From Vision to Action

This Teachers’ Day, students across Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) and Mukti Support Schools (MSS) came together in their respective schools to celebrate the teachers who guide, encourage, and inspire them every day. Teachers’ Day at Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) Across 40 Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) in four districts of West Bengal, around….

As part of Mukti’s Value Education & Life Skills Initiative, an online session on “Sharing Gratitude” was conducted with TOT (Training of Trainers) teachers representing all MKSS clusters. The session encouraged teachers to explore gratitude beyond the simple words “thank you” and recognise the everyday acts of kindness, care, and support that can often go….

Date of Session: 30 August 2026 The MUKTI Talented Students Scholarship (TSS) Programme has taken another step towards strengthening its student support network by initiating a free WBJEE guidance and mentorship programme for Class 12 TSS scholarship recipients preparing for the entrance examination. Designed as a peer-to-peer learning initiative, the programme connects aspiring engineering students….

MUKTI’s Talented Students Scholarship Programme (TSS) has begun the interview process for newly applied candidates for the 2026–27 academic year, marking an important stage in the selection of deserving students for scholarship support. As part of the ongoing process, 60 MBBS aspirants from different districts and educational institutions across West Bengal were interviewed on 15….

On 14 September 2026, the MUKTI SURYA Skill Development Centre organised a Skill Awareness Programme and Cyber Security Workshop at Chapla High School (Main) as part of its ongoing efforts to engage young people in career-oriented learning, employability and responsible use of digital technology. The programme brought together students of Classes X and XI and….

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental awareness among young learners, Mukti’s Agriculture Team, led by Mr. Sourav Kayal, conducted a series of practical sessions on “Soil Composition and the Importance of Organic Matter in Agriculture” for students of Classes VII–IX at two Mukti Support School (MSS) centres in Kankandighi….

As part of its efforts to promote environmental awareness and sustainable agricultural practices among the younger generation, Mukti’s Agriculture Team conducted an interactive learning session on Organic Farming on 25th May 2026 at Uttar Kankandighi MSS. The programme brought together students from Classes VII to X, with active participation from both Uttar Kankandighi MSS and….

Mukti has taken a significant step toward accelerating farmers’ economic self-reliance and promoting eco-friendly cultivation. On March 6, 2026, a special consultative meeting was held at the Mukti Bio-Village Office in collaboration with the “Green Machine Company.” The primary goal of this meeting was to introduce farmers to advanced technology capable of rapid organic fertilizer….

On 5 September 2026, MUKTI organised a meeting with women members at the Herambagopalpur Branch to discuss the registration process for the SWAS 2.0 Cooperative and the livelihood opportunities that can emerge through a formally organised cooperative structure. The meeting focused on helping participants understand how cooperative registration can strengthen collective participation and support women….

Mukti SURYA Skill Development Centre organised a Skill Awareness Programme and Cyber Security Workshop on 31 August 2026 at Subhashnagar High School, Raidighi, Chapla, as part of its ongoing community outreach and youth empowerment initiatives. The programme aimed to create awareness among school students about the importance of skill development, career-oriented learning and safe digital….

In the rural communities of the Sundarbans, women have long transformed old saris and discarded fabrics into Kantha, using simple running stitches to preserve stories of everyday life, family, labour, nature and memory. What was once created primarily within households carries generations of skill, creativity and cultural knowledge. Building on this tradition, Project Navya, sponsored….

Under MUKTI’s SWAS Initiative, women-led cooperatives are not only creating livelihood opportunities—they are also building institutions that give women a stronger collective voice. As the cooperatives grow, the need for closer coordination, shared learning, and joint decision-making becomes increasingly important. To support this, MUKTI is facilitating the formation of federations, bringing together representatives from different….

Mukti SURYA organised a Career Counselling Programme at Raidighi College with the objective of creating awareness among students about career opportunities, skill development and employment-oriented vocational education. The programme provided students with an opportunity to explore career pathways and understand the importance of developing practical skills alongside formal academic qualifications. Around 250 students actively participated….

Kuyemuri, 19 July 2026: Mukti organised an Environmental Awareness Workshop at the Kuyemuri Mukti Office, bringing together 27 participants for an interactive learning session on environmental conservation, climate awareness, and the vision of building a sustainable model village. The workshop adopted a participatory approach, encouraging participants to reflect on the transformation of their villages over….

26 July 2026 | South 24 Parganas, West Bengal On the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (World Mangrove Day), MUKTI commemorated the day through a series of impactful initiatives across South 24 Parganas, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the fragile mangrove ecosystem of the Sundarbans. Through community awareness….

As part of its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable rural development, Mukti has undertaken the rejuvenation of a community pond at Dhakir Mukh Burning Ghat under the Mukti Bio Village initiative in Kankandighi Gram Panchayat. The project is being implemented with the generous support of Primarc and aims to restore an important community water….

Kakdwip, 27 June 2026: A simple act of planting a tree became a heartfelt expression of love, gratitude, and responsibility towards nature during the “A Tree in Mother’s Name” (একটি গাছ মায়ের নামে) programme organised at Akshayanagar Shibpur Primary School in South 24 Parganas. Jointly organised by Mukti and the school, the initiative was inspired….

On 11th June 2026, Satyajit Roy, Secretary of Mukti, visited the Botanical Survey of India at Shibpur, Howrah, to review the progress of the large-scale herbarium digitization project currently being executed by Mukti in collaboration with BSI. The project aims to digitize nearly 20 lakh herbarium specimens preserved at the historic Central National Herbarium. These….

As part of MUKTI’s Amplifying Community Voice (ACV) Project, a five-day bamboo basket-making training programme was organised from 18 to 22 August 2026, bringing together 30 participants from SC, ST and OBC communities, including both women and men. The training focused on developing practical livelihood skills through the use of bamboo, a locally available and….

As part of its continuing community-level engagement, the Shahoshini Team conducted 30 village-level training programmes with office bearers of MCDF groups during the recent reporting period. The sessions focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of patriarchal systems, discriminatory social practices and their impact on women’s empowerment. Through participatory discussions, participants explored how gender-based inequalities can influence….

Between 20 August and 15 September 2026, MUKTI conducted 48 village-level meetings with 940 women across six Gram Panchayats in the remote Sundarbans under the Voice Sunderban Project. The meetings created a space for women to speak openly about their everyday experiences, social and economic challenges, and the additional difficulties of living in climate-vulnerable communities…..

An awareness programme on groundwater scarcity and access to safe drinking water was organised at the Kuyemuri Flood Centre under the ACV (Amplifying Community Voices) Project, in collaboration with NCAS (National Centre for Advocacy Studies). Nearly 150 community members and stakeholders from Kuyemuri and Surendranagar villages under Heramba Gopalpur Gram Panchayat participated in the programme….

A two-day evaluation of the Shahoshini team was conducted on 12–13 August 2026 at the Raidighi Office and field locations, facilitated by the Swayam Team and MUKTI Core Team. The evaluation provided an opportunity to understand the journey, roles, experiences, achievements, challenges, and future aspirations of Shahoshini members and groups. On 12 August, the evaluation….

On 20 September 2026, MUKTI took another important step towards Run for Safe Food 2027 with an engaging Admin Meet at Pranab Nagar Shakti Sangha, Garia, bringing together 48 representatives from 24 Runner Clubs. The meeting was hosted by MUKTI Secretary Mr. Satyajit Ray and graced by MUKTI Founder President Mr. Sankar Haldar, Board Members….

15 August 2026 | Across Mukti’s Programme Areas Mukti celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with enthusiasm, patriotic spirit and a strong sense of community across its various programme areas. From rural villages and community institutions to schools, Self-Help Groups and Mukti campuses, the occasion brought together children, women, youth, students, volunteers, community members….

Kolkata, 15 February 2026: MUKTI, a non-profit organisation working across the Sundarbans and other vulnerable regions on issues of livelihood, education, health, environment, and social justice, successfully organised Run for Safe Food 2026, bringing together communities to advocate for safe, organic, and sustainable food systems alongside healthy living. As a precursor to the main event,….

Mukti marked a proud milestone with the official unveiling of the T-shirt and finisher medal for the upcoming Run for Safe Food 2026 at the Press Club, Kolkata on 29th January 2026. The event brought together key stakeholders, supporters, and members of the running community, reflecting the growing momentum of the safe food movement. The….

Mukti successfully organised the Third Activation Run on 17 January 2026 at Eco Park, Kolkata, as part of the lead-up to the main event, Run for Safe Food 2026, scheduled for 15 February 2026. The run witnessed enthusiastic participation from 115 runners, reflecting growing community support for safe, organic food and farmer-friendly practices. In the….

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, teachers from the Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) and Mukti Support Schools (MSS) teams, along with trainers from the Mukti Urban Project, came together with children for a joyful celebration at Singhee Bagan High School and the Mukti Kolkata Project Office. The programme began with a conversation about the….

On 7 September 2026, the MUKTI Urban Project organised a school awareness programme at Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya for Class VIII students, focusing on two important areas of adolescent development — Emotional Wellbeing and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH). The session on emotional wellbeing helped students understand that recognising and expressing emotions is an important….

15 August 2026 | Across Mukti’s Programme Areas Mukti celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with enthusiasm, patriotic spirit and a strong sense of community across its various programme areas. From rural villages and community institutions to schools, Self-Help Groups and Mukti campuses, the occasion brought together children, women, youth, students, volunteers, community members….

On 6 August 2026, the Mukti Urban Project successfully organized a Free Eye Camp at Singhee Bagan School in collaboration with Hope Hospital, Kolkata, with the active support of field-level volunteers and local clubs. The initiative was undertaken to improve access to quality eye care services and raise awareness about the importance of regular eye….

A Technical Training on Scientific Backyard Poultry Management was successfully conducted by Ramsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jalpaiguri, and organised by MUKTI under the NIRMAN Project at Uttar Jharmatiali, Lataguri. The training witnessed the participation of approximately 65 attendees, including 62 community members, MUKTI Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders and members, and representatives of the project’s….

For hundreds of families in Sahara Gram Panchayat, Egra-I Block, Purba Medinipur, the recent flood was not only about water entering their homes. It also meant losing access to something as basic as safe drinking water and food. In the villages of Chakmurari, Sahara Pallishree, Alipur and Sahara, floodwater entered houses and submerged local tube….

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….