Naba Diganta has been running a primary school in a makeshift tent premises to provide free basic education in an impoverished neighborhood of Khas Sankdaha, in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. At present they have six classes (Nursery to Standard IV).  This school has been also been effective in improving female literacy & stopping child labour in the village. We would like to construct a proper school building and hand it over to Naba Diganta to continue running the school.

The establishment of a well-equipped school will have transformative effects on the community. In addition to academic instruction, Naba Diganta intends to address pressing health and nutritional needs by offering regular health check-ups, eye and dental screenings, and a daily nutritious meal at the school, significantly enhancing the well-being of students who often face under-nutrition and limited healthcare access.

The school’s development will also provide employment opportunities, from teaching positions to administrative roles, contributing to the local economy and creating a sustainable support system for families. Over time, as the school expands to include secondary levels and vocational training, it will further empower the youth with skills for meaningful employment, ultimately leading to improved livelihoods for families in the vicinity.

The school is expected to directly impact approximately 300 students, providing them with free, accessible primary education and indirectly an estimated 800-1,000 community members. 

Social worker, Tuhina Chatterjee, who serves on the advisory board of Naba Diganta will be overseeing the construction of this school. She has independently adopted the underprivileged village of Khas Sankdaha in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Her goal is to uplift the standard of living in the village by economically empowering its residents and providing basic facilities. She emphasizes the importance of active participation from the local community to ensure holistic, sustainable development.