{"id":1375,"date":"2023-11-17T19:25:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T19:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecatbodhgram.org\/?page_id=1375"},"modified":"2024-05-11T16:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T16:47:26","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecatbodhgram.org\/index.php\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1375\" class=\"elementor elementor-1375\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b04dd82 elementor-section-height-full elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"b04dd82\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:2109,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding1.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2123,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding5.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2114,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding3.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2119,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding10.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2115,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding4.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2118,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding7.jpg&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2113,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/ecatbodhgram.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/ECATBodhgramBuilding2.jpg&quot;}],&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:1800,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:900,&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec73433\" data-id=\"ec73433\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0811a5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0811a5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30c75f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30c75f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697ca85 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"697ca85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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The organization has steadfastly worked towards securing an equal and dignified status for these communities within society. Through its various active initiatives, ECAT strives to eradicate discrimination and uphold the constitutional rights of deprived individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The name <b>ECAT <\/b>is derived from a colloquial Indian language, signifying &#8220;<b>Unity<\/b>.&#8221; The acronym encapsulates the organization&#8217;s fundamental values of <b>&#8220;Education Conscientisation Awareness and Training.&#8221;<\/b> Over the past 25 years, ECAT has actively supported poor and marginalized communities, enhancing their lives through a variety of projects and programs.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of ECAT&#8217;s philosophy is a belief in positive change. The organization&#8217;s journey has been marked by hope, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to constructing a brighter tomorrow for those most in need. 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