Swami Vivekanand Balika Shiksha Prachar Samiti
SVBSPS - The Social Welfare Wing of MERF
Inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s Ideal:
“Educate, Educate, Educate — till every woman in the land is enlightened”
“The Samiti undertakes community development through women-centric education, health awareness, skill training and value inculcation, thereby translating Swami Vivekananda’s vision of Man-Making & Nation-Building Education into grassroots action.”
6 Core Social Programs & Impact
Detailed look at the key action plans implemented by SVBSPS to achieve sustainable community development.
A. Girl Child Education
Providing free and subsidized schooling for underprivileged girls, running bridge courses for school dropouts, and supporting hostel facilities for rural students. Focuses on "Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye"—education for self-reliance.
B. Skill Development
Running vocational training programs to help women earn livelihoods. Includes stitching, computer literacy, local handicrafts, spoken English coaching, and digital banking training.
C. Health & Hygiene
Conducting free health check-up camps, menstrual hygiene awareness drives, anemia detection checks, and yoga & nutrition workshops. Free distribution of sanitary kits in rural villages.
D. Legal & Social Awareness
Conducting educational workshops on women's rights, the POCSO Act, domestic violence laws, and cyber safety. Running a local legal aid cell in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority.
E. Environment & Sustainability
Leading local tree plantation drives, plastic-free community campaigns, and water conservation projects led by student volunteers. Actively executing the “Each Girl, One Tree” initiative.
F. Cultural Preservation
Providing training in regional folk arts, Vedic chanting, and essential Bhartiya value systems. Organizing the annual Balika Sanskar Shivir based on Swami Vivekananda's teachings.
Support Our Community Vision
Our activities are self-supported and driven by the dedicated efforts of our members and volunteers. Join us in making a difference in the lives of rural girls and women.
