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ABOUT US
The Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS) was founded by Harsh Vardhan Shringla (HVS), former Foreign Secretary of India, Ambassador to USA, Bangladesh and Thailand and Chief Coordinator of India’s G20 Presidency. DWS was formally registered as a Society in 2023 but was conceptualised in 2014 when HVS began to assist underprivileged communities in rural Darjeeling in a modest manner.
DWS activities were stepped up during the COVID pandemic when HVS observed that communities in the Darjeeling area were severely affected by livelihood loss and the lack of equipment and medical facilities to deal with the pandemic.
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DARJEELING WELFARE SOCIETY (DWS)
believes in the strength of community and the power of compassion.
With your help, we can continue to bring hope and change to Darjeeling.
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Harsh Vardhan Shringla
President
Suberna Vardhan Shringla
Vice President
Jhuma Dutta
Vice President
Dechen Chimi Wangdi
Secretary
Tshering Donka Wangdi
Treasurer
Cheten Norbu Bhutia
EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Manish Verma
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Preksha Shree Chhetri
Assistant Treasurer
Sumanta Roychoudhary
Executive Member
Penden Tshering
Executive Member
Jayasree Pradhan
Executive Member
Karuna Pradhan
Executive Member
Devendra Dahal
Executive Member
Sachin Pradhan
Executive Member
Ashish Syangbo
Executive Member
Dr. Dipmala Roka
Executive Member
Jeewan Prakash Gurung
Executive Member
Dr. Smriti Rai
Executive Member
Chandra Shekhar Basotia
Executive Member
Ashok Kumar Sharma
Executive Member
Suprabha Dong
Executive Member
Dr. Neepa Choudhury
Executive Member
Suman Kumar Basnet
Executive Member
Salina Gurung
Executive Project Officer
Riza Chhetri
Executive Project Officer
Agneeta Chettri
Executive Project Officer
Bishal Kumar Agarwal
Executive Member
Free UPSC Coaching By GTA and DWS - A Joint Collaboration
Inauguration of Free UPSC Coaching by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration in Collaboration with the Darjeeling Welfare Society
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), in collaboration with the Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS), proudly inaugurated free UPSC coaching facilities today. This initiative, launched Jointly by Shri Anit Thapa and Shri Harshvardhan Shringla in the presence of, Hon’ble chairman Shri Anjul Chowhan, Hon’ble deputy chairman Shri Rajesh Chauhan, IPrincipal secretary GTA Shri Vijay Bharati and Secretary GTA Shri Suden Tshering Bhutia.
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School Renovation.
The Darjeeling Welfare Society is currently in the process of laying the grou
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Free UPSC Coaching Progra.
The Darjeeling Welfare Society (DWS) and The Gorkhaland Territorial Administr
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"Shri Shringlaji's life has been a life of relentless commitment, to enhance Nation footprint in the global scape."
Sadhguru
Spiritual Guru
"Shakespeare once said, Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. He has earned that greatness by sheer competence. He is from Darjeeling but he is the darling of the diplomatic world. He was sent by Darjeeling to go and see the world. What has he done? He is bringing the world to Darjeeling."
Dr CV Ananda Bose
Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal
“The story of Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla's rise from humble beginnings and highlight his illustrious career in the service of the motherland inspire the younger generation to strive to be their best and serve the country."
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual Guru
"Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla was entrusted with great responsibilities and represented India on the world stage and eventually rose to the highest position in the elite Indian Foreign Service."
Shri N. Rangasamy
Chief Minister, Government of Puducherry
Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla Jyu is a Nepali-speaking resident of Darjeeling and we are all proud of his achievements on the national and international stage. He is a great motivator of the youth from our region and I wish him the very best for his future endeavors. I do hope he will continue to work for the benefit of the region and its people.
Prem Singh Tamang (Golay)
Chief Minister Sikkim
"As a beneficiary of this program, I am humbled by your kindness and generosity towards us. Your efforts have made a significant impact on many communities, and we are grateful for your leadership and guidance. I would like to thank you for the donated items which will be of great use. Your support will go a long way, and we are thankful for your kind gesture."
Dinchen Tashi Chhoiling Gumba
Singtom Tea Estate, Gopaldhura
"Without your help it would not have been possible to bring back our daughters home who were stranded in foreign countries. Sir, indeed you have brought back the lost smiles on the faces of the victims and family members. MARG family along with the citizens of Darjeeling would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Nirnay John Chettri
Mankind in Action for Rural Growth (MARG)
"Sir, the gift which you have donated to our students is not an ordinary one but a gift of life because its universally accepted fact that clean and safe drinking water keep us 99.9% free from various diseases. The availability of clean and safe drinking water to the marginalized section of the society should be the first priority. Sir, your love and concern towards the people of Darjeeling is really touching and as one of the beneficiary schools lam humbled by your kindness towards us."
Maharani Girls’ Higher Secondary School
Darjeeling
"On Behalf of our organization we wish to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the love and support you have given to Darjeeling through your generous donation program. As a beneficiary of this program, we are humbled by your kindness and generosity towards us. We would also like to thank you for the donated items which will be of great use and help to our trainees."
All India Women’s Conference
All India Women’s Conference
"Darjeeling Welfare Society is doing a fabulous job by supporting and providing assistance to needy people in the Darjeeling area. They organized an event to distribute various items to local boys and girls, students, sport persons, elderly people, women, etc. their help is focussed to make life of such people better. "
Bharat Lal
Secretary General, National Human Rights Commission
"We are all proud of you for your commitment to improving the lives of people in our country and making India proud internationally. Your efforts have made a significant impact on many communities, and we are grateful for your leadership and guidance. I would also like to thank you for the donated items which will be of great use."
Yogesh Gurung
President, Quick Response Team, Darjeeling
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