Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan — women-led since 2008 · Simdega, Jharkhand

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Since 2008 · Simdega & Gumla, Jharkhand
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Women-led. Gender-just.
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Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is a women-led organization since 2008, dedicated to empowering women, children, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ people, and advancing their rights and protection in the districts of Jharkhand, India.

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2025–26
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A large group of village women seated on mats at a community meeting, several raising their hands

Village women meet to discuss their rights and entitlements under social security schemes.

Community meeting · Feb 2026

Villagers gathered outdoors at a CKN Social Security Camp while a volunteer helps a woman fill in scheme forms

Volunteers help families fill in forms to access government schemes.

Social Security Camp · Feb 2025

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Adolescent girls take the field: promoting adolescents is part of CKN’s mission.

Girls’ football · Nov 2020

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2008

Women-led since

Registered society, Simdega

12,334

Women & girls empowered

212

Villages, Simdega & Gumla

449

Child marriages stopped

6,663

Linked to govt schemes

Since 2008 · Simdega & Gumla, Jharkhand

Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan: Women-led. Gender-just.

Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is a women-led organization since 2008, dedicated to empowering women, children, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ people, and advancing their rights and protection in the districts of Jharkhand, India.

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    2008
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    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan believes in serving the most marginalized communities and vulnerable segments through the lens of Gender for all round village and community development.

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    About CKN
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    Since 2008,
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    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is a women-led organization, working since 2008 to empower women, children, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ people and to advance their rights and protection in the Simdega and Gumla districts of Jharkhand, India.

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    Our Vision
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    A violence-free and fearless community for marginalized groups, including tribal children, women, the ultra-poor and other socially excluded tribes.

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    Our Mission
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    Safeguarding the rights of children and women, protecting them from violence, building the capacity of PRI members, elected women representatives and adolescent groups, and uplifting their voices through strategic advocacy and psychological guidance.

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    Perseverance, Empathy, Social Justice & Equity, Compassion, Courage, Collaboration, Trust, Gender & Justice, Commitment, Accountability, Diversity, Equality, Respect and Integrity.

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    Women-led since 2008 · Simdega & Gumla, Jharkhand
    Village women seated in a circle on mats at a CKN training session while a facilitator leads the discussion
    Tribal women in white saris with red sashes, in traditional dress, at a community event
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    Message from the Secretary

    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan believes in serving the most marginalized communities and vulnerable segments through the lens of Gender for all round village and community development.
    Priyanka, Secretary of Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan PriyankaSecretary
    About CKN

    Since 2008,
    Led by Women

    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is a women-led organization, working since 2008 to empower women, children, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ people and to advance their rights and protection in the Simdega and Gumla districts of Jharkhand, India.

    Our Vision

    A violence-free and fearless community for marginalized groups, including tribal children, women, the ultra-poor and other socially excluded tribes.

    Our Mission

    Safeguarding the rights of children and women, protecting them from violence, building the capacity of PRI members, elected women representatives and adolescent groups, and uplifting their voices through strategic advocacy and psychological guidance.

    Our Values

    Perseverance, Empathy, Social Justice & Equity, Compassion, Courage, Collaboration, Trust, Gender & Justice, Commitment, Accountability, Diversity, Equality, Respect and Integrity.

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    Women-led since 2008 · Simdega & Gumla, Jharkhand

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    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act: donors can claim a tax deduction of 50% of the donated amount.
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    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is recognized by GuideStar India for maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability, and holds its Foundation Level Bronze Certification (GSN 14954).

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    Transparency
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    Legal status, policies and annual reports shared openly.
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    Independently audited accounts, published every year.
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    Good Governance
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    A women-led governing body that meets quarterly.
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    NGO Darpan JH/2017/0174422

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    GuideStar India Bronze Certified

    Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan is recognized by GuideStar India for maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability, and holds its Foundation Level Bronze Certification (GSN 14954).

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    Legal status, policies and annual reports shared openly.

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    Independently audited accounts, published every year.

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    A women-led governing body that meets quarterly.

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      Since 2008, Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan has worked with women, children and adolescents in the villages of Simdega and Gumla, Jharkhand. This is what that work adds up to, as CKN has reported it.
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      Rooted in Simdega & Gumla since 2008
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      12,334

      Women and girls empowered

      Through training, workshops and community mobilisation

      449

      Child marriages stopped

      Of 521 cases CKN responded to, in 148 villages

      6,663

      Linked to government schemes

      Connected to social security schemes and entitlements

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      Children rescued and rehabilitated

      28 girls and 7 boys

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      212

      Villages

      In 12 blocks and 62 panchayats of Simdega & Gumla

      6,160

      Pledged against child marriage

      At 96 pledge events, including 32 in schools

      5,130

      Faith leaders sensitised

      Priests, pundits and community leaders, against child marriage

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      Traffickers arrested

      By the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and local police

      2,200

      Safe migration

      People reached through safe-migration work

      12,013

      Local governance

      People engaged in strengthening Gram Sabhas

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      Girls back in school

      Dropouts re-enrolled after NIOS coaching

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      Shishu Ghars opened

      Creche spaces confirmed in 20 villages

      334

      Children identified for creches

      Through household listing in 15 villages

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      Our Impact on the Ground

      Since 2008, Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan has worked with women, children and adolescents in the villages of Simdega and Gumla, Jharkhand. This is what that work adds up to, as CKN has reported it.

      Figures from CKN’s Annual Report 2025–26 (April 2025 to March 2026).

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      Towards a Fearless, Violence-Free Society
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      Through the lens of gender, we stand with women, children, adolescents and the most marginalised communities of Simdega and Gumla on the issues that shape their lives. Your support keeps this work going.
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      Women Empowerment

      We empower women and girls to reach their full potential through education and training, healthcare and social services, and by raising awareness of women’s rights and advocating for gender-equal policies.

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      Gender Equality

      Every year during the 16 Days of Activism, we take gender awareness to the ground with youth and women through community activities, band tie-up events and wall writings and paintings.

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      Legal Empowerment

      We provide legal interventions that open up access to justice and legal support, including legal aid through the District Legal Services Authority.

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      Safe Migration

      We promote safe, dignified and sustainable migration: working with PRIs and officials, forming migrant forums, and linking workers to schemes such as PMJAY and PM-Kisan.

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      Health & Nutrition

      Our milk-and-biscuit programme supports malnourished children, alongside hygiene education, ration kits, health-card linkages and referrals for mental-health care.

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      Education

      We bring nutrition and education together for young children, and take street plays from village to village to champion education for adolescent girls.

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      Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights

      Our Menstrual Hygiene Day sessions break taboos around menstruation, and safe-abortion sensitisation reaches ASHAs, elected women representatives, PRIs and Kishori Mandals.

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      Child Rights & Protection

      A functional referral mechanism helps us respond to child marriage, child trafficking, child labour and child sexual abuse. CKN also ran the ChildLine 1098 sub-centre in Simdega.

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      Livelihood

      We help women, youth and families take up the livelihood schemes and entitlement programmes they are eligible for, as part of our work towards sustainable development.

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      Sanitation

      Hygiene education and grooming for young children, and menstrual-hygiene awareness for girls and women, help keep families and communities healthy.

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      Issues We Work On

      Towards a Fearless, Violence-Free Society

      Through the lens of gender, we stand with women, children, adolescents and the most marginalised communities of Simdega and Gumla on the issues that shape their lives. Your support keeps this work going.

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        Child Labourer Rescued from Hotel on World Day Against Child Labour Under NCPCR’s Nationwide Rescue & Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0

        12 Jun 2026

        On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, a child labourer was rescued from a hotel in Thethaitangar Block of Simdega district as part of the Nationwide Rescue & Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0, led…

        650+ People Linked in Social Security Camp By CKN

        26 Feb 2026

        संस्था छोटानगपुर कल्याण निकेतन और जस्ट राइट्स फॉर चिल्ड्रेन द्वारा एस्पिरेशनल ब्लॉक बांसजोर में 5 दिवसिये कैम्प लगाया गया, जिसका शुरुवात…

        शिशुघर उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम कोचेडेगा

        16 Feb 2026

        आज दिनांक 16 फरवरी 2026, दिन सोमवार को ग्राम पंचायत कोचेडेगा में शिशुघर का उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम पारंपरिक रीति-रिवाजों के साथ किया गया…

        Shishughar Inaugration Biru Sembitoli

        07 Feb 2026

        On Friday, 07 February 2026, the inauguration programme of the Shishughar was successfully organized with great enthusiasm and in…

        Bhedikudar Creche Inugration

        05 Feb 2026

        On Wednesday, 05 February 2026, the inauguration programme of the Shishughar was successfully organized with great enthusiasm and…

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        Funding partners
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        Foundations in India and abroad that support our work on child protection, safe migration, nutrition and social security.
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        Member of JATN, the Just Rights for Children Alliance, ASHMITA, IBTIDA, Girls Not Brides and the AMAN Network.
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        FCRA registered (valid to April 2029), with 12A, 80G and CSR-1 registration.
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        Chotanagpur Kalyan Niketan’s work with women, children and communities in Simdega and Gumla is made possible by the donors, foundations and networks who stand with us.
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        Partner with CKN
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        Work with a women-led organisation that has served grassroots communities in Jharkhand since 2008.
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        Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation of America

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        Jiv Daya Foundation

        Dhwani Foundation

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        Work with a women-led organisation that has served grassroots communities in Jharkhand since 2008.

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