District Governor Applauds Rotary Club of Jamshedpur West

Jamshedpur: The Rotary Club of Jamshedpur West reached a significant milestone this week as it hosted District Governor (DG) Rtn. Namrata for her Official Club Visit (OCV). The day-long event showcased the club’s high-impact community service and sustainable development projects across the region.

Transforming Education: The Happy School Project

The visit began at Bal Bharti Madhya Vidyalaya, where DG Rtn. Namrata inaugurated a new computer laboratory, a library, and a modern wash station. These facilities, established under Rotary International’s Happy School Project, aim to bridge the digital divide and improve hygiene standards for local students.

Sustainable Development at Chimti Pahadia Tola

The Governor then traveled to Chimti Pahadia Tola, a village the club adopted for long-term peripheral development. The villagers greeted the delegation with traditional folk dances and a warm welcome.

The club’s transformative footprint in the village includes:

• Green Energy: Widespread solar lighting installations.

• Resource Management: Water conservation through strategic check dams and ponds.

• Infrastructure: New school facilities and sanitation stations.

During the visit, the club donated a computer to the village school and provided students with uniforms, shoes, and books. To ensure long-term welfare, the club also sponsors teaching staff salaries and the daily midday meal program.

Empowering the Next Generation

DG Rtn. Namrata held an energetic interactive session with the club’s youth wings—Interact and Rotaract. The young leaders presented their annual projects, demonstrating Rotary’s growing influence among the city’s youth.

A Gala Evening of Vision and Fellowship

The day concluded with a formal meeting at Hotel Ramada Jamshedpur. Following the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, the leadership outlined the roadmap for the future:

• Club President Ashok Jha shared his strategic vision for the 2025–26 Rotary Year.

• Club Secretary Naman Agarwal presented a comprehensive report on ongoing service projects.

• Induction: Past District Governor Pratim Banerjee formally inducted a new member into the Rotary family.

In her keynote address, DG Rtn. Namrata praised the club’s unwavering commitment to community service and the tangible results achieved in rural development.

Event Leadership

Master of Ceremonies Amresh Sinha conducted the evening’s proceedings, which featured a vote of thanks from President-Elect Gurpreet Bhatia. The Organizing Committee, led by Chairman Anjani Nidhi, meticulously planned every detail of the visit.

Distinguished Guests

The event drew a large gathering of prominent figures, including:

• Rotary Leaders: Past District Governors Vijay Mehta, Ronny D’Costa, and Dr. Bharat; Assistant Governor Kusum Thakur; and District Representative Sharat Chandran.

• Corporate & Community Guests: Ujjal Chakraborty, Rakeshwar Pandey, Dr. Koshi Vargesh, and representatives from Kyocera and RSB Transmission.

The evening ended with a celebratory gala dinner, marking another successful chapter for Rotary in Jamshedpur.