Inauguration of Mukti Public Library at Nagendrapur

India marks the sixty-second Independence Day on August 15 this year (2008). Since our independence both central and state governments have undertaken major initiatives including land reform, road construction, economic liberalization etc. towards the development of Modern India. However, we the role of NGOs towards the integrated development of both urban and rural areas cannot undermined. Mukti is one such organization, dedicated to upliftment of underprivileged with better health, and education. Its activity is primarily focused on remote areas of the Sunderbans including village Nagendrapur in South 24 Parganas.

This year the Independence Day brought a special sense of achievement and joyfulness in the community
as a public library built by Mukti with funding from ‘Asha for Education’ was inaugurated. There are quite
a few primary schools as well as high schools in the area. But, the students had no access to books for further
studies once they finish schools. Others such as the older people or bookworms who could not afford to
buy books will also be immensely benefited by this library project. Books broaden the mind and knowledge
is power.

India marks the sixty-second Independence Day on August 15 this year (2008). Since our independence
both central and state governments have undertaken major initiatives including land reform, road
construction, economic liberalization etc. towards the development of Modern India. However, we the role of
NGOs towards the integrated development of both urban and rural areas cannot undermined. Mukti is one
such organization, dedicated to upliftment of underprivileged with better health, and education. Its activity
is primarily focused on remote areas of the Sunderbans including village Nagendrapur in South 24 Parganas.
This year the Independence Day brought a special sense of achievement and joyfulness in the community
as a public library built by Mukti with funding from ‘Asha for Education’ was inaugurated. There are quite
a few primary schools as well as high schools in the area. But, the students had no access to books for further
studies once they finish schools. Others such as the older people or bookworms who could not afford to
buy books will also be immensely benefited by this library project. Books broaden the mind and knowledge
is power.

In his speech, the president Subimol Guria, reminded everyone that even though China formed the republic
two years later than Indian independence, it is much ahead of India now in every respect. And we cannot
simply blame on population, as China is the most populous country of the world. So if China can rise to
an advanced nation what has kept us behind? One of the main reasons is lack of education. Building a library
for the unprivileged community will definitely further strengthen the movement to eradicate illiteracy.
Panchugopal Halder commented that we cannot just rely on the government for development, we need help
from non-government organizations as well. Praising Mukti’s initiatives, he added that this would set up an
example of common people taking the reins of development in their own hands for betterment of their society.
Purnendu Naiya while introducing Sankar Halder, Mukti’s founder and president, proclaimed that willforce
could overcome any difficulties however hard it may be. He further commented that if someone sets his
mind to help mitigate the evils of society nothing could stop him. Sankar Halder is one such pioneer Mr. Naiya
was so impressed by Mukti’s dedication that he promised to get involved to make it a difference for the society.

In his speech, the president Subimol Guria, reminded everyone that even though China formed the republic
two years later than Indian independence, it is much ahead of India now in every respect. And we cannot
simply blame on population, as China is the most populous country of the world. So if China can rise to
an advanced nation what has kept us behind? One of the main reasons is lack of education. Building a library
for the unprivileged community will definitely further strengthen the movement to eradicate illiteracy.
Panchugopal Halder commented that we cannot just rely on the government for development, we need help
from non-government organizations as well. Praising Mukti’s initiatives, he added that this would set up an
example of common people taking the reins of development in their own hands for betterment of their society.
Purnendu Naiya while introducing Sankar Halder, Mukti’s founder and president, proclaimed that willforce
could overcome any difficulties however hard it may be. He further commented that if someone sets his
mind to help mitigate the evils of society nothing could stop him. Sankar Halder is one such pioneer Mr. Naiya
was so impressed by Mukti’s dedication that he promised to get involved to make it a difference for the society.

In his speech, the president Subimol Guria, reminded everyone that even though China formed the republic
two years later than Indian independence, it is much ahead of India now in every respect. And we cannot
simply blame on population, as China is the most populous country of the world. So if China can rise to
an advanced nation what has kept us behind? One of the main reasons is lack of education. Building a library
for the unprivileged community will definitely further strengthen the movement to eradicate illiteracy.
Panchugopal Halder commented that we cannot just rely on the government for development, we need help
from non-government organizations as well. Praising Mukti’s initiatives, he added that this would set up an
example of common people taking the reins of development in their own hands for betterment of their society.
Purnendu Naiya while introducing Sankar Halder, Mukti’s founder and president, proclaimed that willforce
could overcome any difficulties however hard it may be. He further commented that if someone sets his
mind to help mitigate the evils of society nothing could stop him. Sankar Halder is one such pioneer Mr. Naiya
was so impressed by Mukti’s dedication that he promised to get involved to make it a difference for the society.