(Gram Panchayat and development plans for long term village development)

In the context of Indian local governance, this refers to a comprehensive guidebook or framework used by Gram Panchayats to design and implement annual and five-year development strategies. This document is an essential guide and practical toolkit to Decentralized Planning. It proves that when villages are given the right tools and a structured plan, they can solve their own problems far more effectively than any top-down approach.

PRI and Women

(Indicators for Building Safe and Compassionate Villages for All)

This book, “Indicators for Building Safe and Compassionate Villages for All,” is a practical monitoring tool and guidebook.The book is a Self-Assessment Toolkit. Instead of waiting for external audits, it could help the Gram Panchayat and community members to look at these indicators and ask: “Is our village truly safe and fair for everyone?” It transforms the idea of “development” from just building roads to building a compassionate, living ecosystem.

PRI and Women

Mohila Bnadhob Panchayat Gore Tolar Ekti Nirdeshika

(A guide to build a women-friendly Panchayat)

The book is about building a village where women are treated as equal citizens. It argues that a “Women-Friendly Panchayat” is the foundation of a healthy society, ensuring that the village’s budget and laws work specifically to improve the quality of life for women and girls. While 50% of seats are reserved for women, this book focuses on meaningful participation. it teaches how to move past “proxy politics” to ensure women leaders have actual decision-making power.

PRI and Women

From Representation to Leadership: Women’s Journey in Local Governance in Birbhum

The book focuses on the 2018–2023 term, specifically tracking how 27 Women Elected Representatives moved beyond being “token figures” to becoming actual decision-makers. It celebrates the courage and persistence of rural women. It proves that when women are supported through a “sustained process of accompaniment,” they can redefine local democracy and ensure that village governance becomes more accountable and inclusive.

Women Leadership in PRI

The book “Amader Katha” (Our Stories) is a compilation of qualitative leadership narratives that document the real-life struggles and triumphs of women in rural West Bengal. It serves as a testimonial to the shifting power dynamics in the Birbhum district.The book details how these leaders prioritized issues often ignored by men—such as maternal health, drinking water, girls’ education, and protection against domestic violence—thereby making the local government more inclusive.

Women Leadership in PRI

O-parajito (Undaunted)

Captures the courageous journeys of 15 women and 2 men from the Nari Jagaran Committee. The book brings “untold battles” into the public eye to inspire others to challenge patriarchy and hierarchy to influence community-wide change.

Women Leadership

Mohilader Orthonoitik Swonirbhorota

(Women’s Economic Empowerment-Khaki Campbell duck farming) 

The book uses practical examples, like Khaki Campbell duck farming, to show how economic independence is a tool for social defiance. It illustrates how a “domestic method” of farming allows women to gain financial agency without leaving their homes, directly impacting their status within the family. government more inclusive.

Women Empowerment & Livelihood

Amar Pochonde Amar Career

(My career of my choice) 

The book “Amar Pachhonde Amar Career” (My Choice, My Career) is a comprehensive career guidebook designed to empower young students and job seekers in West Bengal to take ownership of their professional futures.The book acts as a detailed “roadmap” for students at various academic levels (Class 8 pass, Madhyamik, HS, and Graduates). It provides specific information on government job opportunities, scholarships: grants and vocational training.

Youth Empowerment & Career

Ichhedana

Ichhedana is a book that documents a transformative youth fellowship program dedicated to grassroots social change.A significant portion of the book explores the delicate balance of mentoring—learning when to provide guidance and when to step back so that young fellows can develop their own leadership and problem-solving skills. It serves as a “living model” showing how youth can tackle deep-seated social crises and create sustainable livelihoods even with very limited resources.

Youth & Adolescent Development- Stories of Change

Ichhedana Fellowship

(Information and Awareness kit)

The book is a Roadmap for Transformation. It is based on the belief that while young people have the energy to change the world, they need “the power of information” to be successful. It transforms the “Ichhedana Fellows” from enthusiastic volunteers into informed activists who can navigate the complexities of law and society. It is designed to be used as a collaborative tool, helping mentors and youth work together to create meaningful, positive shifts in their local communities.

Youth & Adolescent Development-Information

Abidar Shorir Kharap

(Abida is unwell)

The book “Abidar Shorir Kharap” (Abida is Unwell) is an educational narrative designed to break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation. It uses a relatable story to provide scientific facts and promote menstrual hygiene management among young girls and their families.

Youth & Adolescent Development- Menstrual Health

PEHCHAAN:

A Study to Understand Young People Think, Feel and Act on Issues of Gender and Mental Wellbeing

The book “PEHCHAAN” is a research study report that explores the complex internal world of adolescents and young adults in West Bengal. It focuses on the intersection of emotional health, gender identity, and social pressures.

“PEHCHAAN” is about identity. The book argues that for a young person to become a resilient adult, they must first “identify, understand, and manage” their emotions. It provides the data needed to create a “brave space” where youth can challenge social norms and work toward personal and social transformation.

Youth & Adolescent Development

Fostering Change Together:

Lessons in Community Based Partnerships

This book is a collection of anecdotal stories reflecting the real-world struggles and “transformational moments” of partnership brokers in rural West Bengal. It explores how global collaboration frameworks are adapted locally to challenge power dynamics, bridge gaps between government and marginalized communities, and create “brave spaces” for equitable development.

Collaborative Partnerships

What is Domestic Violence:

Some ideas and duties

The book clarifies what constitutes domestic violence under Indian law, specifically the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.It is written to give rural women and local leaders the vocabulary and the confidence to say, “This is not just a family matter; it is a violation of human rights.” It provides a step-by-step understanding of the legal system and the social responsibilities required to make a safe environment.

Social Safety & Justice

Ghure Danralo Sulota:

A tool to prevent violence against women in the area

This book is a powerful mix of a true story and a practical guide. It tells the journey of a woman named Sulota who reached a breaking point but decided to fight back instead of giving up.serves as a manual to help communities identify, prevent, and stop violence against women in their own neighborhoods.

Social Safety & Justice