“SADHANA” Inclusive Skill Development & Vocational Training Centre

Asha Bhavan Centre runs the SADHANA Inclusive Vocational Training Centre at its Kathila main campus with a strong commitment to promoting sustainable development and social inclusion. The centre aims to empower young adults with disabilities and women from financially disadvantaged backgrounds by equipping them with marketable skills that foster independence and livelihood opportunities. 

The training programme is designed to build practical abilities, confidence, and economic self-reliance among beneficiaries. Under the vocational training unit, several specialized skill-development sections operate, each catering to a specific livelihood avenue: 

Tailoring Unit: Provides hands-on training in stitching and garment construction, helping participants learn essential tailoring techniques for apparel making and repair. 26 trainees have successfully completed this training. 

• Handmade Paper Craft Unit: Focuses on Eco-friendly paper craft production, nurturing artistic expression and craftsmanship while enabling trainees to create unique handmade products. 07 trainees were trained in this unit. 

• Organic Holi Colour Making Unit: Engages participants in producing natural, chemical-free Holi colours, encouraging environmentally responsible entrepreneurship and safe product creation. 15 trainees benefited from this training. 

• Junk Jewellery Making Unit: Trains beneficiaries in designing and creating jewellery using recycled materials, promoting sustainability and creativity while building income-generating skills. 11 trainees received training in this section. 

Through these four vocational modules, a total of ---women have enhanced their professional abilities and taken significant steps toward financial empowerment. The SADHANA centre continues to create pathways for inclusive growth, enabling participants to contribute meaningfully to their communities and lead dignified, self-reliant lives. 

“Sadhana” Integrated Child Development Program for rural malnourished Children. 

To combat the widespread challenge of malnutrition in India, the Dairy Farm at the Kerodanga Centre was established in January 2023 as a key component of the Integrated Child Development Program, supporting the national mission of “Kuposhan Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.” 

This initiative became a reality through the heartfelt contributions of the students, friends, and family members of Prof. Dr. Shankar Nath Mukherjee, whose generosity laid the foundation for meaningful change. With their support, a well-equipped cow shelter was constructed, and ten cows were procured, enabling a consistent daily production of 100–110 liters of fresh cow milk. 

This steady supply of nutritious milk—supplemented with bananas—now forms a critical dietary intervention for 250 malnourished children, offering them the vital nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. The project continues to stand as a testament to collective compassion and a strong step toward reducing child malnutrition in vulnerable communities. 

“Sadhana” philanthropic homeopathy dispensary 

In August 2022, Asha Bhavan Centre established a philanthropic homeopathy dispensary at its Keoradanga campus in South 24 Parganas with generous support from the Kolkata Senior Citizen Forum. Since its inauguration, the dispensary has been providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved villagers., during this financial Year a total of 835 community members received treatment, making the initiative a vital source of low-cost healthcare for rural families.