Bhagini Nivedita Pratishthan expands horizon of women’s education

Bhagini Nivedita Pratishthan expands horizon of women’s education

Education of women was the challenge before nation a few decades ago. But today, the sphere of this challenge has widened further. Along with the education, today’s woman also needs to be trained in the fields of information technology, health, cosmetics, etc in order to earn the bread and stand on her own feet. With a vision that the Indian women of 21^st century should run with time, Bhagini Nivedita Pratishthan (BNP) in Maharashtra’s Pune region has initiated various programmes for the upliftment of women belonging to the underprivileged and economically backward sections of society.
Till now, over 8,500 such women have availed the benefit of these programmes and have earned a respectable position in the society for being educated. The institution is an ideal example of women working hand to hand for the development of the nation. This has certainly brought an awakening in the society for women empowerment.
Computer education: In order to train women in the field of information technology, computer training courses have been started. Women can contribute a lot in this field if trained properly and computer literacy also raises their social status. These courses are conducted at Pune and Dighi centres to educate students, senior citizens and housewives.
‘Helper Nurse’ Training Programme: . This course is conducted for underprivileged women in city slums and rural areas. Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 35 and educated at least up to Standard 10 who are willing to give service to ailing people are selected for the training. Experienced and qualified teaching staff, good facility for practical training in the public and private hospitals and regular evaluation of students are the special features of this course. About 550 girls have been trained so far and all are employed at the reputed hospitals. A supplementary paramedical course for young girls has also been started to fulfill the need of a receptionist and also help in functioning of the clinics and hospitals.
Vocational courses:  Vocational training is provided in various disciplines such as tailoring, embroidery skills, instant nutritious food preparation, perfume making, artificial jewellery, etc. Computerized greeting designing course is being conducted to bring out creativity among the normal as well as deaf and dumb students. These courses are conducted for teachers as well. Career in fashion making, as it has a wide scope for creativity, is a better alternative of self support as compared to traditional methods. The organization runs courses in fashion designing, computer aided textile designing and hand embroidery since 1998. Recently, BNP has ventured into the training of Hand and Computerized Machine Embroidery to girl students, housewives, hobbyists etc. The aim of such training is to enhance income generation capability of the potential creative workers.
Special drive for class 10 failed girls: It has been observed that girls failed in class 10 could not continue their studies further, because of the non-availability of proper place for study, family and financial difficulties and tendency of the parents for early marriage. To help these externally appearing class 10 girls, free educational activity has been arranged with expert guidance to complete their education for SSC Board examination. If needed, free residence facility is also provided to the needy girls. BNP believes that women should always enrich themselves in order to face the challenges of new world and to gain confidence. The institution always encourages any attempt by women of career advancement and research at all levels.

Contact
Bhagini Nivedita Pratishthan, Pune
c/o Sulabha Deuskar
14/2, Laxminarayan Nagar, Erandwane
Pune 411 004 (India)
Phone: 91-20-5431210
E-mail: punebnp@yahoo.co.in
deuskarster@gmail.com
phjoshi123@rediffmail.com

Branch offices
1) Nivedita Pratishthan Building
Gaikwadnagar, Dighi Gaon
Pune 411 015. (India)
Phone 91-20-27157593
2) 874, Sadashiv Peth, Joshi Wada
Rajwade Path, Pune 411 030. (India)

How to reach
By air: The nearest airport is Pune Lohegaon Airport.
By train: Pune Junction Railway Station is the nearby railhead.
By road: Pune is well connected to other parts of Maharashtra by a wide network of roads. State Transport buses are readily available.

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