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Narayanpur, 12 May 2017. Mother child health continues to be one of the primary focus areas for Vidya Shakti Niyas. Recently, an awareness program was organized at the Narayanpur village under Joda Block of Odisha. Dr Arabinda Panda, along with Mrs Rosalie Mishra Secretary (VSN) discussed various aspects of mother & child care among village ladies. Around 35 ladies from Narayanpur benefited from the program. During the course of the program, 32 ladies who recently underwent family planning procedure were felicitated by Vidya Shakti NIyas. The village ladies thanked the organizers for their noble initiative. Also present during the event were Mrs Leelawati Behera & Mr Ananta Behera (VSN) who helped organize the event.

Basic Computer Training at VSN

Bileipada, 6 May 2017. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a felicitation ceremony for students completing the recently organized basic computer training program. Candidates successfully completing the 6 day basic computer training program were awarded certificates recognizing their new found learning. Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik, Chairperson (VSN) presented the certificates to the students, along with Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN). Mrs Pattnaik praised VSN members for their commendable effort in promotion of digital education. Also present during the occasion were Mrs Jolly Patnaik & Mrs Snigdha Tripthy both Trustees (VSN), support staff & several guests.

Realizing the dream of Sabuja Swapna

Chamakpur, 5th May 2017. Sabuja Swapna is one of the flagship endeavors of Vidya Shakti Niyas towards realization of green revolution in the nearby villages. Under the program, farmers from nearby villagers are provided extensive farming training using modern technology and provision of high yield seeds. Mrs Chitrika Pattnaik, Chairperson (VSN) along with Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), all Trustees (VSN) & support staff visited the rice plantation site at Chamakpur. The visitors were overwhelmed by the outcome of the effort in form of lush green paddy plantation spanning the entire area.

The excitement of the farmers was evident as the visitors discussed the new found farming techniques with them. The villagers thanked VSN for the rewarding initiative and requested for continuation of the same in future.

Sujata Swain

22nd April 2017, Bileipada. Vidya Shakti Niyas organized a 6 day basic computer training program for women. The program on MS Office was organized at the Learning & Development Centre, Bileipada. Around 16 women (10 belong to nearby villages) attended the program. The course covered basic computer prerequisites to entry level skills on the ubiquitous digital office platform. Mrs Sujata Swain volunteered as faculty in the training program. Vidya Shakti Niyas has since long been working in line with the nation’s dream of Digital India.

Bileipada, 13 April 2017. Saraswati Shishu Mandir School organized their 21st School Annual Day in their school premises at Bileipada. The school is a temple of education for a number of students coming from nearby villages. The program included presentation of school annual report, prize distribution for various competitive events & a multicolored cultural program presented by the students. Eminent speakers addressed the students and all present. Prominent guests present were Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), representatives from Tata Steel, Jindal, Shree Metaliks, village representatives, school President & Secretary among others. A huge gathering including parents, guests and local villagers witnessed the program.

Vidya Shakti Niyas felicitated Smruti Rekha Mahakud, a multi talented sportsperson from Class IX for her successful performance at the State level athletic competition & for her selection in the national levels. VSN presented the young sportsperson with a medal & token gift while encouraging other students to take up sports along with normal school curriculum. The program ended with a vote of thanks to all who contributed in making the event a success.

Purushottampur, 10th April 2017. The BNK High School, Purushottampur organized their Annual Function with great enthusiasm. The Additional Sub Collector, Champua attended the program as the Chief Guest, along with Mr Sumant Giri, Principal PS College, Jhumpura, as Chief Speaker and Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN) as Hon’ble Guest during the occasion. The school annual report was presented. A colorful cultural programs were presented by the students for the guests. The program concluded with prize distribution among students for various sporting activities. The program concluded with sweets distribution.

Chamamkpur, 30 March 2017. Vidya Shakti has been promoting agriculture through its Sabuja Swapna program. Several initiatives like providing training to farmers, distribution of fertilizers etc. are directed towards increasing farm yield. The program brings improvement in the economic condition of the farming community living in the surrounding villages. Mrs Rosalie Mishra (Secretary) & Mrs Snigdha Tripathy (Trustee) recently visited the farmlands of Chamakpur, covered under Sabuja Swapna program. It was exalting to witness the hard work of the villagers realize into lush green paddy fields. Mrs Rosalie & Mrs Tripathy interacted with the farmers & praised them for putting their new found knowledge to good use.

Bileipada, 23-25 March 2017. Vidya Shakti recently collaborated with St John Ambulance, Odisha for a First Aid Training Program organized for 45 villagers belonging to surrounding community. The participants included members of local youth club, Anganwadi staff and others. The 3 day program organized at L&D Centre, Bileipada was conducted by Mr Ratikanta Nath from St John Ambulance, Bhubaneswar, who shared his expertise in conducting similar workshops. The program included a free first-aid kit besides assistance in certification from St John Ambulance. Also present during the event were Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary, Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, Trustee, Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, Trustee Dr Ramesha from Tata Sponge and other volunteers.

Panchananpur, 18 March 2017. The annual Shishu Kalyan Pratiyogita was organized at the Community Centre in the Panchananpur village of Keonjhar. The event, organized for the 6th consecutive year, has been witnessing growing number of participants each year. This year participation touched a new high with 187 babies competing for the coveted prize. After stiff competition, 47 babies made it to the final round. The contestants were judged on several criteria, like general health, response, cleanliness and hygiene. Smt Renubala Swain, CDPO Joda (T) attended the program with Dr Arabinda Panda, Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Secretary (VSN), Mrs Jolly Pattnaik & Mrs Snigdha Tripathy, both Trustees (VSN) along with other VSN and village volunteers. The CDPO praised Vidya Shakti for its efforts to raise awareness on better health of mother and child in the surrounding villages.

16 March 2017, Bileipada. Vidya Shakti Niyas has been working towards betterment of of rural education as one of its prime objectives. Providing scholarships to children of unpriviliged families is one of its attempts to fight illeteracy in the community. In this direction, a meeting between VSN Trustees and parents of above beneficiaries was organized at VSN Training Hall, Bileipada. More than 60 parents attended the meeting. Discussions were made on raising awareness levels on education in the community. Progress on education of the beneficiary students was discussed. Mrs Rosalie Mishra, Mrs Jolly Pattnaik, Mrs Singdha Tripadhy, Mr Sachi Sahoo, Ms Leelawati Behera & Mr Ananta Behera from VSN attended the program.