Our Work

At Indranarayanpur Nazrul Smriti Sangha (INSS), we are dedicated to transforming lives by addressing the most pressing needs of rural and vulnerable communities in West Bengal, particularly in the Sundarbans and South 24 Parganas region. Our work is rooted in grassroots engagement, sustainability, and social inclusion.

📚 Education & Child Welfare

We believe that education is the foundation of social progress.

  • Promoting school safety through disaster preparedness training
  • Preventing school dropouts, especially among girls
  • Supporting underprivileged children through community outreach
  • Conducting awareness programs on child protection and rights

❤️ Health & Family Welfare

Ensuring access to basic healthcare is central to our mission.

  • Organizing health check-up and awareness camps
  • Promoting maternal and child health in underserved areas
  • Disseminating information on hygiene, nutrition, and sanitation
  • Linking communities with government health schemes

🌾 Livelihoods & Skill Development

We promote alternative, sustainable livelihoods to reduce migration and poverty.

  • Forming and supporting farmer groups
  • Training in agriculture, fisheries, and horticulture
  • Capacity building for self-employment and income generation
  • Promoting organic farming and pond-based livelihoods

🌱 Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action

In the disaster-prone Sundarbans, environmental resilience is critical.

  • Mangrove plantation and saplings distribution
  • Plastic waste management initiatives
  • Pond excavation and water conservation
  • Observing World Environment Day and awareness drives

⚠️ Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

We work to reduce vulnerabilities in high-risk zones.

  • Training schools and communities in disaster preparedness
  • Conducting mock drills and capacity-building sessions
  • Supporting safe infrastructure and evacuation planning
  • Collaborating with UNICEF and local governments on resilience programs

👩‍🦰 Women Empowerment & Gender Equality

Empowering women is essential for holistic development.

  • Leadership training and capacity building for rural women
  • Gender rights awareness campaigns
  • Income-generating activities for women's self-reliance
  • Women-led disaster preparedness and local governance roles

🌐 Community Engagement & Governance

Our approach is participatory and people-centric.

  • Partner with Gram Panchayats (GPs), SHGs, and cooperatives
  • Conduct village meetings and stakeholder consultations
  • Build local leadership through inclusive planning
  • Ensure accountability through community monitoring tools