First NGO to visit Jangalmahal

A preliminary survey in the four villages of Gopiballabpur Block was conducted by Seva 

Kendra Calcutta for the first time after peace returned to Jangalmahal. The four villages 

were Khandisole, Borojhowri, Chotojhowri and Purnaparai. The first three come under 

the Kendugarhi Panchayat and Purnaparai village comes under the Dudiapuria Saria 4 

Panchayat. The villagers of these four villages are predominantly Santhal and Lodha. 

Irrigation and availability of drinking water, Education and Health are the primary 

concerns and priorities of the inhabitants of these villages. Seva Kendra Calcutta is 

interested in working with governmental and non-governmental organizations inorder to 

address these needs and thus bring ‘hope and healing’ to the people of Jangalmahal.

"One Human Family, Food for All"

"One Human Family, Food for all". Seva Kendra Calcutta has joined this international 

campaign along with Caritas India to end hunger by 2025. There is enough food to feed the

planet. We believe that with your help, we can end hunger by 2025. "We cannot look the 

other way. The food available in the world is enough to feed everyone" (Pope Francis).

Shishumela- A Celebration of Childhood

Seva Kendra Calcutta Extension, Kharagpur and Namasole Pally Mangal Samity, West Midnapore organised a three-day children’s fete at Baligeria Haat Ground, Nayagram from February 18 to February 20, 2014.   This event was generously supported by our sponsor.  This three-day event meant exclusively for the children was packed with cultural dance, drama, songs, magic show and panel discussion. The different programmes on each of these three days highlighted different themes and messages on their Tribal and Bengali culture, importance of attending school regularly, science and environmental concerns. At the end of the three-day Shishumela, a small rally was held on the ground.  The children joined this rally singing, holding placards and shouting slogans on children’s rights. There were five informative stalls on Education, Nutrition, Health and dignity on all the three days.  The stalls were manned by the government and our project staff.  This year’s Shishumela event saw a footfall of 1000 visitors every day. The event also received full support from the government authorities.

Shishumela article published in The Statesman on March 09, 2014

A tribal dance by the High School students

Inaugural song by students on Day 1

Children performing a dance recital

Panel Discussion

Children at one of the Stalls

Children's Rally

A small step towards Rooftop farming in

Seva Kendra Calcutta

We are presently growing organic vegetables like Okra, Eggplants and Tomatoes