Our journey continues—with new ideas, new opportunities and a shared commitment to building healthier, greener , cleaner , more sustainable and empowered communities.
1. Promoting Organic Farming
Uttorone plans to introduce organic farming in Kendradangal, encouraging the use of natural and organic fertilisers. The initiative aims to promote more sustainable agricultural practices while exploring ways of strengthening the livelihoods of local farmers.
2. Tailoring Training Classes
Building on the experience of Uttorone's existing tailoring programme, the proposed initiative in Kendradangal will create opportunities for local women to learn tailoring and develop skills that can contribute towards greater economic independence and self-sustainability.
3. Clothes Distribution
Uttorone plans to organise clothes distribution drives in villages around Bolpur,
particularly during the winter months, when the region can experience considerable
cold. Warm woollens and other winter essentials will be distributed among families
who may find it difficult to meet these basic seasonal needs.
During the festive season, especially around Durga Puja, new clothes will also be
distributed to children and families, helping them share in the joy and spirit of the
celebrations.
Many adults roam barefooted or wear very old chappals. There are plans to provide
them basic footwear .
We have taken similar initiatives in the past and are likely to follow up in the coming years.
4. Women's Hygiene Awareness
Menstrual health is an important part of women's health and dignity, yet awareness and access remain limited in many communities. Uttorone proposes awareness programmes on menstrual hygiene, together with the free distribution of sanitary napkins to women and girls in villages.
5. Awareness Campaigns
Information can be the first step towards change. Uttorone plans to use hoardings and informative signboards in villages and across Shantiniketan and Bolpur to create greater awareness around important social and environmental issues, bringing useful information closer to the communities themselves.
6. Medical Camp
Uttorone proposes to organise medical camps with a particular focus on children’s health and overall growth, while extending the benefits of the programme to parents, especially mothers. The aim is to encourage greater awareness of health and enable early attention to basic health needs.
