About Us

Alokdhara Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education, vocational training, and awareness programmes.

We strive to create a positive social impact by supporting underprivileged children, women, youth, and elderly individuals, helping them lead a life of dignity and self-reliance.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to underprivileged individuals, focusing on education, vocational training, and awareness.

We work towards creating a positive social impact by supporting children, youth, women, and elderly individuals, enabling them to lead a life of dignity, independence, and opportunity.

Registration Details
Registration No. IV–190200921/2025
CSR Registration No. CSR00102322
E-Anudaan Registration No. WB/2025/0735351
80G Registration No. AALTA7625GF20251
12A Registration No. AALTA7625GE20251

Our Mission

  • Provide education to underprivileged children
  • Support specially-abled students
  • Offer vocational training for sustainable livelihoods
  • Promote awareness on health, hygiene, and social issues
  • Empower women and support elderly care

Our Vision

Our vision is to build an inclusive and empowered society where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to education, opportunities, and a life of dignity.

We aim to create lasting change by nurturing knowledge, skills, and compassion within communities.

• Education for Underprivileged Children

We aim to support at least two children per year by covering their educational needs until they graduate. This includes school fees, books, and other essential resources, with special focus on children who are blind or specially-abled.

• Vocational Training for Youth

We offer vocational training programmes to help individuals develop skills in tailoring, carpentry, electronic repair work, and more, creating opportunities for sustainable employment.

• Awareness Campaigns

We conduct awareness programmes to educate communities about important issues such as child rights, health, sanitation, and the importance of education.

• Support for Abused Women

We strive to support women who are oppressed or abandoned by providing shelter, counseling, and guidance to help them become self-reliant.

• Care for the Elderly

We aim to support elderly individuals by ensuring they receive dignity, respect, and proper care in their later years.

Administrative Structure

President
Ms. Santa Chatterjee
Vice President
Mr. Jayabrata Kar
Secretary
Ms. Kasturi Das
Treasurer
Mr. Ananda Ganguly
Account Manager
Mr. Partha Chatterjee
Project Manager
Ms. Moumita Roy
Ms. Sangeeta Kar
Coordinators
Mekhala Basu
Kaushiki Sarkar
Executive Committee Members
  • Shri Arnab Basu
    DGM & Regional Sales Manager, Udyogi Ltd.
  • Smt Nabanita Ganguly
    Lawyer
  • Shri Amitabha Kar
    Retired Govt. Officer
  • Smt Bedabati Ray
    Entrepreneur
  • Smt Soma Putatunda
    Entrepreneur
  • Smt Sanchaita Roy
    Creative Head, Hi-Tech Animation & Tutopia Pvt. Ltd.
  • Smt Seema Ganguly
    Area Manager, McDonald's (Toronto)
  • Smt Munmun Basu
    Head, Front Office Operations – Corporate
  • Smt Jhinuk Banerjee
    Photojournalist
Advisory Council
  • Sri Sandipan Ganguly
    Senior Advocate, Calcutta High Court
  • Dr. Mollinath Mukherjee
    MRCP (London), DGO, DFFP
  • Dr. Amit Pal
    Scientist, ICMR
  • Sri Subrata Ray
    Managing Director, Hi Tech Animation & Tutopia Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sri Devendranath Putatunda
    IT Professional
  • Sri Prodipto Roy
    Actor, Director & Cultural Critic
  • Dr. Anirban Chatterjee
    MBBS, MD, Diab (UK), Physician & Diabetologist
  • Dr. Vaskar Sarkar
    Associate Professor, IIT Hyderabad
  • Ms. Mili Roy Halder
    Retired Principal
  • Smt Mouha Goswami Dutta
    Mindfulness Coach
  • Smt Piu Mukherjee
    Assistant Teacher & Social Worker

Fields of Work

📚 Education & Social Entitlement
🛠 Vocational Training
👨‍🎓 Youth Empowerment
👩 Women Empowerment
🏥 Community Health & Hygiene
📢 Awareness Campaigns

Funding Sources

Target Areas

Kolkata, North & South 24 Parganas for cyclones, vocational training, and education.

Purulia, Bankura & Birbhum for community development and related activities.

Beneficiaries

👶 Underprivileged Children
🧑 Youth (Skill Development)
👩 Women & Mothers
🧠 Adolescents (Counselling & Awareness)
👴 Elderly People
👴 Mental Health