Smt. Veena Kumari Appointed Secretary – Women’s Wing of National Bharat Sevak Samaj

The Bharat Sevak Samaj was established in 1952 in association with the Planning Commission of the Government of India as a nationwide, non-official and non-political voluntary organisation intended to encourage public participation in national development programmes. Historical Government and Nehru Archive records confirm its establishment in 1952 and its non-political, voluntary character.

The organisation was closely associated with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during its formative period. Nehru served as Chairman of its National Advisory Committee and subsequently as its President, while Shri Gulzarilal Nanda was among the prominent leaders associated with the organisation and its development.

The Bharat Sevak Samaj has historically worked towards encouraging voluntary public participation in social and national-development activities. Its founding concept envisaged participation irrespective of caste, creed, sex, religion or political affiliation.

Focus on Women’s Participation

As Secretary of the Women’s Wing, Smt. Veena Kumari will focus on expanding programmes relating to women’s empowerment, social welfare, education, community development, awareness programmes and voluntary service. The Women’s Wing will also work towards encouraging greater participation of women in community-oriented initiatives and humanitarian activities.

The organisation stated that its programmes would continue to be carried out in accordance with its applicable rules, regulations and organisational by-laws, with emphasis on voluntary and non-political social service.

Leadership Present

The programme was attended by senior office-bearers and representatives of the organisation, including:

Hon. Honorary Chairperson – Manimozhiyan
Dr. Alwin Roland – Working Chairperson, PFI/NBSS
Paranthaman – Vice Chairperson, PFI/NBSS
Kuleshwar Singh Sonkar – Deputy Chairperson
Leo Christy – Chief Secretary, PFI/NBSS
Smt. Veena Kumari – Secretary, Women’s Wing

The leadership congratulated Smt. Veena Kumari on her responsibility and expressed confidence that the Women’s Wing would play an important role in strengthening community-based social-service activities and promoting the participation of women in public welfare initiatives.

Issued by:
National Bharat Sevak Samaj (PFI/NBSS)