Sanjeevani
Samithi (Regd.No. 37/1986)
Oorkam
Cherpu Post, Dist Trichur , Kerala-680561
0487-
2344133, 2348293 9947674204
Email: sanjeevanisamithi@rediffmail.com,
Website:
www.sanjeevanisamithi.org
Sanjeevani Samithi’s
Urakam Balikasadanam:
From last 18 years,
Sanjeevani Samithi’s Urakam Balikasadanam is providing shelter and quality
education based on eternal Indian culture and tradition to the destitute girls
from various districts of Kerala. It has transformed the lives of destitute,
underprivileged girls and has given them a new vision towards life. Since 1986,
Sanjeevani Samithi has undertaken a number of development projects for the
upliftment of the deprived sections of society and has greatly contributed
towards the noble cause of nation building.
Inspired by the seva ideology of Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sanjeevani Samithi laid the foundation for
Balikasadanam at Urakam in the year 1993 with an initial strength of only six
inmates. The activities slowly gained momentum with the active co-operation of
RSS workers and well wishers in and around Urakam. With the passage of time,
RSS workers in Cherpu, Karuvannur and Irinjalakkuda got increasingly involved
in Balikasadanam activities and with their help, an awareness campaign was
initiated in these areas. At present, 75 destitute girls of different age
groups hailing from almost all districts in Kerala are being looked after in
Balikasadanam. This also includes girls who were directly taken over from areas
affected by natural calamities.
The applications that are received are
scrutinized annually by a Scrutiny Committee and girls in the age group of 5 to
15 who have lost their parents are given admission those from very poor
financial background having their parents still alive are also duly considered
for admission. Girls living under quite pathetic circumstances, recommended by
service organizations and social workers from rural and other backward regions
are also considered for admission.
8 to 10 girls are accommodated in a single,
spacious room. Efforts are in full swing for providing berth type arrangement
in rooms and also a pond in the compound for bathing and swimming. A separate
study room is provided for children studying in higher classes. A library and
reading room has also been set up for specialized reading. Vocational training
is provided at the computer training centre and tailoring training centre
conducted by the samithi. A complete arrangement has been made for sports and
other recreational activities. For the sake of blending entertainment with
knowledge, televisions have also been provided to the students. During
examination period, competent people with teaching experience from among the
well wishers of Balikasadanam visit and give special coaching to those
requiring such coaching from the exam point of view. The inmates are allowed to
send letters to their homes occasionally and also to make phone calls on
Sundays in the afternoon.
Activities:
The day in the Balikasadanam starts at
6 am with morning prayer (Prathasmaran) followed by yoga classes. There is an
evening prayer (bhajan) from 6.30 pm to 7 pm. All the inmates take part in
Prathasmaran, bhajan and yoga classes.
On holidays, at 4.30 pm, Sevika
Samithi’s shakha is held and on Sundays, at 10 am, Balagokulam unit functions.
Prescribed training programmes are arranged in these assemblies and these
activities add to the overall development of children. Children having talent
in music, dance, etc are given special training in classical music, dance,
Sanskrit and also Akshara Slokam (poetry recitation).
Cleaning and maintenance of
Balikasadanam building and premises is done by the inmates themselves. They
also render their valuable help in the kitchen. Looking after the cows,
vegetable garden work, gardening etc are some of the other activities
undertaken by the girls during their leisure time. State level personality
development programmes are arranged during annual school vacation for the
benefit of inmates of all similar Balikasadanam orphanages in the State and
children from Urakam Balikasadanam usually take part in those programmes. This
helps the inmates to improve upon their general knowledge and leadership
qualities.
Many girls from Balikasadanam have
actively participated and won prizes in the state-level school youth festivals
and orphanage festivals. Reasonably well-conducted Onam celebrations and
anniversary celebrations in the Balikasadanam provide opportunities for
talented inmates to stage their artistic performances.
How you can help:
1) Donate Rs 2500 for one day’s food
expenses of inmates.
2) Donate Rs 750 for one time food
expenses(Annadanam).
3)Donate Rs 2000 for one time
feast(Sadya).
4)Donate for Mangalyanidhi that is
utilized for the marriage of poor girls.
Donations to Sanjeevani Samithi are
exempted from Income tax as per sec 80 G of Income Tax Act.
Contact:
Sanjeevani Samithi
Urakam, P O- 680562
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Phone no: +91 - 487 - 2348293, 2344133
How to reach:
By air: The nearest airport to Thrissur
is Nedumbassery International Airport at Kochi, at a distance of 85 km. Taxi
services are available from Kochi to Thrissur. Kochi airport is well connected
to all major airports in India and also connected to many foreign cities.
Direct flights are available to Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.
By train: Thrissur is a major
railhead on Southern Railway. Thrissur is well connected by trains to all major
stations in India.
By bus: Frequent bus services are
available from all cities in Kerala to Thrissur. Kerala State Road Transport
Corporation buses connect Thrissur with other cities. Private bus services are
available locally in the city for easy travel. Super deluxe buses connect
Thrissur with other important cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum,
Palaghat, Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore and Bangalore.
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