Kashyap Divya Jyoti Sewa Society

Kashyap Divya Jyoti Sewa Society (KDJSS) has been established with the target of achieving holistic development of tribal villages located in Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Its vision is to make sustainable efforts in areas of education, livelihood, health, youth, women and community empowerment, while also promoting literacy among villagers.

The main activities are as follows:

Education: KDJSS is running four Balwadi centres for children between the age group of 3 to 6 years. Children from these balwadi centres are nominated for primary education in government schools. It also conducts education related awareness programs through which they aim to reduce the number of drop-out children. Regular parent meetings are conducted for follow ups. KDJSS distributes educational materials to children studying at these centres. Free coaching is provided to over 100 poor students focusing on the subjects like Science, Maths, and English of classes for 8^th, 9^th, 10^th.

Women are also benefited in particular through adult education centres. Career counselling is also done for the children’s of class for 8^th to 12^th.

Health Care: KDJSS conducts awareness & training programs on various issues like Tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, DOTS, malaria, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, immunizations, family planning, health & hygiene. KDJSS’ ‘Akshya Project’ provides medicines and creates awareness among patients suffering from TB. Public awareness on TB is done through community meetings, household visits, rallies and wall paintings.

Forest Department Program/ Sustainable Development: KDJSS trains many villagers & farmers on agricultural areas like rain harvesting, growing of vegetables, fruit plantation, knitting, weaving and medicinal plants. This is mainly done to increase awareness levels among the beneficiaries.

Others: Several other activities are conducted round the year like distribution of clothes, Soyabari packing, Pooja batti and basket making by training Self Help Groups. Major festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm at all centres.