21/05/2026
On 11th and 12th May 2026, monitoring visits were conducted under Project Utthaan at Atal Tea Estate, Merryview Tea Estate, Sonachandi Tea Estate, and Maruti Tea Estate by Ms. Bishakha Sen and Rita Ma’am as part of the ongoing project monitoring and community engagement process.
During the visits, interactive discussions were held with women, youths, and children to review field-level activities, understand community challenges, and gather feedback regarding the project initiatives. Awareness was also shared on important social issues such as child protection, education, gender-based violence, human trafficking, and community responsibility.
The team further met with the office staff for an orientation session on ongoing projects and the work of Darjeeling Mary Ward Social Centre, encouraging stronger coordination and community participation for social development.