Monthly Archives: February 2017

Lahanda, 15th February 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a family planning program at Lahanda village, about 3km from Bileipada. The program focused on various benefits of family planning. Around 28 ladies from Lahanda, who had undergone family planning operation under VSN’s earlier awareness drive, attended the program. The ladies were praised for their raised awareness. They were motivated with the cooperation of Mrs Bhama Mahanta of Lahanda. Small gifts were distributed among the ladies as a token of appreciation. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mrs Jolly Pattnayak, Trustee, Mrs Leelawati Behera & Mr Ananta Behera, Staff (VSN) organized the program with assistance of Mrs Jema Mahanta, Mrs Kuni Mahanta & village ladies.

Panchananpur, 21st January 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas regularly distributes farming resources among nearby villages as a part of its ongoing agriculture promotion program. In a recent visit by VSN, the villagers proudly showcased their cultivated lands laden with fresh vegetables like cabbage, potato, onion etc, grown from seeds received from Vidya Shakti. The rich harvest has encouraged several other villagers to take up vegetable cultivation to supplement their income.

Bileipada, 26th January 2017. Republic Day 2017 was observed with great enthusiasm at the Jeet Ash Fly Ash Products on 26th January. The National Festival was attended by Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), the Trustees (VSN), JFAP staff, volunteers and guests. The Tricolor was unfurled by Mrs Mishra in presence of the crowd. The National Anthem was rendered with all standing up to honour the Nation. JFAP staff who have shown exemplary dedication towards their work were recognized by the guests with several prizes. The program ended with sweets distribution among all present.

Bileipada, 26th January 2017. The tiny toddlers of Shishu Prem Nursery School joined the Nation in Republic Day Celebrations on this proud day. The little students dressed up in their school uniforms assembled early morning and saluted the National Flag as it was unfurled by Mr P Chattopadhyay, COO (SB), Tata Sponge along with Ms Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), trustees, volunteers and school teaching staff. Parents gathered to witness several activities of the young children, which include a wonderfully choreographed parade, cultural presentation etc. Sweets were distributed at the end of the program.