In 1997, several doctors, teachers and social workers of Domjur were indulged in social works for the sake of society. They formed an NGO which was the pre-natal state of Domjur DISHA. Afterwards the very organization was named Domjur DISHA. And it gets its registration in 2002 (Registration number S0108384 of 2002). Dr. Migendranath Sau, a veteran specialist of skin and venereal diseases, was the first President of the organization, and Dr. Monotosh Khanra, a senior pulmonologist has been working as a highly competent Secretary since its birth moment.

The preliminary objectives of Domjur DISHA were to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in our locality, to prevent marginalization of affected families, and to provide basic treatment to AIDS Patients. To substantiate the objectives, DISHA commenced its functions with continuous and comprehensive awareness programs to make people conscious of AIDS because at that time in our locality, the fatal disease loomed large in the common mass. A large number of local people were in the clutch of death because of AIDS. DISHA carried on its massive campaigning in each and every village and made people aware of how the disease spreads and what preventive measures should be taken, and so on. For proper treatment of the affected people, DISHA opened an HIV OPD where the patients were consulted free of cost and medicine Of AIDS was also arranged to supply them with a nominal cost. Since then, DISHA has been observing the World AIDS Day in Domjur on the 1st of December every year.

Now we have a great pleasure of relief that HIV/AIDS has been subdued to a considerable state and has almost disappeared. Young people have also been conscious of the precautionary measures to ward off the infection from their sexual intercourse. We, therefore, can proudly proclaim, “Had we not come forward to organize such constant and comprehensive awareness programs, thorough campaigning of do's and don'ts and free-of-cost counseling, it would have tended to a formidable dimension of breaking out of AIDS in our locality”.

Besides the anti-AIDS programs, DISHA has been organizing successful road-shows, panel discussions, various awareness programs, and other valid and captivating shows in expressing its wish to become a member of society. At present DISHA has indulged itself in the programs of curbing the attacks of Diabetes, Thalassemia, heart disease, obesity along with health check up of students of the neighboring schools. DISHA also hold continuous awareness programs with demonstration of models, charts etc. to inculcate a solid pro-science frame of mind to deal with the sudden cases of mishaps like burn injury, electric injury, drowning, snake biting, dog-biting, evil impact of smoking, ‘gutka’, wine, syncope, cardiac arrest, asphyxia, etc. In this regard, it must be mentioned that DISHA has been carrying on FIRST AID service for the aforesaid mishaps for a decade with grand prowess.

Every year on the 1st of July, the birthday of the legendary doctor Bidhan Chandra Roy is observed as Doctor's Day. DISHA also plays homage to the great man by organizing seminars to make people aware of different diseases, and also to provide them free diagnostic services by testing ECG, Spirometry, blood sugar, uric acid, blood group and so on. In 2020, despite of the adverse pandemic circumstances of COVID-19 we observed Doctor's Day, as usual, and for the first time we organized a blood donation camp successfully where most of the donors were the members of Domjur DISHA.

Socio-Medical activities of Domjur DISHA 

The NGO along with common people of the locality serves the society by organizing different Socio-medical program throughout the years.

Corona awareness programs have been organized in different areas of Domjur, Sankrail and Jagatballavpur block through multiple streets shows. DISHA members distributed masks, leaflets mentioning about do’s and don’ts to prevent Corona.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 18th April, 2021 at Jhapardah Duke School premises in that crisis period. DISHA members along with other common people donated blood and showed their social responsibility.

Observations of Doctor’s Day on 1st July Every Year: Free medical checkup, medicine distribution, seminar on FIRST-AID and different awareness programs conducted with great success.

DISHA organized awareness program on Plastic pollution through multiple street shows. DISHA members worked to make people aware about bad effect of using single use plastics.

The 7th Domjur Science Fair-2021:  An Iconic Event of Howrah

     DSF, a Science-cum-Educational Fair is an Endeavour by the teachers, students and social activists. We feel extremely honored that within a very short time-span Domjur Science Fair has emerged as one of the iconic events of the entire Howrah district. We are extremely thankful to the Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal for their constant help and suggestion to make our endeavor fruitful. As the pandemic of COVID-19 was in its peak, it was very difficult to carry out the program, but with blessing of everyone we succeeded to complete it safely. Begri High School (HS) has extended its fullest support to organize this mega-event in their school premises.

     A galaxy of famous scientists and very well-praised resource-persons illuminated the chair of guests in the inaugural ceremony. About 33 numbers of Schools & Colleges had participated in the DSF-2021. 41 numbers of scientific models (of Primary, Junior and Senior groups) were displayed by about 200 numbers of students of different educational institutions. Essay competition, Poster Competition, Extempore, Speech Competition, Debate Competition and 2 different Science Quiz Competitions and Healthy Cooking Competition were also organized in the Science Fair.

Aims & Objectives of Domjur Science Fair – 2021:

1.      To develop and spread scientific awareness among the students & common people.

2.      To develop innovative power and skill in scientific endeavors among the students.

3.      To eradicate superstitions prevailing in the society.

4.      To proclaim everybody’s right to enjoy the benefit of modern Science & Technology.

5.      To proclaim our rights for getting facility of latest development in the field of Science & Technology in every spare of life.

6.      To create scientific attitude in every facet of the society.

7.      To create an atmosphere to realize the meaning of “Science for All”

 Important events of DSF-2021

1.      Workshop-Cum-Training Program on First-Aid including Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was organized by DSF-2021 Committee and Domjur DISHA jointly on 26th January-2021. The Program was conducted by Dr. Bablu Sardar, anesthetist, SSKM hospital, Kolkata. About 37 Candidates were trained in the said Training Program and the participants were awarded with certificate of participation.

2.      WORKSHOP ON YOGA and Pranayama: The very interesting workshop was attended by 30 participants.

3.      Career Counseling program was conducted on 24th January and attended by more than 80 students and guardians and was well appreciated by the attendees.

4.      A Very colorful show on juggling and gymnastics were staged on 25th January.

5.      Workshop on how to make a simple Robot. A Robot was presented in front of spectators on 26th January.

6.      Science based magic show was staged on 26th January from 6 pm to 7 pm.

7.      CASH PRIZE: This year the DSF-20 Executive committee has managed to offer cash prize as a token of appreciation to all science-model makers as follows:

a.      Per Model in primary Group: Rs 300.00

b.      Per Model in Junior Group: Rs 400.00

c.       Per Model in Senior Group: Rs 500.00

8.      PRIZE-DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY was held on the last day i.e., 26th January. The position-holders in different competitions were felicitated with Trophy, Certificate and Cash prizes by the Domjur Science Fair committee.

9.      Cultural program by Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of WB

All Competitions of Domjur Science Fair- 2021

1.      Science Model Competitions: A good number of teaching institutions with different science models as per the themes specified had participated in DSF-2021.

Ø  Primary Group (Class 3 to Class 7):

     General Science: 8 models

Ø  Junior Group (Class 8 to Class 10):

     Geography model: 10 models

     Fun Science: 18 models

Ø  Senior Group (Class 11,12 and College):

     Application of AI in human Welfare: 5 models

2.  Debate:

Ø  Junior Group (Up to Class 10): 8 Participants

Subject – ‘The Corona epidemic is actually an exaggerated epidemic’

Ø  Senior Group(Above Class 10): 15 Participants

Subject – ‘Covid-19 is a blessings’

3.  Speech:

Ø  Junior Group (Up to Class 10): 8 Participants

Subject – ‘Duties of Students at school in post Covid period’

Ø  Senior Group (Above Class 10): 13 Participants

Subject – ‘Selection of environment- friendly and healthy plates & glasses in household parties’

4.  Extempore:

Ø  For All People: 14 Participants

Topics given on science based social consciousness

5.  Essay:

Ø  Junior Group (Up to Class 10): 9 Participants

Subject – ‘Impact of online teaching on children’s brain’

Ø  Senior Group (Above Class 10): 11 Participants

Subject –‘Not only deforestation, arbitrary planting of trees is also cause of green destruction’

6.  Poster:

Ø  Junior Group (Up to Class 10): 5 Participants

Subject – ‘Nutritious values of fruits and vegetables’

Ø  Senior Group (Above Class 10): 4 Participants

Subject – ‘Immunity booster foods’

7.  Quiz:

Ø  Junior Group (Up to Age 12): 14 teams (2 Participants in each team)

Subject – ‘General Knowledge’

Ø  Senior Group(Above Age 12): 43 teams (2 Participants in each team)

Subject – ‘Howrah District’

8.  Healthy Cooking Competition:

Ø  For Woman only : 21 Participants