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On 1st May SHG Members of Santoshpur, Budge Budge attended a program on Government Schemes organized by the West Bengal Labour Department. 46 women participated in the program.

Smokeless Stove Construction and Traditional Feast Organized in Jamamo Village on World Earth Day

On April 22, on the occasion of World Earth Day, a special program focused on environmental conservation was organized in Jamamo village. This event was held in collaboration with the Lake Gardens organization, with participation from the

Sensitization meeting followed by form fill up of BMSSY (Binamulye Samajik Suraksha Yojana), a pension scheme for the unorganised sector, held on 21.4.25 at Santoshpur field office. Total 50 members participated.

A community meeting named Green Manch was organized by the youths on 14.04.25, to educate them on waste management, segregation at source using of two bins and they have planned a Zero Waste Food Festival on the day of World Earth

Day within the community.

The HCDI team visited the BLO Office, CDPO Office, and Maheshtala Municipality to meet with officials and gather information about essential documents and government schemes. This visit was important to ensure that the community members of 16 Bigha Bastee have access to necessary government documentation and avail the benefit from

A 3 day workshop was held for members of the west Bengal Youth Network at Kalimpong from 3-5th April 2025. Sessions were held on Leadership Building and Entrepreneur Development. The sessions were facilitated by State Coordinator Ms.Farida, Project Director Ms.Suranjana , National Coordinator Ms.Sanchita and Mr.Arunav and his colleague from

LGWCDC under its Local to Global Project has supported Youth Groups in each of the 5 states – West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and UP – to initiate nature based start up . These initiatives will not only contribute to a greener and cleaner environment but will also enable the

International Women’s Day was celebrated by HCDI and ICDP Projects at Santoshpur with 99 SHG members and community members to commemorate the theme of International Women’s Day 2025: “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” It was also celebrated at Lake Gardens Office by FNF Project where 44 women

Like previous years this year also LGWCDC participated in the Spring Fete of Nari Seva Sangha – an NGO- situated at Jodhpur Park , Kolkata. The Fete was held over 3 days from 7th to 9th February 2025. It is visited by many distinguished persons. Handicrafts and Tailoring items like

LGWCDC participated in One Billion Rising Program observed on 5th February 2025 through a Rally from Gariahat Crossing to Rashbehari Crossing Kolkata, Cultural performances during the course of the Rally and face painting sessions.