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About Nagarkata Ray of Hope Society
A grassroots NGO serving the underprivileged communities of West Bengal's beautiful but marginalized Dooars region since 2008.
Our Foundation
Born from Compassion in Dooars Valley
Nagarkata Ray of Hope Society was founded in 2008 by Arjun Biswakarma at Sukhani Busty, P.O./P.S. Nagrakata, District Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. When it was started it was just like a tiny little dew drop with the goal to reach out to the unprivileged, left out with no one to help, support and hope.
Mr. Biswakarma converted part of his own home into the office and first centre. Today it is registered under West Bengal Society Act 1961 (Reg. No. S/IL/54901) and NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog): DARPAN ID WB/2024/0416685. The society runs entirely on public donations.
✓ Registered: West Bengal Society Act 1961
✓ NGO Darpan ID: WB/2024/0416685 (Active)
✓ Registration No: S/IL/54901 · Date: 16 Sep 2008
✓ 7 Board Members · Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
16+
Children Housed
500+
Families Aided
Purpose
Mission & Vision
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Our Mission
To transform people and the society through Social Awareness Programmes, Humanitarian and Charity work, Health Programmes, Medical Services, Educational Support, Sports & Youth programmes — reaching the unprivileged, the left-out, and those with no one to help, support or hope.
“To be Hope for No Hope”
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Our Vision
To create a platform where every individual — regardless of caste, poverty, or circumstance — can stand on their own feet with dignity. We dream of opening a Free Primary School, Vocational Training Centre, Youth Centre, and Old Age Home across the Dooars region.
Planned: Education · Health · Vocational Skills · Sports · Youth Centre · Agriculture · Old Age Home
Our Journey
History & Milestones
August 2008
Society Founded
Arjun Biswakarma and six founding members sign the Memorandum of Association at Sukhani Busty, Nagrakata.
16 September 2008
Official Registration
Registered under West Bengal Society Act 1961 (S/IL/54901) by the Registrar of Firms, Societies & Non-Trading Corporations, West Bengal.
2009–2015
Early Growth
First children admitted to hostel. Social awareness programmes launched across Nagrakata tea garden areas. Community trust grows through consistent work.
2016–2019
Rescue Programme Launched
Working with local administration to rescue trafficking victims from tea garden areas. Football coaching programme begins.
2019–2021
COVID-19 Relief Response
Emergency food distribution to 500+ families. Medical camps, mask distribution, and health awareness campaigns organised across Dooars.
May 2024
NGO Darpan Registration
Registered with NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal (WB/2024/0416685) — national-level recognition and expanded partnership opportunities.
Today
Growing & Expanding
16+ children in the hostel, 7 active board members, multiple ongoing programmes. Project proposal submitted for education, health, vocational training and youth centre.
The Context
Why Nagrakata & Dooars?
Dooars — the plains region of North Bengal bordering Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh — is famous for its breathtaking tea gardens. Yet beneath the surface lies acute poverty, unemployment, and social vulnerability.
North Bengal has over 280 tea gardens employing ~350,000 workers. Garden closures trigger unemployment, forced migration, and human trafficking — particularly of young girls and boys to other states as domestic labourers.
Nagrakata Block population stands at ~170,000, with a literacy rate of just 53.10%. This is exactly where Nagarkata Ray of Hope Society steps in.
Key Statistics — Nagrakata Block
Population (2024): ~170,712 · Literacy Rate: 53.10%
Tea Gardens in North Bengal: 280+ · Workers at Risk: ~350,000
Tea Gardens in North Bengal: 280+ · Workers at Risk: ~350,000