Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama, Jaynagar, South 24 Parganas

  • Travelling along the directions laid down by Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramkrishna Ashram, Nimpith was established with the noble objective of imparting education and health care services as well as elevating the economically and socio-culturally backward people of Sundarbans. 
  • Swami Buddhanandaji Maharaj (a member of the Ramakrishna Monastic order) founded the Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama (a Non-Governmental Organization), in 1960. It was constructed with the co-operation from the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The Ashram is not a Branch of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, but it follows the same ideals and ideologies. 

  • It is a member centre of South 24 Paraganas Ramakrishna Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad of Belur Math, and follows their practices. 
  • The Ashram is situated at Nimpith in Jaynagar of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Ashram has 3 branch centres at Kaikhali, Jhargram and Bardhaman. 
  • Over the years the Ashram provides consistent service to mankind by its role in empowering the people of Sunderbans to combat poverty, superstitions, illiteracy, unemployment, poor sanitation and social evils. 

Sri Ramkrishna mandir

Sri Ramkrishna mandir



Sri Ramkrishna mandir

Entrance

Sri Ramkrishna mandir
  • Ramkrishna Ashram Krishi Vigyan Kendra established in association with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, in 1979. 
  • The Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology a branch organization of Sri Ramkrishna Ashram, Nimpith was established in 1991 being funded by DBT, DST and CAPART (Govt. of India). Today it functions as a SIRO (Scientific & Industrial Research Organization) recognized by DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. 
Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology
Dining Hall

Indira Gandhi Community Hall

Plaque at the entrance

Founder of the Bhavan


Components of Sunderbans


  • The institute has a PG Research Laboratory recognized by University of Burdwan and a Technology Resource Centre for the coastal saline zone of West Bengal. 
  • The objective of the institute is to develop skill based biotechnology programmes for providing sustainable entrepreneurship and employment to the village inhabitants. 
  • An exhibit on the activities of the institute is worth visiting






  • The various facilities found here are:

Tissue culture laboratory (for different varieties of Banana)

Tissue Culture

Hardening


Lab to field

Soil testing laboratories

Bio fertilizer and Vermicompost laboratory

Mushroom culture


Algal culture         





Honey production unit





Ornamental plant nursery









  • Ramkrishna Ashram Rural Development wing
  • Ramakrishna Vidyabhavan 
  • Maa Sarada Ashram and Sri Sarada Balika Vidya mandir

Maa Sarada Temple

At Sarada math premises

Maa Sarada mandir

  • From Nimpith ashram, Kaikhali Dwip is a 30 km drive. The Kaikhali Guest House managed by Ramkrishna Mission is situated adjacent to the Matla River. The area marks the confluence of the river with the Bay of Bengal and harbors a rich mangrove vegetation and faunal diversity. Many fishermen come here to get their daily catch to be sold to the market. The serene picturesque ambience of the place is worth a visit.

Kaikhali Ramkrishna Mission

Fisherwomen


Matla River


Ferry Ghat




Date of visit: 06. 04. 2022, 29.12.2022

Reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Ramkrishna_Ashrama,_Nimpith



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