Chandauli News: Chandauli’s soil has always raised conflicts on its lap, but there are some sparks that not only burns, but also illuminates others with their light. One such spark is Gramya Sansthan and its secretary Bindu Singh. A name, which in today’s time, when social service has become just a show, has the power to collect praise with the sharp eyes of journalism. Usually, when we talk about NGOs, a layer of doubt climbs in the mind, is this work to show off? Is this just a means of raising funds? But the work of Gramya Sansthan in the rugged and inaccessible areas of Naugarh silences all these questions. This is not an ordinary social work, but a tireless penance, which has been going on continuously for the last 30 years.
A call to the society standing on the margins
The Gramya Sansthan was established in 1992 with an objective, which is as relevant today as it was decades ago. Its aim was to end the discrimination, exploitation and violence against women and give them respect and rights. The institution made the most backward and marginalized communities of Naugarh its field where poverty, illiteracy, intoxication and domestic violence had kept deep roots. This was not an easy task. It was like a war where the enemies were invisible and everywhere – social stereotypes, patriarchs and flaws of system. But Gramya did not give up.
Education from lamp centers
Gramya took a unique initiative for children deprived of education, especially for girls. He established ‘Chirag Kendra’ in every village. These were not just schools, but they were the centers where future foundations were being laid. In those places where government schools were either away or their condition was worse, these centers imparted free education to hundreds of children. It was not just alphabetic knowledge, but he was taught how to live life. This is the result of the foresight of the institute that today many students who came out of this darkness are serving in important positions like government teachers, staff nurses, and ANM. This shows that when the right direction and guidance are found, the children of the most backward class can also touch the sky.
Empowerment movement
Gramya work was not limited to education only. He made women aware of their rights. There was a time when women were afraid to raise their voice against exploitation and violence. But Gramya taught him that to remain silent is not a solution. She formed groups of teenager and women leaders, trained them and filled them confidence. Today these leaders are playing an important role in solving the problems of their community. By organizing about 1,200 adolescent girls and 650 women, they were not only given knowledge, but also empowered them to take their lives.
In addition, the institution also played an important role in ensuring reproductive health, maternity care, and access to government schemes. He worked with government departments and ensured that the beneficiaries could get the right benefits. Gramya’s contribution in increasing the participation of women workers in schemes like MNREGA has been commendable.
Steps move towards self -sufficiency
Self -sufficiency is the first step of development of any society. Gramya understood this and started training women and adolescent girls. Through courses such as beauticians and sewing, more than 900 people have been trained so far. They were not only given skills, but also a kit to start a business, so that they can earn their livelihood. It is not just a business, but a means of living a respectable life.
In the end, the work of Gramya Sansthan and Bindu Singh is not just an NGO report, but it is a living document that suggests that when surrender and dedication, the biggest mountain can be shaken. This is a learning for all those who consider social work as just a formality. In Naugarh, where there was disappointment in the air, today there is a new dawn feeling of hope. All this has been possible with a spark, named Gramya Sansthan.
