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Updates on BITAN's programmes, partnerships, community impact, and field reports from across West Bengal and Tripura.

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BITAN Expands Skill Development Program to 3 New Districts

Following the success of our RPL program in Kolkata and Howrah, BITAN has partnered with NSDC to bring skill certification to youth in Malda, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts.

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Report

1 May 20265 min read

Annual Report 2024–25: Reaching 12,000 New Beneficiaries

Our Annual Report for 2024–25 is now available. This year, BITAN extended its reach to 5 new blocks, onboarded 2 new corporate CSR partners, and trained 1,200+ youth in employability skills.

Community Composting Units Launched in Budge Budge Municipality

Waste Management

22 March 20264 min read

Community Composting Units Launched in Budge Budge Municipality

In partnership with ITC CSR, BITAN has set up 8 decentralised composting units serving over 3,000 households, diverting 2 tonnes of organic waste from landfills every day.

Health

18 February 20263 min read

BITAN Conducts Largest Health Camp in Nadia District

Over 1,400 community members received free health screenings, medicines, and referrals at BITAN's one-day mega health camp in Krishnanagar, in partnership with GSK and local hospitals.

Youth

10 January 20264 min read

Youth Leaders Forum 2026: 500 Adolescents Trained in Life Skills

BITAN's annual Youth Leaders Forum brought together 500 adolescents from 6 districts for a 3-day residential training on leadership, gender equity, mental health, and civic participation.

Disaster Preparedness Drills in Flood-Prone Howrah Villages

Disaster Management

5 December 20254 min read

Disaster Preparedness Drills in Flood-Prone Howrah Villages

BITAN completed mock drills in 18 villages across Howrah district ahead of the monsoon season, training over 900 community volunteers in first aid, early warning, and safe evacuation.

GSK Partnership Brings Nutrition Awareness to 8,000 Mothers

Health

20 November 20253 min read

GSK Partnership Brings Nutrition Awareness to 8,000 Mothers

Under BITAN's 'Poshan Maa' initiative, 8,000 pregnant and lactating women received counselling on nutrition, anaemia prevention, and infant feeding practices across South 24 Parganas.

Solid Waste Heroes: BITAN's Safai Mitras Win National Award

Waste Management

12 October 20253 min read

Solid Waste Heroes: BITAN's Safai Mitras Win National Award

A collective of 24 women Safai Mitras trained by BITAN under Swachh Bharat Mission received the National Urban Livelihoods Mission award for innovative waste enterprise in New Delhi.

Health

1 September 20254 min read

MEMISA Belgium Renews Partnership for Maternal Health

Belgian global health NGO MEMISA has renewed its multi-year partnership with BITAN, committing €380,000 over three years to expand community-based maternal and newborn care in Howrah.

BITAN Joins Government of West Bengal's Duare Sarkar Initiative

Community

14 July 20253 min read

BITAN Joins Government of West Bengal's Duare Sarkar Initiative

BITAN has been empanelled as a civil society partner under Duare Sarkar, helping community members access government welfare schemes at over 40 camps across South 24 Parganas and Howrah.

TopicsSkill DevelopmentNSDCYouthEmploymentWest BengalAnnual ReportImpactCSRTransparencyCompostingITC CSRBudge BudgeZero WasteMunicipalityHealth CampGSK