School Teacher Announces to Donate Her Body after-death

By Sohail Khan
Published: December 10, 2012 | Last Updated: 11 December 2012 9:03 AM
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35-year-old Rekha Menaria presented her wish before District Collector Vikas Bhale, Bhale accepted her aspiration and released an official statement that Rekha Menaria’s body will be used for medical purpose after her death.

“It was my wish to do something for the society, the intention of donating my body was going in my mind from last several months, I shared it with my husband and he accepted by decision”, said Rekha in a calm manner.

Living in a joint family at Bhuwana, Rekha teaches at a government school in Rajsamand District. [Read more...]

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Madhur Chhanv: Making Future of Children

By Sayeed Ahmed
Published: December 2, 2012 | Last Updated: 02 December 2012 5:57 PM
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Against all odds, in creating an ideal society, helping hands and social service can prove handy. With a similar view, Deepmala Gupta, founder secretary of “Madhur Chhanv” a NGO dedicated to provide assistance to financially deprived children including their health, education and basic needs.

The former manager in Insurance Company, Deepmala was touched by the social dilemma and sufferings of poor children; she left her day job and dedicated her life to the betterment of the children.

Madhur Chhanv is not just a home for children, but also generate employment for rural women, the organization is involved in cottage industry and manufacturing of craft items, carry bags, envelops, gift boxes and even spices.

In the words of Deepmala, “we manufacture products and generate funds after selling it directly in market; initially required raw materials are provided our women workers through funds raised by members of Madhur Chhanv”.

“We don’t take donations, the funds are solely collected with contributions from around 14 members of our group”, says Deepmala. [Read more...]

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Udaipur Group NCC celebrates NCC Day

By Sayeed Ahmed
Published: November 24, 2012 | Last Updated: 24 November 2012 8:21 PM
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On occasion of the 64th anniversary of the raising of the National Cadets Corps, Udaipur Group NCC organized a parade for the Cadets of all three wings of the NCC at MB College ground.

On this occasion, Col. I. S. Sehdeva, VSM, Group Commander, Udaipur Group addressed the Officers, ANO, PI Staff and the Cadets.

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In his address, Sehdeva informed all present, regarding various activities and achievements of Udaipur group NCC during the past one year. He also complimented all for the excellent all-round performance in various NCC activities.

The program then followed a Blood donation camp, where approximately 30 Cadets donated blood at 2 Raj Naval Unit. [Read more...]

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Samanvay Celebrates Diwali at Old Age Home

By Gaurav Bhandari
Published: November 10, 2012 | Last Updated: 10 November 2012 8:19 PM
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Samanvay, a NGO ran by the group of youngsters, celebrated Diwali in Sukhdham Vridashram, an old age home at Sector 9 which was also equally enjoyed by few HIV positive children of Udaipur. Sukhdham Vridashram is an old age home operated by Shri Jhulelal Seva Samiti. [Read more...]

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College Students Rally to Support Women and Environment

By Gaurav Bhimawat
Published: October 18, 2012 | Last Updated: 19 October 2012 7:51 AM
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National Service Scheme (NSS) and Women Cell of the Meera Girl’s College organized a rally today at 11 am. The aim of the rally was to spread awareness and appeal the citizens on issues concerning, Female Feticide, Women Rights, Environment and Water conservation.

The rally started from MG College, passed through Chetak Circle and Court Chauraha and ended back in college premises. [Read more...]

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International Day of the Girl Child: School Girls meet Top Officials

By Zaheer Abbas and Anil Rodgers
Published: October 11, 2012 | Last Updated: 11 October 2012 4:14 PM
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District collector Vikas Sitaram Bhale with girls of St. Mathew’s School

Various women and girl-child oriented social organizations has observed the International Day of the Girl Child by meeting top administrative dignitaries and spreading awareness concerning the setbacks related to the women and girls, specially child marriage and domestic violence.

Marking the first year of International Day of the Girl Child, the theme is decided as “Abolishing Child Marriage”. [Read more...]

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Women Association – AIPWA gave Memorandum addressing Chief Minister

By Anil Rodgers
Published: September 27, 2012 | Last Updated: 27 September 2012 8:40 PM
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With a five point agenda of demands of All India Progressive Women’s Association (AIPWA) gave memorandum to the District Magistrate, addressing Chief Minister.

AIPWA is an NGO that works for the upliftment of the weaker section of women. According to Kumudini Pati, National Secretary of the NGO, “There are many programs floated by Central and State Government for the upliftment of the women, however, due to loop holes and bureaucracy the programs are not implemented to the fullest extent”.

She also told that, inflation is another big issue that has ruined the budget of the “aam women’s house”.

And if, there is a “Employment Guarantee” for rural people then it should be implemented in Urban Areas also. She added, “We are giving this Memorandum addressing to the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, as he is known for hearing poor people’s demand”.

AIPWA’s five point demand agenda:

1. Homless persons should be benefitted through Indira Awas Yojna

2. Officers must be deputed and authorized for adding names of poor people in BPL

3. Condition of the declaring son’s age in pension form must be removed.

4. NREGA program should be implemented for Urban Areas also.

5. Inflation must be controlled

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Women’s Private Personal Marketplace bags $25,000 grant

By Vajrasar Goswami
Published: September 1, 2012 | Last Updated: 01 September 2012 4:49 PM
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• Grand Prize Winner: Women’s Private Personal Market Place
• Special Recognition Award: Life – Livelihood Initiatives for Empowerment of Women
• People’s Choice Award: Project Stitch

Boond Foundation’s initiative titled Women’s Private Personal Marketplace has won the $25,000 grant, in Project Inspire 2012 an event organized with joint initiatives by the Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard on 31st Aug, 2012.

Project Inspire is to help young change-makers create a better world of opportunities, for women and girls in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

Project Inspire was launched in 2011, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 25th anniversary of MasterCard in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa. The program provides a 5-minute platform to 18-35 year old social entrepreneurs/team of people, wherein the candidate/s have to pitch their inspired idea to the world and win a US$25,000 grant.

The grant is allowed to projects that demonstrate creativity and has sustainable impact on the lives of women and girls across Asia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East or Africa. To qualify for the US$25,000 grant, the project has to meet the following requirements: [Read more...]

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Lions Parisangh Celebrates Rakhi at Orphanage

By Vajrasar Goswami
Published: August 7, 2012 | Last Updated: 07 August 2012 9:09 PM
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The Bhartiya Lions Parisangh celebrated the festival of Rakhi with kids of Orphanage yesterday.

Pranita Talesra of the Club informed that, “Himani Soni and Baheti tied knots on the fists of 80 kids and also offered sweets and lunch. Every kid was gifted with water-bottles”.

 Pramila Parikh also spoke on the importance of Rakshbandhan. [Read more...]

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24 Abandoned children get Computer course certificates

By Anil Rodgers
Published: July 20, 2012 | Last Updated: 20 July 2012 8:48 PM
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Nirashrit Bal Seva Grah Jeevan Jyoti (Sukher) a government aided non-profit boarding school for tribal abandoned children distributed computer basic Computer course Certificates to 24 students today in a school function.  D. P. Dhakar (Director, IICT), as a Chief Guest gave away the certificates to the students.

Shobha Karwa (Chairperson) of the committee told that this organization is totally dedicated to the poor and abandoned children who can’t afford to educate themselves as their parents abandon them.

Arvind Sharma (Incharge of the School) informed that the organization runs under very little aid, just enough  to keep the organization running; but our organization needs a little more to provide extra facilities to the students. [Read more...]

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