Author: shuktara

Two young men smiling

Rajdeep moves to Shuktara

In February 2026, while Pappu was out in the Shuktara ambulance he received a call from a friend to tell him about a young man who was living with his mother alone in a small one room space.

The mother was working in Pappu’s friend’s sister’s house and was saying how much she needed help and support to care for Rajdeep.

When Pappu received this phone call they were quite near to the house of Rajdeep so they immediately went.

Young disabled boy in his home
Boy with disabilities smiling tentatively

Rajdeep’s mother explained about his epilepsy and autism and how, without a husband it is her responsibility to care for Rajdeep and also work, leaving him alone and uncared for in the locality.

The local people were aware of Rajdeep and allowed him to wander freely, but there was always the chance of seizures.

After a week Pappu met the village elders and they approved Rajdeep’s move to Shuktara. Rajdeep came to Shuktara on 28th March 2026.

His mother visits occasionally and he is very settled and happy here.

young boy held by his mother smiling

Purulia update

On 5th and 6th June, after visiting 9 villages and 25 families in Purulia district, Pappu has decided to take on supporting 14 young disabled children who are most in need. This will involve medical and physiotherapy needs as well as most importantly moral support.
Thank You for your support, because we could not do this without you!
And welcome to our new extended shuktara family:
Kali
Malika
Gopal
Sunaina
Gour
Ani
Mahabir
Bhagbat
Badal
Puran
Subhankar
Subham
Puja
Krishna

boy in hospital bed talking to a man, woman in sari in the room

Successful operation in Purulia

Phatik has had his first successful operation!!!!

He is autistic and was born with an imperforate anus.

Pappu is working with doctors and the hospital to get the second part of the operation done as soon as possible.

Phatik Mohato is one of the young people we have been supporting for the last three years in Purulia District of West Bengal.

Pappu drove ten hours overnight from Kolkata to Ranchi to be with Phatik and his family. The treatment has taken place at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science and shuktara is financially supporting the family during this time.

Young woman with dark hair and sunglasses looking out at a body of water

Lula Bari goes to the Sundarbans

6th and 7th January 2025

Lula Bari Trip to the Sunderbans

Thanks to the generosity of one of our friends.

On the boat
“Khub bhalo lagchhe!”

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Adam and his family visit shuktara

Adam Thompson, Chairman of Shuktara Trust UK, along with his wife Kate and their two children spent last weekend (19th and 20th October) in Kolkata seeing Pappu and spending time between Anna Bari and Lula Bari. Below are photos from their visit.