Chitrangada - Academy of Dance & Music
(Our Musical Research Unit, Reg. No. 4362, Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh - 1997)-
Subjects
- - Bharatnatyam
- - Kathak
- - Creative Dance
- - Rabindra Nritya
- - Indian Folk Dance
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Instruments
- - Bangla Dhol
- - Dhamsa
- - Madol
Jhumuria Our Folk Research Institute in Nadia
This research center focuses on the study and preservation of the Jhumur dance, Jhumur songs, their history, and indigenous musical instruments of the region.
Beshay Our Folk Research Institute in Murshidabad
A center dedicated to the study and preservation of Bengal's traditional folk dance, Raibeshe.
Shilpa Bhawan Training Center for Art & Craft
A center where rural people are taught how to create various items using locally available materials, empowering them towards self-reliance.
KALOTAN Coaching Centre for Special Education and Day Boarding School for ST (Scheduled Tribe) Students.
SEBA
Through this initiative, the Dishari family strives to serve the community throughout the year by providing a Food Bank, Free Medicine, Health Check-up Camps, and distributing Old & New Clothes.
Meghai Sardar Football Association Club for ST Children
This club was established in the rural heartland to give local children, who often can't reach city clubs due to various reasons, the opportunity to showcase their talents. The goal of the association is to bring indigenous children's talents to the global stage.
Annual Initiatives
Nadia Karam Parab
A festival celebrating the significance of the Karam tree and the history of seed planting, aiming to promote and spread awareness about this tradition.
Nadia Tusu Parab
A festival based on agriculture, aimed at preserving and highlighting the importance of the Tusu festival, a traditional event of the indigenous community.
Nadia PARBON International Folk Festival
This festival aims to showcase the cultural exchange between countries and states, bringing out its depth and building bridges of mutual understanding.
BADOL PAROB Rain Welcoming Festival
A festival that celebrates the arrival of the monsoon, encouraging the younger generation to appreciate the importance of the rainy season and plant seeds of greenery in their hearts.
"The Wall Painting Competition on Indigenous Traditional Art Across Nadia"A valuable part of the Saharai festival is wall painting, which is now on the verge of disappearing in Nadia. The main objective of this competition is to preserve, promote, and encourage the new generation to take interest in this traditional wall painting art in Nadia, which is at risk of being lost.
Disaster Management Initiative
In response to the urgency of the situation, our volunteers actively assist those in need during natural disasters.
Immediate Response
Water Supply
Multiple drinking water tanks are installed, as the village's water taps and tube-wells are submerged under floodwaters. Even after the waters recede, these remain non-functional for several months, which is why we focus on providing alternative water sources.
Food and Medicine Distribution
Essential food supplies and medicines are distributed to meet the immediate nutritional and health needs of the affected families.
Tarpaulins and Clothing
We provide tarpaulins for temporary shelter and distribute essential clothing to those who have lost their belongings.
Post-Disaster Recovery Initiative
Environmental Hygiene
Bleaching powder is distributed to help mitigate environmental contamination and prevent the spread of disease.
Health Check-up Camps
We organize health camps to monitor and address the physical well-being of the affected population.
Rebuilding Homes
We assist in rebuilding homes that have been damaged by storms, providing a safe shelter for families.
Essential Kitchenware
We supply families with basic kitchenware, enabling them to cook and eat properly.
Education Support
We distribute books, notebooks, and school bags to children, helping them return to their education despite the challenges.