Field Notes
Ranchi | 3 January 2026: The Association for PARIVARTAN of Nation (APNA) today, at the Press Club of Ranchi, announced the launch of the Jaipal Singh Munda (JSM) Mentorship Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at supporting students from Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi and other marginalised communities in accessing foreign higher education opportunities.
APNA participated in the Saksham Programme organised by Dhwani Foundation, an Organisation Change Management (OCM) initiative designed to strengthen small and grassroots organisations across India. The programme was held on 18 December 2025 at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Ranchi, and marked both the launch of a new
APNA was selected as part of the first Launchpad Cohort organised by Avni, a customisable Management Information System (MIS) platform designed to support social sector organisations in collecting, organising, and using data more effectively. The cohort was structured as a combination of online mentorship followed by in-person sessions in Bangalore.
APNA attended Agami’s second Justicemakers Mela on 06–07 December 2025 in Jaipur, a space that brought together organisations, artists, lawyers, activists and community practitioners working across questions of justice, culture and climate. Our team got the opportunity to listen, exchange and ground our work within wider movements. Day
Between Feb–Mar 2025, APNA ran a statewide RTE campaign across Ranchi, Hazaribagh and nearby rural blocks, holding camps and door-to-door outreach to help families apply for free school seats. Over 100 families received support, strengthening awareness and educational equity.
