Our Legacy & Founding Story

‘Jugashree Juganari’ is one of the oldest and most widely circulated monthly women’s magazines in the state and beyond.

• Founded: 2nd October 1961 (Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday)

• Founder: Dr. Radha Devi

• Location: Kolkata

The Founder’s Vision
Dr. Radha Devi was a gynaecologist, founder member, and president of Zilla Nari Sangha. Through her medical practice, she encountered countless distressed women and children. Driven by a deep sense of service, she was determined to work for women’s empowerment and their emancipation from wretched social and economic conditions.

She organized women to fight for their rights and make them conscious of their privileges. Jugashree Juganari became a powerful medium of consciousness, resuscitation, and a mouthpiece for the women’s sector of society.

Dr. Radha Devi: A Pioneering Leader

• Organized block-level women’s workshops with high-ranking district and state administration officials.

• Became a popular women’s leader and represented the state and center at various National & International Women’s Conferences.

• Family Note: Wife of late Dr. ShyamSundar Mohapatra (M.L.A., M.P. of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha, and General Secretary of AICC).

Our Objectives & Content

The magazine aims to strengthen women’s issues in society through diverse content sections:

All these elements collectively promote women’s welfare in society.

Annual Events & Literary Activities

• Annual Function: Each year, the magazine holds a function felicitating literary personalities for their contributions in story, poetry, essay, novel, and social service.

• Literary Seminars: Organized in various locations including Madras (Chennai), Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Rourkela.

Recent Highlights (Rourkela):

• Guests included former C.M. & M.P. Sri Hemananda Biswal and Manorma Mohapatra (ex-Editor of Samaj, ex-President of Odisha Sahitya Akademi, and Chief Advisor).

• Our Advisors:

  • Brajanath Rath (D.Lit., Kendra Sahitya Akademi & Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award winner)

  • Binapani Mohanty (President of Lekhika Sahitya Sambad, Kendra & Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award winner)

These activities give immense impetus to literary activities in Balasore – the cultural capital of Odisha and birthplace of Fakir Mohan Senapati (saviour of Odia Language & Literature).

Present Leadership & Growth

Editor: Smt. Mamata Mohapatra (eldest daughter-in-law of Dr. Radha Devi)

Under her plausible attempt and ceaseless effort, the magazine has been raised to a pioneer magazine in the state.

Key Improvements & Achievements:

• Numerous improvements in content and presentation.

• Increased demand among writers, subscribers, and readers.

• Greater encouragement for women writers.

• Dozens of appreciation letters from readers each month.

Her Noble Aim: To raise the standard and status of the magazine for a bright future.

Why Readers Love Us

“Dozens of letters coming from readers each month in favor of the magazine are an example of its success.”