How it began at Vidya Bhawan Society
Vidya Bhawan Society was founded by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta along with his close associates Dr. K.L. Shrimali and Shri…
How it began at Seva Mandir
Seva Mandir was founded by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta. Born on 20th of April 1895, at Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Dr. Mehta…
This is a school where panthers visit…occasionally
It was a burning hot October morning, when I decided to visit Seva Mandir’s education-related projects. After driving over an…
How it began at J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre
The founding of this renowned hospital goes back a quarter of a century. In 1989, Dr. Ashok Mehta, eminent head…
If Munnabhai were real, then J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre would be the hospital he sets up
If Munnabhai were real, then J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre would be the hospital he sets up. This…
Recognition received by Gram Chetna Kendra
Gram Chetna Kendra’s achievements include – Ameri Cares Spirit of Humanity Award 2013 – in recognition of its outstanding contribution…
Rainwater harvesting tanks, toilets and sponsorship of school supplies, this NGO is taking small steps to give barren Rajasthan some life!
When an open-air Mahindra jeep pulled up to pick me up for my visit to Gram Chetna Kendra (GCK), I…
How it began at Gram Chetna Kendra
To understand how and why Gram Chetna Kendra came about, it is important to understand the conditions and issues of…
Recognition received by Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal Sanstha (RMKM)
RMKM was honored on 15th of August 2004 by the District Administration for Excellent Work for the disabled, women and…
Once considered a school for mad children, this NGO is now the best school in its area for children with disabilities
“Vidhyalay mein photography aur videography karna sakht mana hai.” “Vidhyalay mein phone silent mode mein rakhe.” It is these two…
How it began at Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal Sanstha (RMKM)
It was a natural disaster that lead to the setting up of Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal Sanstha (RMKM). Back in…
How it began at Apna Ghar, Bharatpur
Apna Ghar (Our Home) was set up in 2000 by Dr. Bhardwaj and his wife Dr. Madhuri. Dr. Bhardwaj was…
An organisation that believes that serving the destitute is akin to worshiping God
As I waited at the entrance of the Bharatpur-based Apna Ashram, the words on a sign board at the reception,…
Securing the future of children who have been discriminated against since birth – children with HIV/AIDS
My visit to the Jaipur-based Positive Women’s Network of Rajasthan started at home for orphaned boys. Located in a surprisingly…
Educating girls in the villages of the Thar
When an off road jeep pulled up to pick me up for my visit to GRAVIS, I was instantly excited;…
How it began at Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS)
Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS) was founded in 1983 by the husband-wife team of Laxmi Chand and Shashi Tyagi. The…