The love, support and guidance of our well-wishers across the globe has brought us where we are today. The timeline captures milestones from our journey so far.

1993

Founded

Founded by Mrs. Nalini Mukherjee, Dakshini Prayash derives its name from ‘dakshini’: its location on the south-eastern fringes of Kolkata; and ‘prayash’: never ending endeavour.

1996

Initiation of Self-Reliance

A skill training ecosystem was built for the adults in the community to enable them to become financially independent. The women were trained to make items like dusters, paper bags, cards, cushion covers, and more.

2000

Eradication of Scabies

Scabies was completely eradicated from Madurdaha by 2000, and general health camps were regularized with the support of trusted medical professionals and organizations.

2001

First Eye Camp

The first eye camp was organized by the Inner Wheel Club. Many people in the community were prescribed glasses and eye camps were conducted periodically thereafter.

2003

Naming of School & First Building

The school was named Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya; ‘Madurdaha’: the locality, ‘Satya-Vritti’: truthfulness in thought, speech and action, ‘Vidyalaya’: school. The classes were moved from the local club to MSV’s own building.

2003

100+ Students

Starting with 4 students under a tree, Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya reached its first 100 students in 2003 with classes from pre-primary to 5.

2007

Second Building

The second building for academic and skill training purposes was inaugurated in 2007 by Mr. P. M. John, the cofounder of Anatara.

2015

Dining Room & Library

HDFC Life funded the setup of a new dining room and library in the senior school building.

2016

50+ Teaching & Admin Staff

The strength of the teaching and administrative staff, along with the support team reached 50+.

2017

Dakshini Prayash New Logo

Varshita Khaitan conceptualized and designed Dakshini Prayash’s logo. The logo represents the initials of the organization, which come together to form the symbol for ‘infinity’. The colour orange combines the energy of red and happiness of yellow.

2017

Blood Test Camp

The first extensive blood test camp for students was organized by Indopath. Under the expert guidance of doctors and nutritionists, the canteen menu was modified and students were prescribed proper supplements to meet their nutritional requirements.

2017

First Batch Graduation

12 students from the first batch of Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalya graduated from high school. Out of them 10 went to college, and 2 decided to get experience in the workplace.

2017

10,000+ Units Sold

The self-reliance team of 25+ women reached a milestone with having sold 10,000+ units of their handmade paper and cloth products. The highest selling items were paper bags and dusters.

2018

Initiation of Vishwa Asha

To celebrate the life of Mr. Vishwanath Jalan, Vishwa Asha was initiated with the goal to take care of the elderly in the Madurdaha community. 

Support this cause. <Link to Razorpay>


2018

25 Years of Dakshini Prayash

25 years of growth, learning and service was celebrated in G. D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata. The theme for the event was ‘satat pravah’ meaning ‘continuous flow’. Kabir Cafe put up an energetic performance for our audience. 

2018

Indoor Sports Arena

Funded and inaugurated by HDFC Life, a 1100 sq ft multipurpose indoor sports arena was built for the students in the senior school building.

2020

Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya Logo

A logo to represent the education wing of Dakshini Prayash was launched: 3 open books and a student, with the colours yellow, orange, and red for optimism, enthusiasm, and power respectively.

JUN
2006

1993

Founded

Founded by Mrs. Nalini Mukherjee, Dakshini Prayash derives its name from ‘dakshini’: its location on the south-eastern fringes of Kolkata; and ‘prayash’: never ending endeavour.

1996

Initiation of Self-Reliance

A skill training ecosystem was built for the adults in the community to enable them to become financially independent. The women were trained to make items like dusters, paper bags, cards, cushion covers, and more.
See our products here.

OCT
2007
SEP
2008

2000

Eradication of Scabies

Scabies was completely eradicated from Madurdaha by 2000, and general health camps were regularized with the support of trusted medical professionals and organizations.

2001

First Eye Camp

The first eye camp was organized by the Inner Wheel Club. Many people in the community were prescribed glasses and eye camps were conducted periodically thereafter.

OCT
2008
OCT
2008

2003

Naming of School & First Building

The school was named Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya; ‘Madurdaha’: the locality, ‘Satya-Vritti’: truthfulness in thought, speech and action, ‘Vidyalaya’: school. The classes were moved from the local club to MSV’s own building.

2003

First 100 Students

Starting with 4 students under a tree, MSV reached its first 100 students in 2003 with classes from pre-primary to 5. 

AUG
2009
SEP
2009

2007

Second Building

The second building for academic and skill training purposes was inaugurated in 2007 by Mr. P. M. John, the cofounder of Anatara.

2015

Dining Room & Library

HDFC Life funded the setup of a new dining room and library in the senior school building.

SEP
2009
OCT
2010

2016

50+ Teaching & Admin Staff

The strength of the teaching and administrative staff, along with the support team reached 50+

2017

Dakshini Prayash New Logo

Varshita Khaitan conceptualized and designed Dakshini Prayash’s logo. The logo represents the initials of the organization, which come together to form the symbol for ‘infinity’. The colour orange combines the energy of red and happiness of yellow.

SEP
2011
SEP
2011

2017

Blood Test Camp

The first extensive blood test camp for students was organized by Indopath. Under the expert guidance of doctors and nutritionists, the canteen menu was modified and students were prescribed proper supplements to meet their nutritional requirements.

2017

First Batch Graduation

12 students from the first batch of Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalya graduated from high school. Out of them 10 went to college, and 2 decided to get experience in the workplace.

SEP
2011
MAY
2011

2017

10,000+ Units Sold

The self-reliance team of 25+ women reached a milestone with having sold 10,000+ units of their handmade paper and cloth products. The highest selling items were paper bags and dusters.

2018

Initiation of Vishwa Asha

To celebrate the life of Mr. Vishwanath Jalan, Vishwa Asha was initiated with the goal to take care of the elderly in the Madurdaha community. Support this cause.

MAY
2012
JUN
2012

2018

25 Years of Dakshini Prayash

25 years of growth, learning and service was celebrated in G. D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata. The theme for the event was ‘satat pravah’ meaning ‘continuous flow’. 
See pictures from the event here.

2018

Indoor Sports Arena

Funded and inaugurated by HDFC Life, a 1100 sq ft multipurpose indoor sports arena was built for the students in the senior school building.

JUN
2012
NOV
2012

2020

Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya Logo

A logo to represent the education wing of Dakshini Prayash was launched: 3 open books and a student, with the colours yellow, orange, and red for optimism, enthusiasm, and power respectively.