On 20th November 2024, DRCSC hosted an insightful event 'Sanlaap-24' at The Stadel, Kolkata, shedding light on two impactful climate programs in two agro-climatic zones of West Bengal. The event brought together policymakers, practitioners, and experts to explore innovative strategies for scaling up climate-resilient solutions that benefit vulnerable communities and ecosystems. Key Highlights of the programme was: Insights into sustainable agroecology practices, Strategies to combat climate challenges in diverse regions, Collaborative frameworks for impactful climate action etc. Some moments from the conclave!

 DRCSC celebrates International Coastal Clean-up Day with support from the HCL FOUNDATION under project Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans at different project sites of Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks. Plastic and other garbage collected by active participation of 201 participants including women of Mangrove Protection Groups, representatives of HCL Foundation and staff of DRCSC. Total garbage collection is 872 kgs.

 DRCSC celebrates 48th HCL Day under project Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans through plantation of 1500 Multipurpose Trees (MPT) in Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks. The celebration continues with awareness camps with villagers and Panchayat members. In this phase (last 2 weeks) DRCSC also planted 30000 Mangroves (saplings and seeds) in the Sundarbans region.

 Mangrove Day (26 July 2024)Celebration: we celebrate the incredible mangrove forests that protect our coastlines, support diverse ecosystems, and fight climate change. Mangroves are nature's superheroes, and they need our help! DRCSC planted 8000 mangrove saplings and seeds all across different zones in the Sundarbans with support from the HCL Foundation.

 Nurseries raising of Multipurpose Trees by DRCSC at Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks, North and South 24 Parganas under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans', supported by HCL Foundation. The nurseries were prepared by the direct and active participation of the women of Mangrove Protection Groups facilitated by the staff of DRCSC.

A Farmers' convention was organised under SOH project at Bijoybati Flood Shelter Hall, Freserganj GP on 22-23 June, 2024. Some glimpses...

Farmers' convention: Some sustainable agriculture models were displayed

Cultural programmes also organised

 DRCSC celebrates World Ocean Day on 8 June, 2024. Let's honor our oceans by promoting sustainable practices, reducing plastic waste, and protecting marine life. Together, we can ensure a healthier future for our oceans!

 DRCSC celebrates World Environment Day (5 June, 2024) with the help and involvement of communities and children in different regions of West Bengal.

 DRCSC was participated in the "Math theke Rannaghar" an event organized by Vijaygarh Jyotish Roy College, Jadavpur, Kolkata. Over two days, on 6 and 7 April'2024 we had the privilege of joining hands with various retailers from across West Bengal to showcase the incredible products of small cottage industries. Farmer-producer companies like Alorthikana and Fasolamrita, have been participated highlighting their exceptional range of produce including rice, lentil dumplings, fresh vegetables, honey, and tantalizing pickles etc.

 Inaguration of Farmers' Convention at Kasipur Block, Purulia(28 Feb - 1 Mar 2024): Lighting Lamp by Kashipur Panchayet President Smt Kabita Nag

 Lighting Lamp by Kashipur Panchayet President Smt Kabita Nag,Sonathali Panchayet Pradhan Shri Mahadev Tudu and other guests

 DRCSC's EC member Dr. Pratap Mukhopadhya adressing the audience

 Experience Sharing By Sharmila Murmu Vill-Bastardi on Single Stick Paddy

 Experience Sharing by Thandamoni Kishku Vill-Jibanpur,on Livestock

 Main Gate of Farmers' Convention

 Inside the fair ground: different stalls

 A indigenous seeds stall

 Kasipur ADA Shrimati Shigdha Mondal giving speach

 A section of spectators

 Different cultural programmes were organised

 The Farmers Day was celebrated on 23.12.2023 at Basterdih village of Kasipur, Purulia and Chatna, Bankura district. To mark the occasion, rally, discussion, exhibition etc. were organised. Many distinguished guests were graced the occasion

 International Coastal Cleanup Day celebrated by DRCSC under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans' supported by HCLFoundation. Plastic and other garbage cleaning from the plantation sites along with Sensitization and Awareness Camps are organized at multiple sites of Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks of Sundarbans.

 Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises were carried out by DRCSC at Heramba Gopalpur G.P. and Lakshmijanardhanpur G.P., Patharpratima Block, South 24 Parganas under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans', supported by HCL Foundation. Through the exercise, Hazard map, Resource map and Social map of the location prepared with the direct and active participation of the villagers, locally renowned persons, Panchayat Members and facilitated by the staffs of DRCSC.

 Bankura Beritahol Farmer Producer Company (A unit of DRCSC) in collaboration with Paushtik Life Kolkata organised 'Taal Utsav' during 2-3 September'23; where celebrated neglected indigenous palmyra palm fruit and launched the palmyra palm fruit pulp products. The main objective of the event was to promote and popularize wide usage of the neglected indigenous trees and also to recall the various traditional recipes from palmyra palm fruit.

 47th HCL FOUNDATION DAY celebrated by DRCSC under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans' supported by HCL Foundation. Beginning from World Mangrove Day (26th July 2023) to 47th HCL Foundation Day (11th August 2023), total 50000 mangrove saplings of different species were planted in Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks of Sundarbans.

 Nurseries preparation work for Multipurpose Trees (MPT) are in progress by DRCSC in Hingalganj and Patharpratima Blocks of West Bengal under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans', supported by HCL Foundation.

 Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercise was carried out by DRCSC at 4 No. Charalkhali village of Sahebkhali G.P., Hingalganj Block, North 24 Parganas under the project 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans', supported by HCL Foundation.

 World Ocean Day (Theme: PLANET OCEAN: TIDES ARE CHANGING) was observed on 8 June, 2023 under the project of 'Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans' supported by HCL Foundation.

 World Environment Day (Theme: BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION) was observed on 5 June, 2023 under the project of "Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangrove and Social Forestry Ecosystem in the Coastal Sundarbans" supported by HCL Foundation.

We have celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June, 2023 in some of our project areas of Sundarbans by planting mangrove saplings, other tree saplings, rally etc.

DRCSC team at Satkhira of Bangladesh, visiting different activities of BARCIK (an NGO working on climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, community mobilization etc.) and its' network organizations. The main objective of the visit is to be acquainted with their different activities, how they are working with vulnerable section of people living in coastal region Bangladesh Sundarban; their livelihoods and how they are coping with climate change related vulnerabilities etc.

 Some snaps of celebrating International Women's Day on 8th of March 2023 in Hura Block, Purulia under SUFALA project

 Under Morzada project; DRCSC celebrated International Women's Day (8 March, 2023) at Rajnagar Gram Panchayat, the members of 8 Nos SHG groups, field staffs, ICDS workers and Panchayat Pradhan were present in the programme.

 A Farmers' Convention was held at Mirga village of Chhatna, Bankura on 9th-11th February 2023, for the celebration of learning and experiences. In this convention, apart from distinguished guests and govt officials; 350 farmers from Bankura participated and shared experiences, success stories and lessons learnt with regards to climate resilience and adaptation. There was live demonstration of different models suitable for red lateritic agro-ecological zones and cultural events were also organised.

A 2-day (16-17 Dec) Farmers Convention 2022 was organised by DRCSC under SOH project at Vivekananda Vidyamandir High School,G- Plot, Patharpratima, 24 Parganas (South). The main objective of the programme was learning cum experiences sharing between farmers / beneficiaries. Picture showing some glimpses of inauguration ceremony, experience sharing of farmers/beneficiaries, stalls showing different alternative energy sources, different varieties of vegetable seeds, pulses etc.

On the occasion of Children's Day- 14 November 2022, DRCSC organised a cultural event for the children of support education centre and schools to observe CRC week from 14th November to 20th November 2022 at Dhapadhipi. We are grateful to Mindtree Foundation and TdH Suisse for their presence and support. Through this CRC week we will organise child activities in the community

Representatives from SoH Germany Mr. Jonathan, Mr. Dirk and Ms. Merry visited different project areas in Ramganga, G-plot and Fresergunj of Sundarbans under SoH project from 25-27 October, 2022.