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Bringing little smile
to these tiny angels in Orissa
SMILE has been supporting this project since : 2002 Number of beneficiaries at present : 160 |
Our association with Smile Foundation has opened new avenue to serve the society as a whole. This partnership has enabled us to look after the poor and downtrodden of the society in a new way. We at Utsarga had been able to take up the responsibility of five orphanage of our area, and take care of them in matter of health and their education as well. Smile and Utsarga has a long way to go. Regards to all at Smile Foundation Mr. Sudhir Pujari, ( Founder), Utsarga |
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About the Partner Utsarga, is a voluntary organization working in field of Health Care, Education and Sanitation in Sambalpur region of Orissa since 1984. Blood donation had been the core activity of the organization. Utsarga has 800 voluntary members on its fold, and is growing, at the moment. Besides blood donation, its activities also cover health programmes, blood-grouping camps, plantation drive, awareness generation on environment and hygiene. In partnership with Smile Foundation, Utsarga successfully implemented an Intensive Health Care Project in 2002-03 by adopting a Tribal Village. Utsarga has also been successful to manage its day to day expenses through donations from its members.
Under the project ‘Integrated Childcare Programme for Orissa Orphanages’, Smile Foundation and Utsarga have adopted 4 orphanages in Sambalpur region of Orissa. A total of 158 children will be covered under the project which include Education and Health care support. Out of the four identified orphanages, Dhankauda Kanyaashram will cover 25 children, Dhankauda Balashram 25, Rukmini Devi Bal Niketan 62, whereas Dr. Isaac Santra Bal Niketan will cater to 46 children. Brief details about all the four orphanages are given below: 1. Dhan Kauda Balashram It was established in the
year 1977 by Orissa Government and Smt. Ranjulata Mahanty is the
caretaker of the ashram. Total number of children 25, out of which
6 are between the age group of 5 and 10, and 19 children are above
11 years of age. 3. Rukmini Lal Balniketan It is being run by the government of Orissa and was founded by veteran freedom fighter late Smt. Prabhabati Devi. The orphanage is situated about 12 Kms. from Dhankaunda. Out of the total 62 children, 25 are girls. 4. Dr. Issac Santra Bal niketan, Phuljharan It was established in 1979
and is managed by Kasturba Gandhi Matru Niketan, Paimal in Bargarh
district through the District Social Welfare Officer, Bargarh.
It is situated on National Highway No. 42. Total number of children
here is 62.
Smile Foundation and Utsarga will provide education, health & hygiene and other life education based support to all the children in the four selected orphanages. The highlights of the programme are: • Special Educational
support by trained teachers Special Focus Smile Foundation and Utsarga will try to get maximum children admitted to formal schools their retention will be ensured. Academic performance of all the children will be monitored and an average of 60 percentage of marks will targeted. Morbidity incidence, disease types all other medical records for each child will be monitored in a systematic manner. Who knows, many budding talents might be hidden among them, just waiting for a little nurturing.
Grassroots Features, Press Institute of India [Mr. Ranjan K. Panda is an Orissa-based Sociologist, researcher and writer] Click here to know about the project in details. If the article is reproduced
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Dhankaunda Kanya Ashram