Purbachal Ananda Foundation
Strives for universal education, shelters the homeless and elderly, empowers women through self-help groups, and promotes health, sanitation, and environmental awareness
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About
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Headquarters
Durgapur, West Bengal
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Since
2005
Purbachal Ananda Foundation, situated in West Bengal's Bankura District, provides long-term care and education to marginalized, homeless, and orphaned Read more children. Dedicated volunteers, both young and elderly, nurture these children with love and affection. The organization upholds human values and believes in empowering every child for the nation's betterment. Additionally, they operate shelters for urban homeless individuals, offering food, shelter, medical care, education, and life skills training in collaboration with local municipal corporations and the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). These projects are maintained with support from compassionate individuals across society. Over the past five years, Purbachal Ananda Foundation has collaborated with the Government of West Bengal to organize literacy camps, establish free coaching centers for at-risk children to prevent dropouts, and ensure economically disadvantaged children have access to school supplies and books. Through dedicated efforts, the foundation secured a one-acre lease from Gouriya Math in Purakanda village, Bankura district, West Bengal. On this land, Purbachal Ananda Foundation has constructed a home for children in need of care and protection. With limited resources primarily from individual well-wishers' donations, these underprivileged children now have essential shelter, education, and healthcare.
Cause Area
Programs
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Ananda ashrama educational home
Children from neighboring villages come from impoverished backgrounds and face challenging economic conditions. At the Ashrama, these students receive complimentary tutoring, psychological assistance, and access to a nurturing environment that promotes holistic development. The infrastructure for the Ashrama has been established through generous contributions from organizations such as Rotary Club, Ramakrishna Mission-Bankura, CSR-DSP-SAIL, Nabadiganta Tapasya Foundation, Calcutta Foundation, and individual donors. Imerys Steelcasting India Private Limited is also contributing to the construction of the main gate of PAF, benefiting both the Ashram and the children it serves.
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Free text book library
Books covering both curriculum-related and non-curriculum subjects are loaned to village students, ranging from Class V to the graduation level, without any charges.
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Shelter for Urban Homeless
Purbachal Ananda Foundation operates shelters for urban homeless individuals, including those who are destitute, elderly, infirm, and wandering. Previously, these individuals were forced to live outdoors in various parts of the city. These shelters operate in collaboration with the respective Municipal Corporations and offer a safe haven for urban homeless individuals. They receive essential services such as food, medical care, life skills training, education, and entertainment. Currently, there are five shelters operational at different locations: Durgapur, Howrah, Habra, Jamuria-Asansol, and Naihati, serving a total of 150 people. These shelters are managed by Purbachal Ananda Foundation in partnership with local Municipal Corporations under the National Urban Livelihood Mission Project.
Leadership Team
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Dr Arun Kanti Banerjee
Scientist
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Sri Gautam Ghosh
President
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Arindam Banerjee
Secretary
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Somnath Chatterjee
Vice president
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Rita Ghosh
Executive Member
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Anita Pal
Vice President
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AABTP1017B
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Registration ID
S/1L/32097
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VO ID / Darpan ID
WB/2017/0178165
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FCRA
146940121
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Purbachal Ananda Foundation
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Sister Organisation
Abhayashram
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society