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Restoring Vision Every Month: Jan Mitra Nyas–PVCHR Permanent Eye Care Initiative in Varanasi

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Access to basic eye care remains a major challenge for poor and elderly communities in rural areas. To address this gap, Jan Mitra Nyas and PVCHR have been jointly running a permanent monthly Eye Check-up Camp in Varanasi, with support from the Shiksha Plus Initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation . This sustained initiative ensures that eye care is not a one-time intervention but a continuous community health service for the most vulnerable. As part of this ongoing programme, an Eye Camp was organized on 15 January 2026 at the Panchayat Bhawan, Kathiraon, in collaboration with R. J. Sankara Eye Hospital . The camp focused on early detection and treatment of eye diseases among poor, elderly, and marginalized people. A total of 40 beneficiaries (25 women and 15 men) received eye examinations. Medical screening identified several cataract cases along with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. After clinical assessment, 13 patients were referred for cataract...
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HTDS Millennial Awards 2025 | Featuring Lenin Raghuvanshi

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Building Systems, Not Just Schools: Why Community Literacy in Rural India Matters to the World

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  Building Systems, Not Just Schools: Why Community Literacy in Rural India Matters to the World by Lenin Raghuvanshi highlights how the Shiksha Plus initiative of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, implemented with Jan Mitra Nyas, demonstrates that sustainable education reform is built through community systems, not standalone programs. By investing in local volunteers, accountability, data-driven learning, and lifelong literacy—especially for women—the initiative advances SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 3 (Well-being), and SDG 17 (Partnerships), while aligning closely with UNESCO’s Education 2030 vision. Through human stories like that of an elderly woman learner who now reads and understands documents independently, the article underscores a critical global lesson: literacy is not symbolic but protective, restoring dignity, agency, and informed choice. Full article: https://medium.com/@lenin_75290/building-systems-not-just-schools-d8067749bb0f
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Laptops Distributed to Community Educators for Adult Literacy Under Shiv Nadar Foundation’s Shiksha Plus Program

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Laptops Distributed to Community Educators for Adult Literacy Under Shiv Nadar Foundation’s Shiksha Plus Program Under the Shiksha Plus Program run by the Shiv Nadar Foundation , a major step has been taken to strengthen adult education in rural India. In a special event held at the Panchayat Bhawan in Barhikala village, 25 community educators were provided laptops and projectors , marking the formal launch of the literacy initiative. The program aims to make 1,125 adult learners literate within the next four months . Prior to this, a literacy campaign involving 1,900 women was successfully conducted in Kathiraon Gram Sabha, showcasing the effectiveness of the initiative. Quoting Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This philosophy lies at the heart of the Shiksha Plus Project. Key Objectives of the Project Empower rural communities through education Use digital devices and modern teaching methodologies Bring marginal...
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🌸 Learning Has No Age: The Global Recognition of “Shiksha Plus initiative” of Shiv Nadar foundation and a New Chapter for Lifelong Learning in Varanasi

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  🌸 Learning Has No Age: The Global Recognition of  “Shiksha Plus Initiative” of Shiv Nadar foundation  and a New Chapter for Lifelong Learning in Varanasi By PVCHR / JMN Blog Desk When local initiatives are rooted in empathy, dignity, and community empowerment, they often travel far beyond the borders of their origins. Such is the inspiring journey of   “Shiksha Plus initiative” of Shiv Nadar foundation  and implemented by Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) in the Bada Gaon block of Varanasi. Recently, the programme gained international visibility when Piotr Bartoszewicz-Malicki , Head of the European Parliament Info Hub , reshared Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi’s LinkedIn post, calling it “ an interesting post by Dr. Raghuvanshi, an EUVP Alumnus from India. ” This recognition underscores a powerful truth: lifelong learning resonates globally because it is a universal human aspiration. 🌱 The Spirit of the Programme: Learning at Every Age The “Shiksha Plus Programme” is ...
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मुसहर समाज: मजदूर से मालिक बनने की जंग | Shruti Nagvanshi |

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भारत के सबसे उपेक्षित माने जाने वाले मुसहर और नट समाज की किस्मत अब बदल रही है… और इस बदलाव की अगुवाई कर रही हैं – Shruti Nagvanshi। यह वीडियो सिर्फ देखने के लिए नहीं, सोच बदलने के लिए है। अगर आप मानते हैं कि मुसहर और वंचित समाज को हक और सम्मान मिलना चाहिए, तो कमेंट में लिखिए: “बदलाव जरूरी है” और इस वीडियो को कम से कम 3 लोगों के साथ शेयर करें। – कुमार विजय | काशी के कर्णधार “Kashi Ke Karndhar with Kumar Vijay” के इस विशेष एपिसोड में जानिए कैसे एक महिला समाजसेवी मुसहर समाज को 👉 मजदूर से मालिक बना रही हैं 👉 भीख और मजदूरी से निकालकर स्वाभिमान की राह दिखा रही हैं 👉 शिक्षा, रोजगार और आत्मनिर्भरता की लड़ाई लड़ रही हैं 👉 और दलित-वंचित समाज के लिए एक नई क्रांति की शुरुआत कर रही हैं यह वीडियो सिर्फ एक इंटरव्यू नहीं, बल्कि एक सामाजिक आंदोलन की सच्ची कहानी है। आप इस वीडियो में देखेंगे: मुसहर और नट समाज का वास्तविक जीवन जातिगत शोषण और गरीबी की सच्चाई कैसे एक महिला बदलाव की मशाल बन गई समाजसेवा की वह मिसाल जो सिस्टम को चुनौती दे रही है
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Strengthening Adult Literacy: Janmitra Nyas Trains 37 Community Educators and 3 Field Coordinators Under Shiv Nadar Foundation’s Shiksha Plus Program

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  In a significant step toward empowering adult literacy, Janmitra Nyas successfully completed the training of 37 community educators and 3 field coordinators under the Shiksha Plus Program of the Shiv Nadar Foundation . The seven-day training program was held at the Barhikala Gram Panchayat Bhawan , located in the Badagaon Block of Varanasi. This initiative aims to strengthen adult education at the grassroots level and bring learning opportunities to those who have been excluded from formal education systems. The program holds immense importance in advancing national development goals and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) —particularly those related to poverty alleviation, equality, and social inclusion. Expert-Led Training for Effective Adult Education The training was conducted by Mr. Bhuvan , an experienced trainer from the Shiv Nadar Foundation. He provided in-depth guidance on effective teaching techniques, learner-centered meth...
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