Dhosa Chandaneswar Bratyajana Samity
Dhosa Chandaneswar Bratyajana Samity (DCBS) is a grassroots non-profit organisation empowering marginalised rural communities, especially women and youth, through financial inclusion, skill development, renewable energy, WASH, and health initiatives across West Bengal and Bihar.
- FCRA
- 80G
- CSR-1
Cause Area
Financials
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2023
Total IncomeRs.40,705,038Total ExpensesRs.37,679,460Non Program ExpensesRs.10,423,089Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2024
Total IncomeRs.109,014,976Total ExpensesRs.83,107,947Non Program ExpensesRs.20,035,539Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Geographies Served
Programs
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Renewable Energy Solutions
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Birbhum
States
West Bengal
Bihar
In energy-deficient rural regions, DCBS promotes clean energy solutions through solar home systems and energy access programs. This contributes to education, safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Installed 100,000+ solar home systems, impacting 30,000+ households
• Promotion of solar entrepreneurs in rural markets
• Reduced dependence on kerosene and improved study conditions for children -
Women’s Empowerment
State District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Purulia
South Dinajpur
Birbhum
Bankura
Bardhaman
States
West Bengal
Bihar
At the core of DCBS’s mission is the empowerment of rural women. Through financial inclusion, skill development, and leadership-building initiatives, women are enabled to become self-reliant and active participants in community development.
• Empowered over 200,000 rural women
• Created Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) to promote financial independence
• Women-led micro-enterprises and producer groups -
Women’s Empowerment
State District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Purulia
South Dinajpur
Birbhum
Bankura
Bardhaman
States
West Bengal
Bihar
At the core of DCBS’s mission is the empowerment of rural women. Through financial inclusion, skill development, and leadership-building initiatives, women are enabled to become self-reliant and active participants in community development.
• Empowered over 200,000 rural women
• Created Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) to promote financial independence
• Women-led micro-enterprises and producer groups -
Renewable Energy Solutions
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Birbhum
States
West Bengal
Bihar
In energy-deficient rural regions, DCBS promotes clean energy solutions through solar home systems and energy access programs. This contributes to education, safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Installed 100,000+ solar home systems, impacting 30,000+ households
• Promotion of solar entrepreneurs in rural markets
• Reduced dependence on kerosene and improved study conditions for children -
Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Promotion
State District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Malda
South Dinajpur
Birbhum
Bankura
States
West Bengal
Bihar
DCBS promotes financial empowerment of rural families, particularly women, by facilitating access to microfinance and banking services. Through the Joint Liability Group (JLG) model, it helps low-income families build credit histories and avail loans for income-generating activities like farming, small businesses, animal husbandry, and handicrafts.
• Over 50,000 families linked with banks and microfinance support
• Special focus on ultra-poor households and women entrepreneurs
eholds. -
Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Promotion
State District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Malda
South Dinajpur
Birbhum
Bankura
States
West Bengal
Bihar
DCBS promotes financial empowerment of rural families, particularly women, by facilitating access to microfinance and banking services. Through the Joint Liability Group (JLG) model, it helps low-income families build credit histories and avail loans for income-generating activities like farming, small businesses, animal husbandry, and handicrafts.
• Over 50,000 families linked with banks and microfinance support
• Special focus on ultra-poor households and women entrepreneurs
eholds. -
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
District
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
States
West Bengal
Recognizing the need for economic self-reliance among youth and women, DCBS offers vocational and entrepreneurship training across a variety of trades. These programs equip participants with market-relevant skills and connect them to employment or self-employment opportunities.
• 10,000+ youth and women trained in tailoring, computer literacy, readymade garments, etc.
• Entrepreneurial support, including market linkage and mentorship -
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
District
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
States
West Bengal
Recognizing the need for economic self-reliance among youth and women, DCBS offers vocational and entrepreneurship training across a variety of trades. These programs equip participants with market-relevant skills and connect them to employment or self-employment opportunities.
• 10,000+ youth and women trained in tailoring, computer literacy, readymade garments, etc.
• Entrepreneurial support, including market linkage and mentorship -
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Howrah
States
West Bengal
Bihar
DCBS runs extensive WASH programs to improve sanitation and hygiene practices in rural communities. Through the construction of household toilets and hygiene awareness drives, it works to eliminate open defecation and waterborne diseases.
• Built 5,000+ toilets and reached 20,000+ households
• Menstrual hygiene management initiatives in rural schools
• Recent CSR-supported WASH project with Narayana Health improving girl-friendly sanitation in schools -
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
North Dinajpur
Howrah
States
West Bengal
Bihar
DCBS runs extensive WASH programs to improve sanitation and hygiene practices in rural communities. Through the construction of household toilets and hygiene awareness drives, it works to eliminate open defecation and waterborne diseases.
• Built 5,000+ toilets and reached 20,000+ households
• Menstrual hygiene management initiatives in rural schools
• Recent CSR-supported WASH project with Narayana Health improving girl-friendly sanitation in schools -
Health Services and Awareness
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
Bankura
Bardhaman
States
West Bengal
Bihar
Healthcare access is a major gap in rural India, and DCBS addresses this by delivering primary healthcare and organizing health camps. Special attention is given to women's health, cervical cancer awareness, and nutrition.
• 30,000+ families benefitted through primary health services
• Camps on cervical screening, general health, and nutrition
• Regular community health awareness programs across villages -
Health Services and Awareness
District
Katihar
South 24 Parganas
Bankura
Bardhaman
States
West Bengal
Bihar
Healthcare access is a major gap in rural India, and DCBS addresses this by delivering primary healthcare and organizing health camps. Special attention is given to women's health, cervical cancer awareness, and nutrition.
• 30,000+ families benefitted through primary health services
• Camps on cervical screening, general health, and nutrition
• Regular community health awareness programs across villages
Impact Metrics
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50000
Program Name
Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Promotion
Year-wise Metrics- 2023-24 2000
- 2024-25 2000
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50000
Program Name
Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Promotion
Year-wise Metrics- 2023-24 2000
- 2024-25 2000
Demographics & Structure
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Organisation Strength
None
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAAAD3464A
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Registration Number
S/1L/17782
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CSR Form 1
CSR00001050
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80G
AAAAD3464AF2021901
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FCRA
147110807
About
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Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal
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Since
2003
Impact
Impact of DCBS’s Work Since its inception in 2003, Dhosa Chandaneswar Bratyajana Samity (DCBS) has brought meaningful and measurable change to the lives of rural communities across West Bengal and Bihar. Through its integrated development initiatives, the organization has created sustainable, long-term impact in key areas such as health, sanitation, livelihood, skill development, energy access, and women’s empowerment. Below is a summary of DCBS's transformative impact: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) • Constructed over 5,000 toilets in rural households, significantly reducing open defecation and improving health outcomes. • Improved sanitation and menstrual hygiene practices for over 20,000 households and hundreds of adolescent girls through awareness campaigns and school-based interventions. • In April 2025, successfully implemented a CSR-supported project with Narayana Health, enhancing menstrual hygiene management and sanitation in five government schools, benefiting hundreds of girls and school communities. Health Services • Delivered primary healthcare and health awareness services to over 30,000 rural families, with a focus on women’s health, cervical cancer screening, and general wellness. • Organized health camps, eye check-ups, and preventive care drives in hard-to-reach areas, reducing the health burden in under-resourced communities. Renewable Energy Access • Installed more than 100,000 solar home lighting systems, providing clean and affordable energy to over 30,000 rural households. • Helped reduce dependence on kerosene, improve children's study time, and enhance household safety. Skill Development & Employment • Trained over 10,000 rural youth and women in income-generating skills such as tailoring, garment making, computer literacy, and entrepreneurship. • Supported thousands of trainees with market linkage, enterprise support, and placement opportunities, leading to improved household income and reduced migration. Agricultural Development & Farmer Support • Empowered 5,000+ small and marginal farmers through training on sustainable agriculture practices, provision of quality inputs, and promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). • Facilitated direct market linkage and collective bargaining, increasing farmers’ profitability and reducing exploitation by middlemen. Women’s Empowerment • Mobilized and supported more than 200,000 rural women through the Joint Liability Group (JLG) model, promoting financial inclusion, leadership, and decision-making in households and communities. • Enabled access to credit, skills, and self-employment for women who were previously excluded from economic opportunities. Financial Inclusion and Livelihood Support • Facilitated bank linkages for over 50,000 families, enabling them to access loans for agriculture, small businesses, and livelihood activities such as poultry, animal husbandry, and handicrafts. • Promoted savings habits and credit discipline among low-income households. Disaster Risk Reduction • Implemented disaster preparedness and risk reduction programs, benefiting over 10,000 families in disaster-prone zones like Sundarbans. • Built local capacity to cope with climate-induced disasters through training and community-based resilience strategies. Overall Reach and Impact • States Covered: West Bengal & Bihar • Districts Served: 20+ across both states • Direct Beneficiaries Impacted: Over 2.5 lakh individuals (250,000+) • Goal: Transform the lives of 1,50,000+ rural families by 2027 Through its holistic, people-centric approach, DCBS continues to be a catalyst for socio-economic transformation in some of India’s most underserved regions. Its impact demonstrates how grassroots leadership, community participation, and integrated development strategies can sustainably uplift rural lives.
Vision and Mission
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Kolkata
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Society
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management