Inner Wheel Club of Siliguri -Dist.324

National Safe Motherhood Day is celebrated in various parts of the world, including our country. A mother holds a central role in a child's life, and her place cannot be replaced by any other relationship. This special day honors every mother and celebrates the spirit of motherhood and maternal bond. On this occasion, our members were present in the NBMCH Pediatric Department, where we felicitated two pediatricians, Dr. Mita Mohanty and Dr. Swapanendra Narayan Sarkar. Our respected member, Dr. Pema Sen, gave valuable information and suggestions to all the lactating mothers. We distributed various nutritious food items among the mothers and children, which benefited both their health. Therefore, it was an eventful and informative awareness program.

The Inner Wheel Club of Siliguri and Rotary Club of Siliguri collaborated with Skin Innovation to organize a talk show on skin awareness. The talk show focused on summer skin diseases, prevention, and treatment. It took place on Wednesday, April 24th from 4 pm onwards at Rotary Hall, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri. The keynote speaker was Rtn Dr. Suman Gupta, a renowned dermatologist and Director of Skin Innovation. She holds MBBS, MD, Dermatology & VL degrees and was also elected as the president of the Rotary Club of Siliguri Medics. With the summer approaching and World Health Day recently observed on April 7th, it is an opportune time to focus on skin health, a topic that is often overlooked.
During the talk, Dr. Gupta mainly focused on two topics. Firstly, she educated the attendees about prevalent skin conditions and their treatments. Secondly, she provided practical skincare advice to maintain a youthful appearance and discussed various skin treatments available in the market and their pros and cons.
The program was well attended by the members of the Inner Wheel Club of Siliguri, the Rotary Club of Siliguri, and dignitaries of other organizations, such as members of ladies' clubs, etc.

Earth Day is celebrated annually around the world to raise awareness of environmental pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The mission of this day is to remind us of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. To celebrate Earth Day, two senior members of IWC Siliguri, along with past presidents Sonia Prasad and Malvika Bawanwala, who are teachers by profession, took the initiative to celebrate the day in their school in an innovative way. The students of Hardy Ramanujan Public School planted flowering trees, presented a skit on this year's theme - "Planet versus Plastic," sang a song, and delivered a speech on how to protect Mother Earth. The teachers also took part in these activities. In Orchid Montessori School, children were educated about the significance of Earth Day through various activities. A craft activity and various hands-on activities were arranged to educate them about reusing, recycling, and recreating by making their planters. A drawing and coloring contest, themed on Earth Day, was also organized.

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- Ram Navami is one of the most significant Hindu festivals as it celebrates the birth anniversary of the Hindu god Rama. The festival symbolizes virtue, morality, and the triumph of good over evil. Siliguri, like all other parts of our country, witnessed a large gathering of people during this festival. Our club members celebrated this auspicious day with great devotion by participating in a grand procession and serving snacks, juice, fruits, and chocolates to the people who were part of the procession. Thousands of people were served, and our two past presidents and senior members, Premlata Bihani and Premlata Sharma, represented our club and participated in the whole day-long procession.

District Chairman- Geeta Sarin
District Secretary- Pinky Agarwal
District Editor – Sweta Agarwal
Club President- Uma Agarwal
Club Secretary – Purabi Sarkar
Club Editor – Anghrija Basu Bhattacharya

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF SILIGURI, DIST- 324 WISHES YOU A HAPPY RAM NAVAMI.

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Poila Boisakh Celebration

The members of IWC Siliguri celebrated Poila Boisakh, the beginning of the new year, with traditional rituals, music, dance, and festive food to usher in prosperity and abundance. The club participated in a cultural program hosted by Rakhee's, a renowned boutique in Siliguri. Many eminent Theatre personalities, singers, elocutionists, and dancers of Siliguri took part in this beautiful program. Our Club Secretary Purabi Sarkar and club editor Anghrija Basu Bhattacharya represented our club as true inner wheel members and participated in the cultural activities. Our secretary sang a beautiful Barsho Baron Song (New Year song), and our editor delivered a speech on the topic of the Poila Boisakh celebration, past, and present scenario. Eminent Danseuse Saheli Bose and Sangita Chaki mesmerized the audience with their captivating performances. It was a beautiful, colorful evening spent with the cultural association of our city.

PDC & members attended fundraising projects conducted by other IW club

Age is just a number when it comes to passion for work and commitment to serving society. PDC Bharti Dutta, a septuagenarian, is an extraordinary example of strong willpower and dedication towards serving society. She is a Charter President of our club and has been associated with Inner Wheel officially for 34 years. Even at the age of 79, she attends programs conducted by other Inner Wheel Clubs of Dist-324 with grace and elegance and guides us as a true Inner Wheel Member. Her presence at events like the Assembly District Conference or Women's Day felicitation is always memorable and she shares her vast experiences with us.

Recently, the Inner Wheel Club of Siliguri Uttorayon organized the 6th edition of their continuous project Lifestyle Exhibition, “URBAN HAAT” at Montana Vista Club, Uttorayon township, Siliguri. Our esteemed PDC Bharati Dutta was the chief guest of this program and was accompanied by two members of our club. Our District ISO and club member Rita Bajla, and club ISO Debolina Dasgupta Banerjee also attended the program. The event was successful in raising funds for their project “Wings of Hope.”

Students Orientation Program

Motivation refers to the driving force that helps you achieve your goals and fulfill your needs. It is crucial to break old habits and develop healthy ones. Motivation also plays a significant role in a student's life, as it empowers them to meet the learning objectives of their course. Recently, IWC Siliguri organized a student orientation and motivational program for students from class V to X at Hardy Ramanujan Public School in Matigara Siliguri. The program aimed to instill good study habits and behavioral approaches in students. Our Senior Member & Past President, Sonia Prasad, took the initiative and arranged the program at Hardy Ramanujan Public School, which is affiliated with CBSE. The motivational session was conducted by our club Editor, Anghrija Basu Bhattacharya, who is a certified life coach. The orientation program helped students understand the academic programs, plan their coursework, and stay on track. The two-hour sessions covered various topics related to good study habits, the importance of discipline in life, how to memorize long answers, why not to bully, how to overcome bullying, and many other life skills. Around 55 students participated in the program, and they were given some readable items, along with stationery kits and chocolates.

Global Editors Meet

It gives us immense pleasure and pride to share that our club member participated in the Global Editors Meet, which was held on March 27th, 2024 on the Zoom platform. Our Club Editor, Anghrija Basu Bhattacharya, joined the meeting with 500 contestants from 34 different countries. The meeting was organized by IIW ED Media Manager, Prabha Raghunandan, with technical support from dist-325. IIW President, Trish Douglas, was the Chief Guest of the event. The veteran editors of various countries discussed many topics in this insightful session. A live panel discussion was also held among the IIW editors and media managers with IIWED MM Prabha Raghunandan on the topic of "Editors: The Backroom Warriors Who Shine a Light." The debate among the national editors on the topic "Editors are Image Builders of Innerwheel" was quite interesting as it kept the participants engaged throughout the session. The meeting also featured slogans and videos prepared by clubs from different countries, where selected clubs got the opportunity to showcase their creativity. We found the meeting to be very informative, and we received many valuable tips for preparing project reports.

Celebration of International Day of Happiness

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year with a unique theme that reflects current global challenges and aspirations. This year, the theme for 2024 is "Building a Happier World Together". Mental well-being has become a vital issue nowadays as most people around the world are suffering from loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Being happy is the foremost criterion for dealing with these mental problems. Happiness improves relationships, enhances productivity, and helps build a sound mind and body.
To spread happiness among the children, IWC Siliguri celebrated the day with less privileged children. On 22nd March, at Adarsh Mahavidyalay, a cultural program was organized where children participated in dancing, singing, skits, and other activities. Our club members took part in the celebration with the school authority and talked about the importance of extracurricular activities that bring happiness to the children's faces. The children were also given biscuits and chocolates by our club members.

Recognition...

World TB Day Celebration

IWC Siliguri has partnered with the District TB Hospital in Siliguri to provide nutritional support to poor and needy patients as part of the TB Mukta Bharat Aviyan mission. On World Tuberculosis Day, our members registered our club in the Nikshay Mitra Project, which is run by the Government of India. Our club has adopted seven patients to provide nutritional support for up to six months. The District TB Hospital has arranged a week-long program with various activities to spread awareness among the public to celebrate World TB Day. On March 27th, the District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr. Devraj Sarkar, inaugurated the program and delivered a speech about World TB Day, the precautionary measures that should be taken and on-going government projects. Our club members donated food buckets to the patients, and our initiative was highly appreciated by the government officials present there.

22nd Annual Nature Study Camp for visually Challenged boys and girls

Nature has always been regarded as a powerful facilitator of learning and growth for children. Nature study camps have emerged as an exceptional approach to education, offering unique advantages for children with special needs. IWC Siliguri is continuously supporting differently abled children through various activities. In association with HNAF (Himalayan Nature & Adventure Foundation) & Lataguri Social Welfare Organization; IWC Siliguri organized the 22nd Annual Nature Study Camp for visually Challenged boys and girls in collaboration with Gorumara Wild Life Division at Murti, Gorumara National Park, Jalpaiguri from 16th to 19th February, 2024. Nearly 52 visually challenged children from less privileged sections of society participated along with their escorts. The camp was inaugurated by Padmashree Parvati Barua, the queen of elephants. Padmashree Karimul Hak and other dignitaries were present there. During these three days, children were taken to Pinakha, Dhupjhora elephant camp, jungle trek, and nature walk. They participated in singing, dancing skits, and other game activities. These three days gave them immense pleasure and learning which helped them to boost self-confidence.

Rising as a true Inner Wheel Member our Dynamic Club ISO Debolina Dasgupta Banerjee has attended all the meetings and programs organized by other Inner Wheel clubs in our city. On behalf of our club, she has attended all the meetings invited by other clubs during their District Chairman’s visit. In March she attended meetings conducted by IWC Savvy, IWC Panache, and the Women’s Day program conducted by IWC Uttorayon. Our PDC Bharti Dutta and PDC Debjani Mitra also attended the event of Women's Day inaugurated by the Association’s President Preeti Gujnani. In January & February, our club ISO attended DC visit meetings conducted by IWC Uttorayon & IWC Midtown and attended ICM (Inter City Meet) conducted by IWC Savvy. In March she exchanged flags with IW Bombay Bay View, Dist- 314, and IW Bangalore JP Nagar. In the 32nd District Conference, Millennium Auriel Montebello meets held in Nepal, she exchanged the international flag with IWC Birta More Midtown (NEPAL), and one inter-district flag with IWC Dimapur. We are proud to share that in the District Conference, 19 members from our club has attended & the total number of flags exchanged by our club ISO is 119 till March 2024.

During the 32nd District Conference Millennium Auriel Montebello meet, IWC Siliguri received 5 awards in different categories. I am happy to share that our club won the Best Digital Display of Service Projects under TRAILBLAZER, which included a cash prize of Rs. 5000 and a trophy. Club editor Anghrija Badu Bhattacharya and Club President Uma Agarwal received the award from Association President Preeti Gujnani at Hotel Mechi Crown, Nepal. Our club members were also awarded for their talents in various categories, including overall participation in the event (Debolina Dasgupta Banerjee ISO), dance (Nabonita Ghosh), solo dance (Rupa Saha IPP), and solo singing (AnghrijaBasu Bhattacharya Editor). We are proud to share that 19 members of our club attended the district conference held at Hotel Mechi Crown, Nepal, which was a grand event and very well organized by the host club IWC Uttorayon, Siliguri. The event was inaugurated by our Association President Preeti Gujnani, followed by cultural performances. Our Dynamic Dist. Chairman Mrs. Geeta Sarin felicitated all the PDC’s and all the sisters of IWC Clubs participated in the flag rally. Our district E-souvenir AIKYAM was unveiled by our Dist. Editor Sweta Agarwal. Our Association President enlightened us with her motivational speech in the business session. The event ended with a competition arranged for the members, followed by a gala night and fellowship dinner.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, IWC Siliguri organized a get-together and cultural program at Hotel Sunhill Portico, Siliguri. Our IPP Rupa Saha organized the entire event, and most of the members participated wholeheartedly. PDC Bharti Dutta, along with PDC Debjani Mitra, inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp. Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta, a renowned Endocrinologist, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

To honor the contributions of women activists in unconventional fields, the members of IWC Siliguri felicitated Parvati Barua. Popularly known as Hasti Kanya, she is India's first female mahout and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shree award on Republic Day this year. Parvati Barua dedicated her life to elephant conservation. We met her at the Annual Nature Study Camp For Visually Challenged Boys and Girls at Gorumara National Park where she shared her life experiences with them. Our members felicitated her with a khada, a flower bouquet, and a cash amount as a token of appreciation.

. On March 3rd, at Hotel Marriott by Courtyard, our club (IWC Siliguri) President, Uma Agarwal, was felicitated by the Sanmarg Business Awards. The award was given to all the leading ladies of different clubs who made significant contributions to society. At the event, leading business personalities from different parts of North Bengal were awarded, and to celebrate women's achievements in the social sector, our President was awarded on behalf of our club, which is a proud moment for us. Our club secretary, deputy secretary, ISO editor, and upcoming president were present with our president to receive the award.

Walkathon & Cyclothon

On February 4th, the members of IWC Siliguri participated in a WALKATHON and CYCLOTHON event organized by Maharaja Agrasen Hospital in Siliguri. The event was held to celebrate the hospital's 8th foundation day and 7th year of relentless service to the society. Our club members joined other Inner Wheel clubs of Siliguri, as well as many NGOs and organizations including Rotary and Lions, in the 5 km walkathon. Around 3000 people from various fields participated in this noble cause. Our club president, Uma Agarwal, walked with our club banner and took the initiative for our club's brand building.

Saraswati Puja Celebration at Happy School & Adarsh Mahavidyalay

The members of IWC Siliguri celebrated Saraswati Puja with the children of our adopted Happy School and Adarsh Mahavidyalay. Our club members took the initiative to celebrate the festival grandly. At Adarsh Mahavidyalay, our past president and senior member Premlata Bihani sponsored the event, and nearly 150 children participated in the puja to pay tribute to Ma Saraswati. The children were dressed in our traditional outfit, Saree, and Kurta Pajama. They were served Khichdi, Sabji, Chatney, Pakora, and sweets. The children participated wholeheartedly at our adopted school, Mallaguri Primary School, where khichdi was also served. Our club joined hands with the school authority to celebrate the festival.

Picnic with the Less privileged children

School picnics provide a great opportunity for children to create wonderful experiences and have a positive impact on their overall development. With the arrival of winter, many leading schools organize annual picnics for their students, as it provides a holistic education. Participation in school picnics helps children develop habits of sharing, teamwork, and social interaction. Unfortunately, less privileged children often miss out on these opportunities. That's why IWC Siliguri is working tirelessly to provide quality education to underprivileged and special-needs children. Recently, our club arranged a picnic for the students of Adarsh Mahavidyalay School at Dreamland Amusement Park. Nearly 200 students, teachers, and non-teaching staff participated, with most of them being less privileged. Our past president and senior member, Premlata Bihani, sponsored the entire event. The children were served breakfast and lunch and enjoyed various joy rides and fun activities. This event helped bridge the gap in our society and provided an unforgettable experience for the less privileged children.

International Mother Language Day celebration

International Mother Language Day is observed on the 21st of February every year worldwide to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the language movement. The main objective of celebrating this day is to promote multilingualism. IWC Siliguri celebrated this day with renowned personalities, such as poets, elocutionists, singers, and other cultural groups from our town. The program began with paying homage to the martyrs at Bagha Jatin Club Sahid Minar. Our Club Secretary, Purabi Sarkar, took the initiative and jointly organized the cultural program where famous artists performed songs, dances, skits, and recitations. The theme for International Mother Language Day 2024 for this year is "Multilingual education - a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning", and the dignitaries present there spoke about the importance of mother languages, which are vital for inclusive education and safeguarding indigenous languages.

Annual Picnic with Inner Wheel Brand Building

On Saturday, 3rd February, the Inner Wheel Club of Siliguri hosted its annual picnic at Dreamland Amusement Park grandly. We placed a large banner with our club logo at the center of the park, which has over 300,000 visitors each year, to brand our club as part of the event. Additionally, we celebrated our club's 100th anniversary by cutting a centenary cake, marking a century of our club's glorious history. The entire event was sponsored by our senior member and past president, Premlata Bihani, and we sincerely thank her for this great initiative. Most of the members were present to celebrate this event and we enjoyed every bit of it. The park's beautiful landscaping hooked members who took part in joyrides and other fun activities, and enjoyed hot sumptuous snacks and lunch.

Republic Day Celebration

IWC Siliguri celebrated Republic Day in various schools to raise patriotic awareness among children encourage them to participate in cultural activities and pay homage to our national leaders. Two senior members of the organization took an active part in this project. Premlata Bihani, our past president, celebrated Republic Day with the children of Adarsh Mahavidyalay. The children participated in a flag-hosting program and sang the national anthem. Another senior member and past president, Premlata Sharma, celebrated this day with the children of the Prerna Educational Society, which is an educational institution for children with disabilities. She donated grocery items for 75 children who reside there, including 10kg of rice, 10kg of pulses, 10kg of mustard oil, 10 kilos of Amul Gold Milk, and 5kg of sugar.

Diya distribution on the occasion of the Ram Mandir Inauguration

On the auspicious day of the Ram Mandir Inauguration, IWC Siliguri participated in celebrating this festival by distributing diyas in different areas of the town, including slum areas and nearby villages. To celebrate Dipabali, one of our senior members, Premlata Bihani, actively participated in distributing 3000 diyas, along with mustard oil and prasadi, in the Bidhan Road Kali Mandir, Chowabhita Kali Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Dreamland Rail gate, and Chowabhita village. Additionally, our club donated a tricycle to help differently-abled people.

INNER WHEEL DAY CELEBRATION

Every year 10th January is celebrated as International Inner Wheel Day. This year is very special as it is a centenary year. Our members of IWC decided to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary with the children of our adopted school, Mallaguri Primary School. Members spread awareness of anti-spit activity among the children and told them about the hazards of spitting here and there. Anti-spit Banner was put up in different corners of the school. Our club donated 2 dustbins to the school authority and cakes biscuits, chocolates, and juices were distributed among the children.