From Vision to Action

Over the past two weeks, students of Mukti Support School (MSS) actively participated in a series of Mukti Melas held at Nagendrapur GP, Herambagopalpur GP, Jogendrapur, Kankandighi, and Kakdwip. Their enthusiastic involvement was evident in well-coordinated yoga performances, sports activities, and impressive drawing displays based on diverse thematic subjects, earning widespread appreciation from the audiences…..

MUKTI organised a Value Education Programme on 6 January 2026 for its sponsored students, in collaboration with its long-standing sponsor Ms. Sukla Chattopadhyay. The session aimed to promote human values, ethics, and purpose alongside academic growth. Ms. Chattopadhyay shared her inspiring life journey—from pursuing higher education and a career in science and biotechnology across India….

Mukti organised a virtual interaction on 3 January 2026 with Anmol Industries Limited, newly selected sponsored students, and members of the Mukti team. The meeting aimed to strengthen the bond between the sponsor and students while encouraging open dialogue on education, aspirations, and personal growth. Anmol Industries Limited has been associated with Mukti since 2023–24….

In the month of April, MUKTI’s Natural Garden initiative took a vibrant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and food security. Around 10–12 varieties of seasonal vegetable seeds were carefully sown, reflecting a diverse and nutritious selection including Fenugreek, Pointed Gourd (Patal), Red Amaranth (Red Note), Coriander, Oat, Mint, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd (Jhinga) and more…..

Mukti Fresh, a flagship initiative of the NGO Mukti, continues to boost sustainable agriculture and empower local farmers through its close partnership with Mukti Bio Village. In the month of March alone, the organization sourced a total of 3,800 kg of fresh vegetables directly from farmers, demonstrating a strong commitment to farm-to-table practices and rural….

In a vibrant stride toward promoting sustainable health and traditional knowledge, Mukti has proudly established a medicinal garden in its Bio-Village area. Spanning approximately one bigha of land, this green initiative is blossoming into a sanctuary of nature’s healing power. The garden features a diverse range of medicinal plants known for their life-enhancing and therapeutic….

This year’s Durga Puja was not just a celebration of culture and devotion but also of entrepreneurship and community spirit. Beneficiaries of Mukti’s SWAS 2.0 Project (Swavalamban Accelerator in Sundarban) took centre stage, proudly setting up 10 stalls across Kolkata and South 24 Parganas. From New Town and Bansdroni to Tollygunge, and even Namkhana, the….

Under the Swavalamban Accelerator in Sundarban (SWAS 2.0) project, supported by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Mukti organised two hands-on training programmes in September 2025 aimed at strengthening women’s livelihood opportunities through skill enhancement and self-reliance. From 8th to 14th September 2025, a Kantha Stitch Training was conducted with the participation of….

Mukti, with the support of United Way Mumbai, has undertaken a plantation initiative along the riverbank of Ayla Bandh at Dakshin Kashinagar, Patharpratima block. As part of Mukti’s Integrated Development Program, saplings of mangroves, vetiver grass, and dragon fruit were planted to address both ecological restoration and livelihood enhancement. Mangrove and vetiver grass plantation will….

On the eve of World Mangrove Day 2025, Mukti, with the support of Anmol Industries Limited, launched a community-led mangrove plantation initiative along the riverbank of Dakshin Kankandighi, under Kankandighi Gram Panchayat. This new project marks the beginning of a natural, climate-resilient intervention to combat riverbank erosion and restore ecological balance. Over the course of….

For the past five years, Mukti has been actively supporting the renovation of old agricultural ponds in the Kankandighi and Nagendrapur areas—a critical intervention that is steadily transforming the livelihoods of local farming communities. In 2025 alone, a total of 110 ponds have been renovated in the Kankandighi region. Among these, 61 ponds were restored….

To promote rainwater conservation for agricultural use, pond reconstruction and renovation work has begun in the Baradanagar area under the Nagendrapur Gram Panchayat. This project is a part of Mukti’s environmental and livelihood development initiative, aimed at helping local farmers tackle the issue of water scarcity. In recent years, rapid drainage of monsoon rainwater and….

This Durga Puja, the Sundarbans Climate Club members under the ACV initiative  came together to promote an environment-friendly celebration through the “Sabujer Abhijaan Sharad Samman 2025” an award recognizing Puja Committees that have taken commendable steps to make their festivities greener and more sustainable. The initiative began with the children of the Climate Club developing….

On 1st October 2025, the Climate Club members carried out their second field activity under the Sabujer Abhijaan campaign during the Durga Puja celebrations at Heramba Gopalpur Gram Panchayat, Patharpratima, in the Sundarbans. The visit came after two months of dedicated preparation by the young environmentalists. On Nabami, eight enthusiastic members visited local Puja committees….

On the occasion of World Ozone Layer Preservation Day, members of the Sundarban Climate Club, an initiative under the Amplifying Community Voices (ACV) Consortium, visited Raidighi College in Mathurapur II Block on 19th September 2025 to engage with students of the Geography Department. The session was designed to foster dialogue on the intersection of climate….

As Kolkata stirred awake on the morning of 13 December 2025, Rabindra Sarobar became the starting point of a movement rooted in health, community, and conscious food choices. At 6:30 AM, 30 enthusiastic runners gathered alongside Mukti’s Run Ambassador, Akash Bahadur, to take part in the first activation run for Mukti’s Run for Safe Food….

The Session Facilitators Reflection Meeting was held on 6 January 2026 at the Mukti Child Project Office, bringing team members together for a day of reflection, shared learning, and forward planning. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the past year’s experiences and set priorities for the year ahead. The programme began with “Expectations from….

MUKTI’s Lataguri Project Team observed National Youth Day on 12 January through a brief yet reflective programme aimed at promoting value-based learning and youth awareness among students supported under the MUKTI Support School initiative. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as National Youth Day in India. Students from the supported schools, along with….

On 8th January 2026, Mukti was delighted to participate in a memorable meet and greet organised by SAHAY at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity. The event marked a special opportunity to meet Bob Doshi Sir and his wife, Rita Ma’am, esteemed donors of Children International, in person. Earlier, Bob Sir had announced this visit during….

In the wake of the recent deluge that inundated Kolkata and its neighbouring areas, Mukti extended urgent support to flood-affected families in Garia. The torrential rains in late September caused severe waterlogging across several low-lying localities, submerging homes, damaging belongings, and leaving hundreds of slum-dwelling families stranded without access to basic necessities. In some pockets….

In the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, Mukti has stepped up it’s relief efforts by distributing essential ration kits to 211 cyclone-affected families at Rajkanika and Rajnagar block under Kendrapara district, Odisha on 30th October, 2024. Each ration kit included essential items such as rice, dal, biscuits, soybeans, and puffed rice along with hygiene items such….

Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal has been one of the worst-affected areas by Cyclone Dana, where relentless rains and gusty winds have devastated vast stretches of agricultural land. Paddy crops, the primary livelihood for most farmers in the region, have suffered extensive damage, posing a significant risk to both food security and the economic….

Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak district, unleashing powerful winds of around 110 kmph and causing extensive damage. Vansaba, Bhadrak, and Dhamra experienced severe destruction, with uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and blocked roads. Roads were closed due to storm damage, disrupting all modes of….

Cyclone Remal caused extensive damage to the fruit gardens of Kankandighi GP which is also a source of sustenance and income for the local farmers. The powerful winds uprooted trees, stripped branches of their fruits, and scattered debris across the orchards. Floodwaters inundated the gardens, leading to soil erosion and the destruction of root systems…..