Project SETU

18/10/2026

Shubho Sharadiya to All !!
শুভ শারদিয়ার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও শুভকামনা !

06/10/2026

**Rhythm, Roots and Wellbeing 🌿**

Project SETU Foundation Trust recently hosted an Odissi dance workshop in Jorepakri, organised by Smt. Suneeta Jhan of the Foundation Trust. We were honoured to have Odissi exponent Smt. Debdatta Lahiri with us to conduct the workshop. The community turned up in good numbers and joined in with real enthusiasm.

Why would a healthcare trust host a dance workshop? Because health is built long before anyone reaches a clinic. One of Project SETU's objectives is to strengthen roots: culture, community and belonging are social determinants of health, and they are part of the continuity of care we strive to provide.

Nurturing a talent and making time for it builds confidence, connection and joy. That is an investment in mental health.

Our heartfelt thanks to Smt. Suneeta Jhan, Smt. Debdatta Lahiri and everyone who came, danced and made this initiative a success. 🙏

26/09/2026

Project Setu Foundation Trust organised an enriching Odissi Dance Workshop at Abdul Ghani High School, Jorepakri, in coordination with the eminent dancer and cultural personality Smt. Debdatta Lahiri.
The workshop was conducted by Smt. Debdatta Lahiri, who introduced the students to the beauty and discipline of Odissi dance. Various dance movements, mudras and expressions (abhinaya) were demonstrated, giving the students an opportunity to experience the grace, rhythm and expressive dimensions of this classical Indian dance form.
The programme became even more mesmerising with a captivating performance by Uddipta Sanyal, a student of Smt. Lahiri. The performance beautifully demonstrated the elegance, precision and expressive richness of Odissi, leaving the students deeply fascinated and inspired.
Through initiatives such as this, Project Setu Foundation Trust strives to bring art, culture and creativity closer to children in rural areas, providing them with opportunities to discover their talents, develop confidence and appreciate India's rich cultural heritage.
The Trust believes that education is not confined to classrooms. Exposure to music, dance, art and culture plays an equally important role in shaping young minds and nurturing creativity, sensitivity and self-expression.
Project Setu Foundation Trust sincerely thanks Smt. Debdatta Lahiri for making this workshop such a memorable and inspiring experience and Uddipta Sanyal for her mesmerising performance. and expresses its gratitude to the Headmaster and teachers of Abdul Ghani High School, Jorepakri, for their continued support and cooperation

24/08/2026

🌉 **Sharing something close to my heart — my recent podcast conversation on Project SETU Foundation Trust!**

I recently spoke with *Rural Road to Health* (Rural Health Compass) about a question I've carried with me for over a decade — how do we truly bridge the gap between urban healthcare and rural India's needs?

Nearly 70% of India lives in villages. And for so many of these communities, quality primary healthcare is still out of easy reach. That gap is exactly why Project SETU was born — not as a temporary fix, but as a bridge. A bridge between healthcare and hope. Between urban expertise and rural need. Between illness and wellness.

In this episode, I talk about:

💛 Why family medicine was never meant to stay within four clinic walls
💛 How healthcare became our starting point — but community development, livelihoods, and local economies became the real journey
💛 What life in rural India actually looks like — the languages, the customs, the daily rhythms — and why understanding this is where trust truly begins
💛 The quiet, powerful work of ASHA workers and the importance of simply showing up, again and again
💛 The real challenges — bringing communities together, navigating local dynamics, and the patient work of earning trust that cannot be rushed
💛 How something as simple as sports, art, dance, and music has helped young people in these villages dream bigger

None of this happens overnight. Trust is built slowly — village by village, relationship by relationship. But it can be built. And it is being built.

🎧 Do give this episode a listen — I'd love for you to hear the story behind Project SETU, straight from the heart.

If this resonates with you, or if you know someone working to bring healthcare closer to rural communities, please share this along. 🙏

📧 Reach us at: [email protected]

https://lnkd.in/p/gYb7EhHR 🎙️ New podcast episode — sharing my journey with Project SETU Foundation Trust 🎧 Give it a listen — link in comments/below.

18/08/2026

Celebrating my 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

16/08/2026

Project Setu Foundation Trust conducted an Art Competition at Abdul Ghani High School, Jorepakri, on 14th August, on the eve of our Independence Day.
It was truly a joyous and heartwarming experience to watch the children express their thoughts and imagination through art. Each little creation reflected their innocence, creativity and love for our country, making their artwork truly worth cherishing.
Our heartfelt thanks to Head Sir, and the staff of Abdul Ghani High School for their wholehearted support and cooperation in making this event a memorable one.

15/08/2026

Happy Independence Day to all fellow Indians🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Lets celebrate freedom of responsibility.....Lets do our bit with integrity 💪🇮🇳

12/07/2026

🥭 Every Skill Deserves a Stage 🥭
At the Mango Festival 2026, EIILM Kolkata Jalpaiguri Campus, one of our Self Help Group women stood proud behind her own stall — selling pickles made with her own hands, her own recipes, her own dignity on display.
This is what Project SETU stands for: building bridges from talent to livelihood. A small stall, but for her, a stage she truly deserved.
Heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Bhaskar Chakraborty Sir, Head and Campus Coordinator, for opening this platform to our SHG women and believing in this vision of dignity through livelihood. Deep thanks also to Prof. Jayashree Ghosh for her continued support and encouragement.
We were also honoured by the gracious presence of MLA Shri Ananta Adhikari as Chief Guest, whose support means so much for our rural women entrepreneurs.
Grateful. Humbled. And more committed than ever — because every skill truly does deserve a stage. 🙏

08/07/2026

With Bina Parangdenma – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/07/2026

With Dawa Gyalpo Sherpa – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉