From Vision to Action

As part of its continued commitment to improving the quality of education, Mukti’s Mukti Support School (MKSS) project organised a comprehensive Teachers’ Training Programme at Purbashridharpur Sabuj Kunja on 4 July 2026. The programme brought together 27 teachers from 14 MKSS schools for a day of learning, collaboration, and professional development aimed at strengthening classroom….

After nearly four years, on 1st July 2026, Mukti’s Talented Students Sponsorship (TSS) programme witnessed a heartwarming reunion as sponsor Mr. Niladri Nath Bagchi met his sponsored students in person at Mukti’s Garia City Office. Mr. Bagchi has been associated with Mukti since the 2017–18 academic session, consistently supporting deserving students in pursuing higher education…..

A virtual meeting was successfully organized by Team MUKTI on 10th January 2026 with the esteemed sponsor JU Alumni Sydney Chapter, newly selected students supported under their sponsorship, and members of the MUKTI team. Conducted in a warm and engaging environment, the meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the sponsor and the students while creating a meaningful platform for….

Overview of the Meeting Mukti successfully organized a warm and engaging virtual meeting on 3rd January 2026 with our esteemed sponsor, Anmol Industries Limited, along with the newly selected students supported under their sponsorship and members of the Mukti team. The meeting served as an important platform to strengthen the relationship between the sponsor and the….

MUKTI successfully organized a Value Education Programme on 6th December 2025 with our esteemed and valued sponsor, Ms. Sukla Chattopadhyay, for our sponsored students. The session was conducted with the objective of nurturing human values, ethics, and purpose among students, alongside academic growth. Ms. Sukla Chattopadhyay has been associated with MUKTI since the Science programme of 2024–25. Her life….

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….

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 is proud to celebrate the success of several students from its SURYA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Programme who have recently secured employment in nursing homes at Raidighi and Krishnachandrapur. Coming from economically challenged rural families, these young professionals have successfully transformed their aspirations into reality through dedication, perseverance, and skill-based learning. Equipped….

A meeting of the Soft Toy Federation was held on 15th June 2026 at the Kankandighi Branch Office under the SWAS Project, with the participation of 15 federation members engaged in soft toy production and related livelihood activities. The meeting served as an important platform for members to review the progress of their enterprises, discuss….

Rakhi Halder belongs to a modest farming family. With her father working as a farmer and her mother managing the household, financial challenges were a part of everyday life. Through the EMT course at SURYA MUKTI Centre, Rakhi gained valuable healthcare skills and confidence. Today, she is working at Maa Tripura Nursing Home as a….

Pallabi Bhandari comes from a financially challenged family where her father is a farmer and her mother is a homemaker. Despite economic hardships, she remained focused on building a career. After completing the EMT course at SURYA MUKTI Centre, Pallabi obtained employment at Maa Tripura Nursing Home as a Nursing Assistant. Her achievement demonstrates the….

Rinku Halder came from a economical challenged nuclear family and faced many hardships from an early age. Despite being talented and hardworking, she faced financial struggles that forced her to put aside her dreams. She often faced uncertainty, social challenges, and emotional pain while trying to support her family. Determined to change her life, Sima….

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….

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….

On 27 June 2026, Mukti officially launched the VOICE Sunderban Project, supported by Prabashi, marking the beginning of a new initiative dedicated to empowering women and strengthening community leadership across the Sundarbans. The inaugural programme was held at the Baikunthapur Shishu Seva Kendra Hall and brought together community representatives from different parts of the region…..

As part of its continued efforts to empower adolescents with knowledge and life skills, the Amplifying Community Voices Project – Adolescent Initiative organised an awareness programme on 30 June 2026 at Kuyemuri Herambagopalpur Sanatan Milan Vidyapith. The programme was conducted in collaboration with Swayangsiddha, an initiative of the West Bengal Police, with the objective of….

To celebrate World Environment Day 2026, MUKTI organized a series of awareness programmes under the Amplifying Community Voices (ACV) Project at Dakshin Kashinagar Market, Bishal Lakshmi Market, and Kuyemuri Market. The initiative aimed to promote the vision of plastic-free villages while encouraging greater community participation in environmental conservation and greening efforts. The programmes were conducted….

A review meeting with the full Shahoshini team was held on 17th June 2026 to assess ongoing activities, share updates, and strengthen planning for the coming months. The meeting provided an important platform for team members to reflect on recent field-level work, discuss achievements, identify challenges, and exchange ideas for improving programme implementation. During the….

Four MUKTI fellows participated in Workshop 7 of the ACV Fellowship Batch 2025–26, held from 7th to 9th June 2026 at the DRCSC Field Office, Rajrajeshwaripur, West Bengal. The workshop, titled “Empowering Fellows to Address Critical Issues,” brought together fellows from different organizations to deepen their understanding of the social, environmental, and developmental challenges faced….

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….

Every Lane Has a Story Walk through the narrow lanes of Jorasanko and Narkeldanga in North Kolkata and you will find stories everywhere. Stories of children trying to study in overcrowded rooms, young people searching for opportunities, women carrying the responsibilities of their families, and parents working tirelessly in informal jobs just to make ends….

MUKTI, in collaboration with Neotia Bhagirathi Women & Child Care Centre, successfully organized a Health Check-up Camp at the MUKTI Urban Project Office on 20th June 2026. The initiative aimed to improve access to basic healthcare services for residents of the Jorasanko community and promote greater awareness of preventive healthcare practices. A total of 102….

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, teachers of the Mukti Urban Project (MKSS & MSS) came together at 5 Star Club to celebrate the transformative practice of yoga and its role in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The session included guided yoga postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices that highlighted the importance of….

“When we teach children to care for nature, we are teaching them to care for the future.” Mukti Urban Project is celebrating World Environment Day with children, youth, and mothers from the Empowerment Project, Mukti Support School (MSS), and Mukti Kishalaya Support School (MKSS). The celebrations are being organized across various Service Delivery Points (SDPs),….

On 24th May 2026, an exposure visit to Mukti Gram at Purba Sreedharpur was organized for 27 participants, including members of Climate Clubs, adolescent groups, and field staff. The visit was designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities on climate-resilient development practices and to demonstrate how local communities can actively contribute to environmental conservation while improving….

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…..