Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Praktani (NRVP) held at Assembly Hall, Junior Section of the Vidyalaya at 11 AM on 28th May, 2017. Total 84 Praktanis were present in the meeting. Batch coordinators of most of batches from 1961 to 2014 were present in the meeting. There were no representatives of 1962, 1974, 1976 (MP), 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 batches in AGM.
The AGM started with the report of the Secretary, NRVP.
Secretary’s report
Dear Friends,
Wishing you a very Happy Bengali New Year. Hope everybody is keeping fine.
We have lost some of our teachers, batchmates in last one year. We have lost Ranjanda, Swami Mumukshanandaji few months back. Let their soul live in peace.
In last one year NRVP has expanded a lot. Different chapters of NRVP have come out. Overseas chapters have been now working successfully. We are now like a big happy family. Our batch coordinators have been trying hard to get in touch with their batchmates and new faces are added in the contact list. Our areas of activities have expanded.
A total of 1700 persons was present in the last reunion held on 25th December, 2016. Among them About 1000 were Praktanis. I would thank the batch coordinators for their tireless effort to make the reunion a success. It was only possible as we could reach a large number Praktanis through the batch coordinators.
Collection
About Rs 10 lakhs collected by the 1991 batch for their Golden Jubillee celebration of their batch is in the safe custody of NRVP account. Out of the amount Rs 5 lakh will go to Blind Boys Academy, Rs 3 lakh will go to Vidyalaya and about Rs 2 lakhs will go to Gurudakshina Fund of NRVP. Rs 50,000 given to NRVP by the 1966 batch is to be utilized for felicitating the student of the RKM, Narendrapur Vidyalaya who gets the highest marks in Madhyamik Examination. Rs 1 lakh 99 thousand (Rs 30,000 still due) was collected from advertisement for Shraddha, about Rs 2 lakh from donation, Rs 20,000 from selling of Shraddha, Rs 62,000 for Gurudakshina Fund and about Rs 1 lakh 20,000 in terms for registering new life members.
Reconstruction of EC, NRVP
The Executive Committee (EC) of NRVP proposed some changes in the structure of the EC in their meeting on 12th February, 2017. EC proposed few names to be inducted. They are 1) Mr Shyamal Sinha, 1978, 2) Mr Parthapriyo Samanta, 1980, 3) Mr Chandan Mukherjee, 1986, 4) Mr Prantik Biswas, 1991, 5) Mr Abir Mandal of 1997 and 6) Mr Abhraneel Chakraborty, 2004.
From 1987 batch Mr Krishnendu Bardhan was EC member, he will be replaced by Mr Shibaji Basu Roy who is one of the batch coordinators. Mr Bardhan will be one of the batch coordinators of 1987 batch Along with Mr Subhamoy Bhattacharya.
From 1993 batch Mr. Suvadeep Sarkar, batch coordinator will be new EC member replacing Mr Atri Mitra, who will be batch coordinator of 1993 batch from now.
Mr Shyamal Sinha, Mr Parthapriyo Samanta and Mr Abhraneel Chakraborty are batch coordinators of their batches. Mr Sinha proposed the name of Mr Ashish Chakraborty in his place. Mr Samanta proposed the name of Mr Alok Nag as the new coordinator of 1980 batch. 2004 batch has to select a new batch coordinator.
EC proposed to raise the total number of EC members of NRVP from 19 to 21. 4 members from the present committee is to be replaced. It is decided that those 4 members should be given berth as Permanent Invitees of EC, NRVP. Those 4 members are 1) Mr Satyanarayan Sarkar, 1963, 2) Mr Ajoy Chatterjee, 1966, 3) Dr Ashoke Ghosh, 1970 and 4) Mr Ali Akbar Mirza, 1971.
The EC proposed to include 1) Mr Chandan Das, 1961, 2) Mr Udit Bhanu Dasgupta, 1964, 3) Mr Asit Kumar Motayed, 1966, 5) Somesh Bhattyacharya, 1966 and 6) Rabindra Kumar Bhattacharya, 1976 (UM) in the list of Permanent Invitees. All of them wanted to work for NRVP.
The new EC will start working after getting the approval from General Body (GB) meeting of NRVP.
It is proposed that this EC (21 members and 10 permanent invitees) will continue up to 25th December, 2018. EC will be restructured in the first EC meeting after the reunion of 2018.
The EC, NRVP now stands like this
Mr Sharad Mirani, President, 1968, 9831250977
Mr Kamal Banerjee, Vice President, 1974, 9830143807
Dr Debdut Ghoshthakur, Secretary, 1975, 9831054696
Mr Pradyut Majumder, Asst. Secretary, 1986, 9830815146
Mr Shaktipada Das, Treasurer, 1968, 9163623504
Mr Tapan Mukherjee, 1972, 9830018039
Mr Uday Shankar De, 1974, 9831014049
Mr Shyamal Sinha, 1978, 9830329345
Mr Aruni Chakraborty, 1979, 9433057879
Mr Parthapriyo Samanta, 1980, 9830151710
Mr Arjun Dasgupta, 1983, 8336911716
Dr Shambhunath Mukherjee, 1984, 9831056095
Mr Chandan Mukherjee, 1986, 9830011581
Mr Shibaji Basuroy, 1987, 9831859980
Mr Mohiuddin Laskar, 1989, 9007706365
Mr Prantik Biswas, 1991, 9874556688
Mr Suvadeep Sarkar, 1993, 9830080169
Mr Anirban Bagchi, 1994, 8334056056
Mr Sudip Palit, 1995, 8017070537
Mr Abirlal Mandal, 1997, 9748164446
Mr Abhraneel Chakraborty, 2004, 9830981448
Permanent Invitees
Mr Chandan Das, 1961, 9836434902
Mr Satyanarayan Sarkar, 1963, 9831605726
Mr Udit Bhanu Dasgupta, 1964, 9831453822
Mr Ajoy Chaterjee, 1966, 9339833330
Mr Asit Motayed, 1966, 9339728605
Mr Dilip Mirani, 1967, 8902402452
Dr Ashoke Ghosh, 1970, 9433167744
Mr Somesh Bhattyacharya, 1970, 9007505333
Mr Ali Akbar, 1971, 9903629239
Mr Rabindra Kumar Bhattyacharya, 1976 (UM), 9831642292
Diamond Jubilee of the Vidyalaya
In 2018 the Vidyalaya will be celebrating the diamond jubilee. EC requests the members present today to give some constructive suggestions how NRVP could join the celebration.
EC suggested to bring out a colorful procession on 12th January, 2018 from RKM Institute of Culture to Narendrapur to mark the beginning of the celebration. There might be another procession on 12th January, 2019 to mark the end of the celebration.
EC wants to hold some popular lectures for the students of the Vidyalaya for one year. The topic of the lectures would be finalized after consultation of the Head Master of the Vidyalaya.
EC NRVP wants to organize a cultural evening where artists would be invited.
A committee was formed with Mr Sudip Palit, 1995 and Mr Sheshadri Mandal, 1999 to prepare a plan on this. Mr Mandal would narrate the primary plan in the AGM.
Helping hand towards the Vidyalaya staffs
EC has earlier decided that NRVP may help three staffs of Vidyalaya per year who will apply to NRVP. Financial help for medical ground, marriage of children and education ground. But too many applications have been coming. EC has decided to raise the number from three to five.
Activities of Praktani
Inside Narendrapur Ashrama
NRVP has been trying to be a part of the development activities of the Vidyalaya and the Ashrama since its inception. In a mail to the Secretary, NRVP the respected Head Master of the Vidyalaya recently appreciated the initiative of Praktanis in the developmental activities of the Vidyalaya. The mail stated, ‘The contribution from our alumni in 2016-17 are as follows- 1) Scholarship and Pecuniary help- Rs 4,46,000/, 2) Vidyalaya Development- Rs 9,55,000/, CRS from Heinz India Limited for Jr. Kitchen (Kitchen of Junior Section)- Rs 35,00,000/. 1+2+3= Rs 49,01,000/.’
NRVP congratulates the initiative of Mr Niladri Deb of 1988 batch for his initiative to arrange the amount of Rs 35,00,000/ from Heinz India Limited.
Pernod Ricard India as a part of its endeavour to contribute to the society meaningfully for its development, has decided to take up renovation of toilets at three hostel buildings as well as those of the School building at Junior Section of RKM Vidyalaya, Narendrapur. NRVP congratulates Mr Parthasarathi Ghosh (1980) for this endeavour.
Apart from these different batches has taken initiative in different development activities of the Vidyalaya as advised by the respected Head Master of the Vidyalaya.
1966 batch, 1976 (um) batch, 1984 batch, 1991 batch, 1998 batch had contributed funds for different development activities of the Vidyalaya through NRVP. 1991 and 1998 batch contributed for the Gururdakshina fund separately.
Praktanis has stood beside Blind Boys Aademy (BBA) for smooth running of their different activities. Praktanis in their personal capacity or in groups donated about Rs 15,00,00/ to BBA. Due to the endeavour of alumni of 1991 batch Mr Arijit Pati, who works in Cognizant, Cognizant Technology has contributed Rs 20,00,000/ to BBA towards audio books and other study materials. NRVP congratulated 1991 batch specially Arijit for his help. 1980 batch donated about 4 lakhs to Vidyalaya. 1981 batch has sponsored two students of BBA. EC congratulated 1981 batch for this endeavour.
Outside Narendrapur Ashrama
NRVP sanctioned a total of Rs 85,000/ towards four projects.
1) NRVP has been contributing Rs 15,000/ yearly to Chatrabandhu a social organization of Hoogly that distribute books to the blind students for last few years. It is decided that this year the contribution will be increased to Rs 20,000/ (already disbursed).
2) Sreerampore Child Guidance Centre an organization of Hoogly which looks after the Special children applied for Rs 20,000/. EC NRVP granted Rs 20,000/ for the organization (already disbursed).
3) Mentaid Special School, Kolkata a School for special children applied for Ceiling fan, LED lights. NRVP sanctioned Rs 25,000/ for the same. NRVP will buy the materials of Rs 25,000/ and handover to the organization (already disbursed).
4) Ramakrishna Anath Bhandar, an orphanage at Creek road, Kolkata is to be given Rs 20,000/ for the upliftment of the orphan students (to be disbursed very soon).
Supporting Praktanis who are in distress
Respected Head Master of the Vidyalaya advised the NRVP to stand beside those praktanis who are really in distress. For many reasons some of them could not finish their education, some of them could not find respectable jobs. EC NRVP discussed the issue and Mr Sharad Mirani, President NRVP and Mr Sudip Palit, EC member were asked to coordinate with the respected Head Master of the Vidyalaya and try to get a list as soon as possible.
The Praktani Website
Better late than never. We have been trying to upgrade our Praktani website for last one year. We have almost reached the goal. Mr Rajat Bagchi of 1986 batch took the initiative first. But as he was seriously ill Mr Bagchi could not finish his job. NRVP is thankful to Mr Pradyut Majumder(1986), Mr Sudip Palit (1995) and especially Mr Suvadeep Sarkar (1993) to finish the job. We are thankful to Mr Bipradas Bhattyacharya our beloved ex-teacher who has kindly agreed to write the introduction in the Website. Give them a big hand.
Different Chapters of NRVP
I am glad to announce that we have finally opened our Chapters in different regions of India and abroad. NRVP congratulates Mr Sudip Palit (1995) for successfully doing this uphill task.
The UK chapter of NRVP formed in January and at present it has 50 members. USA chapter has been formed, which has over 100 members. Overseas chapters in Canada, Singapore, Malayasia, Europian Union (other than UK) has been formed.
In India National Capital Region (NCR) chapter has 140 members, Mumbai has 102 members, Bengaluru has 108 members, Hyderabad and Pune have 25 members each, Chennai and Siliguri have 6 members each. North east chapter is also being formed. Each Indian chapter (NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru) have four VS-s (1961-79/1980-1989/ 1990-1999/ 2000-2014) who play the key role for the smooth running of that chapter. The NCR chapter had a get-together at Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi on 16thApril, where 45 Praktanis were present. Mr Sharad Mirani, President NRVP, attended the function.
Doctors forum
NRVP is going to form a Doctors Forum. Dr Ashoke Ghosh (1970) has taken the initiative. The forum will organize medical camps in different places. They will serve the Vidyalaya and RKM Narendrapur as well. NRVP requests all its Doctor members to render support to this group. Dr Ghosh will be convenor of the forum. Dr Tushar Hazra (1974) and Dr Shambhunath Mukherjee (1984) has already given their consent to co-ordinate with Dr Ghosh.
Gifted land
Two of our Prakatanis – Mr. Surya Sarathi Barat, 1973 and Bikram Mukherjee, 1995 have offered two pieces of land one in Pailan and other at Sonarpur-Kalikapur.
Mr Barat is ready to handover the land any moment and the process in on. Mr Subhamoy Bhattyacharya, 1987 is looking after the land transfer process.
A delegation of Executive member led by President, NRVP went to see the property at Kalikapur recently.
We have received an application recently from Ashrama Praktani to utilize a land of 7 kottas at Mission Pally, Sonarpur which is owned by them. They want to donate the land to NRVP for building up an Old Age Home.
We have to decide what to do. We have not decided yet about the two lands at Pailan and Kalikapur and now the third offer has come.
We have to decide what is to be done with the land. If any batch takes the responsibility for utilization of the land on behalf of NRVP we have no objection. But land of Ashrama Praktani is to be utilized only for old age home. We can run the Kalikapur land as a medical unit if the Doctors forum of NRVP is ready to take the responsibility.
Our Dream
NRVP has been trying to launch a medical van with modern equipment which will move in the remote villages of Sunderbans, where people has to cover a long distance to get proper treatment. We have to collect at least Rs 35-40 lakhs for this purpose. I would request the Praktanis to take the initiative for this. Please take the initiative to talk to some corporate houses to take this endeavour as their CSR project.
NRVP also wants to adopt few villages which are arsenic or flouride prone. We also want to adopt villages in the remote areas of Sunderbans and arrange solar power there. I think any batch can do these type of activities on their own. NRVP will render all types of help. If you have suggestions on this issue please use our whatsapp group to initiate discussion.
Thank you
Presentation of the Audited Account
Mr Shaktipada Das, Treasurer, NRVP presented the Audited Account from 1st April, 2016 to 31st March, 2018. The copy of the detailed account was distributed among the members.
AGM passed the Audited Account without any amendment.
Address of Mr Tapan Mukherjee, 1972
Mr Tapan Mukherjee, Ex-Secretary and EC Member NRVP addressed the gathering and explained about the condition of the land at Kalikapur which is to be handed over to NRVP by Mr Bikram Mukherjee, 1995 batch. Mr Mukherjee Stated that NRVP has a respectable fund now so we can do some work outside mission like running medical unit, old age home etc. We can go for a medical van as reported by the Secretary. Mr Mukherje gave all credits to the Treasurer, NRVP who very carefully holds the fund for NRVP.
About the land of Kalikapur Mr Mukherjee said, it is land of 3 kotthas but the road is very narrow. So it is not wise to use as old age home. Mr Mukherjee opined for a medical unit in that campus.
About the land of Mission Pally Mr Mukherjee highlighted the problem of water logging in the area. He suggested to talk to the Sonarpur Rajpur Municipality to solve the problem.
Address of the President, NRVP
President, NRVP praised the proposal of Medical Van and urged for CSR contribution for the project. He also praised the activities of the batch coordinators who have become the lifeline of NRVP. He described how NRVP was formed 50 years ago with a fund of just Rs 1500/. The committee had to take loan for the day to day running of the association. He recalled the role of Swami Lokeshwaranandaji Maharaj in the overall development of Narendrapur. President advised the Praktanis to utilize a portion of their first income to their parents, another portion to Vidyalaya to take the responsibility of a poor student.
Appeal of Mr Chittyaranjan Biswas, 1964
Mr Biswas applead to Praktani to take the responsibility of a school at Canning which in distress. Mr Biswas also mentioned that the school might be close one day due to red-tapism if somebody does not interfere.
Secretary NRVP requested Mr Biswas to give a written application with all documents and Mr Bikram Mukherjee, 1993 who would go through the papers and advise NRVP how to proceed.
Address by Mr Surya Sarathi Barat, 1973
Mr Barat informed the AGM that transfer of his land at Pailan to NRVP will be finalized before the Puja. He gifted three Braille books to NRVP which are designed by Bhasa Prajukti Parishad where Mr Barat is an active member.
The Secretary handed over the books to Mr Chandan Das, 1961 who works at Blind Boys Academy, Narendrapur.
Launching of the new website
Mr Suvadeep Sarkar, 1993 launched the new website of NRVP. He promised that the website will be operated from 1st June.
Member clicked narendrapurpratani.com and the new website appeared in the screen of their mobiles. Members congratulated Mr Sarkar with claps.
Different Chapters of NRVP
Mr Sudip Palit, 1995 described how it was possible to form different chapters of NRVP in different cities of India and abroad. He mentioned not only different chapters were formed already some of them met more than once, some of the chapters organized football matches. Mr Palit said already the chapters at NCR (New Delhi Capital Region), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Siliguri, Hyderabad, Chennai are in active state.
Mr Palit also said that International chapters at USA, UK, Japan, Australia, Dubai have been formed. Members congratulated Mr Palit.
Cultural Programme for Diamond Jubilee
Sheshadri Mandol, 1999 member, cultural sub-committee of NRVP described his plan to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of our Vidyalaya. He proposed to hold a big cultural show with reputed artists next year. Before that this year NRVP wants to organize a cultural show in a small form this year only. He urged the members to arrange some sponsorship for the cultural events.
Address by Mr Soumendu Dutta, 1970
Mr Dutta criticized the unprofessional approach of the present EC of NRVP.
He suggested to review the by-laws of the Constitution of NRVP to avoid complications to work outside the Mission.
Mr Dutta also suggested to amend the Constitution of NRVP so that legal complications do not arise during the construction of Old-age home or medical camp in near future.
He also raised question about the appointment of the Auditor. He suggested that the appointment of the Auditor should have been announced.
Mr Dutta suggested a form a review committee whose members will be from different professions.
With great appreciation the Secretary, NRVP constituted a five member committee with Mr Shyamal Sinha, 1978, Mr Aniruddha Home Chowdhury, 1979, Mr Partha Samanta, 1980, Mr Subhomoy Bhattacharya, 1987 and Anirban Bagchi, 1994 to examine the suggestion given by Mr Dutta and to take the appropriate steps. The committee should meet Mr Dutta and do accordingly. Mr Shyamal Sinha and Mr Aniruddha Home Chowdhury will coordinate the proceedings of the committee. They have formed a separate WhatsApp group for proper functioning.
Comments by Mr Manabendra Goswami, 1962
Mr Goswami narrated his experience in Retreat. He thanked who were present in the Retreat and AGM. He urged to include Mr Ajoy Chatterjee in the EC again for his passion for NRVP.
In the new arrangement Mr Chatterjee is included in EC as a Permanent Invitee.
Vote of thanks by Dr Ashoke Ghosh, 1970
Dr Ghosh appreciated the concept of Batch Coordinators. It has consolidated the bonding of Praktanis of the Vidyalaya.
As AGM is the organisational instrument according to Dr Ghosh the Secretary’s report should focus the performance of NRVP.
Dr Ghosh praised Mr Sudip Palit for coordinating the different National and International chapters of NRVP.
He also proposed that the Secretary or President should be an ex-officio member of all the sub- committee and WhatsApp groups of NRVP.
Dr Ghosh thanked everybody present in the meeting. He also thanked the participants of the retreat. Dr Ghosh thanked the Dining Hall staffs, sweepers, security guards of the Junior Section without whose active participation it was impossible to hold the programme successfully.
The AGM concluded with a lunch at Advaitananda Bhabana.
