Working for the development of the less privileged has always been an important aspect of this organization. From 1977 we started to work among the tribal children of Bastar Division. We promote education of poor children in and through various ways, such as adult education through skill training for school dropouts, Charvaka School for children who take care of animals. Balpanchayat programme for government village school children. Hostel facilities and nutritious food programme for children who lives in the dense forest areas. Special care is given to children who live in the left-wing affected area. BDKS is committed to provide education and healthcare to the underprivileged poor tribal children. BDKS believes that if we want to overcome poverty, healthcare-issues, anti-Nationalism, etc. there’s no other good place to start with than the corridors of education.
BDKS working in the Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh state plays an important role in supporting tribal education, and the most vulnerable children access their right to education through innovative ideas such as forming student parliament, student leadership programme, and awareness programme for parents to motivate them to send their children to school.
BDKS education initiatives include tuition centers for school dropouts, pre-schools, non-formal education, and bridge course for children who are under privileged due to various circumstances like left-wing problems, slum children, child labor and children with disabilities. Special emphasis is given to girls’ education and women education, so that they and their families get empowered.
Asha Ashram at palligaon is an institution which works for the welfare of the differently abled people. At present 25 members are staying in this Ashram. There are 7 staff members working here. Some of the residents go to Manovikas Vishesh Vidhyalaya, Aghanpur. Physiotherapy is given to the members as per need. As vocational training, the members of the Ashram do envelope-making, brooms-making, soap powder-making etc. They also get engaged in art and craft work. Training in music, computer and yoga is a regular program. We admit children with disabilities who have no one to look after, and those disabled persons whose parents or relatives find it difficult to look after them. Many of the children of Asha Ashram suffer from diverse ailments. Some of them are under regular medication. Small scale livelihood activities and extracurricular activities are promoted for them. Asha Ashram is financially supported by Zilla Panchayat, Bastar and Nirmal Province. Many programmes for the differently abled children are arranged to create homely atmosphere. We have a beautiful building, attractive garden and sufficient space for their daily activities. The children of the Ashram celebrate local feast and they are taken for picnic every year. They also take part in various events organized by the government and other institutions. They received many prizes.
This school was established in 2002 and it is managed by Bastar Dharma Kshema Samiti, Jagdalpur. It is situated in the middle of the dense forest at a distance of about 340 km from Jagdalpur. This is a residential school for tribal children in Kanker district of Chattishgarh. At present around 160 tribal children are getting educations from this institution. Our organization provides educational values, and helps them to grow with proper nationalistic ideas. Both boys and girls are benefited from this institution.
The school has (one building block,) 8 class rooms with electric connection. It has got a boundary wall is there. Drinking water is available there. It has 10 teachers, 2 hostel wardens and 4 non-teaching staff members.
The school was established in 2016 and it also is managed by Bastar Dharma Kshema Samiti, Jagdalpur. The school is situated around 55km far away from Jagdalpur. This is a primary school with 150 students. Both boys and girls are getting education here till 5th standard. This institution provides residential facilities for village students. The school has 5 class rooms with electric connection, and a boundary wall. It has 7 teachers; 2 hostel wardens and 2 non-teaching staff members are there.