Inauguration by Swami Samshuddananda, President, Ramakrishna Vedanta Math and Ramakrishna Abhedananda Mission, Kolkata.

Garlanding the statue by Swami Smaranananda, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.

Dignitaries

Dignitaries

Audience

Welcome address by
Swami Paramatmananda,
General Secretary, Ramakrishna Vedanta Math and Ramakrishna Abhedananda Mission.

 Six meetings of the Governing Body were held on 25-04-2010, 06-06-2010, 11-07-2010, 25-10-2010, 31-12-2010 and 21-03-2011 to transact various business of the Mission during the 16th Financial year, i.e. April 2010 to March 2011.

         The following office bearers were elected by members of the Governing Body in their meeting held on 27-12-2008 as per clause 14 (d) of Rules and Regulations of the Mission.

.                                            President   —   Swami Samshuddhananda
                                General Secretary   —   Swami Paramatmananda
                                             Treasurer   —   Swami Buddhatmananda
                                   Asstt. Secretary   —   Swami Keshavananda
           
                       During the year 2010-2011 Homoeo Dispensary at Headquarters was run with voluntary services offered by Dr. S.K.Das, Shri Samar Baral and Shri Panchanan Pal. Total days of Dispensary held was 43, total number of patients treated was 251 of which 43 were new cases, average patients per day being 6 (approx.). The expense for purchasing the medicines for this purpose was Rs.530.00 only. This dispensary which was closed for 2 months due to absence of Dr. Subrata Das, re-opened from 01-09-2010 with doctor Dr. S. N. Pal who was attending on Wednesday every week from 3 P.M. to 4 P.M.
                  100 school children were provided nutritious tiffin free of cost every month during the year under review at a cost of Rs.6,000.00. Text books of Rs.5,604.00 were distributed free of cost to the poor students to help them continue their studies. Swami Abhedananda Yuva Sammelan was organised on 10-10-2010 in the premises of Ramakrishna Vedanta Math in collaboration with Ramakrishna Vivekananda Seva Sangha, Goabagan. Books on the life and teachings of Swami Abhedananda were distributed free at various places of importance. Total  expenditure  incurred  for  the purpose of this Yuva Utsav was Rs.7310.00 only. Besides all this, public awareness meetings were held at various places throughout the year as stated below :

Note : Classes are held twice a month by Swami Buddhatmananda at Howrah Ramakrishna Sangha, Howrah.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 6, Star Lane, Kolkata-700006

                         Vocational Training & Research Institute, an initiative of this Mission, has been imparting vocational training   like various computer courses, tailoring, embroidery, spoken English etc. throughout the year. A Managing Committee, constituted of President Swami Paramatmanandaji Maharaj, Secretary Swami Keshavanandaji Maharaj, Assistant Secretary Swami Sudarshananandaji Maharaj, Treasurer Swami Buddhatmanandaji Maharaj, Principal (Hony.) Sri Bratajit Sen, Registrar (Hony.) Sri Asim Kumar Sarkar and Advisor Member (Hony.) Sri Debashis Hore, is running  the Institute.

Several efficient teachers have been given the responsibilities for teaching Basic Software Skill, Advance Software Skill, D.T.P., Hardware, Networking, Tailoring, Embroidery and Spoken English. A total number of 151 students already received certificates in the convocation ceremonies held in the Institute building from time to time. Out of them 68 students received certificates during this year. The student strength of the Institute as at the end of the year is 54. It is a matter of gratitude that excellent voluntary services are being received from the retired persons Sri Rabindra Nath Nag, Sri Ajay Kumar Bose, Sri Asim Kumar Basak, Sri Asim Kumar Sarkar and Sri Somendu Mitra.
                       

Homoeopathy medical services were also provided on Mondays by voluntary service of Dr. Bibhas Ghose at the premises of this Institute where 85 number of patients received medicines & medical advices during this year. Medicines purchased for Rs.3000.00 only during the previous year, were in use in the current year.

                      The total expenses on account of welfare and other charitable activities incurred by the Headquarter under various heads are as under :

WORKS BY THE BRANCH CENTRES

ABHEDANANDA NAGAR, NEW BARRACKPORE, BRANCH CENTRE

This centre purchased five computers, one projector and one large screen for the development of the learning systems of students of Vivekananda Vidyamandir. Oil & Natural Gas Commission donated Rs. 1,00,000.00 for these purchases. Moreover, the centre received donations for other developmental works.

The School Value Education Programme have been strengthened and appreciated by the guardians and the number of students have come  to above 350.

The centre is trying its best for further developments of the school with the aim of being an ideal school in the locality.

The Ambulence service is running well.

The centre spent Rs.6,21,833.20 during the year under review.

The centre expects running ahead in the year 2011-2012 also with the co-operation of the guardians, generous public and other benevolent organisations.

KUMARGHAT, NORTH TRIPURA, BRANCH CENTRE.
                    

This centre is nurturing six orphan tribal students.

Besides, a number of about 1500 devotees and poor persons were benefited through Daridra Narayan Seva throughout the year.

DARJEELING BRANCH CENTRE     

Rs.99.00 was given to a poor heart-patient for buying one essential medicine.
                        A poor patient, named Rajesh Tamang, was given Rs.131.50 for purchasing medicines for his blood-dysentery and high fever.
                        A poor man, named Madan Bhujel of ‘Singmari’ area was helped to get admission to hospital in serious condition and Rs.2,041.31 was incurred for his immediate treatment.
                        Suman Tamang, a resident of Belomber Road, was given Rs.989.00 to meet the cost of his abdominal X-Ray and medicines.
                        Therefore, total expenditure incurred for these philanthropic services was Rs.3,260.81 (99.00 + 131.50 + 2041.31 + 989.00).

KURSEONG BRANCH CENTRE
                    

The branch bore the educational expenses for two poor students and made one boy admitted to college. Another boy was helped to get computer training.

Medical Camps where about 150 parients were given allopathy medicine, were successfully organized. 100 eye-patients were examined in two days and 30 of them were given adequate medicines. Moreover, expenses for cataract operation were borne for 10 patients. About 200 books on Sri Ramakrishna Deva, Sri Maa, Swami Vivekananda and Swami Abhedananda were distributed free of cost. 100 poor people were given cloths. Nutritious foods were given to 20 children.

MALLAGURI BRANCH CENTRE, SILIGURI

One permanent charitable dispensary and medicine facility centre is run at Ramakrishna Vedanta Ashrama, Mallaguri, Siliguri, Pradhan Nagar, for Homoeopathy treatment.  Total number of patients treated was 73.
                       

220 pieces of clothings (Dhoti, Sari, Shirts & Blankets) were distributed among the poor people at the venue of this Ashrama.

About 18,000 people were benefited through Daridra Narayan Seva rendered during this year.

One permanent charitable dispensary and medicine campaign is run at  Ramakrishna Vedanta Ashrama, Atharokhai, Shivmandir, every Wednesday for Homoeopathy treatment by Dr. Abhijit Roy and Dr. Mrs. Shubhra Roy. Number of patients treated in this Homoepathy dispensary during this year was 2701 (Gen-1125, S/C-1321 & S/T-255). Another permanent charitable dispensary is run there every Saturday for allopathy treatment by Dr. Mridumay Das. Number of patients treated in this Allopathy service during this year was 1377 (Gen-458, S/C-654 & S/T-265).                  

6 number of Camps for Eye-testing & treatment were conducted in different locations where 180 people were tested and 72 pairs of glasses were distributed. Besides, mobile medical camps were arranged in different villages of Darjeeling district where the number of beneficiaries were 956 (Gen-556, S/C-230, S/T-170). Doctors in charge were Dr. R. N. Roy, Dr. Bikas Das, Dr. Ratan Bose, Dr. Swapan Roy and Dr. N. K. Bhakta. Swami Amitananda Maharaj and Swami Raghabananda Maharaj coordinated the camps, one of which were graced with the presence of Swami Samsuddhananda Maharaj and Swami Paramatmananda Maharaj from H.Q.

As a part of the charitable works of this Branch Centre, 105 pieces of clothing, including blankets, were distributed among the poor people. Besides, free coaching was imparted to 210 students. School uniforms were donated to students and nutritious foods were given to 100 students. In addition, 9200 (appx.) people received Daridra Narayan Seva conducted by this centre during the year.

HOTOR, SOUTH 24-PARGANAS, BRANCH CENTRE

Medical services were rendered from the Nivedita Charitable Dispensary (Homoeo) conducted by this Branch centre (Shree Shree Sarada-Ramakrishna Ashrama). A Brahmacharyya Vidyashrama with 20 students is being run properly. Besides, awareness camps were conducted, which were attended by a large number of local people.

Thus the Ramakrishna Abhedananda Mission continued ‘Shivajnane Jeevaseva’ on the following ways :
                        A -  Relief Works
                        B  -  Medical Services
                        C  -  Spread of Education
                        D  -  Health Care by providing Medical Camps, Eye Camps etc.
                        E  -  Cultural and awareness programme of Indian Heritage.
                        F  -  Welfare Activities.

All the expenditures were met from subscriptions of members and donations received from public in general as also grant from MLA LAD Fund.

                        We received full cooperation and assistance of the various organisations, Panchayats, Local MLA and the people of magnanimous heart throughout India and abroad. They all owe our sincere gratitude.

                        We offer our thanks to the Income Tax authorities for their due co-operation.
                        The previous general meeting of the Mission was held on 06-06-2010.
                        The last general meeting of the Mission was held on  12-06-2011.

General Secretary