Societas Verbi Divini (SVD)
INDIA EAST PROVINCE (INE)

Specialized Apostolates
In the province we have several centres for specialized ministries:
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Vikas Deepti, Bargarh: A house for physically challenged children.
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Karunalaya Leprosarium, Puri: A rehabilitation Centre, dispensary, Beatrix School for the leprosy patients.
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Ishopanthi Ashram, Puri: A Centre of Spirituality, Dialogue and counselling.
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Sanskruti Kendra, Sundargarh: A cultural centre aims at preserving and promoting indigenous cultures.
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UPAYA (United Progressive Agricultural Youth Association) Community College, Ramabahal: Caters to the needs of the poor, marginalized and school drop outs. Promotes Women empowerment through Self Help Groups.
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SVTI (Sarvodaya Vocational Training Institute), Jujumura: Caters to the unemployed like: tailoring, Carpentry, masonry and Driving.
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CWS (Community Welfare Society), Rourkela: Promotes women empowerment through Self Help Groups (SHG). Promotes Kingdom Values among the slum dwellers in Rourkela.
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DTVTI (Dinabandhu Technical and Vocational Training Institute), Jharsuguda: offers vocational training programs in driving, electrical and fabrication.
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DSS (Divya Seva Sangh) and JPIC (Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation), Jharsuguda: Conducts animation and awareness programmes for the tribals and dalits through SHGs.
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Biblical Apostolate: Gives priority to the proclamation of the Word of God through different activities.
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Saint Arnold’s Vikas Sanchar, Jharsuguda: Spreads good news through media related activities. It takes up the latest modern methods for the proclamation of the Word and to have dialogue with other religious communities.