ALIG - A Literacy Initiative Group

The field answered.
In March 2025, the sky struck Bisoi with hail that did not belong to the season. Four hundred and forty-two hectares of standing crop were taken in an afternoon. The slow agreements between farmer and ground, undone in less than the time it takes to walk home from the field.

A signal had arrived.
We went to Pundida. To Kesargadia. To Saraspada.
Not with a story. With seed.

What you are looking at here is not a triumph. It is a sentence completing itself.
Across these villages, hands have returned to soil. Vegetables that were lost have come back, in rows, in baskets, in bowls carried home at the end of a long day. Poultry moves through courtyards again. Goats graze where there was only debris. Mushrooms grow in the dark of small rooms that have learnt a new use. Beside the food, marigolds — planted not for decoration but as companions to the crop, holding pests at a distance, holding belief at a closer one.

This is what climate-resilient livelihood looks like when it is no longer a phrase in a proposal. It looks like a hand. It looks like a row. It looks like a household that has decided, again, to plant.
World Environment Day 2026 asks each of us to send a signal back.

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This is ours. It does not arrive as a slogan. It arrives as harvest.
To the farmers of Bisoi who planted again — we are still learning from you. The world is still learning from you. The signals you are sending are quieter than the storm, and more durable. They will outlast it.
The Earth is sending signals.
So are the people who work the Earth.

— ALIG Society
From the fields, courtyards, and households of Pundida, Kesargadia, and Saraspada, in the Bisoi block of Mayurbhanj. With gratitude to every hand that put seed back into ground.

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Honoured with the Community Development Award 2026

Project SAHYOG – Ensuring Social Security
This recognition celebrates the collective efforts of communities, volunteers, government partners, and supporters who have helped advance social protection and inclusion for vulnerable families in Jharkhand.

3,500+ people reached | 2,000+ beneficiaries supported | ₹24.94 Crore in welfare benefits facilitated.

Advancing dignity, inclusion, and sustainable community development.



Tata Power

Education changes lives

It opens doors to opportunities, builds confidence, and empowers individuals to create a better future.

At ALIG, every lesson is a step towards transforming lives and shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Let’s continue to spread the power of education.

Just Right Hands Private Limited – SHG Group Initiative | Production Centre

Empowering rural and marginalized women homemakers and artisans to become skilled producers, crafting handcrafted textiles, garments etc. products with purpose and pride, by transforming traditional skills into sustainable livelihoods, They create consistent income, restore dignity, and unlock true financial independence.

More than a production centre - this is a movement. One that builds women-led enterprises, strengthens communities, and drives lasting economic self-reliance.

They don't just make products. They build futures.

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A Day in ALIG School

From curious minds to confident learners,
every day at is filled with discovery,
creativity, and growth.

Students actively participate in engaging
classroom sessions, hands-on activities,
and joyful learning experiences that shape
their future.

This is not just a school…
it’s a place where dreams begin
and possibilities grow.

ALIG celebrated National Science Day on 24th March at UHS Laxminagar, with 75 students from 25 schools.

The event featured a Model Making Competition and Science Quiz, where students created instant models using provided materials, showcasing creativity and scientific thinking.

The initiative promoted curiosity, innovation, and hands-on learning, with students actively enjoying the event and sharing their enthusiasm.
Congratulations to all participants!

🌙 Eid Mubarak✨
This Eid, let’s share our blessings and support those in need
Together, we create impact.

We are proud to announce that Champion Team UMS Khakhripara School has emerged as the 1st Winner 🥇 in the Natured Women’s Kabaddi Tournament held at Vivek Vidyalaya, Govindpur, Jamshedpur.

Congratulations to all the players for their outstanding performance!
A big appreciation to the organizers for promoting sportsmanship and talent.

Special thanks to Tata Power Jojobera for supporting sports program under its CSR Initiative and empowering young women.

Let’s continue to support and celebrate our champions!

On 9th March 2026, ALIG Educational and Welfare Society celebrated International Women’s Day with the incredible women who are the backbone of our work — our dedicated teachers and SHG members.

Around 50 participants joined the celebration featuring inspiring sessions like “From Dependence to Dignity: The Journey of Every Woman” and “The Algorithm of Inequality,” encouraging reflection on empowerment, resilience, and equality.

At ALIG, we remain committed to uplifting women through skill development, confidence building, and community leadership, helping every woman move towards dignity and empowerment

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