PRERNA NIKETAN SANGH-A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
The cause
In our society, there are a lot of physically challenged children, belonging to low income, illiterate & underprivileged section, whose life has no significance to them, their parents & obviously to insensitive society. But these children do have capabilities and if given proper support, guidance and training, they can grow up to be self indep
endent citizens contributing to the society. However, they often do not get this chance because of lack of proper facilities, support and motivation. Our Objective- Duty towards Society
Prerna Niketan Sangh, a charitable organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act, Govt. of NCT Delhi, working for the upliftment of the physically challenged, was founded on 23rd November 1998. We are proud to state that ours is the only organization in Delhi, where physically challenged children of different age groups are given boarding, lodging, education and medical aid free of charge. The main aim of our organization is to help, encourage and instill confidence in these children so that they can be brought to the mainstream of society. Our Centre-A Home away Home
Started with just five children, hundreds of physically challenged children with orthopedic impairment have got medical treatment/surgery and aids like calipers, crutches, wheel chair & tri cycles with the help from other NGOs. Presently 42 inmates including boys & girls of different age group are getting living facilities at Basti Vikas Kendra-cum-Community Centre, allocated by MCD, located at above mentioned address. School, Janak Puri and Open School along with vocational training from Delhi Council for Child Welfare (DCCW), Janak Puri. Learning to be self-dependent
Apart from giving food, shelter, education and medical aid including free of charge surgery through a renowned orthopedic surgeon & consultant Dr. V.K. Jain & DCCW, the organization imparts vocational training to all the children in various fields such as paper machie craftwork, greeting cards making, agarbatti rolling, wax candles, Gel wax candles, floating wax candles etc. Our candles and paper Machie work have been very popular and have been very well received by the public. We lay special emphasis on vocational training with a view to encourage the children to be self supportive and independent. Our children have taken part in different competition and won prizes in the field education, music, sports and drawing and painting etc. Legal Status & Services Available
Registered with Delhi Government
Working for physically challenged children since 1998
Supported on Public Donation only
Physically challenged children from slums or poor families reside at Prerna Niketan. All children get formal education through Govt. School. Those who are in their adolescence are exposed to vocational training from Delhi Council for Child Welfare, Janak Puri and at the centre. Children once considered burden by the family, NOW at PNS – Are learning to be self-reliant, getting free treatment & aids, learning skills like craft work, screen printing, rolling agarbatties, candle making, tailoring, gaining confidence, getting love, care & affection, preparing to lead a respectful life overcoming their disability. The true worship to God is Selfless Service to His Creations. We request support from all Humans to extend their generous cooperation.
