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About Keertika Organization
Behala Keertika is a non-profit, non-political, non-government organization, registered under W.B. Societies Registration Act, 1961, [Registration No: S/IL/5243, Unique Id of VO/NGO: WB/2009/0019845]. We have a permanent FCRA number, 80-G certification and 12-A registration.
The Founder Member of the organization, Mrs.Sutapa Chakraborty has been a formidable force since 1998, who has been assisted by a few dedicated well-wishers. She is a well-known name in the correctional homes and prisons for her constructive work with the female inmates and non-criminal lunatic inmates, for providing for their rights, entitlements and rehabilitation. Ms. Chakraborty has left an indelible mark for ensuring reprieve to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, assault and harassment. She has demanded and directed special focus for the care, rehabilitation and restoration of property rights of the differently-abled.
Keertika has also been running a shelter home for abused, destitute and women and children rescued from trafficking, for more than a decade.
Why Keertika
Behala Keertika visualizes a world where peace, cooperation and dignity prevail for the women and the children and a world free from violence and discrimination.
OUR MISSION
- To promote the rights of women and girls.
- To empower adolescent girls.
- To ensure child rights, gender equity and sustainable development.
- To protect, promote and ensure the rights of backward communities and physically challenged people.
- To build up the decision making power among the vulnerable section.
OUR OBJECTIVE
- Providing legal aid services to the victims of Domestic Violence.
- Empowering the girls & women to raise their voice against all sorts of abuse and negligence.
- Providing counseling services to the distressed women and girls.
- Ensuring proper implementation of the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act (2005) in the target area.
- Preventing child trafficking and protecting the children from trafficking by bringing them out from red light area through rescue operation and by providing them a safer & secure environment.