In a survey of Annual Status Education Report (ASER) in 2011, Jharkhand was ranked 34 out of 35 states and Union territories. About 41% of children age 6-14 do not go to school. In the respect to the development of rural, poor and marginalised communities, Jharkhand is one of the most backward states of India. About 50% of the population lives below the poverty line and 85% of the population lives in rural areas. The dropout rate for Classes I-V in Jharkhand has increased. Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) with the support of generous donors runs schools and Remedial Coaching Centres.<br />
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Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) aims to provide quality education at primary level to boys and girls, with special focus on students from dalit community and other weaker sections. Students from class I-IV have a stronger base for go onto the higher classes.<br />
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Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) was established in 1971 by four engineering graduates who <br />
were sensitive to the causes of disparity, exploitation and poverty with an aim to <br />
establish a just society. Today they are the leading non-profit organization in Jharkhand <br />
running educational institution and health facilities.