Kolkata, December 11, 2025:
Sabuj Sangha, a community-based development organisation that began its journey in 1975 from the small village of Nandakumarpur in South 24 Parganas, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on Thursday at Hyatt Centric, Kolkata. The occasion marked 50 years of the organisation’s dedicated service to vulnerable and underserved communities.
Over the decades, Sabuj Sangha has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a rapidly expanding development organisation, with its work now extending across several districts of West Bengal and other Indian states. Throughout this five-decade-long journey, the organisation has remained firmly rooted in community participation, transparency, and a strong commitment to social justice.
In its early years, Sabuj Sangha focused on supporting families affected by floods and cyclones. Gradually, its interventions expanded to cover key development areas including health and nutrition, education and child protection, women’s empowerment, livelihood development, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), disaster management, and climate resilience. These sustained efforts have positively impacted the lives of lakhs of people across different regions of India.
The Golden Jubilee celebration brought together eminent personalities from diverse fields, CSR partners, supporting organisations, academicians, and community representatives who have been part of Sabuj Sangha’s collective journey. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Amal Mukhopadhyay, Founder Chairman of Hanseatic India Forum e.V.; Dr. Arun Dev, Board Member of the Global Water Alliance; and Mr. Samir Sharma, Chief Sustainability Officer, L&T Finance, along with several other partners and well-wishers.
During the event, the 50-Year Impact Report and the Golden Jubilee Souvenir Book, “Golden Miles in Mission (50 Years of Journey towards Sustainable & Inclusive Development),” were formally unveiled by Mr. Samir Sharma, Head – CSR, L&T Finance. The publication documents the organisation’s five-decade-long journey, key achievements, and community-centric initiatives. The ceremony also honoured frontline champions for their outstanding contributions to community-led development.
A cultural performance by adolescents from the Nayantara project added an emotional and vibrant touch to the programme, reflecting Sabuj Sangha’s long-standing commitment to the empowerment of women and children.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ansuman Das, Secretary and Director of Sabuj Sangha, said, “Over the past 50 years, our communities, volunteers, staff and partners—who have stood by us with trust and dedication—have been an integral part of our journey. Today, we renew our pledge to continue working towards building a healthier, more inclusive and compassionate society.”
The program concluded with reflections and interactions among partners and well-wishers, along with renewed commitments to advance Sabuj Sangha’s mission, with a shared vision of creating deeper and more meaningful social impact in the years to come.