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look after the child but at the same time he was unable to control the call of the nature. It was obvious for him to get angry. They had a serious argument and hot discussion took place between them. The mother of Shyamsundar cum the mother-in-law Nirupama supported her son that made Nirupama to feel helpless. Nirupama's mother died before her marriage. She has three married brothers. She requested her father to bring her back. When her father came, she sought the permission from Shyamsundar and the mother-in-law. While they avoided to listen, both of them rather said that if she would go with her father, she should not come again. FCC counsellor Mrs Mohapatra collect ed t he phone number of Nirupama, cont act ed her and convinced her to come to term with her husband. During the counselling, FCC came to know that due to the negligence of her husband and the inlaws, two consecutive abortions took place to Nirupama. After lot of care she could get the present child- a beautiful girl. Due to want of food and proper care to the mother, breast feeding was also impossible for her and the child fully depended on bottle feeding. "This child needed more care. But Shyamsundar didn't take anything seriously, so also my mot her-in-law," said Nirupama during the counselling. For some silly matt er Shyamsundar demanded before his wife to take care of him and serve him instead of the child. Shyamsundar

also is habituated with taking liquor and spends large share of his income for it. Even, he had to depend on his parents for his day to day expenses. His parents supported him also. But Shyamsundar could not understand that the dependency created problem for Nirupama, his wife. He was not taking proper care of Nirupama although she had to take every care of the child including make her habituated to breast feeding as per the advice of the doctor, guardians and the Asha Karmi. This was the story from both the sides. Each one of them narrated their problems to the FCC. However, after a regular counselling to husband and wife, their parents and all other family members and relat ives; they understood their mistakes. FCC counsellor made an agreement between the wife and husband and directed them to follow the rules of Hindu joint family. There has been a remarkable change in the att itude and beheviour of Shyamsundar towards Nirupama and the girl child. On her part, Nirupama also accept ed her in-laws and husband. She came back to Shyamsundar's house. Now they live happily like any other couple in our society.
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16th August 2010

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Independence Day celebrated in 'BISWA'

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Purohit, Mr Jayachandra Mishra, Mrs Bani Mahapatra, Dr Rajaram Sarangi, Mr P K Patnaik PRO and many others also spoke on the occasion. All the speakers appealed to work together with solidarit y and make our motherland stronger and stronger at par with any other developed nation in the world.
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tune wit h nation, 'BISWA' celebrated 64th Independence Day in the office premises with staff and public. Unfurling t he t ri-colour, t he Chairman of 'Biswa' Mr Khirod Chandra Malick paid rich tribute to those great souls whose sacrifice made this day possible. "It was Mahatma Gandhi who fought a freedom struggle but completely a novel one all over the world to bring freedom from the mighty British rulers. Gandhiji for the fist time in the world showed the path of peace and non-violence to achieve any difficult goal," Mr Malick said. "Peace and non-vio lence are the mightiest weapons as on today and it can be utilized to do any thing and Bapu proved it," he added. Speaking on the local problem, Mr Malick expressed concern o ver conversion of agricultural land for non-agriculture purposes. "Such practice, if continues unabated, will create food scarcity in future," he said. He emphasized t he need for cultivation of each inch of land like that of Kerala. He also cast light on waste land development to compensate the loss of agriculture land for industrial or similar other uses. "It is quite strange that Orissa having a good geographical area and fertile land; also rich in mineral

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Independence Day and Its Significance
can only exist in doing what's right. The significance of the Independence Day in the existence of a nation is of greater value. The day is much more than merely celebrating the anniversary of India's free statehood. 15th August 1947 symbolizes the victory of Indian patriotism which the nation got after uncertain yet brutal struggle from the repression of the British colonialism. The British, who oppressed India for centuries had primarily arrived to initiate business but steadily captured the entire government of the nation. They educated the Indians and in the process generated enthusiasts who weren't hesitant in helping them expanding their regime. "Swaraj is My Birth Right (Swaraj mera janmasidh adhikar he)," -said Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Men and women from all over India joined hands and fought for India's freedom. Many were acclaimed while others' contribution went unnoticed. However, praise wasn't what they desired for. It was the dream of free and autonomous India which motivated them to walk the path of struggle. Neither did they battle for their region nor for their natives, but for India and Indians. At the time of growing communal and caste conflicts, it becomes significant to remind us that the people who laid the foundation of free India has always dreamt of an integrated nation. Hence, it is our duty to live and sustain their dreams, the sole reason for which Independence Day in India is observed. It is a day to pay a mark of respect to our Patriots because of whom we are breathing an air of freedom which does not have the elements of exploitation and repression. Solitude is Independence.

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'BISWA' will start working for this by 2011 and this would minimize the rush of the rural people to the urban area, Mr Malick said expressing hope that such efforts could ensure social security for the people suffering from abject poverty. The Chairman further informed that 'BISWA' has already registered its own Insurance Company and it would start functioning from April 2011. There are many jobs that provide ample income to the youths but we lack expert hands. Such jobs are plumbing, driver, electrician, motor mechanic, wielders, etc. There is demand of these people everywhere but no skilled hands are available. The result being the employers don't get good employees and when semi skilled or unskilled employees work for this, they cause accidents much to the worries of every sector. Hence 'BISWA' would give training to youths in these trades where they can earn independently without waiting for the government jobs. Finally he appealed all 'BISWA' staff to work as social workers but never as employees. "This institution provides an opportunity for all of us to serve the people in need and also the nation as a whole. Hence we must have the zeal of sacrifice and selfless service that is need of the hour now," the chairman said. "At the same time, it is also the duty of our staff to bring the message of 'BISWA' to all and show t hem the right path t owards development ," he appealed. Amidst plentitude this state in particular should also flourish and all people here should live a life with dignity and self respect, Mr Malick emphasized. All the staff of 'BISWA' including Mr Pitabasha Sethi, Mr Ajay Shroff, Mr Arjit Mahapatra, Mr Ramesh Dash, Mr Sanjib
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'BISWA' felicitates Sarah, the first lady IPS from Western Orissa
an intention of encouraging the first lady IPS officer of Western Orissa Miss Sarah Sharma, 'BISWA' hold a grand felicitation meeting in its office premises where the chairman Mr K C Malick presided. At the out set the public relations officer of 'BISWA' Mr Pramod K Patnaik gave brief int roductio n of Miss Sarah including her bright academic career. The Chairman Mr Malick expressed utter satisfaction over the outstanding performance of this Oriya girl particularly from western Odisha in t he most coveted civil service job. "Miss Sarah will be an officer with a difference and she will bring glory for the state and for the country as a sincere officer with humanistic touch," Mr Malick said. Replying to the felicitation,

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Miss Sarah said that she felt privileged to be in 'BISWA'-an NGO wit h such vast network and manpower. "I am extremely happy today for your love and affection and for my presence here with all of you. I am also indebted to the people of Orissa who have been showering their love and blessings on me after publicatio n of the civil service results," said Miss Sarah. "In a democracy, the basic needs of the people must be fulfilled failing which there would be so many crises including the present one from the

Maoists here and other parts of the country and world over," said Miss Sarah. "The objectives of a democracy fail when people don't get their basic needs. And it is NGOs who can bridge the gap," she added. "Corporatization of economy has already been taking place and we must remain alert to safeguard the interest of the small sectors," she suggested. She also appreciated BISWA's efforts to make Orissa poverty and hunger free since this st ate is languishing under poverty and illiteracy. She suggested to realize the problems of the poor, marginalized and the downtrodden so that they can also be part of the mainstream. A good number of staff of 'BISWA' also spoke on the occasion wishing her good luck and bright career. Mr Arjeet Mahapatra Manager (Law) proposed a vote of thanks.

A Success story of FCC

Shyamsundar Kaleth came to BISWA Family Councelling Centre (FCC) on dt.27.06.2010 with fractured leg to meet the counsellor Mrs Sarita Mohapatra accompanied by his parents. He is 30 years old and passed +2. He works as an auto rickshaw driver. He belongs to village Themra of Sambalpur district, just 12 km away from here. Four years back, he got married with Nirupama of Bargarh district. Shyamsundar lives in a joint family.

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According to Shyamsundar, he met a road accident in his auto and the right leg was fractured. Doctor advised him to take twenty-one days bed rest and for that reason he was not driving his auto rickshaw. Nirupama is 23 yrs old now. She was only 19 when she married Shyamsundar four years back. The couple has a seven month old child. Shyamsundar's elder brother is working at Jharsuguda and stays there with his family. Occasionally, they visit their home. One younger sister is staying with Shyamsundar. His
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father is a retired teacher. Hence, he doesn't depend on his children since he draws a pension every month. In course of discussion, the counsellor Mrs Mohapatra came to know that Nirupama left her father in law's house because once out of anger her husband (Shyamsundar) beat her (Nirupama). Shyamsundar wanted to go to toilet but his wife wanted that he should look after the child. This created the conflict between the two. His mother was busy in cooking food for the family. No one was there to
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