Disha, DWC—A School for Community Development run by the NSS unit of Durgapur Women’s College, aims at Empowering Underprivileged Children through Education

We are proud to announce that the College NSS (National Service Scheme)DWC unit is conducting a special school program for underprivileged children from local slum areas. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community development.

The program aims to provide these children with access to quality education, fostering their intellectual growth and opening up new opportunities for their future. Our dedicated volunteers are working tirelessly to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, offering lessons in basic literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills.

Beyond academics, the school also focuses on holistic development. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, and health awareness sessions, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire a love for learning and help these children realize their potential.

We believe that education is a powerful tool for change, and we are committed to making a positive impact in our community. We invite all members of our college and local community to support and participate in this noble cause.

Together, we can make a difference and help shape a brighter future for these young minds.

A Report on Disha, DWC:

Download the Report on Disha

The volunteers who have donated their valuable time to the children of this school

Ayantika Chatterjee (Geography Department)

Debolina Mukherjee (English Department)

Aparajita Kundu(Political science )

Shruti Mukherjee (Philosophy Department)

Jhinuk Singha( computer science)

Soumita Dutta (Political Science)

Swastika Kundu (English Department)

Saraswati Ghatak (computer science)

Puspanjali sadhu (History department)

Soumyasree Acharjee – (computer science)

Sheetal Yadav(Political science )

Sunami Mondal (Political science)

Ishika Banerjee (Bengali honours)

Puja GuptaBengali Honours)

Nilu Parween((History department)

The Class Routine We Follow at Disha:

Inaugural Ceremony of “Disha”: A Special Value Added School for Underprivileged Children by the NSS Unit of Durgapur Women’s College On 23.11.2023

Our NSS Volunteers take regular classes for underprivileged children at Disha. These classes are scheduled from Monday to Friday, for a period of approximately 1 hour (from 3 pm to 4 pm). The curriculum covers topics of Mathematics, English Grammar, Geography, Drawing, Singing , Dancing & Karate. Our Volunteers monitor the whole process.

On Saturday and Sunday,  teachers (especially Prof.Vivekananda Garai, Prof. Ram Shau Mondal) of Durgapur Women’s College take extra classes for students belonging to higher standards (above standard 5)

Teachers from other organizations also devout their valuable time to this school.