About Us
From Margins to Mainstream – Every Child Deserves a Future
Founded in 2002 and registered in 2004, Nayee Asha is a dedicated non-governmental organization located in Ara committed to transforming the lives of the marginalized Musahar community across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Nepal. For over two decades, we have been working tirelessly to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and social exclusion that has historically affected this vulnerable community. Our comprehensive approach addresses education, healthcare, nutrition, addiction rehabilitation, and livelihood development through grassroots interventions. With unwavering commitment and community-centered programs, we have successfully enrolled over 10,000 students in educational institutions, organized hundreds of health camps, and established sustainable livelihood opportunities. Our holistic methodology ensures dignity, respect, and empowerment for every individual we serve, creating lasting positive change in communities.
Mission
To illuminate marginalized Musahar communities through education, healthcare, and empowerment programs, ensuring no individual is left behind in India’s development journey.
Vision
To create an inclusive society where Musahar families enjoy equal opportunities, dignity, and access to education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods across all operational regions.
Objectives
Eliminate illiteracy, provide accessible healthcare, combat malnutrition, facilitate government documentation, promote hygiene awareness, and establish sustainable income sources for Musahar communities.
History of the Organization
From Humble Beginnings to a Legacy of Impact: The History of Our Organization and Its Commitment to Serving Communities
Nayee Asha’s remarkable journey began in 2003 when Dr. Bhim Singh Bhavesh, working as a senior journalist with a daily newspaper in Arrah, visited Jawahar Tola’s Musahar settlement during his reporting assignment. Witnessing the community’s dire living conditions and complete lack of educational opportunities deeply moved him, inspiring a life-changing commitment to their systematic upliftment. What started as individual compassion evolved into organized community transformation when he formally established Nayee Asha NGO in 2004, registered as a dedicated organization for Musahar welfare.
Over two decades, our organization expanded from serving single settlements to operating across multiple districts in Bihar, UP, West Bengal, and Nepal. Dr. Bhavesh’s unique approach of creating cricket tournaments exclusively for Musahar youth, establishing libraries, and personally enrolling thousands of children transformed entire communities. His relentless efforts gained national recognition on February 25, 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his inspirational work during Mann Ki Baat’s 110th episode, praising his dedication with the words “Paramarth Paramo Dharma” and calling his story truly inspiring.
The ultimate recognition came on January 25, 2025, when the Government of India announced Dr. Bhavesh among seven Padma Shri awardees from Bihar, acknowledging his exceptional 22-year contribution to social empowerment. He was subsequently invited as an honored guest to the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2025, at Kartavya Path, Delhi – a moment of immense pride for Bihar and the entire Musahar community he serves.