To develop communication skills 10 materials 9. Flash cards of numbers 30 To develop number concept 10 Sequence story cards 10. 10 (1 set) To develop reading and writing skills 15 with written strip 11. Story chart 1 To develop reading and writing skills 15

12. Vegetables chart 1 To develop communication skills 15

13. Rhyme chart 5 To develop communication skills 30

14. Number chart 1 To develop number concept 15 To develop language and 15. Picture chart 2 10 comprehension

To enhance communication, speech 16. Communication Book 1 1 and language

8 board 50 To develop eye hand coordination 17. Peg board, blocks 8 sticks and attention span

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QUARTERLY STAFF TRAINING

Programme : Capacity Building of Staffs Time : 10:00 A.M. – 05:00 P.M. No. of Trainings scheduled : 06 No. of Staffs Attended : 24 The capacity building programme is conducted by the Director of Bikash with the staffs at the Special School Campus supported by LittleBigHelp, Denmark inculcating the matters of CSE children regarding their health, school readiness, causes of malnutrition and consequences with special reference to childhood disability, etc. The objective of the training is to enhance the knowledge of the participants effectively. Methodology used during the training includes group discussion and question answer session.

FLOOD RELIEF CAMP

Survey was conducted in flood affected areas of Bankura District. After the rapid assessment in those areas, they were supported with various materials as follows: Trampoline Sheet, First Aid kit, Carpet, Mat, Bed Sheet, Mosquito Net, Sanitation Kit, Bleaching Powder, ORS, Solar Light.

Blocks Covered : Bankura I & Bankura II Villages Covered : Gangtora, Sambhupahari, Khasbahar, Dhagharia, Namo-Dhaghoria, Kosthia, Namai, and Kanai.

WATER TESTING TRAINING

Area : Tulsi and Dhagharia village under Kenjekura and Kalpathar, Gram Panchayat respectively of Block Bankura – I No. of children participated : Tulsi village: 28 (Male – 12, Female – 16) Khasbahar village: 22 (Male – 8, Female – 14)

No. of Group : 02 The children with a number of 50 have learnt to test drinking water in terms of PH level, turbidity, iron and hardness using water testing kit. They have also learnt about the cleanliness in and around the source of drinking water, etc.

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PUBLICATION

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We organised this year of International Day for the Persons with Disability with the rally – “Walk for Inclusion” in the wake to make people aware and mobilize support for critical issues pertaining to the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the society.

Date : 3rd December, 2015 Venue : Special School of Bikash, Bankura Time : 10:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Events :  Rally – “Walk for Hope”  Cultural Programme  Distribution of Education Kit and Disability Certificate among the students  Inauguration of sales out – an extended service of Vocational Unit of Special School

Dignitaries Present : Honourable Guests were  Sub-Divisional officer, Bankura  Retd. Nodal Medical Officer, Bankura Zilla Parishad  Secretary, Gandhi Vichar Parishad  Rev. Kalyan kisku, Social Worker  Representative of CMOH office  Representative of PHE office

Total Participants : Approx 200 (Students, Guardians, Staffs, Volunteers, SHG Members, etc.)

The Rally was inaugurated by Dr. A.K.Chatterjee, Ex. Nodal M.O., Bankura Zilla Parishad and Kalyan Roy, and Secretary, Gandhi Vichar Parishad at 10:00 A.M. The Rally ended in front of Bikash School with approx 200 participants at 11:00 A.M. Various cultural performances were given by the students of Bikash followed by distribution of Disability Certificates and Educational kits among them. S.D.O., Bankura Sadar, inaugurated our extended centre (sales and outlet) of vocational unit. All the guests present assured their full cooperation with the mission and vision of the organisation for the children with disabilities. The programmes ended with a hope of including persons with disabilities in society and development.

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SPECIAL MEDICAL CAMP

Indian Medical Association and St. John Ambulance jointly organised a Medical Camp by a expert group of doctors to health check- ups, Dental check-ups and Blood Grouping of all the students of our school. Altogether 120 students underwent medical check-up and blood groups of 126 students were determined.

Date : 23rd June, 2015 Venue : Special School Time : 10:00 A.M. – 05:00 P.M. Participants : Children of Special School Collaborative Organization : Indian Medical Association, Bankura Branch and St. John Ambulance, Bankura Event Organized :  Medical Check-ups  Dental Check-ups  Blood Grouping

A big thank you to IMA & St. John Ambulance for their gesture towards the cause of disability.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The 69th Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2015 to pay tribute and remember all the freedom fighters who had contributed a lot and fought for the Independence of India. In this regard, National flag was hoisted by the District Social Welfare Officer in the presence of 100 children and staffs of the school in the school premises. The Programme was concluded by singing the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana . . .” in chorus.

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SIT AND DRAW COMPETITION

Organised By : Kenduadihi Bikash Society Date : 30th December 2015 Time : 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Topic for competition were divided into different age group namely

AGE GROUP TOPIC 6 Yrs– 10 Yrs “ Our School ” 10+ Yrs – 14 Yrs “ A River “ 14+ Yrs – 18 Yrs “ Our Environment “ ***Note: For Severe and profound level children - Any subject of their want.

The total numbers of participants, across all the age groups were 98. First, second and third prize positions were selected by an expert committee which consisted of 3 member’s viz. Secretary, Director and Teacher In-charge. The quality of drawings proves the creativity and latent potential within our challenged children.

The positions respectively among the age group 6 Yrs– 10 Yrs were

POSITION NAME OF THE WINNER 1st Sujan Mondal 2nd Jhilik Karak 3rd Shreya Sannigrahi & Subho Gorai

The positions respectively among the age group 10+Yrs– 14 Yrs were

POSITION NAME OF THE WINNER 1st Sarthak Sen 2nd Subham Dutta 3rd Suman Dey

The positions respectively among the age group 14+Yrs– 18 Yrs were

POSITION NAME OF THE WINNER 1st Sribash Karmakar 2nd Ananda Mal 3rd Sampa Gorai & Chandrani Gorai

LISBETH’S VISIT AND WHEEL CHAIR DISTRIBUTION

18th and 19th January, 2016 were marked memorable days for our school due to the visit of Lisbeth Johansen, Founder, LittleBigHelp, Denmark. She visited our special school, Home for differently abled children along with Beautician training programme and Tribal Learning Centre. She also visited and interacted with the community people and encouraged them to continue Study of their children so that they find a way of sustainable life. Another breakthrough took place on 18th January, when Lisbeth donated 12 new wheelchairs to special school children, non-mobile and wheelchair bound children. Secretary and director and children present accepted the precious gifts by thanksgiving and clapping. Big thanks to Lisbeth and LBH for their generous support for the hapless children of Bankura. Annual Report 2015 -16 51

SEMINAR ON CHILD PROTECTION

Date : 11th January, 2016 Venue : Special School Time : 10:00 A.M. – 04:00 P.M. Total Participants : 100 (Approx)

Speakers : 1. Mr. Ardhendu Sen, IAS (Retd.); Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal 2. (Ms) Tanuka Sinha Roy, Professor of social work, Bankura University 3. Dr. Ashok Kr. Chatterjee, Former Nodal Medical Officer, Bankura Zilla Parishad 4. Sri Kalyan Roy, Secretary, Gandhi Vichar Parishad 5. Consultant CMOH Office, Bankura

Specific Topic Discussions : a. Child Rights as per UN Convention b. Rights of the Persons with Disabilities as per PWD Act, 1995 c. Rights of Persons with Disabilities as per National Trust Act, 1999 d. Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) e. Child Protection Committee – Role & Responsibility f. Foster Care g. Care of Children at Family Level

Honourable guests delivered speech on the rights, protection and care in the seminar. Parents took interest and aroused different questions for various purpose related to the PWDs. They raised points like legal guardianship of Mentally Challenged children as well as facilities available for their wards. Few parents asked about the long term care of their Mentally & Physically Challenged children. The dignitaries tried to response and clarify their queries and advised them to get in touch with Bikash for any doubt they had. The Chief guests emphasized on organizing more seminars of this kind in the near future. Dr. Tanuka Sinha Roy pointed out about the collaborative work between NGO and University especially with the Social Work Department. The seminar ended with the interactive session which was fruitful for all the present guests, guardians and the members of BIKASH.

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PICNIC CUM OUTING

A joy ride was conducted at Susunia Hill on 2nd January,2016 to enjoy out-of-doors away from the school. Nearly 150 children, few guardians, staffs and volunteers joined the ride. Children enjoyed the ride and played fun games. Few of them did rock climbing and some were engaged to internalize the panoramic view of hilly area. Guardians also enjoyed playing games, photo shoot and also rock climbing. After all the adventures, all had lunch and the food was delicious and different from everyday. All the present people and the children in outing had an excellent experience.

DRESS AND TLM DISTRIBUTION FROM ENGINEERING COLLEGE

A dress and TLM distribution programme was arranged by Bikash Society in the month of October, 2015 which was sponsored by Bankura Unnayani Engineering College. The professors and students of the college contributed dresses to the Children with Disabilities on the occasion of Durga Puja. They were pleased and overwhelmed to help the children of our school and they also contributed some TLM to our children of Centre for Special Education (CSE).

REPUBLIC DAY

We have organised Republic Day by organising a cultural programme performed by our students. The students performed mime show, Recitation, dance, etc. in the cultural event. The programme was ended by the distributing lunch packets.

RABINDRA JAYANTI

We have organised a cultural programme on the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore supported by LittleBigHelp, Denmark on 09th May, 2015. Total 96 students of the Special School and Special Home participated in the programme. Active participation was observed during the programme. It was very successful in terms of joy and happiness noticed in the face of the students.

CHILDREN’S DAY

We have organised a cultural programme on the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore supported by LittleBigHelp, Denmark on 09th May, 2015. Total 96 students of the Special School and Special Home participated in the programme. Active participation was observed during the programme. It was very successful in terms of joy and happiness noticed in the face of the students.

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DANCE PERFORMANCE AT MODERN SCHOOL BANKURA

A dance performance was done by some of the students of our special school at the Modern School of Bankura on 20th December, 2015 where they got appreciation and they all enjoyed the moment of dancing in front of gatherings.

KATHAK WORKSHOP

A 10 days Kathak workshop was organised by a Delhi based organisation where some of our children (persons with multiple disabilities) attended the workshop followed by the performances of it in Srijoni Hall, Durgapur. It was held from 02.01.2015 – 11.01.2015. It was an amazing experience though we didn’t perform but it is of joy that our special children got such a golden opportunity to fly and enjoy those days of workshop. Their performance flight high and the trainer were overwhelmed to see their performance on stage with others.

ANNUAL PROGRAMME

Annual Programme was celebrated on 29.01.2016 at special school premises from 11 am. - 6 pm. Programme started by welcoming guests and programme partners. All dignitaries presented their valuable speech regarding Bikash and PWDs. Some children from special school and home performed in the programme while others were viewers. The wonderful evening organised by the children and staffs of Bikash ended rendering ‘ three cheers’ to the children and vote of thanks to all participants, guests and audience.

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VISITORS : 2015 -16

Personnel Name & SI. No. Date Comments & Suggestions Designation DEBABRATA SAMANTA, St. John 1. 01.07.2015 ‘Excellent Maintenance’ Ambulance, Bankura 2. 01.07.2015 DR.SUDEB KR. SINHA ‘Mankind is our business’ DR. DILIP KHATUA, M.D. 3. 01.07.2015 (Physical Medicine),B.S. Medical ‘very good effort’ College & Hospital MRINAL KANTI GHOSH 4. 01.07.2015 ‘very good initiative’ (Physiotherapist) 5. 01.07.2015 DR. SOMNATH SEN ‘very good initiative for challenged children’ 6. 01.07.2015 DR. ASHOK KUMAR CHATERJEE ‘An institute of service to the mankind.’ SHANTABRATA SEN ‘Humanity to Mankind is our goal. Appreciating 7. 01.07.2015 the efforts by Bikash.’ Ashim Kumar Bala, SDO, Sador ‘I am highly satisfied and glad to come here. It is a 8. 03.12.2015 new experience of my life. Their activities are creative in nature. I wish Bikash for bright future.’ Monitoring officer, WCDC, ‘The good effort of SHG’s and Bikash Society is Bankura very much appreciating for social movement and 9. 15.12.2015 SHG movement as well as livelihood for the women especially rural BPL women.’ Dr. Manab Bandhopadhyay, Asst. ‘Very good initiative. Well wishes. Praiseworthy 10. 15.12.2015 Agriculture Officer, Bankura regarding the SHG’s Exhibition presentation.’ Mr. Subhra Thakur, Chief ‘I am so happy to see the activities of Bikash and 11. 15.12.2015 Executive Officer, BDCCB the products of Women SHG displayed in Krishi Mela.’ Dr. Tanuka Roy Sinha, Prof. Of ‘It’s very inspiring for me as a social worker, happy Social Work, Bankura University to see the devotion, dedication and supportive 12. 11.01.2016 attitude by the secretary & staff members of BIKASH. Wish you a great success more in future.’ Ardhendu Sen, Former Chief ‘Overwhelmed by seeing the works of BIKASH.’ 13. 11.01.2016 Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal Aditi Dasgupta, Addl. District ‘Initiatives and dedication of Bikash towards all Magistrate(Dev), Bankura round development of differently abled children is very much inspiring and praiseworthy. I am really 14. 29.01.2016 overwhelmed with their proactivity and dynamicism. Wish success of the institution and children attached to this institution. ’ Rijen Thakur, Asstt. Engg., P.H.E ‘The program is very auspicious and encouraging to the children of BIKASH. Hope these make them 15. 29.01.2016 better than ever and continue developing in future. ’ Kalyan Roy, Secretary, Gandhi ‘I’m proud to say, Bikash has done a lot of works 16. 29.01.2016 Vichar Parishad for physically challenged children. ’ Ananda Sarkar, DSP, Admn. ‘I find it a reasonably functional area where 17. 29.01.2016 people can find peace with the help of Bikash Special School. I hope it is developing day by day. ’

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Meeting/Training/ Seminar/ Workshop Attended by Bikash Personnel 2015-16

Date Name of the Programme Venue Conducted by Attended by 11.04.15 Meeting on District Child Minority Hall, Bikash District Social Welfare Director Protection Scheme. Officer, Bankura 21.04.15 Block Level Advocacy Office Chember of BMOH, Bankura Manas Banerjee Meeting Sabhapati 11.05.15 Block Level Monitoring Office Chember of CDPO, Bankura –I Manas Banerjee committee Meeting Sabhapati 19.05.15 Meeting on Sanitation Bankura- I Panchayat Bankura- I Panchayat Manas Banerjee Programme Samity Hall Samity 23.06.15 Meeting on rolling out of child ICMARD Directorate of Pampa Dey& Protection Committee CjhildRight & Trafficking Poushali Shit 01.07.15 Doctor’s Day Celebration Bikash Indian Medical Bikash Team Association Member 04.07.15 Inter Sectoral Sensitization Meeting Hall BMOH, Anchuri Manas Banerjee Meeting 09.07.1- VRCH Evaluation & New Bikash & Sonamukhi VRCH Bikash Team 10.07.15 Assessment member. 22.07.15 Sanitation Meeting Bankura Zillaparishad Hall Bankura Zilla Parshad Manas Banerjee Sanitation Cell Swapon Chatterjee 04.08.15 Inauguration On Beautician Bikah LBH Project manager Projeect Team Training Member. 07.08.15 Meeting on Child Purulia Zilla Parishad DCPO, Purulia Director, Protection Pampa Dey. 10.08.15 Meeting on Child Protection DCPS Office, Bankura DCPO, Bankura Pampa Dey Nazia Parveen 11.08.15 Meeting with DPO, Purulia Purulia DPO Office DPO, Purulia Utsa Chakraborty Shampa Panda 27.08.15 Meeting on Rojgar Mela Commissioner Office, Kolkata Disability Commissioner Director 29.08.15 Annual General Meeting Bankura- I Panchayat Block Health & Family Manas Banerjee SamityHall Welfare Samity 31.08.15 Communication Workshop Conference Hotel Bankura Zilla Parshad Manas Banerjee & on Mission Nirmal Bangla Saptaparna Swapon Chatterjee 06.10.15 Meeting on Rojgar Mela Commissioner Office Commissioner of Disability Director 08.10.15- Work shop on Beti IITD,Kolkata Rich India Pampa Dey 09.10.15 bachaw& Beti Padao 20.11.15 Rojgar Mela regarding Commissioner Office Commissioner Disability Director Meeting 04.12.15- Rojgar Mela College Square Commissioner Office Sanjib Bhuin 05.12.15 16.12.15 Sabla Mela Zilla Parishad SHG & SE Deptt. Bikash Team -22.12.15 Member 15.12.15- Krishi Mela Bikash School Campus Bikash Bikash Team 17.12.15 Member 15.12.15 Meeting on Registration of Minority Hall DSW , Bankura UtsaChakraborty CCI under JJ Act 02.01.16- Dance Work Shop Susunia Kathhak Dhaoroa, Dellhi 10 students & CSE 11.01.16 Staff 04.01.16 RSK Training Zilla Parishad Hall ACOH, Bankura RSK Team Member 13.01.16 Block Level Task Force Panchayat Samity Hall BMOH, Anchuri Manas Banerjee meeting on IPPI

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PROFILE OF STAFF – 2015-16

[Senior & Mid level] Sl. No. Name Qualification Designation 1 Utsa Chakraborty M.A., PG Diploma in Spl. Education Principal 2 Pampa Dey B.A., PG Diploma in Spl. Education Project Coordinator, Head, CBR 3 Shampa Kundu MSW, Diploma in Spl. Education (M.R.) Home Supervisor 4 Nazia Parveen M.A.(Perusing), Diploma in Spl. Education Asst. Teacher 5 Aparna Chatterjee B.(H.I.) A. Asst. Teacher 6 Poushali Shit MSW Asst. Teacher 7 Aparna Pal BA, Diploma in Spl.Education Asst. Teacher 8 Mrityunjoy Chakraborty RCI Recognized course Asst. Teacher 9 Bapi Mridha B. PEd. Games Teacher 10 Mithu Karan B. PEd. Games Teacher 11 Bijoy Kr. Chakrabarti ICWA (Inter.) Accountant 12 Aniruddha Karmakar B. Com. (Hons.); Diploma in Computer Accountant 13 Anuraj Karmakar B. A., Diploma in Computer Head , IT 14 Anima Pal Diploma in Tailoring Skill Trainer, Tailoring 15 Aparna Shit BA., Dip. in Cutting & Tailoring Skill Trainer, Tailoring 16 Shyamali Mondal BA., Dip. in Cutting & Tailoring Skill Trainer , Tailoring 17 Rumparani Das MA., Certificate in Jute Crafts Skill Trainer, Jute Products 18 Manas Banerjee Diploma in Spl. Education (M.R.) Coordinator, Axshya India 19 Siddhartha Roy MSW, M.A., (B.Ed.) TBCV 20 Prasanta Roy B. Sc. TBCV 21 Niranjan Gorai B.A. TBCV 22 Barun Tewari B. A. Coordinator Sanitation 23 Swapan Chatterjee VIII Supervisor Sanitation 24 Dr. Ansu Barik MBBS Medical Consultant (part time) 25 Manab Sengupta Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CU) Physiotherapist (part time) 26 Swapan Rakshit M.A., B.Ed. (H.I.) Speech Therapist (part time) 27 Sanjib Bhuni H.S. Community mobilizer 28 Chaina Kundu Madhyamik Teacher Aid 29 Aprna Bauri Madhyamik Teacher Aid 30 Nataraj Tewari Madhyamik MPW 31 Debasish Goswami VIII MPW 32 Uddhab Mondal VIII MPW 33 Samir Mukherjee Madhyamik Cook 34 Soumen Barat VIII School Bus Driver 35 Dharmadas Sutradhar H.S. Night guard 36 Goutam Bauri Madhyamik Sweeper 37 Sumumar Maji VIII Sweeper

Part Time Consultant

Sl. No. Name Qualification Area of Specialization 1. Madhabi Mukherjee MSW, PG Diploma in Spl. Education Child Protection, Education 2. Dr. Tapas Das MBBS, Cal Child Health, Public Health 3. Dr. Pabitra Banik M. Sc., PhD. Agriculture, Organic farming 4. Dr. Madhusudan M. Sc. M. Phil., PhD. Environment, Sanitation 5. DilipDas Patra M. Sc. Agl. Agriculture, Horticulture, Sanitation 6. Sanjoy Paul B. Arch. Rural Housing

Mr. Uttam Rural Development, Sanitation, Public 7. M. Sc. (Social Anthropology) Mukherjee Health, WHSG

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BIKASH

(A CENTRE FOR WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT : Baisakhi Chowdhury C B.A., Diploma in Computer Application

O SECRETARY : Uttam Mukherjee M M.Sc. (Cal.)

M TREASURER : Dilip Patra I M.Sc. (Cal.)

T T E MEMBERS

E Dr. Madhusudan Das : M.Sc., MPhil., PhD.

Madhabi Mukherjee : M.S.W. (V.U.), P.G. Diploma in Special Education (J.U.)

Utsa Chakraborty : M.A., P.G. Diploma in Special Education (J.U.), Certificate in Sign Language (RKM)

Pampa Dey : B.A., Diploma in Special Education B (NIMH), Certificate in Child Protection I

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A S

State Award for empowerment of persons with disabilities - 2015

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AUDIT REPORT

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Kenduadihi

Society (Recipient of State Award)

P.O. Kenduadihi, (Behind Gobindanagar Bus Stand) Dist–Bankura-722102, West Bengal, India. Email : [email protected] / [email protected] Website : www.bikashngo.org Phone:- (03242) 243199 / 243891 Fax : 03242-243199

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