The Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti (DONKS) is a registered socio-cultural and development organisation based in New Delhi, dedicated to the empowerment of women and children, the promotion of Odia culture, and the creation of sustainable community welfare initiatives. Established under the Societies Registration Act, DONKS operates within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi
The Samiti embodies a dual mission cultural preservation and social development working to protect vulnerable populations while upholding the Odia traditions and festivals that form the backbone of community identity among Odias living in Delhi.
Dedicated to serving the Odia community in Delhi through cultural preservation, women’s welfare programs, and consistent community support for over four decades.
Providing training, guidance, and support to help women build confidence, gain skills, and achieve financial and social independence.
Celebrating Odisha’s rich traditions through festivals, cultural events, and heritage programs that keep the Odia identity alive among the diaspora.
Offering assistance to vulnerable groups through health camps, education support, relief distribution, and welfare activities that uplift the entire community.
To prevent child labour, child marriage, and child begging; and to protect children and women from trafficking and domestic violence.
Providing self-defence and financial aid to young girls and women for education and marriage.
Establishing and managing schools to provide holistic education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels.
Managing professional institutions for arts, crafts, music, yoga, and vocational training.
Organising literacy drives, adult education, exhibitions, essay competitions, cultural events, and seminars.
Running welfare projects like community halls, night shelters, Anganwadi centres, Mahila Ashrams, and healthcare units.
Supporting establishment of tanks, roads, parks, and other community facilities.
All activities are conducted on a no-profit, no-loss basis with funds reinvested for community benefit.
With decades of dedication, we have consistently worked to uplift Odia women, families, and vulnerable communities in Delhi through impactful welfare initiatives.
Our programs focus on skill development, leadership building, financial literacy, and social support—helping women become confident, independent, and self-reliant.
We actively celebrate Odisha’s festivals, traditions, language, dance, and art forms, ensuring that the Odia identity thrives across generations living far from home.
Every initiative is designed around real community needs—from health camps and relief distribution to education support and senior citizen welfare.
Our strength lies in our dedicated members and volunteers who work together with compassion, transparency, and unity to make every project meaningful.
We balance cultural preservation with modern development programs, making us a unique organization that honors heritage while supporting progress.
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Discover the strength of our cultural, social, and economic identity with Delhi Odia Nari Kalyan Samiti a registered socio-cultural and development organisation in New Delhi dedicated to empowering women and children, promoting Odia culture, and building sustainable community welfare initiatives.
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