About us
Mahila Bal-Kalyan Samiti
Dehradun, Uttarakhand (India)
(Registration No. 396 / 2004-05 / 976/2)
Introduction & Background
“Manurbhav” is a voluntary organization formed with a view to provide help and succour to the disadvantaged and depressed section of our society, particularly children and women. All human beings are entitled to some basic natural human rights – education, health care, livelihood support etc. for a reasonable living. Quite often, a large section of people around us are deprived of these basic amenities. A lot of children around us do not have access to proper education, health care or suffer form physical/mental impairments. Some people think that it is the duty of the state or some big trusts or wealthy people to help the less fortunate ones amongst us. But should we, the ordinary citizens who have been better placed than our these counterparts, not concerned with it or can we not contribute our bit in this direction?
With these thoughts in mind, a small group of ladies of Central Soil Conservation Colony, Dehradun, almost 15 years ago, endeavoured to experiment and venture out in their nearby locality at Kaulagarh village. When this group visited a government school, where children from mostly poor families study, they were appalled to see the pathetic condition of students. Many children were in tattered clothes, not to speak of the uniforms, could not pay the petty amount of school fee, and the drop out rate was very high. Without losing any time, the ladies determined to do anything at their disposal to provide succour to the poor children. Since large cash assistance was difficult to arrange, the old but usable clothes, stationery, books -whatever was available and needed by the children were collected from the homes and delivered to the children. Encouraged by the success of this experiment, gradually other members also joined and new uniforms, stationery, books etc. were provided to students out of the small amount collected towards the membership fee. Encouraged and enthusiased by the success of their efforts, the organization included more activities in its fold such as helping handicapped children in furthering their education, skill development of poor and destitute ladies for self employment, awareness campaigns for health care, AIDS, Pulse Polio, environmental protection, drug abuse etc. The organization was formally registered by the name of “Manurbhav” (Mahila Bal Kalyan Samiti) on August 7, 2004 under the Societies Registration Act, 1861 with the Govt. of Uttaranchal. “Manurbhav” (meaning “Be Human”) aptly describes the philosophy of the organization i.e. inculcating the spirit of love and compassion for mankind, the greatest virtues enshrined in our scriptures.
The Society has …… members and an elected Executive Body along with an Advisory Body for effectively implementing its programmes ( see Annexure-I).
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
“Manurbhav” aims to render all possible assistance for the welfare of the resource poor and disadvantaged section of our society, particularly children and women. In keeping with it, “Manurbhav” has focused on the following main objectives:
- Child Welfare – promoting their education, health care and overall development.
- Women Welfare – helping the poor and destitute women for their empowerment and self-reliance.
- Assistance to handicapped children.
- Awareness programmes on health care, drug abuse, environmental protection, preservation of our ethnic values, culture, literature and other relevant issues.
MODUS OPERANDI
Manurbhav strives to achieve its objectives through its own resources or through networking with other organizations, whenever required. “Manurbhav” works with the firm conviction that we as ordinary citizens can help the needy fellow beings even with our limited resources. Love, compassion and desire to serve are more important than financial resources. With this human face Manurbhav has been working for over last 16 years in helping the fellow human beings directly or in collaboration with other organizations.
There are many organizations, governmental or non-governmental, working for the welfare of the society but quite often the needy people are not aware of them or find it difficult to reach them and benefit from them. By working in a collaborative, participatory and networking mode, “Manurbhav” acts to bridge this gap and helps the needy ones to reach the right organization or vice-versa through contact, cooperation and coordination.
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Children and women seem to be the most neglected ones, particularly those belonging to the resource poor and depressed segment of society. Hence, these groups were identified as thrust areas in Manurbhav’s programme and accordingly following activities were carried out :
Children Welfare Actitities
As a target groups, “Manurbhav” has adopted some neighbouring govt. schools at Dehradun where mostly children belonging to economically and socially disadvantaged section of society study. The following schools at Dehradun have so far been adopted.
- Primary school, Kaulagarh
- Junior High School, Kaulagarh
- Primary School, Bajawala
- Primary School, Tehri Dam Rehabilitation Colony, Banjarawala
- Girls Inter College, Kaulagarh
The following activities have been carried out in the above schools.
- Children from poverty ridden families were encouraged to join school. They were provided with uniforms, books, stationery, bags, shoes and winter clothes etc. Extra curricular activities involving various competitions, sports, cultural programmes etc. were arranged. Over 700 children are being benefited by these activities every year.
- Promising and talented children were encouraged by providing them scholarships and financial assistance. A novel scheme named “Swajan Smriti Kalash” has been instituted for the purpose in which someone can donate an amount towards the scholarship of a poor child in the name of his/her dear ones (see Annexure-I).
- Under the child adoption scheme introduced by “Manurbhav”, two poor children (Master Suraj Thapa and Mohit Gupta) were adopted for furthering their education and welfare by the couple Mrs G.Narayani and Mr V.R. Ganeshan during 2005. Money donated by the couple was deposited in the Bank accounts opened in the name of these children in Punjab & Sind Bank, Kaulagarh Branch, Dehradun ( see Annexure- II).
- Two visually handicapped children were assisted to get them admitted to the National Institute of Visually Handicapped (NIVH), Dehradun for their further education ( see Annexure- III ).
- Aids and special equipments were arranged for the handicapped children.
- Special efforts were made to encourage children of migratory and displaced people as well as those living in slums to be enrolled in schools. The concerned govt. departments/authorities have been approached to open schools where they are not existing, but needed.
Women Welfare Actitities
- Realizing that economic freedom and self reliance are key to the well being of poor women, training programmes on cottage and small scale industries were arranged for them. Training programmes for the manufacture of candles, Agarbatti (incense sticks), chalks were arranged through Khadi Village Industries Corporation (KVIC) at Dehradun and Rajakhet (Tehri Garhwal).
- Women were encouraged to make handicrafts items for income generation.
- Health-care awareness and improvement programmes are arranged for the women. They were motivated to participate in the national disease eradication programmes such as TB, Polio, AIDS etc. Film shows and talks in this regard were arranged through Field Publicity Office, Ministry of I &B, Govt. of India. Yoga camps were also held for them for their physical and emotional fitness.
- Liquor and drug abuse are common in the poverty ridden areas. Awareness campaigns, expert talks and Nukkad Natak (street shows) against drug abuse were arranged in these localities through “Nijaat”,an NGO working in this area.
- Film shows and talks were arranged against social evils and superstitions and to inculcate the spirit of nation building amongst children and woman particularly.
Manurbhav members discussing the drug abuse problem with local people
Expert lectures on moral subjects arranged for the benefit of young school girls
Women Welfare Actitities
“Manurbhav” takes active interest in preservation of our cultural values and literature. A cultural programme was held in collaboration with “Dhaad Mahila Manch”, a social organization at the Municipal Auditorium, Dehradun on 23.7.1999 in which war widows and relatives of ‘Kargil War Heroes’ were honoured.
A literary program was held at Press Club, Dehradun on 29.10.1997 th in the memory of late Shri. Bhajan Singh “Singh”, a renowned Hindi and Garhwali writer and poet, on the occasion of which his book “Singhnaad” was released. To commemorate his Birth Centenary again a programme was held on 29th October, 2004 at Press Club, Dehradun, which was attended by intellectuals, social workers and general public in large numbers.
A cultural show organized by Manurbhav in association with Dhaad
Finance & Accounts
“Manurbhav” has its bank account operative at Punjab National Bank, Kaulagarh Road Branch, Dehradun (A/c No.0110122047). The cash books are duly maintained and audited.
Annual Day Function
An annual day meeting of Manurbhav participated by members and representatives of other social organizations
“Manubhav” celebrates its Annual Day Function on 10th of December every year i.e on the Human Rights Day, in keeping with its concern for human welfare.
Epilogue
“Manurbhav” invites you to join us in this noble cause of helping the needy fellow beings. You could help the needy children/women in your locality either individually or by forming a group even without being a formal member of ‘Manurbhav’. However, ‘Manurbhav’ would be happy to offer its services in ensuring that your gift reaches to the needy ones properly.
‘Manurbhav’ since its inception has been working on its own resources, yet feels modestly satisfied to have contributed its bit to the society. However, with the expansion of its sphere of activities, ‘Manurbhav’ solicits the kind assistance and cooperation of benevolent citizens. This you may do by enrolling as a member of ‘Manurbhav’ or making your contribution towards the different programmes in kind, cash or through a cheque/demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Manurbhav’ (Mahila Bal Kalayanm Samiti) payable at Dehradun at the following address.
President “Manurbhav”CSWCRTI Colony218, Kaulagarh RoadDehradun-248195Uttarachal (India)Tel-91-135-2750947, 09319722793 (M)You are most welcome to write to us or e-mail at ………… and visit us at …………..For further information you may contact President or Manurbhav office as follows:Office:“Manurbhav”Mahila Bal Kalyan Samti (Women – Child Welfare Society)13, Van Vihar, Ballupur, Dehradun (U.A.)Tel: 91-135-2752496Visit us at www. ————
Acknowledgement
“Manubhav” is grateful to various individuals, govt. organizations and NGOs who have provided much needed help, support and cooperation in execution of its programmes and activities (See Annexure IV).
‘Manurbhav’ is especially thankful to Mrs. Veenapani Joshi of “Dhaad Mahila Manchl” , Late S. Basu of “Protsahan”, Mr. O.P. Nagia of Bal Vanita Ashram, Mr Saurabh of “Nijaat”, Mrs Anuuya Sharma of NIVH, Mrs. O.P. Suyan, Principal, ONGC Polytechnique, Mr B.R. Chauhan, Director and Mr Dobhal of KVIC for their kind cooperation and constant help. The guidance, support and help rendered from time to time by Mrs. (Dr.) Madhu Sharma – Patron of Manurbhav, Mr. R.K. Kotnala, Mr. M.N. Bahukhandi and Mr. A.B. Lal, IPS, ADGP, Uttaranchal Govt. is thankfully acknowledged.
List of the members of Executive Committee, 'Manurbhav'
Mahila Bal Kalyan Samiti, 13, Van Vihar, Dehradun
Year 2021 – 2022
S. No. | Name | Designation | Address & Phone No. |
1 | Dr. Giribala Juyal | Adhyaksh | Jail Road, Suddhowala, Dehradun.
9456157009 |
2 | Smt. Prabha Juyal | Upadhyaksh | 4-Balbir Road, Dehradun
2675112 |
3 | Smt. Sunita Uniyal | Sachiv | B/6 Sainik Colony HariPur Navada, Dehradun
9412379572 |
4 | Smt. Sarita Kothari | Upsachiv | B-1, Block Saraswati Vihar, H.NO. - 143, Ajabpur, Dehradun
8954064216 |
5 | Shri. Subhash Chander | Koshadhyaksh | Prempur Mafi Near Charki Gate Kaulagarh, Dehradun
9897351721 |
6 | Smt. Meeta Dwivedi | Up-Koshadhyaksh | 733, Uddi Wala, Near Panchyat ghar, Kaulagarh, Dehradun.
9557486820 |
7 | Smt. Sunderi Badola | Sanskritik Sachiv | 93/13 G gali No. 9, Adarsh Nagar, Ajabpur, Dehradun.
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8 | Smt. Bindiya Bakshi | Prachar Prasar Sachiv | Haridwar Road, Dehradun.
9897612025 |
9 | Smt. Supriya Arora | Prachar Prasar Sachiv | 20, Van Vihar, Ballupur, Dehradun.
9259190296 |
10 | Smt. Geetika Chatterji | Prachar Prasar Sachiv | Jail Road, Suddhowala, Dehradun. 7500611957 |
11 | Shri. Dinesh Chandra Juyal | Auditor (Lekha Parikshak) | Near Oriantal Bank of Commerce Balawala, Dehradun.
9837776593 |
12 | Smt. Preeti Thapliyal Lodiyal | Prachar Prasar | Bank Colonay, Ajay Kala, Dehradun.
9410649667 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Madhu Sharma – Patron
Advisory Body
Mr Ram Kumar Kotnala
Mrs Saroj Onial
Mrs Veenapani Joshi
Executive Body of “Manurbhav” 2004-2005
Other active and supporting members
“Swajan Smriti Kalash Yojna”
(A novel scheme to help poor children in the memory of one’s near and dear)
Through this scheme one can donate a certain amount in the memory of one’s near and dear who have left for heavenly abode to assist the education and welfare of poor children. There could be no better homage to our beloved ones than this.
The following people have contributed in this banevolent scheme so far:
- Geeta Srivastava (In memory her father Late Mahesh Srivastava)
- Pramila Dogra (In memory of her husband Late Gopal Singh Dogra)
- Mr Ram Kumar Kotnala (In memory his wife Late Madhvi Kotnala)
- Arun Datti Juyal (In memory of her husband Late Mathura Prasad Juyal)
- Rashmi Arya (In memory of her elder brother Late Radhshyam Arya)
- Suneeta Sharda (In memory of her Late Father-in-Law)
- Nishi Bhatt (In memory of her husband Late Bhubnesh Bhatt)
- Kusum Kukreti (In memory of her son Late Dipak Kukreti)
- Ripin Singh (In memory of her mother In-law, Bhagwali Devi)
- Pooja Sharma (In memory of her husband)
- Chandra Hira Lal (In memory of her daughter late Kavita)
- Mrs Hem Chandra Tiwari (In memory of her father in-law Late Prayag Dutt Tiwari)
- Vasudha Shrivastav (In memory of her Father-in-Law Late P.D. Shrivastav)
- Gopal Prasad Juyal (In memory of his mother Late Arun Datti Juyal)
Bal Angikaran Yojna (Child Adoption Scheme)
Child adoption is a unique programme through which you can adopt and sponsor a child/children by gifting lump sum amount annually for his/her education, health care and overall development. When you become a child sponsor, you will receive a picture of sponsored child, information on the child’s family and community. Later you will receive annual progress reports so that you can see how your gifts are benefiting the child. You can write to your sponsored child or visit and see yourself the fruits of your generosity.
Two children studying at Primary School, Kaulagarh were sponsored by a kind hearted couple Mrs. G. Narayana and Mr V.R.Ganeshan during 2005 as given below:
- Master Suraj Thapa, Class VI
- Master Mohit Gupta, Class VI
Saving Bank accounts (A/c No.5513 & 5514, respectively) have been opened in the name of the above children at Punjab & Sind bank, Kaulagarh, Dehradun guardianship of the President of Manurbhav and amont donated by the abovesaid couple deposited in them.
The Ganeshans with adopted school children- master Suraj Thapa and Mohit Gupta
Welfare of Physically Challenged Children
Manurbhav lays special emphasis on helping the physically challenged children. The following two visually impaired children were assisted to get admission at NIVH, Dehradun through the efforts of Manurbhav.
- Ms Satya d/o Mr. Shiv Shankar R/O Vill. Kaulagarh, Dehradun
DOB: 06.05.1910 (Age – 15 years)
Admitted in class V NIVH, Dehradun during July 2002. She is presently studying in class VIII and progressing well.
- Master Harish S/o
Admitted to class at NIVH, Dehradun during July 2003. He is presently studying in class.
Ms. Satya
Master Harish
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