About KALYAN, Purulia
KALYAN is a leading non-governmental organization based in Purulia, West Bengal, dedicated to comprehensive rural development and human resource development.
Established in 1979, the organization has spent more than four decades working with rural communities to improve education, livelihoods, agriculture, healthcare, women's empowerment, and social development.Inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and guided by the Ramakrishna Mission Lokasiksha Parishad, Narendrapur, KALYAN believes that sustainable development begins with empowering people through knowledge, skills, and community participation.
Today, KALYAN serves as the parent organization for several major development initiatives, including Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Family Counselling Centre, ASHA programmes, vocational training initiatives, and many other community development projects
Our Journey
Our Areas of Work
Agriculture & Natural Resource Management
Supporting farmers through sustainable agriculture, training, and resource development.
Skill Development & Vocational Training
Building employable skills through vocational education and livelihood-focused training programmes.
Women Empowerment
Promoting financial independence and leadership through skill development and self-help initiatives.
Health & Community Well-being
Improving health awareness, counselling, nutrition, and access to essential community services.
Youth Leadership & Community Development
Encouraging youth participation, community engagement, and local leadership for sustainable social change.
Rural Development & Social Inclusion
Working with marginalized communities to create inclusive opportunities and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Our Institutions & Initiatives
Specialized programmes working together to advance skill development, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, health, and community well-being across Purulia.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan
Empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities through vocational training, entrepreneurship, and livelihood-focused skill development programmes.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
Strengthening agriculture through farmer training, technology transfer, climate-smart farming, and research-based extension services.
Family Counselling Centre
Providing counselling, legal guidance, family support, and community-based interventions to promote social harmony and well-being.
Health & Community Initiatives
Improving public health through awareness campaigns, nutrition programmes, sanitation, and community healthcare initiatives.
Education & Rural Development
Supporting lifelong learning, youth engagement, community participation, and integrated rural development through diverse educational and social initiatives.
Our Achivment At A Glance
Our journey is measured not only by numbers but by the people, families, and communities whose lives have changed through skill development.