1. NAV CHETNA
SOCIETY

2. Message from the
President
Since the outset of my leadership, I have resolved to undertake the herculean task of making an endeavour to
bring about social changes for which with the help of all the members, we have painstakingly worked out the
NGO's goals in minute detail .
Under my Presidency the NGO has initially taken small steps by adopting a village 'Rooina' in Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand) and has created self help 'Navchetna Mahila Mangal Dal' group for its women .
In addition to a host of numerous activities of educating women by conducting training programmes as well as
providing help to the deprived children, the NGO also undertakes organising forums, seminars, camps etc to
inculcate good living habits amongst the villagers and tribal women.
The primary aim of the NGO is upliftment of women and child welfare.
The NGO aims to expand its work areas to provide help/shelter/facilities for old people, and disabled persons for
their welfare, publish journals and reproduce works of arts, literature, science, crafts etc for instructions and
imparting useful knowledge, provide help to people suffering from natural calamities such as
flood, earthquakes, motor accidents etc as well as fight against exploitation, injustice, corruption if found against
any individual, class, community in the society.
I seek support from all who associate with the NGO who help in achieving its vision.
JAI HIND !
Lt.(Ex Army) Sushma Bisht Mathur
sushma@navchetnasociety.org

3. Foster in change wherein an empowered women, not only in
cities, but in towns as well as remotest of villages becomes a
reality, ensuring every child has access to quality education and
health care and each individual becomes a contributor to usher
in a social change for the society's betterment and upliftment.

4.  Working relentlessly to fight against victimisation of any
girl/women/Child and uplift their status by helping them and
generating training programmes for self employment.
 Creating a world fit for children, by ensuring facilities of clean
drinking water, proper nutrition, proper sanitation, with primary
schools in every village that inculcate the right values.
 Fight against exploitation, injustice and corruption against any
individual, class or community.
 Propagate the need for tree plantation/pollution control and
environmental awareness to create & promote an Eco friendly
atmosphere.

5. HISTORY
 A few 'Like Minded' friends got together in 2010 with a desire to
contribute to society. The functioning started off in small measure by
donating 'warm clothing' to villagers in cold winters. The state of women
and children was found to be pitiable and at that time more than mere
words, there was nothing much one could do.
 The group resolved to form an NGO, spearheaded by their President
,with the most appropriate name „'NavChetna', the word meaning 'New
Consciousness„, with the primary Endeavour of raising consciousness of
people towards 'Women Empowerment and Child Welfare'.
 NavChetna Society was thereafter, legally constituted, as a non-
governmental organization vide Uttarakhand letter no. KPI 208 &
Registration no.463 on 31st March 2012.
 The office of the NGO is presently under construction in Pithoragarh and
its activities are in concurrence.

6. CODE OF CONDUCT
 Humanity:- All human kind will be treated humanely in all circumstances, and every
individual will be respected.
 Impartiality:- Assistance provided by the NGO will be impartial and not based on colour,
caste, creed, religion or social status.
 Policies:- All policies will be formulated through the democratic process by the
Governing Body.
 Neutrality:- The NGO will be neutral in nature and not associate itself with any political
dispensation or group.
 Misuse:- The name of the NGO will not be used by any member for personal gain or
profit. Violation of this principle will lead to recourse to legal action being initiated
against the offender.
 Attendance:- Committee members are expected to attend all committee meetings.
Absence from three consecutive meetings may lead to expulsion of the member from
the committee.
 Membership:- All Members are expected to take and renew the membership annually
by making the payment of their membership fee of Rs.500/- per year.

7. GOVERNING BODY
 1. Lt. (Ex Army) Sushma Bisht Mathur – President & Founder
 2. Rahul Kumar – Legal Advisor
 3. . Cdr (Ex Navy) Yudhishter Singh – General Secretary
 4. Rohit Dubey – Financial Advisor
 5. Prayag Datt Pant – Secretary
 6. Hon.Capt (Ex Army) Chanchal Singh Bisht – Treasurer
 7. Vishal Kamra- Head Punjab Unit
 8.Vivek Patwal – Core Committee Member
 9. Ravi Garg – Core Committee Member

8. Successfully Accomplished Project (1)
Smt.Kabutari Devi (also known as) Smt. Tijanbai
1st Female Folk singer of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Sanskriti – NavChetna Society Ka Yogdaan
 Smt. Kabutari Devi a famous folk singer of Uttarakhand also known as
Smt. Tijanbai, who was a performer in All India Radio and winner of
numerous Life Time achievement awards, was not keeping well for the
last few years.
 June 2012 her condition deterioted and fell seriously ill and nearly lost her
voice (which was the only source of her income as well as a symbol of
the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand), due to her chronic illness. The
case was brought to the notice of social organisations but there was no
major help forthcoming.
 At last by the combined efforts of some like minded people Smt.
Kabootri Devi was taken to Sushila Devi Hospital in Haldwani by her
daughter Hemanti Devi with some local help from Honorable members
of our NGO

9.  As the case was critical, the hospital authorities advised that there was no
option but to shift her to Delhi for treatment. The issue of who was to fund
her treatment was raised at the highest levels , claiming her to be an
important part of Uttarakhand heritage and that saving her voice was
everyone's responsibility and even that of the Government. This info was put
on the net. It was post rising public pressure, the Government of
Uttarakhand took the decision of bearing the complete expenses for her
Treatment at AIIMS.
 Though the expenses were catered for, there was the problem of
coordinating her shifting and her being looked after at Delhi. Various
profit/non profit organisations had knowledge of this fact but no agency
came forward to coordinate/take care of Ms Kabootri Devi‟s treatment in
Delhi. Then it was the newly registered Nav Chetna Society – a Pithoragarh
registered NGO that offered her support.
 Following instructions of Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, renowned folk singer
of Uttarakhand Kabutari Devi was admitted in the private ward of AIIMS.
CM Bahuguna had a talk with Prof Ramesh Deka, Director, AIIMS and Dr DK
Sharma regarding proper arrangement for her treatment. The entire
expense of her treatment was borne by the State Government.
 The Resident Commissioner Office and Doctors of Uttarakhand posted at
Delhi extended all necessary help for the admission of Kabutari Devi and
her treatment.

10.  Throughout Smt. Kabootri Devi's stay in AIMS the NavChetna Society
remained in constant touch with the Resident Commisioner and the AIIMS Dr
coordinator Dr Joshi.
 The Nav Chetna Society is further thankful to CM, Uttarakhand as they
provided vehicle for pick and drop of personnel and including manpower for
bringing medicine/essentials from the market. Smt. Kabootri Devi in addition
to getting her treatment for her actual illness - Tuberculosis, was also given a
thorough medical check up wherein she was thoroughly checked by other
medical departments (Ortho, ENT etc).
 Her stay lasted in AIMS for around two weeks post which she was shifted back
to Haldwani.
 Ms Kabootri Devi is currently in good health and is known to be singing her folk
songs again. The Nav Chetna Siociety is still under constant touch with Smt.
Kabutari Devi‟s daughter Ms Hemanti Devi as well as the Resident
Commisioner of Uttarakhand Govt. for follow up.

11. Smt.Kabutari Devi
At AIIMS Hospital - Delhi

12. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(2)
Prevention of Pollution/ Garbage disposal
Sustained efforts were made by the NGO, the DM Pithoragarh
and Army Authorities, were approached to prevent further
pollution of the stream running near the village „Rooina‟ in 2011.
The area was being contaminated by becoming a dumping
ground of household and medical waste and spreading disease
both to humans and cattle.
Due to our sincere efforts, our protests were duly heard. The
upper reaches of the river is no longer used as a dumping ground.
Consequently, the river is again comparatively much cleaner. The
water available through the local reservoir – “Naula” is again
sweet and healthy to drink.

13. Disposal of Garbage
Gram Rooina – Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand)

14. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(3)
Supporting Raji Jan Jati Awasiy Vidhyalaya Jauljibi-
Pithoragarh (UK)
Navchetna Society is helping a school called – Raji Janjati
Awaasiy Vidhyalaya- Jauljibi (Pithoragarh) Uttarakhand which is
approximately 70 kms away from Pithoragarh. Ex MLA honorable
Hira Singh Bohra ji is the founder of this school. It is run by the
Ministry Of Tribal Affairs of India.
Navchetna will support them in providing them with good health
measures, education, maintenance of School building. New
Uniform will be designed and provided to them by Navchetna
along with books & school bags. Awareness programs and
Computer classes will also be organized for them very shortly.

15. Raji Jan Jati Awaasiy
Vidhyalaya
Jauljibi-Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand

16. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(4)
Re-formation of NavChetna Mahila Mangal Dal
 On 10th Dec 2012 in the presence of Gram Panchayat
Smt.Ganga Waldia and Gram Pradhan Smt.Sunita Devi Bhatt
the NavChetna has reformed a Mahila Dal, known as
NavChetna Mahila Mangal Dal (Rooina). This Dal has 8 village
women as Core Committee Members and rest as Members.
 Aim of the Dal is to fight against Domestic Violence, Fight
Against Injustice perpetrated against women, providing
monetary assistance and counseling, helping each other and
generating awareness of various programs launched by the
government for Women Empowerment and Child welfare.

17. NavChetna Mahila Mangal Dal
Rooina – Pithoragarh (UK)

18. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(5)
Free Eye Check up Camp
 NavChetna Society conducted a FREE Eye Check Up Camp on
28th May 2012 at Pratap Bhawan, Press Club/Press Lane near
ITO, New Delhi from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm conducted by
Dr.Rajinder Sharma from Nira Eye Clinic, New Delhi. More than
300 people availed the Free Eye Check up Service and nearly
100 were advised corrective measures and a few were given
future appointments.
 The activity was not only well appreciated by the Owner of the
building and his Staff but also by the local people. Seeing the
huge response and its benefits to employees many other
organizations approached us for conducting similar Health
Camps for their employees in their premises. Employees from
various Media groups from the surrounding buildings also
attended the Camp.

19. Free Eye Check Up
Camp
Pratap Bhawan
Near RTO New Delhi

20. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(6)
Quiz Contest for Students of Pithoragarh
To Promote Education
Nav Chetana Society conducted a Quiz Contest in LSM, GPC
college, Pithoragarh for college students between 01 to 03 Aug 12.
Approximately 300 Students from various schools & colleges and other
educational institutions participated in the Quiz competition.
Attractive Prizes were given:
 First Prize: Cash Voucher worth Rs 5000.00
 Second Prize: Cash Voucher worth Rs 3000.00
 Third Prize: Cash Voucher worth Rs 2000.00
 Two Consolation Prizes: Cash Voucher worth Rs 1000.00 each.
 Prizes are sponsored by honorable Shri Prakash Pant ji, ex Parliamentary Affairs
Minister.
 The Program was very well appreciated by the Chief guest Shri Anant Shankar
TakwalEy ,IAS – Supretandant of Police - Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand).

21. Quiz Contest
LSM GPGC – Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand)

22. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(7)
“Vastra Daan” by NavChetna Society
 Distribution of Clothes at Raji Janjaati Aawasiy Vidhyalaya -
Jauljibi (Dharchula) Uttarakhand.
 Warm clothes were distributed to the school children at Raji
Janjaati Aawasiy Vidhyalaya - Jauljibi (Dharchula) Uttarakhand
in Sep 2012 in the presence of school staff.
 After distribution Team had a very interactive session with
children and school staff.

23. Cloth Distribution
Raji Janjati Awasiy Vidhayalaya at Jauljibi Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)

24. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(8)
Aadopted a village “ROOINA”
 NavChetna Society has adopted a village called “Rooina” in
Pithoragarh (UK) which is situated near the Army Recruitment
Area.The Society will be taking care of the overall development of
the Village and its people by conducting various programs on
awareness and working on various developmental schemes.
 The NGO will not only look after their basic needs but also will
promote education , Health and Clean environment to them.
 Will educate & train them about wealth from waste management
to get some earnings.

25. Adopted Village
Rooina – Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand)

26. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED
PROJECT-(9)
Safaai Abhiyaan at “Rooina” Gaon
 A cleanship drive „Safai Abhiyan‟ was organised and
coordinated successfully by NavChetna Mahila Mangal Dal on
17th Dec 2012.
 Every member of the village from the eldest to the youngest
child participated, and lectures were given on clean and
hygienic living.

27. Safaai Abhiyaan Gram Rooina
Pithoragarh (UK)

28. ON GOING PROJECT-(1)
Cell – To Empower the Rural people by providing various Job
Opportunities
 NavChetna Society has opened a Cell with partners to k4 Prominent
Services Pvt.Ltd. (Delhi) for the placement of people from Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand).
 By partnering with K4, NavChetna Society is going to start Basic Employ
ability Skill Training (BEST) is a new economy livelihood promotion training
program which will exclusively be designed for the school drop outs /
unemployed secondary school graduates, etc. The curriculum and
practical training modules will be based on variable inputs from
businesses, Corporate, NGOs and networks.

29. ON GOING PROJECT-(2)
Save Environment
In alliance with 130 Eco Battalion – Pithoragarh (uk)
 NavChetna Society is proud to get associated with 130 Eco
Battalion Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) for creating & promoting
Clean & Safe Environment by conducting various activities like:
 Plantation & Protect Forests
 Conduct & Organize Seminars & Lectures on Environmental
awareness
 No to Plastics & Prevent river/water pollution
 Adopt proper disposal of garbage
 Picnics will be organized for underprivileged children/adults in
various National parks where they can be closer to nature
 Women/Children will be trained and educated on Waste
Management

30. ON GOING PROJECT-(3)
Collaboration with Divine Adventures for generation of Funds
 The Company - Divine Adventures integrates Corporate & Educational
Trips, Industrial Tours, College Tours, Soft Adventure Sports into
School/College Curriculum for the All Round Development of the
students besides their studies.
 The Commission accrued by NavChetna Society for providing Clients to
Divine Adventures will be used for various Welfare activities of the NGO.

31. PROJECT- PARTNERS
130 Eco Battalion Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand)
K4 Prominent Pvt.Ltd. Divine Adventures Pvt.Ltd.

32. FUTURE PROJECT- (1)
Providing opportunties to earn livilihood by promoting Hand
made products
NavChetna Society in association with SPACE (Society to Promote Art,
Culture & Education) will be shortly launching Projects on promoting hand
made products such as paper bags, Envelops, Jute products.
The Secretary SPACE has assured all the help & support to the NGO for
initiating projects on manufacturing products made of Jute.
Thisway NavChetna Society can contribute to making the Earth a better
place to live - not only for all living beings but also for future generations.

33. Future Project
Promoting
Jute Products

34. FUTURE PROJECT-(2)
Promote Organic Kheti
NAV DANYA is founded by world renowned Scientist and
Environmentalist Dr.Vandana Shiva. Nav Chetna Society through
its project will be encourage the villagers to carry out organic
farming which will result in higher proceeds and thus enhancing
their economic condition.
Nav Danya will conduct training (for the villagers)at Dehradun
explaining the intricacies of organic farming and they have
agreed to accommodate training of farmers sent by NavChetna
Society.
The cost of the farmers transportation, boarding and lodging as
well as training will be borne by Nav Danya and will be totally free
for the farmers.

35. Future Project
Promoting
Organic Farming

36. Our Donor & Sponsor Partners
Honorable Shri Prakash Pant
Ex Parliamentary Affairs Minister
Our sponsor
130 Eco Battalion – Pithoragarh
(Uttarakhand)

38. BANK DETAILS
Bank - SBI Pithoragarh (UK)
Navchetna Society
A/C No. 32270688114
IFSC Code- SBIN 0000700

39. THANK YOU !
NavChetna Society® –Pithoragarh
(UK)
Shanti Nagar,Gram Rooina
P.O. Bharkatia
Dist – Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)
Pin: 262520
Phone:
05964-211592
&
+91-8650919167
Email: info@navchetnasociety.org