Rotary Year 2023–24

On 12th October 2023, our club organized a donation drive of 'Hand Me Down' clothes at Tollygunge. This was our first event as a Rotaract Club for the Rotary Year 2023-24. We distributed 120 different sets of clothes, including T-shirts, Full pants, Jeans, Kurtas, Sarees and kids wear to 28 people living near Navina Cinema Hall, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Tollygunge.

Project Zero is an initiative taken by young rotaractors to become action takers and solve the problems of underprivileged people. At Project Zero, we aim to conduct reconnaissance for problem statements such as nutrition, sanitation and education of the underprivileged followed by implementation of sustainable projects that solves the assessed problems.

Boier Desh is an initiative taken by us to establish a well-equipped library at a local school at Ramchandrapur, a panchayat area in Kolkata. We recognized the importance of fostering a conducive learning environment and providing students with access to diverse resources to support their academic growth. We conducted English, Mathematics, Aptitude, Literature and Drawing classes to supplement the school curriculum and enhance students' proficiency in these subjects.

On the auspicious day of Durga Puja, our club along with Helping Hut NGO conducted a clothes donation drive called "Alor Benu" at a slum near JIS University, Sodepur. All clothes were newly purchased from the market and distributed to children in between age of 2 to 14 years. We hoped that on the arrival of Maa Durga, we can share happiness and joy with everyone, overcoming any obstacles.

On October 15th, our club members in collaboration with the Helping Hut NGO team in Kolkata embarked on the 'Utthaan Abhiyaan'. Our dedicated rotaractors ventured into the heart of Barrackpore, Agarpara, Tollygunge and Rabindra Sarovar Lake regions. We stood beside the financially deprived, shedding light on the myriad benefits and privileges that the Government of India offers through its diverse schemes.

With hearts full of compassion, our club along with Helping Hut recently visited New Life Society Orphanage, creating cherished memories with 30 wonderful children. We organized a drawing competition that ignited their creativity, gifted them a mini library brimming with books and shared a heartwarming meal.

The club organized a Durga Puja Special club members meet-up session at a local cafe. We discussed our club duties and agendas in a very lighthearted setting as opposed to a serious, urgent meeting. We laughed and joked and made ourselves familiar with our RACDCP family members.

The club organized a Charter Day celebration at our President Rtr. Sairath Das's residence at Narendrapur. All members of the club were invited to this event. The cake cutting ceremony was followed by members socializing amongst themselves.

Rotaract Club of Durgapur Central Presidency went to Peerless Hotel Durgapur to receive the Charter from the DRR of R.I. District 3240 Rtn. Rtr. Parna Deb Roy and President & Secretary of Rotary Club of Durgapur Central.

Our member Rtr. Ankita Roy visited a medical camp organized by Rotary Club Kolkata Centenary where she volunteered for the event and garnered high praise, while learning a lot about the project engineering that will act as valuable inputs in our upcoming event.

The MDYE 'Vintage Winter' was hosted by R.I. District 3012 from 22nd December to 24th December 2023. Our Charter President Rtr. Sairath Das represented our club and District 3240 at that MDYE.

For each and every young one, Christmas is the time for merriment and joy, with thoughtful gifts from loved ones. Keeping the same in mind, our club in association with Helping Hut NGO Kolkata and Autism Society West Bengal, organized Christmas Chronicles, a Sit and Draw Event and Christmas Party for the children from the Autism Society West Bengal. There were gifts, laughter, and a lot of fun activities so that the children feel the spirit of Christmas along with us.

We are thrilled to share that we have successfully organized a magical Christmas event, spreading joy through surprise gifts to children. Our gift-giving journey covered various areas, from Babughat to Princep Ghat, Bara Bazar, Howrah, Maidan. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the members of Helping Hut Team Kolkata and Rotaract Club of Durgapur Central Presidency for their active participation in making this event a success.

Our Club in collaboration with Helping Hut Kolkata encapsulated the true essence of compassion and connection in an event collaboration with team DAND. Talents took center stage with captivating performances in singing, recitation and music. This was followed by gifting of plants. It was an occasion where our club members cherished every moment, creating lasting connections and educating themselves to instigate change in both them and society.

The club and Team ATS Sports hosted a week-long event to boost cancer awareness. We invited other clubs to participate in the event and stand a chance to win a Collaboration Certificate and Social Media shout-out. All medal ticket fees went towards supporting cancer funds.

The club attended UGRAM Award organized by SEARIC MDIO at Indore. Rtr. Sairath Das, Rtr. Monimoy Ghosh, Rtr. Debarpito Sarkar and Rtr. Debarpan Mazumder accompanied DRR Rtn. Rtr. Parna Deb Roy to Indore from Kolkata and represented RI District 3240. The club won an award - UGRAM Award for inspiring rotaract club projects of South Asia 2023-24 Winner Boier Desh project.