Historical Milestones
Our Journey & Legacy
From Shishu Vikash School’s Cabinet to 11 Nepal Chandra Chatterjee Street — 28+ Years of Dedication & Service
A Permanent Sanctuary: 11 Nepal Chandra Chatterjee Street
From Shishu Vikash School’s Cabinet to a whole building at Nepal Chandra Chatterjee Street housing over 5000 books, Dakshineswar Shayak Library has come a long way in these past 28 years. This library began as a joint effort of a few bachelors in their twenties, who had the sole goal of delivering quality education to students regardless of their financial backgrounds.
So here we are, almost 3 decades later, a friendly, community-focused library to support undergraduate and postgraduate students by providing easy access to textbooks. Shayak was founded with the heartfelt support of people like you to ease the burden of expensive textbooks for students and their families, so they can focus on their studies without the stress of high costs. Through all the challenges, we’ve been here for students promoting equal educational opportunities for all.
In the early days when the founding members were in search of a space to house the library, Abhijit Ray and Avantika Ray were the ones who allowed them to use the ground floor of Shishu Vikash School. They gave many advice on various working of an organization, arranged for funding too.
Media Spotlight & Loving Benefactors
Fast-forward a few years. From “Anandabazar Patrika’s” (আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা) “Kolkatar Korcha” (কলকাতার কড়চা) section, Ganesh Bhattacharya and Mira Bhattacharya found out about the library. They approached us with generous funds in loving memory of their late son Niladri Bhattacharya. They have continued to support us to date through funds or any other means possible, even in their old age.
Guiding Light & Academic Well-Wisher
It is also mention-worthy that one of the most notable teachers of Ariadaha Kalachand Highschool, Dr. Rathin Mitra was also a very close well-wisher of us. Visiting us in his free time to give advice and admiring and motivating our dedication to give back to the society.
A Permanent Sanctuary: 11 Nepal Chandra Chatterjee Street
Eventually, we outgrew our space at Shishu Bikash School. Then, by sheer luck, Divyendu Vishnu and his wife, Srimati Leela Vishnu, offered us a whole building at 11 Nepal Chandra Chatterjee Street. On February 13, 2000, we inaugurated our permanent library location and it also marked the formation of Dakshineswar Shayak Library Trustee Committee. Since then, support from various community members, local leaders, and generations of volunteers has kept our library alive and thriving. And with their very help the library has been renovated to a two-storeyed well organized and decorated instituition.
Thanks to our generous donors, we’re able to keep this initiative growing. Join us in empowering students and building a brighter, more informed future! Your support helps us provide essential resources to students and uplifts our community as a whole. By contributing, you’re making a lasting impact on education and inspiring positive change.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
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Join us in empowering students and building a brighter, more informed future! Your support helps us provide essential resources to students and uplifts our community as a whole.