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“Light up a woman's life in the Indian Sundarbans and help prevent snake-bite deaths after dusk” Mission : Environment - Empowerment - Employment - Entrepreneurship

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Samik G

“Achieving the SDG Mission rests on four interdependent and transformative pillars: carbon sequestration through mangrove plantation and farm forestry development; biodiversity restoration; organic agriculture; and antibiotic-free livestock farming—collectively strengthening food security, public health, climate resilience, and ecosystem integrity.”
— Samik G, IUCN-CEC President RBRF-Labannya Group


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Mr. Samik (Das) Gupta is far more than a retired wildlife/livestock journalist, editor, and senior consultant—over 37 years of dedicated service have established him as an institution in the forest, wildlife, livestock, and fisheries sectors. Honoured as a South Asia Member of the IUCN–CEC, he is globally respected for his exceptional expertise and enduring contributions. His illustrious and extensive body of work has provided a strong foundation rooted in ecological balance, community trust, and socio-economic alignment. He has authored more than 600 published articles, produced 26 documentaries, and contributed to the implementation of numerous welfare projects across West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and the Andaman Islands. His remarkable contributions have earned recognition from the Hon’ble President of India (2000 and 2015), the Hon’ble Speaker of the Indian Parliament, and Governors and Ministers of West Bengal on several occasions.

Mithu Banerjee

“Social responsibility is central to planetary sustainability and social renewal, outweighing individual career ambitions. Especially in the context of climate resilience and women’s empowerment, Labannya is envisioned as a people-centred concept rather than a founder-centric institution, mobilising collective resistance and hope.”
— Mithu Banerjee, Founder-Secretary, Labannya


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Ms. Mithu Banerjee, Founder Secretary of the non-profit organisation Shyampukur Labannya (2011), is a versatile personality whose journey spans performing arts, entrepreneurship, and social service. A successful stage artist during the 1990s, she later entered the corporate world and established herself as an entrepreneur. Driven by a passion for social welfare, she subsequently devoted herself to serving underprivileged communities, particularly disadvantaged women. Through Shyampukur Labannya, she has undertaken initiatives focused on women’s empowerment, livelihood development, dignity, and self-reliance in Kolkata and the Sundarbans. Her experience, compassion, leadership, and dedication have earned her affection and respect among numerous marginalized women. Ms. Banerjee continues to work towards creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and enabling disadvantaged women to build secure and dignified lives.

A woman with a scrunched smile gives a side hug to her mother.

Encouraging Ideas and EoI for Collaboration

LABANNYA is safeguarding the safety and dignity of tiger widows and fisherwomen in the Indian Sundarbans by addressing a long-ignored risk— ... snakebites after dusk. In 2025, we introduced solar lanterns for women lacking access to light. Since then, no snakebite-related deaths have been reported among beneficiaries. This simple intervention has enabled safe mobility after dark, restoring confidence, security, and dignity. Help light a woman’s life in the Sundarbans—partner with us.
LABANNYA invites bold, transformative ideas and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for collaboration. Our management team welcomes innovative, impact-driven proposals that can be jointly designed and implemented to enhance women’s safety and sustainable livelihoods, while simultaneously strengthening environmental resilience in vulnerable landscapes such as the Indian Sundarbans.