Shibganj Integrated Development Society

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South 24 Parganas

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West Bengal

SIDS Free Eye Care and Vision Improvement Project
Shibganj Integrated Development Society (SIDS) organized a Free Eye Testing Centre at the SIDS office to provide essential eye-care services to poor and disadvantaged people living in the Sundarbans areas. The centre has been operating successfully for the last six months under the supervision of SIDS. The project includes payment of doctors’ honorarium, free supply of eyeglasses to needy patients, and provision of necessary clinic instruments and furniture. Poor patients suffering from various eye problems regularly visit the centre for eye testing, consultation, and basic treatment. The initiative has helped many vulnerable people access eye-care services that they otherwise could not afford. Considering the needs of the local community, SIDS plans to continue running the Free Eye Testing Centre on a regular basis.

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South 24 Parganas

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West Bengal

Enhancing Health Monitoring Services in Sub-centres of Pathar Pratima Block through Supply of Measuring Equipment:
Shibganj Integrated Development Society (SIDS), based in the Sundarbans region, implemented the project “Enhancing Health Monitoring Services in Sub-centres of Pathar Pratima Block through Supply of Measuring Equipment” to strengthen primary healthcare services. The project provided essential health monitoring tools, including weighing scales, height measuring instruments, and thermometers, to local sub-centres.
The equipment enabled healthcare workers to conduct accurate health assessments for pregnant women, children, elderly persons, and patients with chronic illnesses. It improved routine check-ups, disease screening, and health record maintenance at the grassroots level.
The initiative supported early identification of health risks, timely referrals to higher healthcare facilities, and effective implementation of government health programs. Overall, the project enhanc

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South 24 Parganas

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West Bengal

Early Childhood Development Resource Support Project for Pathar Pratima ICDS Centres:
The Early Childhood Development Resource Support Project for Pathar Pratima ICDS Centre, implemented by Shibganj Integrated Development Society (SIDS), aimed to strengthen early learning infrastructure in underserved ICDS centres of the Sundarbans. Due to limited government provisions, many Anganwadi centres lacked basic child-friendly furniture essential for early childhood education. To address this gap, SIDS distributed learning tables to six ICDS centres, directly benefiting young children and Anganwadi workers.
Under this initiative, 4 tables each were provided to Kishori Nagar Sukanta Anganwadi Centre (Centre-116), Madhab Nagar Nivedita Shishu Aloy (Centre-332), Dakshin Shibganj Surendranath Sebayatan (Centre-107), Dakshin Gayadham ICDS Centre (Centre-54), and Devichak ICDS Centre (Centre-62). Two tables were supplied to Ramganga Vidyasagar ICDS Centre (Centre-311).
The project successfully enha

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South 24 Parganas

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West Bengal

Sundarbans Women’s Mental Wellness and Awareness Program
The “Sundarbans Women’s Mental Wellness and Awareness Program” was successfully conducted over two days, on 21/03/2026 and 22/03/2026, at Paradise Hotel, Pathar Pratima. The training aimed to enhance awareness of mental health issues and build leadership capacity among women from the Sundarbans region. A total of 34 women with demonstrated leadership potential actively participated in the program.
The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Iftekhar Anzoom and Dr. Sandip Santra, who provided valuable insights into mental wellness, stress management, and community support strategies. The training included interactive discussions, group activities, and practical exercises to ensure effective learning and engagement.
At the end of the program, certificates were awarded to all participants for successfully completing the training. Feedback from the participants indicated a high level of satisfaction, with many expressing inc