Monthly Archives: April 2019

Ramchandrapur, 13th February 2019. In its efforts to enrich and empower local farmers, Vidya Shakti Niyas conducted a vermicompost practical training program for Maa Ambika Self Help Group, under the umbrella of VSN, in the village of Ramchandrapur. Mr Rabinarayan Sahu, an expert in vermicompost & other agro-technologies, conducted a hands-on session for the members of the group. The earthworms were successfully cultured on 6th April 2019. The initiative promises to be a source of good income for Maa Ambika SHG.

Bileipada, 2nd April 2019 : Working towards women empowerment through innovative income generating initiatives, Vidya Shakti recently introduced Beautician Training program for the rural women. The program will develop contemporary skills of enrolled students and in due course, provide them the opportunity to be self employed. In a formal event organized by VSN, Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik, Chairperson (VSN) along with Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mrs Ratna Chattopadhyay, Trustee (VSN) inaugurated the program at the beauty parlor set up for the purpose. Around 6 Dalit & tribe students enrolled in this course. The students, guardians & guests attended the program.

Bileipada, 28th March 2019. Vidya Shakti Niyas Driving School organized a Road Safety Awareness Campaign today. The trainees & faculty were joined by several volunteers & trustees in making the program successful. The campaign was conducted at the Birikala Gram Panchayat Road. Pedestrians, bike & 4 wheeler drivers were counseled on the need for appropriate safety measures while driving for the safety of everyone.

Bileipada, 6th March 2019. Preliminary rounds of Shishu Kalyan pratiyogita were conducted during the month of February in the near by villages. Around 340 children participated in this program,out of which 182 boys, 158 girls (ST 306,SC 5, Others 29). The final round was conducted on 6th March in VSN Training Hall where 41 children participated.

Bileipada, 1st March 2019. Shishu Prem Nursery School observed its Annual Function with great enthusiasm at the school premises. Little children, teachers & guests participated in the celebrations. A colourful cultural function was presented with the tiny tots beautifully showcasing their talents. Vidya Shakti Niyas trustees, volunteers, teachers & staff were present during the occasion. At the end of the program the children were recognized as per their academic perofrmance throughout the year.

 

Bileipada, 23rd February 2019. Mrs. Jayanthi Sheshadri, eminent educator & Presidential Awardee, conducted a session on Child Protection at the Vidya Shakti Niyas Training Hall. An audience of 33 comprising teachers, VSN volunteers & others attending the highly informative session.

Bileipada, 30th March 2019. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized an inter-anganwadi competition among 30 anganwadis during the entire month of March. The AWS were rated on their performance on the aspects of education, health & overall development of the anganwadi children. The felicitation program was organized at VSN Training Hall, Bileipada. An awareness session on health & hygiene, education etc was conducted with all present. The best AWS were presented with awards by the dignitaries present.