From Vision to Action

As part of World Mental Health Week, MUKTI SURYA conducted an interactive workshop on “Mental Wellbeing, Digital Safety & Cyber Security” at Raidighi College on 8 October 2026. Organised at the request of the college, the programme brought together 102 students for an engaging session focused on emotional wellbeing, stress management, responsible digital behaviour, and….

Recognising that education goes beyond textbooks and academic learning, MUKTI organised a two-day interactive Value Education Training of Trainers (ToT) for teachers of Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) on 5 and 6 October 2026 at Purbasridharpur. The training focused on strengthening teachers’ understanding of the Life Skills Module and equipping them with practical approaches to….

Mukti SURYA is strengthening its engagement with students and young people in the Raidighi region by promoting career awareness, vocational education, practical skills, employability and digital literacy. Through its outreach at Raidighi College and Subhashnagar High School, Raidighi, Chapla, students were encouraged to think beyond conventional academic pathways and prepare themselves for emerging career and….

MUKTI’s Talented Students Scholarship (TSS) Programme has taken an important step in its selection process for the 2026–27 academic year, conducting interviews with 260 newly applied candidates from different districts and educational institutions across West Bengal. The interview process began on 15 September 2026, with in-person sessions conducted on 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23….

Engaging with Lodha and Shabar communities to understand priorities in education, health, livelihoods and holistic community development As part of a two-day field visit to Jhargram, Mr. Sankar Halder, Founder-President of MUKTI, visited several areas of Binpur-I Block inhabited by Lodha and Shabar communities. The visit aimed to develop a deeper understanding of the communities’….

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 programme was graced by MUKTI Founder-President Mr. Sankar Halder, Secretary Mr. Satyajit Ray, Board Member Mr. Timir Baran Bhattacharyya, and….

The recent flash flood in the Nepal–Tibet Himalayan region is difficult to look at simply as another piece of news. People lost their lives. Families lost loved ones. Communities that had lived beside those mountains and rivers for generations suddenly found themselves facing an enormous force of water, ice, rock and debris. High in the….

Every time I speak about Run for Safe Food, I somehow find it difficult to call it simply a marathon. Maybe because, in my mind, it was never really only about running. Yes, people run. There are bibs, T-shirts, medals, timing mats, cheering, Zumba, photographs and all the excitement of a running event. But behind….

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….

As part of World Mental Health Week, MUKTI SURYA conducted an interactive workshop on “Mental Wellbeing, Digital Safety & Cyber Security” at Raidighi College on 8 October 2026. Organised at the request of the college, the programme brought together 102 students for an engaging session focused on emotional wellbeing, stress management, responsible digital behaviour, and….

Mukti SURYA is strengthening its engagement with students and young people in the Raidighi region by promoting career awareness, vocational education, practical skills, employability and digital literacy. Through its outreach at Raidighi College and Subhashnagar High School, Raidighi, Chapla, students were encouraged to think beyond conventional academic pathways and prepare themselves for emerging career and….

Date: 3 October 2026 Venue: Jharmatiali Field Office, Lataguri, West Bengal Project: NIRMAN Supported by: Canara Bank Organised by: MUKTI MUKTI successfully completed Phase II of chicks distribution under Project NIRMAN at the Jharmatiali Field Office in Lataguri, West Bengal, on 3 October 2026, taking another step towards strengthening livelihood opportunities and collective action among….

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….

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 programme was graced by MUKTI Founder-President Mr. Sankar Halder, Secretary Mr. Satyajit Ray, Board Member Mr. Timir Baran Bhattacharyya, and….

The recent flash flood in the Nepal–Tibet Himalayan region is difficult to look at simply as another piece of news. People lost their lives. Families lost loved ones. Communities that had lived beside those mountains and rivers for generations suddenly found themselves facing an enormous force of water, ice, rock and debris. High in the….

Every time I speak about Run for Safe Food, I somehow find it difficult to call it simply a marathon. Maybe because, in my mind, it was never really only about running. Yes, people run. There are bibs, T-shirts, medals, timing mats, cheering, Zumba, photographs and all the excitement of a running event. But behind….

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,….

On 2 October 2026, the Mukti Urban Project team came together for its Reflection Meeting 2026—a dedicated space to look back on the project’s journey, recognise achievements, openly discuss challenges, share learnings, and collectively plan the way forward. The meeting encouraged team members to move beyond routine programme reviews and reflect more deeply on their….

Date: 3 October 2026 Venue: Jharmatiali Field Office, Lataguri, West Bengal Project: NIRMAN Supported by: Canara Bank Organised by: MUKTI MUKTI successfully completed Phase II of chicks distribution under Project NIRMAN at the Jharmatiali Field Office in Lataguri, West Bengal, on 3 October 2026, taking another step towards strengthening livelihood opportunities and collective action among….

Date: 29 September 2026 Venue: Singhee Bagan School Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. As part of its efforts to encourage awareness and responsible practices among children, Mukti Urban Project, in collaboration with Tara Devi Harakh Chand Kankaria Jain College (T.H.K. Jain College), organised an Environmental Awareness & Outreach Programme at Singhee Bagan School on….

Engaging with Lodha and Shabar communities to understand priorities in education, health, livelihoods and holistic community development As part of a two-day field visit to Jhargram, Mr. Sankar Halder, Founder-President of MUKTI, visited several areas of Binpur-I Block inhabited by Lodha and Shabar communities. The visit aimed to develop a deeper understanding of the communities’….

Engaging with local administration, schools and communities to understand priorities in education, health, livelihoods and community development As part of a two-day field visit to Jhargram, Mr. Sankar Halder, Founder-President of MUKTI, visited several villages and areas across Jhargram Block, engaging with the Block administration, local communities, school heads, teachers and students to gain a….

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….