A silent majority of Indians is working zealously to shoulder the responsibility of have-nots in the society. Their aim is to infuse a new ray of hope in their lives. They are the Non Government Organisation (NGOs) who are working in some corner of society, away from limelight, hauling the heavy load for the society. To ease their difficulties, Gramayan Pratishthan has taken lead to provide them platform for showcasing their work to the society at large. These NGOs have been given space to provide a peep into their working to people through an exhibition being held at Tatya Tope Hall, West High Court Road.

 

This is second year of Abhuyday Seva Pradarshan, and about 58 NGOs have registered for featuring their dedicated work. As the speakers stated during the inauguration of the 3-day event, given the challenges that NGOs face while working in their respective sector, society needs to contribute with all their might so that they can carry on with their work steadfastly. Though on surface Indian society might be look like one on the roll, driven by the growing economic might of the country's rising GDP. But beneath the surface lie many sorry stories about which the citizens might not known much about. And among them lies the gems, yes they are the ones who have chosen a path now many like to tread as this calls for sacrifice and total dedication to the adopted work.

 

They are working silently to undo the damage caused to social fabric through their caring and compassionate working so that have-nots to can have a fair chance of making their lives meaningful. Driven by deep concern, these NGOs, steered by individual and at times through collection inputs, are making sure that not all is lost even if one does not have any means. Swachh: Like the story of Swachh Bahudeshiya Sanstha, Amravati, the NGO has chosen the field of women empowerment, one of the most difficult, as it involves supporting destitute and women facing domestic violence. Stating about their work, Arti Apte-Nankar said their Astha Prakalp tries to provide platform to help women facing problem in their lives, to re-establish themselves and live with dignity.

 

Their Astha Prakalp provides shelter to destitute women, aged ones, and one who are abandoned by families. Working since last three years, now they are steering the lives of women by ensuring they are able to stand on their own feet. Deendayal: Another interesting story that is featured at the exhibition is that of Deendayal Navrachna Pratisthan, an NGO working in Beed district, one of the backward areas of Marathwada.

 

A small sapling planted about 39 years back has now grown into a big tree thanks to dedicated but a clear cut vision of Sudam Kaka Bhondwe, ably supported by his better half. The NGO, inspired by of Nanaji Deshmukh, took upon themselves to empower the tribal children in Domari block, a hilly and isolated place. Bhondwe utilised his 7-acre land to set up a school that apart from ensuring formal education, concentrated on overall empowerment of the children, said Mahesh Khare while explaining the view point of the organisation.

 

The children are sent to jungle to explore the flora and fauna, work in the fields to learn the basics. It’s basically in real sense a Gurukul type of education system. Samtol Foundation: Here again is the story of stepping just in nick to time to ensure that the children who have strayed or run away from home are given the right direction at the right time in life. Based in Thane, the NGO counsels the children, changes their perspective towards life, said Vijay Jadhav.