Deshbandhu  Chittaranjan Memorial Society (DCMS)

DEDICATED TO SERVING PEOPLE SELFLESSLY

Vision:
Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial Society(DCMS) is a philanthropic organization. Since its inception in 1974 this Society is striving to give a practical shape to the philosophy of selfless service propounded by Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das through multifaceted welfare activities to meet the medical, academic, cultural, social, vocational and physical needs of the general public irrespective of language, caste and creed. Its inclusive character is exemplified by its membership spread globally with several past presidents and patrons hailing from various states of India.

At A Glance :

The journey of DCMS began in 1970; the birth centenary year of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das; India’s great freedom fighter, legal luminary and philanthropist. The centenary celebration was addressed by then Prime Minister of India Late Ms Indira Gandhi.  The birth centenary committee then took steps and efforts to rename the erstwhile EPDP Colony to present day Chittaranjan Park in 1973. The birth centenary committee then culminated to the present day Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial Society in 1973 and got registered on 9^th May 1974.

Guided by the philosophy of selfless service propounded by Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the society is housed in its vibrant premises at Chittaranjan Bhavan in Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi whose foundation stone was laid by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, then President of India in 1979. The Chittaranjan Bhavan opened in 1993.

Over the last five decades Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial Society has emerged as a pivot of   socio-cultural philanthropy that is reaching out to the people of the city with many services and welfare activities cutting across cultural divides, regionality and language barriers. It is this larger vision that has set apart DCMS to make it a beacon that has always shown the way.

The services of Chittaranjan Bhavan is available to the public everyday morning (9am -1pm) and evening (5pm-9pm) except on listed holidays.

HEALTHCARE :

DCMS’s highly subsidized high-quality healthcare services have been providing a healing touch to the lives of many thousands every year. These services are helmed by some of Delhi’s most well-known doctors and medicare professionals and are being accessed by residents of not just Chittaranjan Park but other parts of South Delhi too. For senior citizens special subsidised senior citizen health care is available and for economically weaker people free consultation is provided. Annually a free health camp is organised.

Apart from OPD consultations by eminent doctors the other popular services are the Dental services, Physiotherapy, Yoga, NABL accredited laboratory and Non-invasive Cardiac investigations

LIBRARY :  

The library service was the first service started by the DCMS in 1976 and since then library is functional till date.  One of the finest library with digital catalogue. it has more than 40000 books in Bangla and English and titles are regularly updated.

EDUCATION OF EWS CHILDREN :

 DCMS is operating a free coaching-cum-study centre at its premises for children from economically weak families. Hundreds of children have reaped the benefit of this facility. The scope of teaching includes tutorials for English, Mathematics, Hindi, Science, Commerce and Social Sciences. The students are allowed to attain other activity classes as per their choice. The children are encouraged to participate in all the events organised at Bhavan. Every year an educational tour is also organized for the children.

ACTIVITY CLASSES:

In DCMS evenings  are abuzz with the presence of people who come to attend the various hobby and activity classes that are offered by the society. These

include Art Classes, Classical and Light Classical Music Classes, Rabindra-sangeet and Rabindra-nritya Classes, Classical and Folk Dance Classes, Zumba and Martial Art Classes

PROMOTION OF CULTURE, MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE and ARTS :

 Chittaranjan Bhawan is also a hub of music, dance, theatre and other performing arts and expositions. The society offers a platform to music, theatre and dance groups of the city at very nominal rates to promote and encourage their efforts. The multipurpose hall with a sitting capacity of about 120-150 and Member’s lounge (sitting capacity approx. 50) are used for the purpose. The members’ lounge is a favourite joint of many where they come for daily ‘adda’. The Bhavan also has a huge basement hall (approx. capacity 300-350 persons) which is used for cultural and social functions. The pre–Durga Puja Annual Bhavan Book Fest is a very popular, stand-out event of the city, featuring

the participation of well-known publishing houses from Kolkata, Bangladesh and independent publishers

Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Memorial Society is managed by a duly elected executive council that is today focused on qualitative growth and expansion on several fronts. Recently a rooftop solar power generation unit has been installed. The other services that bhavan wish to revamp in the future are:

Expansion of Healthcare Facilities

Streamlining of Educational Services

Introduction of mobility friendly amenities for senior citizens in the premises

Launching doorstep-services for the elderly and the infirmed

Upgradation of performance facilities and auditorium

Our Contact Details:  

Chittaranjan Bhavan: C 405A, Chittaranjan Park, NEW DELHI- 110019

Phone: 01141329747, 01141094349.

Email: dcms.reg @gmail.com