Sri Shiridi Sainath Seva Ashram

The Sri Shiridi Sainath Seva Ashram Trust embraces the teachings and practices of Sai Baba, recognizing the imperative need to implement the principle Read mores advocated by Shri Sai Baba. Formed by a group of devoted individuals, the Trust is situated in Buguda, an area marked by prevalent inequality, caste-based discrimination, atrocities, and poverty among the weaker sections of society. Officially registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 in 2008, the Trust has been steadfastly working to uplift the poor and neglected segments of the community. Central to its ethos is the belief in the concept that 'Service to Mankind is Service to God.' The Trust, known as 'SaiShakatiDham,' possesses approximately 20 acres of land, focusing on service-oriented infrastructure to improve the conditions of people, foster mutual assistance, instil peace of mind, and promote universalism. Vision: Building a just society where people engage in benevolent acts, coexist harmoniously, respect and care for each other, find peace of mind, and are free from inequality, discrimination, poverty, and hunger. Mission: The mission of the Trust is to aid the deprived, neglected, discriminated, underprivileged, poor, and vulnerable sections of society through initiatives encompassing free education, skill-based employability training, healthcare services, support for the elderly, orphans, and destitute, as well as providing food without discrimination based on caste, creed, sex, and religion. The Ashram, since its inception, has undertaken various activities to assist those in need, including free child education, vocational training, mobile healthcare services, distribution of blankets to the elderly, free food distribution, clothing distribution, and provision of learning materials to underprivileged children. However, the operational area of the Ashram, located in Ganjam district, faces significant socio-economic challenges. The district is marked by food insecurity, with a high percentage of agricultural labourers, low female literacy rates, and notable tribal and Dalit populations. Additionally, there is a high incidence of infant mortality and underweight children, as well as discrimination against Dalit and tribal communities. Issues such as untouchability, atrocities, and a lack of access to basic services further compound the challenges faced by these communities. In this socio-economic context, the target communities in the Ashram's operational area encounter difficulties related to food scarcity, malnourishment, infant and child mortality, juvenile delinquency, inadequate education, lack of parental support, child labour migration, neglect, discrimination, abuse, exploitation, violence, HIV/AIDS prevalence, bonded labour, child marriage, limited access to state services, child trafficking, and destitution. The Ashram aims to address these multifaceted challenges through its comprehensive mission and vision.