AUM SRI SAI RAM

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1 AUM SRI SAI RAM KERALA KERALA

2 AUM SRI SAI RAM Annual Report Sri Sathya Sai Trust & Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala

3 Contents Forward from the State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala Forward from the Convener, Board of Trustees, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala Report of Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala for the Year Bhagawan s 90th Birthday Celebrations in Kerala o Spiritual, Service & Educational activities Regular Activities and Special Projects Spiritual Wing Regular Activities and Special Projects Service Wing Regular Activities and Special Projects Education Wing Unique Projects & Awareness Creation Programmes Statistics

4 Forward from the State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala Aum Sri Sai Ram The journey with Swami to Swami is beautiful and gratifying. When we look back, , Swami has blessed us to do more both qualitatively and quantitatively. Every wing of the organisation has become more stronger. Compared to , we could reach more people. More media persons reached Puttaparthi as their Parthi Yathra. After their return, they wrote beautifully on the impact of their trip, Parthi Yathra by Youth, Advocates, Patients operated in Sai Hospitals, Teachers all had great impact. Mahilas could reach to more people and areas, through Satsang Groups. Every year Essay Competition for students attract more and more from more educational institutions. This year more than 32,000 students participated from 1,100 educational institutions across Kerala. Seva activities are touching more and more hearts. Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme has become more effective. More Sri Sathya Sai Rural Vocational training centres are established in this year. To help all to realize innate divinity, spiritual activities were given more importance. Sadhana camps, study circles etc. are totally revived. Programmes for students, teachers and parents have attracted thousands and thousands operated patients at Puttaparthi and Whitefield are given follow up treatment and medicines under Sri Sathya Sai Rehabilitation Programme (SRP). Under Sri Sathya Sai Disaster Management programme, training was given to thousands of college students and government officials. Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini programme is concentrating on the academic improvement of selected schools by making study interesting and empowering. Some new programmes were introduced this year. Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi is a youth initiated programme for improving the School conditions. We could adopt 56 schools under this programme. All Kerala festivals were celebrated at Puttaparthi in the most fitting manner.

5 As we reach the end of 2016, with Swami s infinite grace, we have already planned our vision for 2017 Going inward and reaching out. This will give importance to personal and community Sadhana and programmes will be there to take Sai Messages to all. Remembering always, Not as our merits, But as His grace Because Swami alone is the DOER. In Sai Seva, Prof. E. Mukundan State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala Sri. A.M. Prabhakaran State Vice President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala

6 Forward from the Convener, Board of Trustees, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala Aum Sri Sai Ram It gives me immense pleasure to present the report of Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala. The Trust presently runs Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth School at Srisailam and Primary Health Centre at Shoranur in Kerala. The number of Students of Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth, Srisailam has been steadily increasing. Great emphasis is now given to the school curriculum to ensure values-driven education based on the principles and standards set by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. In keeping with the vision of Swami to provide free education, the school now provides free education to a number of students. The Primary Health Centre at Shoranur has treated a total of 2030 patients this year. Dr. Anand Mohan stands as a pillar of strength in running the Health centre smoothly. The Trust is now working very closely with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation to initiate and fund various projects. Kidney Dialysis project at Trivandrum and Kollam has been ongoing successfully in coordination with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala. Further such projects are also planned in other districts. With the Grace of Swami we shall endeavor to increase the scope of activities of Trust to provide succor to the needy as envisaged by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. In Sai Seva, G. Satheesh Nair Convener, Board of Trustees, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala

7 Map of Kerala

8 Office Bearers Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala Designation Name Address Mobile Landline State President Prof. E. Mukundan Sai Karunya, saimukundan Thottakattukara Aluva, Ernakulam State Vice President Sri Prabhakaran Nair A. M. Sai Sannidhi, Sri Sathya Sai Nagar, yahoo.com Kallekulangara PO, Palakkad State Coordinator (Gents) Sri K. P. Ramachandran Achutham, Chalappuram PO, Kozhikode State Coordinator (Mahilas) Service Smt Ganga Bhaskar Saikripa, 39/174, Bhatt Road, West Hill, Kozhikode gmail.com State Coordinator (Mahilas) Spiritual State Coordinator (Mahilas) Education Joint State Coordinator (Mahilas) Spiritual Joint State Coordinator (Mahilas) Service State In Charges State In Charge Sai Youth (Gents) State In Charge Sai Youth ( Mahilas) Smt Geetha Mukundan Smt Preetha Satheesh Smt Ambika Nair Smt Jyolsna K. P. Dr. Vinayan Smt Sairani S. V. Sai Karunya, Thottakattukara PO Aluva, Ernakulam The Manor, Mundakkal West, Kollam Surya Gardens, Temple Junction, Sasthamangalam Trivandrum Shayana, New Mahe PO, Kannur Sreyas, Chakkarakkal Mowncherry PO Kannur Sai Sree, Mitranikethan PO, Vellanad, Thiruvananthapura m preetha999@ hotmail.com vinayuth@ gmail.com sairanisv@ yahoo.co.in

9 State In Charge Sai Yuvasakthi (Gents) State In Charge Sai Yuvasakthi (Mahilas) State In Charge EHV & Edu care State In Charge Sai Med State In Charge Sai Med (Homeo) Sri Vipin Kumar N. Kum Aswini P. Sri V. Vijayan Dr. Anandmohan Dr. Madhusoodana Panicker Sai Prabha, Near Muthappanar Kavu, Kanhangad South, Kasaragod Research Student, Central University, Padenak Road, Kasaragod gmail.com gmail.com Lakshmi Nilayam, TC. No. 6/1353, yahoo.com ARA B-118, Anand Lane, Padayani Road, Vattiyoorkavu PO Trivandrum Susrutha, Govt. Press PO Shornur, Palakkad Killikkattu Prasanthi, Kalavoor PO, Alappuzha gmail.com gmail.com State In Charge SSSVIP & Paramedical State In Charge Disaster Management State In Charge Sai Neethi Sri Hari S. Sri P. Ramdayal Adv. A.C. Vijayakumar Sai Prem, Ambattu Lane yahoo.co.in Chittur PO, Palakkad A, Golden Heritage Rupena Agrahara, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore Chithrakoodam, Pathanapuram, Kollam gmail.com State In Charge Technology Group State In Charge Study Circle State In Charge Prasanthi Service (PS) State In Charge Spiritual Dr. Unnikrishnan Valiathan Prasanthi. K P 264 /A Kudappanakkunnu PO Trivandrum Sri M. Pankajakshan Meluveettil House, Kizhuthani, Thanissery, Thrissur Sri Jayashankar Sri C. V. Subramony State In Charge Sri Suraj Unnikrishnan Sai Vidya Vahini, Sai School uvaliathan@ yahoo.co.in pankajsai9@ gmail.com 101, Yajna Jayasankar10@ Residency, yahoo.co.in Near Sreedevi College, Lal Bagh, Mangalore Kulasekhara Madom, T D Nagar 118 Kollam Sai Maruthi, Bhagavathy Nagar, Kacherimedu, Chittur PO, Palakkad cvsmony@ gmail.com

10 State In Charge Bhajan Sri Muraleedharan Unny Kannambra, Plakkat Lane, Thrissur yahoo.co.in Additional State In Charge Bhajan Sri Ramesh Sadasiva State In Charge Public Relations & Expansion State In Charge IT Core Group Adv. Vijayakumar B. Sri Harikrishnan S. M. State In Charge Sri Biju G. P. Documentation, Reporting & Sai Deep Joint State In Charges Gokulam, Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum Aswathy", KNV-155, Kaimanam, Vivek Nagar, Pappnamcode, Trivandrum Vinayaka, KP 10/1200, Keerthi Nagar, Vellayani, Nemom PO, Trivandrum EHV Sri Sunil Kumar Pranavam, Easwaramangalam, Whitefield, Viyyur PO, Thrissur Joint State In Charge EHV Sri G. Baburaj Sree Sivam, Chunakkara PO, Alappuzha gmail.com gmail.com sunilpranavam18 gmail.com Joint State In Charge Sai Youth Joint State In Charge Sai Youth Joint State In Charge Prasanthi Service (PS) Joint State In Charge Balvikas Sri Harikrishnan Sri Sairam V. Menon Sri Prateesh P. Smt Radha Teacher Athira House, Chennathoor, Punaloor, Kollam Vettiyattil House, Moorkanad PO, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur Nani Nivas, Keli Nagar Kilikollur PO Kollam rediffmail.com gmail.com gmail.com Zonal State In Charges Sevadal South Zone Sri Sajeev Kumar O. P. Sree Vihar, Chundavilakkam, Venpakal PO, Neyyattinkara Trivandrum gmail.com Sevadal North Zone Sri Somasundaran Sree Sailam, Muppattalparambu, Near Muppatatsarpakavu Chelannur PO,

11 Kozhikode SSSVIP South Zone SSSVIP North Zone Bhajan South Zone Sri Sreekumar P. Kurup PO No. 1, Pratheeksha, Poonithura, Sri M. K. Bharathan Sri Sai Prasad Ernakulam Sai Anugraha, Thoundankandiyil, Pathayakunnu PO, Thalassery, Kannur Bhajan North Zone Sri Prabanch Kumar gmail.com District Presidents District President Thiruvananthap uram District President Kollam Sri V. Unnikrishnan House No. 113, Panangottu Veedu Panachamoodu Lane, Pattom PO, Trivandrum Sri K. Surendran Nair Goureesham, Padinjattinkara, Kottarakara, Kollam yahoo.co.in gmail.com District President Pathanamthitta District President Alappuzha Sri Janardhana Kurup Sri Rajan P. Sai Gokulam, janardhanakurup Parakkara, Pathanamthitta Sankara Kripa, Pallippad PO, Haripad, Alappuzha gmail.com District President Kottayam Sri Sukumaran Pillai Chithravathy, Vadavathoor, Kottayam District President Idukki Sri Sajeev Kumar Greenland House Munnar, Idukki ` District President Ernakulam Sri Nandana Varma P. K. Sai Kripa, N Parur pknvarma@gmail. North Paravur com Ernakulam District President Thrissur District President Palakkad Sri Sangameswaran Sri A. V. Suresh Kumar Prem Sai Apartments VNP Lane, Paliam Road Thrissur Ambady, Industrial Estate PO Palakkad sangamsairam@ yahoo.com sureshviolin@ gmail.com

12 District President Malappuram District President Calicut District President Wayanad Sri Sivasankaran Sai Sree, Thekkumuri PO yahoo.co.in Tirur, Malappuram Sri P. P. Bhaskaran Sai Kripa, 39/174 Bhatt Road, West Hill, Kozhikode Sri Babu Kattayad Harisree, Beenachil, Sulthan Bathery PO, Wayanad gmail.com gmail.com District Sri N. Rajan President Kannur District Sri E. P. Lakshmanan President Kasaragod District Coordinators District Coordinator Trivandrum District Coordinator Trivandrum District Coordinator Trivandrum District Coordinator Kollam District Coordinator Kollam Prashanthi, Mamba PO Kannur Sai Vadan, Mamba PO Kannur Sri Sajeevkumar O. P. Sree Vihar, Chundavilakam Venpakal PO, Neyyatinkara Trivandrum Sri Valsakumar T. Sai Kripa, CVRA 51 Venchavode, Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum Sri N. S. Babu Pranavam T.C 5/1 890 (2), Ambalamukku Peroorkada PO Trivandrum Sri K. G. Rajeevan Sai Jyothi Aayani, North S.V., Market PO, Karunagapally, Kollam com gmail.com gmail.com yahoo.in gmail.com gmail.com Sri Sreekumar S District Coordinator Pathanamthitta District Coordinator Pathanamthitta District Coordinator Alappuzha District Coordinator Kottayam District Coordinator Kottayam Sri Rajeev Gopinath saigopiraj@gmail. com Sri Vinod Kumar Sri Sarachandran Pillai Sri K Sureshkumar Chandramangalam, Pazhaveedu PO, Alappuzha D-4 Police Quarters Ettumanoor PO, Kottayam sureshkumar35pa ruthoor@yahoo.c om Sri Bijumon V. K

13 District Coordinator Idukki Sri Sabumon gmail.com District Coordinator Idukki District Coordinator Ernakulam District Coordinator Ernakulam Sri Kuttappan Sri Viswanathan T. N. Sai Narayanasree saiviswanathantn Customs Poonithura, Ernakulam Sri Manoj V. B District Coordinator Thrissur Sri Anilkumar K. G. Kovilthekke Valappil House, Chamakkala, Chentrapinni, Thrissur com District Coordinator Thrissur Sri Sai Ram V. Menon Vettiyattil House, Moorkanad PO, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur rediffmail.com District Coordinator Palakkad Sri Gopalakrishnan P. Sree Padmam, Kallekulangara PO, Palakkad District Coordinator Palakkad Sri Gopakumar District Coordinator Malappuram District Coordinator Malappuram District Coordinator Kozhikode District Coordinator Wayanad District Coordinator Wayanad District Coordinator Kannur Sri Suresh M. R Sri Suresh Kumar P. P Sri Ajith Kumar V. P. Lakshmi Nilayam, West Hill, Kozhikode gmail.com Sri Jithesh Kumar O. T. PB No. 18 Kalpetta, Wayanad ymail.com Sri Shaji Sri Retnakaran K. P. Mansion, Eliza Apartments Pallikkunnu PO Kannur gmail.com District Coordinator Kasaragod Sri K. P. Bharathan Nithya Sai Kripa Kushal Nagar Kanhangad gmail.com

14 District Coordinator Kasaragod Sri Vipin Kumar N. Sri Sathya Sai Publications Society Administrative Office Sai Prabha, Near Muthappanar Kavu, Kanhangad South, Kasaragod com Sri Sathya Sai Publications yahoo.in Society Sri Sai Vidya Vihar Thiruvaloor, Aluva, Ernakulam President Sri K. Surendran Nair Goureesham, Padinjattinkara Kottarakara, Kollam Vice President Sri V. Sreekumaran Sankaramangalam, Nedumbaram PO Pathanamthitta Secretary Sri R. C. Prathap Sabarigiri, Cheruvaickal, Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum gmail.com gmail.com Treasurer Sri Nandana Varma P. K. Sai Kripa, North Paravur com Ernakulam Editor Sri N. Somasekharan Chithravathi Thirunakkara North Kottayam yahoo.co.in Circulation State In Charge Sri C. V. Subramony Kulasekhara Madom T D Nagar 118 Kollam cvsmony@ gmail.com

15 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala Looking back With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Kerala has grown to this present level under the able guidance of former State Presidents. Justice Balakrishna Eradi, who was the first State President followed by Sri M. Krishna Menon Retd. I.G. of Police, Justice P. C. Balakrishna Menon and T.N. Natarajan. Now it is spread across all towns and villages in the 14 districts in Kerala. There are a total of 1019 units in Kerala Samithis, Mandalis and Bhajan Centers. Bhagawan s visit to Ernakulam in 1967

16 Bhagawan s visit to Palakkad in 1967

17 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Trust, Kerala Brief History Dr. P.B. Menon was the first Convener of the Trust. Sri Kumaran Eradi and Dr. Venugopal occupied this responsibility later. Sri. G. Satheesh Nair is the present Convener of Board of Trustees, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala. Trust is currently having 3 major projects: a) Higher Secondary School Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth, Srisailam at Kozhikode district b) Sri Sathya Sai Primary Health Centre at Shoranur, Palakkad district c) Free dialysis project with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in Trivandrum and Kollam.

18 Report of Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala for the year Name of Trustees 1. Sri G. Satheesh Nair (Convener, Board of Trustees) 2. Sri V. Murukesh Kumar (Trustee) 3. Sri P.K.R. Menon (Trustee) Members of the Council of the Management 1. Prof. E. Mukundan 2. Sri Reghuvaran Pillai 3. Adv. Sudheeshkar 4. Dr. K.V. Satheesh 5. Sri Pramod Anand 6. Sri D.S. Prasad Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala runs two institutions: 1. Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth, Srisailam, Koyilandy, Kozhikode district 2. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Primary Health Care, Shoranur, Palakkad district

19 I. Details of School Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth, Srisailam The School runs classes from LKG to XII Standard. (a) Details of Students Day School Boys Girls Total Residential Boys Girls Total (b) Details of Results for the year Science & Commerce (AISSCE) XII Std. X Std. Total No. of Students appeared : Pass : Distinction : 1 Full marks 10 First Class : 8 90% above 23 Second : 3 80% above 9 Compt. : 1 Details of Awards & Achievements 1. Dr. P.B. Menon Memorial Cash Awards This award was instituted by Sri. K.J. Jayakumar, grandson of Dr. P.B. Menon for the best student of all round excellence in study and conduct. This year this award was given to Anurag Mishra of Class XII. 2. Eswaramma Scholarship Our Convener, Sri. Satheesh G. Nair sponsors this scholarship every year for a boy and a girl of this Vidyapeeth. This year, Riyazen of IX Std and Sidharth K.P. of VII Std were selected for the scholarship. 3. Sai Ramakrishna Cash Award This award goes to the student who secures maximum marks in AISSE and continues his studies in Prasanthi Nilayam\Brindavan\Anantpur Srisailam campus. Our former administrative officer, Late M.S. Ramakrishnan was the sponsor of this award. Miss Sai Priya P. of XI S, who continued her studies here at Srisailam, was selected for this award.

20 4. Vidyapeeth Award Vidyapeeth honours those students who have successfully completed their twelve years schooling in this holy institution. This year it was presented to Dileep S. XII C. 5. Founders Award This is instituted in the name of Dr. P.B. Menon, and given by Dr. K.B. Venugopal. This year it was given to Abhay Krishna II Std. Principal s Award for the Best Academic Student & Character This award, sponsored personally by the Principal, is given to the best student of each class based on academic performance and exemplary character. MHRD Appreciation Letter The following teachers and students received appreciation letters and merit awards from the Ministry of Human Resources department and CBSE based on their performance as academician. 1. Mr. Praveen Kumar 1. Kumari Navya V.G. 2. Mrs. Geetha M. 2. Kumari Manjima Hari 3. Mr. Byju M.V. 3. Kumari Keerthana 4. Mrs. Shyma 4. Master Hari Krishnan R.U. 5. Mrs. Sugatha Kumari 5. Kumari Bhagyasree P.V. 6. Mr. Pushpangadhan K.K. 6. Master Aswanth Rabil 7. Dr. M. Anil kumar 7. Kumari Amitha Sajeev 8. Kumari Abhirami S Nair 9. Master Sai Anand 10. Kumari Ayushi 11. Master Abhishek Kumar 12. Master Ghanshyam Kumar Nature Club OISCA Nature Club and Mathrubhumi Seed Club are functioning in our school with the guidance of OISCA International, Koyilandi chapter and Mathrubhumi. We planted different plants. Mr. Manoj and Mr. Praveen Kumar are persons in- charge of the nature clubs. Tour Programme Our school conducted Tour Programme for the students of III to VIII Stds. Two days students study tour program was conducted on 5th and 6th January. 135 students and 12 teachers participated.

21 Celebrations We celebrated Hiroshima Day, Environment Day, Independence Day, Teacher s day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Hindi week, Sanskrit week, Raksha Bandhan, Children s Day, Onam, Christmas, Navarathri, Ganesh Chathurthi, National Unity Day based on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Birth Anniversary, National Education Day based on Birthday of Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Book week, Ganith week and Republic Day with great pomp and show. We conducted several seminars, personality development programmes and debates. Bhagawan s 90th Birthday 90th Birthday of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was celebrated with utmost devotion. Nagarasankeerthan and Archana were organized. Function for celebration of Swamis 90th birthday was inaugurated by respected Convener, Sri Satheesh G. Nair on Our new computer lab and digitalized classrooms were also opened for the students on the same day. Prof. E. Mukundan, respected State President, Sathya Sai Organisation, Kerala delivered a motivating and enlightening lecture on the occasion. On , our students visited Sai Snehatheeram, Malappuram district and handed over our gifts and donation. On , Brother Mani Sir, gave an enlightening speech on Veda Mantra. Global bhajans were organized on 14th and 15th of November, It started at 6 p.m. on 14th November and concluded at 6 p.m. on 15th November. Students of each class chanted bhajans. Teachers and campus staff had their slots for the global bhajan. A medical camp was conducted with the help of Taluk Hospital, Koyilandy and Health department. On , a group of selected students visited the Old Age Home at Sathya Sai Seva Kendra, Kozhikode. On , Dr. Vijayakumar, former Principal of NSS College, Manjeri conducted classes on Health and Yoga. On , Sri K.P. Ramachandran gave a motivating lecture on Omkar and Jyothi meditation. On Sri E. Narayanan spoke on need on development of human values among children. On , ILM Students presented a drama. Ms. Deepthi Paroli and Sri Shiju Omassery of SPIC MACAY presented a dance demonstration programme on Indian Classical dances. Their presentation was very informative for dance enthusiasts. On , Dr. Madhujan, famous Psychologist and Director of Karuna Sai conducted the parental class for students Psychological issues.

22 On , Dr. Vinayan Uthaman, Sri Sathya Sai State Youth Coordinator conducted parental class on child health. On , Sri Chemanchery Kunhiraman Nair, the nonagenarian dance exponent, inaugurated the closing ceremony. Srisailam Samithi distributed 10 wheel chairs to the Palliative Care Centre at Payyoli. Our PTA donated 5 airbeds to Seva Bharathi, Koyilandy. The closing ceremony started with Archana. Feast was arranged at the dining hall. More than 1500 students, parents and well-wishers participated in the feast. Vidya Vahini During this academic year, Vidya Vahini deputed fellowship candidate. Miss Sruti Mohan is in-charge of Vidya Vahini projects. She has conducted several club activities. All the activities are continuing. Mr. Pushpangadan and Mrs. Sudina are the Vidya Vahini School Coordinators. Several Vidya Vahini workshops were conducted during this academic year. SPIC MACAY SPIC MACAY and Srisailam jointly conducted two cultural programmes. All the programmes were very much useful for the children. PTA had sponsored one cultural programme. Evidence of Assessment CBSE has selected this school as nodal centre for the evaluation of evidence of assessment. The Principal was appointed as the City Coordinator for three districts. Panel Inspection Supervision and monitoring of the Vidyalaya activities is of utmost importance for consolidation and further improvement of the Vidyalaya. The system of panel inspection is aimed at the achievement of the aim. This academic year we had conducted two panel inspections. Eight eminent Kendriya Vidyalaya principals inspected the classroom teaching. Based on their reports several remedial measures have been taken for the betterment of teaching. SMS Facility We have launched a SMS scheme to facilitate easy and immediate communication with the parents and staff, with the active support of a leading software company. We are hopeful of developing it into a quick communication mode to interact with the parents. This year school PTA sponsors this facility. ILM For the betterment of the communicative English, management has decided to implement spoken English in classroom, with the help of ILM.

23 Interaction with Eminent Personalities Brother Sathyajit, Prof. E. Mukundan, State President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Dr. Madhujan Psychologist and Director of Karuna Sai, Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, Brother Mani. Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Sri. K.P. Ramachandran visited the school and gave very enlightening and motivating lectures. Empowering Programme for Teachers at Puttaparthi A visit to Puttaparthi is dream of every Sai devotee. Sathya Sai Trust Kerala is conducting empowering programme for teachers at Puttaparthi, from 29th January to 1st February. All the programmes were organized by Vidya Vahini team. Special word of appreciation received from Brother Sathyajit. Sports and Games Our school team participated in CBSE athletic competitions held at Labour India Public School, Kottayam. The following students got Gold and Bronze medals. Navaneeth Rishab of X Std. won Gold medal in Javelin Throw. They participated in CBSE National Athletic meet held at Raipur. Under 14 category we got Bronze medal in 4 x 100 m. Relay. The following students participated. 1. Ujjwal Anand 2. Abhitesh Bachan 3. Roushan Kumar 4. Rathnesh Kumar School Annual Athletic meet was held on 19th and 20th of October, Vadakara Sahodaya Our school participated in Vadakara Sahodaya Youth Festival. The school bagged 490 points and 9th position and second position in Senior Secondary level. We participated in State Kalotsav held at Thrissur. In Vatakara Sahodaya Athletic Meet under 16 category, Ashwani Kumar Ujala, under 19 Pushkar Kumar, under 12 Ujjawal Anand, under 16 girls Aishwarya got individual championships. Service Activity As a part of ceiling of desires, children set apart a handsome amount from their pocket money, which is used to provide medical aid. This year our students helped Sai Snehatheeram.

24 Computer Lab Facility By the grace of Bhagawan and the support of the management, we could develop a very good computer lab in our school. We introduced smart classrooms with the help of Extra marks.

25 II. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Primary Health Care, Shoranur Report for the period 1st April st March Opthalmology Section Total of 21 Cataract Surgeries were conducted during the above period. Dr. Vinod from Calicut and Dr. Rajesh from Palakkad were the surgeons. Free Pre & Post Operative medicines were given to all the patients. Free food was also served to patients as well as their by-standers. A total of 278 patients attended the O.P. section conducted during the II and IVth Sunday s of each month. Dr. Kalyanikutty and Dr. Nandini, both from Thrissur examined the out patients. The above to doctors also attended the Pre & Post Operative patients. 2. Gynaecology Section A total of 836 were examined during this period by Dr. V. Anand Mohan. Free medicines were given to all the patients. 3. Cardiology Section A total of 138 patients were examined by Dr. Sajan. Immediate surgery cases were referred to hospitals at Whitefield and Puttaparthy. Follow-up cases (Heart Surgery) were also done. Free medicines were given to all the patients. 4. Psychology Section 247 cases were attended to by Dr. P.T.K. Kutty, Dr. Narayanan, Dr. Kabeer, Smt. Jayasree and Smt. Nalini. 5. Homeo Section There were 115 patients who undergone treatment during this period. Dr. Phalgunan from Calicut and Dr. Ramakrishnan from Palakkad were the doctors.

26 6. Ayurveda Section A total of 96 patients undergone treatment by Dr. Narayanankutty from Ottapalam, Dr. Vineesh from Cheruthuruthy and Dr. Roy from Vadanapally. Free medicines were given to all patients. 7. Pranayoga Section A total of 84 cases were attended to by Dr. Anil Victor and Dr. Ranjini. 8. Vibration Therapy A total of 236 cases were attended to by Sri. Premnath, Pankajakshan, Sri. Ramdas and Sri. Balanarayanan. Free medicines were given to all the patients. Other Major Programmes during this Period 1. Early Cancer Detection Programme Dr. Mahadevan, Sr. Oncologist, Medical College, Thrissur and his team conducted this programme from October 2015 till February 2016 once in every month. However due to poor response from the public the programme could not be continued. 2. Alzheimer's Day As in previous years the Alzheimer's day was observed on 21st September Memory test etc. were done on that date. 3. Training in Basic Counseling skills Out of the 42 participants from various district samithis 25 were selected for the training program. The training was conducted under the guidance of Dr. P.T.K. Kutty, Dr. Narayanan and Dr. Kabeer (all Phd. holders) and Smt. Nalini, Smt. Jayasree, Smt. Prabha (all Phd. Scholars) and Sri. P. Kunhunni, T.A. This was conducted two days in each month. Free food and accommodation were provided to all the participants.

27 III. Trust Activities Kidney Dialysis Project The Trust initiated this Project along with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation of Trivandrum & Kollam to provide Kidney Dialysis to needy patients. Details of the Projects during Particulars Kidney Dialysis Kidney Dialysis Total Project Kollam Project Trivandrum Amount collected during Amount spent No. of Dialysis done

28 Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Kerala) Srisailam, PO Katalur, Kozhikode, Kerala Income & Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 st March 2016 Income Amount (Rupees in Lacs) Interest Income Agriculture Income 1.57 Excess of expenditure over Income Expenditure Expenses on Primary Health Care (Net) 9.36 Expenses on Education Activities (Net) Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2016 Liabilities Amount (Rupees in Lacs) Capital Fund Ear marked Funds Assets Fixed Assets Capital work in progress 7.43 Investments Current Assets (Net of current liabilities)

29 Bhagawan s 90th Birthday Celebrations I. Spiritual Activities As a part of the 90th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Ernakulam district organized month long spiritual activities, inaugurated by the State President on 1st November at North Paravur, Ernakulam district. This was followed by Carnatic music concert by Dr. Bhuvaneswary & Party. Each samithi in Ernakulam district organized Omkar, Suprabhatham and Nagarasankeerthan everyday till 23rd November. Snehasandesha Yathra This was commenced on 20th November. Bhagawan s photo was placed on a chariot, beautifully decorated and a procession with Veda & Bhajan touched 20 samithis covering 50 KM. This was flagged off by Asst. Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam and culminated at Tripunithura on 22nd November. A mammoth public function was organized and prominent speakers addressed the crowd. This function was inaugurated by Justice Suresh Kumar of Ernakulam High Court.

30 Besides, samithis organized Narayanaseva, medical camps, distribution of tailoring machines etc. as part of the birthday celebrations. Public meetings were organized at different places on 23rd November with special music concerts. Special music festivals were also organized in samithis. Feast was organized for mentally retarded persons and helpers in their shelters. Trivandrum District Bhajan team organized Sai Sneha Sandesha Yatra which covered all major parts of the city. Concluded at Gandhi Park, East Fort on 10th Nov with a public function in which Sri Sakthan, Honourable Speaker, Kerala Assembly was the chief guest.

31 Two days Sai Mahotsavam 2015 was organized at Kasaragod District on Dec 26 & 27 to commemorate Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba s 90th birth year, and Sai Organisation s golden jubilee year. Workshop for office bearers, active workers and devotees were organized on Day 1. Day 2 was dedicated to Bal Vikas. Included talks by eminent personalities of the district from various religions. Felicitated personalities who have contributed towards the development of Kasaragod district. The prize winners of Essay competition were also felicitated during the event. As part of Bhagawan s 90 th Birthday celebrations, all samithis in Kozhikode district organized bhajans, satsang, kudumba sangamam, rally etc. Sathya Sai Sapthaham was conducted at Thrikkakkattu Madom (Hanuman Temple), Thirunakkara by Kottayam district as part of 90 th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Baba. 350 persons participated every day. A Sadhana Camp was conducted in a remote village named Kattippara by Kozhikkode district. 250 devotees attended this programme. Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam As part of Swami s 90th birthday programs at Palakkad district, a 7-day Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam was conducted in a grand manner at Mundakkode Bhagavathy Temple at Chandranagar, from November 2-8, Olassery Swami Dayanandashramam Madhathipathi, Swami Krishnathmananda Saraswathi inaugurated the function. A special Ganapati Homam was conducted on the inaugural day.

32 Every day, programs commenced with Omkaram, Suprabhatham, Nagarsankeerthanam, followed by Vishnusahasranamam, Ashtotharam, Veda chanting and Bhajans. Seven days of Yagnam comprised of Shirdi Sai Sacharitham followed by Sathya Sai Sacharitham, Swami s grand projects to the mankind, Swami s Dehathyagam, and Prema Sai Avataram. Sri N Somasekharan, Editor of Malayalam Sanathana Sarathi was the Yajnacharayan. Every day Sai Prasadam (lunch) was provided to all those assembled to hear Swami s Divine Leelas, which has been showered on His devotees for the last 90 yrs. Each day there were special talks on diverse fields of spirituality; some of the themes being; India The sacred land of Avatars, Lineage of Indian Rishis, People who lived with God, Healing power of Vedas, Swami s way of serving the world, etc. State President Prof. E. Mukundan, State vice president Sri. A.M. Prabhakaran, State Coordinator Sri K.P. Ramachandran, Sri P.K. Asokan, and Dr. Anand Mohan, were the main speakers on the stage. A special music event and Matru Puja were held on the last day which ended with Yagna Samarpanam and Mangala Aarti. Sarva Matha Sammelanam Public meeting was organized by Kozhikode district, in which 400 people participated.

33 All 7 samithis in Wayanad district celebrated Bhagawan Baba s 90th birthday in all its glory. The celebrations commenced with Omkaram, Suprabhatham and Nagara Sankeerthan, followed by Veda Chanting, Bhajan, Laksharchana etc. The samithis arranged Birthday sadya for public in which heavy public participation was observed. The following programmes were organized at Wayanad district: Distributed cloths and food at Kaniyambetta Vridhashram to inmates and staff. Offered birth day feast to 151 nos of patients and 23 staff members at Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Hospital, Muttil. Offered birth day feast to inmates and staff at Santhi Sadanam Vridhashram, Puliyarmala, Kalpetta North and also at Prerana School for differently abled challenged Children at Puliyarmala, Kalpetta North. Offered Birth day feast to patients and staff at Government Ayurveda Hospital, Sulthan Bathery and at Adichilady Tribal Colony, Meenengadi. Conducted medical camp (Cancer detection camp) at Meenangadi Panchayath Community Hall. Check-up were done for about 60 people. II. Service Activities View of Swami s Birthday procession and rally as part of the 90 th Birthday celebrations, Fort Samithi, Trivandrum district. Kozhikode district organized a Blood Donation Camp at West Hill Samithi as part of Bhagawan s 90th Birthday celebrations. 80 members donated blood to Medical College.

34 Kozhikode district conducted Hridaya Sangamam (SRP). 148 patients and 200 of their family members along with 5 doctors and 50 sevadals participated in this programme. Thrissur district organized Amrutakalasam programme in connection with Bhagawan s 90 th Birthday celebrations. 25 critical care patients (kidney, cancer etc.) were invited to Thrissur samithi and they were given kits containing rice, provision, clothes, vibhuti prasadam etc. Smart Cane distribution to visually challenged As part of 90 th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan, SSSSO Kollam district organized an innovative programme in which visually challenged people were given smart cane that can enable them in walking without a third party support. Smart Cane uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles at upto 3 metres. The range of the detected obstacles is conveyed to the user using vibratory signals with differentiated characteristics. SSSSO Kollam district observed 13 th year of existence of Sayeesa Old Age Home. School students visited Old Age Home and spent quality time with tenants.

35 A newspaper clipping highlighted a news article about an orphan, who was then given shelter in Sayeesa Old Age Home. Kollam district donated water purifiers to 5 schools located in rural areas.

36 III. Educational Activities Kollam district distributed memento and certificate to the winners of district-wise Essay writing competition. Bal Vikas wing of Wayanad district organized 4 parenting sessions. Glimpses of cultural programmes performed by Bal Vikas students in Wayanad district.

37 Awards for meritorious students Students who scored ranks and special achievements were given awards at a public function organized by Chandanakkavu samithi, Alappuzha district. This event was organized as part of the 90th birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Baba. C. K. Parameswara Panicker and Smt. Ambika Panicker Memorial Educational Merit Awards were distributed to meritorious students. Sri. V. Appukuttan Nair Memorial Life time Achievement Award was given to Aleppey Haridas (musician). Playback singer Sri. Gireesh Kumar and party offered melodious music programme followed by Mangala Arathi.

38 Regular Activities and Special Projects Spiritual Wing Laghu Rudram Sai Youths from Trivandrum district organized Laghu Rudram on 1 November 2015 at Abhedashram. The programme started with Omkaram, Suprabhatham, Nagarasankeerthan, followed by Acharya Varanam, Lingam procession, Mahanyasa Poorva Sri Rudra Japam, Sri Rudra Homam, Vasordhara Homam and concluded with Poornahuthy. Tripthirithy vrishtow - says Taittireeya Upanishad in Yajur veda which means the Gods expresses their tripthy (satisfaction) in the form of vrishti (rain). Sprinkling was there soon after the Poornahuthi was performed.

39 Sri Sathya Sai Sarvaiswarya Pooja was organized on 8 November 2015 at Kanhangad, Kasaragod district.

40 Bheeshmapitha Samooham, to felicitate old aged people was conducted at Alappuzha samithi in November Chandika Homam was organized at Haripad samithi, Alappuzha district in November Bhagavad Geetha class is being regularly organized at Sabari Mandiram inside Sasthampara Sree Dharmasastha Temple at 11 am every Sunday by Idukki district. Sri Sathya Sai Sneha Sangamam As a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Sai Organisation Palakkad district, a one day Sadhana Camp & Devotees Meet Sri Sathya Sai Sneha Sangamam was conducted at Panchayath Hall, Paruthipully on 27th December The program was conducted jointly by Paruthipully, Nechur and Mathur samithis. Around 200 devotees attended this program which was inaugurated by Sri A.V. Gopinath, Panchayath President, Peringottukurissi and presided over by District President SSSSO Palakkad. There was an inspiring speech on the topic Importance of Sai messages in present world by Zonal Youth Coordinator. In the afternoon session District President presented a brief report of activities of last year and also announced new activities planned by these 3 units. Program concluded with the Mangala Aarti and prasadam distribution. This is the second zonal level Sneha Sangamam conducted by Palakkad district in 2015, the first being held at Kollengode two months ago.

41 Vilakku Pooja was organized at Kanchiyar Samithi, Idukki district. Narayaneeya Parayanam at Thrissur samithi Sai Gayatri Homam conducted on 28th November 2015 (Bhagawan s birth star Thiruvathira day) at Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Thrissur.

42 Sathya Sai Sangeetholsavam was conducted at Panamaram Samithi, Wayanad district. Music programme was lead by Sri. Padmakumar. Shirdi Sai Baba Abhishekam at City Samithi, Trivandrum district Bhajan Sandhya Trivandrum district organized bhajan at public place.

43 Devotional Music - Navaratri celebrations at City Samithi, Trivandrum district. Vanitha Sangamam / Sarva Aishwarya Pooja Sarva Aishwarya pooja was conducted on Vanitha Sangamam day (20 December) at Sulthan Bathery Samithi, Wayanad district. More than 200 Mahilas were participated. Eswaramma Week Eswaramma Week was celebrated all over the state with meaningful programmes. The celebrations concluded with a rally. Maha Sivaratri Akhanda Bhajan Maha Sivarathri was celebrated in all samithis in Kerala in its full glory. Akhanda bhajan was organized by all samithis and thousands of devotees enjoyed the Divine Bliss through bhajans.

44 Sarvadharma Sangamam Thrissur district organized Sarvadharma Sangamam titled Interfaith Harmony & Love on 13 March. Dr. Mar Aprem, Chief of world s second largest Latin Church blessed the event with his presence and addressed the gathering. More than 300 people participated in this programme. Sneha Sangamam Week Thrissur district observed the dates March 23rd to 27th (Maundy Thursday to Easter) as Sneha Sangamam Week. The team visited churches and were instrumental in spreading Bhagawan s messages. They also distributed prasadams. Sai Organisation Thrissur district visited churches as part of Sneha Sangamam

45 Sai Snehasangamam conducted at Metropolitan Syrian Church (World s 2nd largest church of Syrian Christians) on 20th March The picture shows Dr. Rev. Mar Aprem, Chief of the Diocese, being honoured by Sai Organisation, Thrissur district. Ekadasha Rudra Japam Ekadasha Rudra Japam organized for world peace and harmony, at various samithis in Trivandrum district and it is a youth initiated activity. Once in every month, the District Veda group visits a samithi and chant Sri Rudram 11 times. Ekadasha Rudra Japam by Sai Youths in Trivandrum district

46 Ekadasha Rudra Japam by Sai Youths in Trivandrum district Bhagavatha Sapthaham Bhagavatha Sapthaham organized in various districts of Kerala, in which more than 7,000 people participated. A special 7 days long programme titled Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaham is also being conducted across Kerala. Sai Sapthaham mainly narrates the life and teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Video shows were arranged as part of this programme. Motivational talks by eminent personalities were also organized as part this programme. Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Malappuram district 17th edition of the prestigious Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaham had been organised at the State capital Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, 25th July 2016, inaugurated by Sri K Muraleedharan, MLA, Govt. of Kerala. Hon ble Secretary of Govt. of Kerala, Sri. KR Jyothilal IAS embellished the chief guest chair. The week long full day numinous event disseminated the divine life and teaching of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri N. Somasekharan (Editor Malayalam Sanathana Sarathi Magazine) served the role of Yajnachaarya. Each day the Yajnam commenced with sanctifying Nagara Sankeerthanam, followed Vishnu Sahasra Namam, Ashtotaram, Sree Rudram and Chamakam respectively on all the seven days. The place were transmogrified into a sacrosanct ambience with the wide participation of the devotees. Enticing spiritual-motivational allocutions by pre-eminent personalities took the audience to a new transcendent realm. The program was well received and the venue remained a congregation of devotees on all the seven days.

47 Sayeesthavam Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaham at Trivandrum district A special programme titled Sayeesthavam was organized in many districts. Spiritual meaning of Sai Sthavam was explained in detail through this programme. This unique event is led by 2 ex-students of Sathya Sai University Brother Badrinarayanan and brother Ramanarayanan. This programme was well appreciated by the participants and large gathering was found in all the districts. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Palakkad had celebrated the 69th Independence Day in a completely unique way. They have organized Sayeesthavam a ravishing musical event at Olavakode Samithi Hall. Swami s ex-students along with Sri. Raman and Badri, two lead musicians of Sundaram group led the session and the performance was a paragon to sky level perfection and was enthralling to the audience. The program was beguiling as they took the spectators to a new level of entrancement by rendering some beautiful songs and bhajans. In the section, they shared their personal experiences as well the experience of other devotees. The devotees were thronging for the programme to the beautifully decorated mandir. The shared their personal experiences with Sai Baba, many of the devotees were trying to control their tears. The two and half hour session was felt very small, said the devotees. Both Badri and Raman of Sundaram group were felicitated after the function, as well the most fortunate parents Sri Kannaswamy and Smt Radha. Sayeesthavam by ex-students of Sathya Sai University in progress at Palakkad district On another occasion, the same team (ex-students from SSSIHL) delivered a presentation on Saistavam (Govinda Sai ) which poured extra energy among the youths during District Youth Camp at Wayanad district on 27th December More than 300 youth members participated in the programme organized at Eranellur Narasimha Temple auditorium.

48 Sayeesthavam by ex-students of Sri Sathya Sai University in progress at Wayanad district Temple bhajans and Veda chanting Padapooja organized in an adopted village under SSSVIP. Temple bhajans are being conducted across Kerala in a regular manner. Trivandrum district is organizing Pradakshina Bhajan with Veda chanting in the world famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple every month. Temple bhajan progressing at Kasaragod district

49 Veda chanting in temples is regularly being carried out across Kerala. Ramayana Month Celebrations Veda chanting in a temple, Malappuram district The ritualistic Ramayana Month had celebrated in the holy month in Malayalam Almanac Karkidakam across Kerala. The temples and houses in Kerala has found resonating the hallowed epic Ramayana. The chanting of holy Ramayana and Ramakatha Rasavahini were carried out across the state by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala. Further special spiritual care program had been conducted at Karinjalipallam, a village in Palakkad adopted by SSSVIP. A 31 day continuous Sadhana program is in progress inside the village in connection with Ramayana Maasam. Daily bhajan sections and Veda chanting by Bal Vikas kids has created a transcended and sanctity atmosphere in the village which was palpable. The village people seemed to be very thrilled and participating wholeheartedly for every activity planned by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation.

50 Regular Activities and Special Projects Service Wing Medical Camps Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeo & Vibro medical camps are being conducted across Kerala at regular intervals. Follow-up medical care were also offered to deserving patients in the villages. An Eye camp was organized at Kallepalli, Kasaragod district with the help of doctors and support staff from SIMS Kanhangad. Kallepalli is a remote village, where access is very limited for medical facilities. Around 140 villagers have attended the eye camp. An Ayurvedic Medical Camp was organized on 30th November 2015 at Bedakam, Kasaragod district. Total number of beneficiaries were 280.

51 Fort samithi in Trivandrum district organized Eye Camp at Govt. LP School, Muttathara. Eye Camp for diabetic patients in Thrissur district Patient being taken to a Medical camp at Kasaragod district

52 Medical camp in progress at Kasaragod district Eye Camp for visually impaired children, Thrissur district Trivandrum district organized Medical Camps during world famous Attukal Ponkala Festival in March The team also distributed medicated drinking water to more than 25,000 devotees during the 7 days long festival. Breakfast were given to over 1000 devotees during the last day of the festival (Ponkala day). Sri Sathya Sai Rehabilitation Programme (SRP) Regular visits are arranged and medicines being distributed to patients operated in Sai Hospitals, under Sri Sathya Sai Rehabilitation Programme (SRP) in all the districts of Kerala. Cancer Detection Camps & Awareness Classes Cancer awareness classes and detection camps are regularly being organized across Kerala, especially in the adopted villages as part of SSSVIP.

53 Cancer detection camp in an adopted village, Thrissur district Veterinary Camps (Animal Care) Cancer awareness class in an adopted village, Thrissur district Veterinary camps were organized in various rural locations in Kerala, including adopted villages under SSSVIP. More than 1000 cows were examined through these camps. These camps were single-handedly managed by Dr. Unnikrishnan Valiathan (State In-charge Technology group). Veterinary camp in progress at Alappuzha district Gramotsav (Village festival) Gramotsav (Village festival) is organized once a year in all adopted villages under SSSVIP. House contact programmes were organized and rice kits were distributed. Eswaramma scholarship distribution, awards for those students who are getting A+ for all subjects in SSLC, and trophies to the winners of Sports meet etc. are few of the highlights of the event. Distribution of rice kits, house hold articles, medicines etc. to villagers is a regular activity happening in Kerala as part of SSSVIP.

54 House hold materials distributed to villagers in Kannur district Mahilas engaged in a house contact programme as part of SSSVIP, Trivandrum district Narayana Seva on Maha Samadhi Day Special Narayana Seva was organized in several locations in Kerala on 24th April Maha Samadhi Day, including adopted villages and public places. More than 10,000 people were offered Narayana Seva on this day. Narayana Seva on Maha Samadhi Day

55 District-wise breakup of Narayana Seva beneficiaries is included in the table below. Name of District No. of locations in which Narayana Seva was organized Total no. of beneficiaries Trivandrum Kollam Pathanamthitta Alappuzha Kottayam 0 0 Idukki 1 54 Ernakulam Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur Kasaragod Total Narayana Seva to Sabarimala Pilgrims About 4,000 idli packets were distributed to Sabarimala pilgrims who accompanied the traditional Thiruvabharanam procession through the thick forest route, during the famous Makaravilakku festival. This peculiar service programme is being undertaken by the youth wing of Pathanamthitta district and is happening every year.

56 Distribution of food packets to Sabarimala pilgrims by Pathanamthitta district Daily Narayana Seva is carried out across Kerala and thousands of general public including patients in govt. hospitals are getting benefited every day. Drinking Water Supply Narayana Seva at a Govt. hospital in Wayanad district Drinking water units were installed in public places by many Samithis this year. Drinking water unit at a bus station in Wayanad district Kasaragod district distributed drinking water to more than 40,000 devotees during their seasonal Theyyam festival and village temple festival in February & March respectively.

57 32 sevadals from Wayanad district performed seva at famous Kottiyoor temple during the festival. Serving coffee to devotees at Kottiyoor temple, Wayanad district. Ernakulam district organized service activities in Chottanikkara Devi Temple during popular temple festival. Buttermilk was also distributed to a large number of devotees. Kollam district distributed buttermilk at public places during summer season. Cleaning of Public Places Service activities are being carried out at regular intervals by Sai Youth wing across Kerala, in adopted villages, local schools, hospitals & other public places. Sai Youths carried out a renovation programme of a Children s Park and premises of a local Govt. LP school, Thrissur district

58 Temple cleaning and cleaning of public places are regularly being carried out by Sai Youth wing. Youth wing engaged in a temple cleaning work, Wayanad district. Vendar samithi in Kollam district donated a bio gas plant to Sayeesam Old Age Home. Distribution of wheel chairs (3 nos) to deserving members by Kollam district Distribution of Dialysis Accessories Kit Thrissur district initiated a new project titled Sai Nanma in February. Dialysis accessories were being distributed to deserving patients through this project.

59 Sai Mritha Sanjeevani Scheme Dialysis kit distribution, Thrissur district. Thrissur district inaugurated Sai Mritha Sanjeevani Scheme in April 2016, an organ donation programme aimed at promoting organ donation. This was launched by famous playback singer Sri Sannidhanandhan, signing his acceptance for organ donation. Sai Youths from Thrissur district completed the initial formalities related to organ donation and handed over the signed documents to concerned government authorities.

60 Regular Activities and Special Projects Education Wing Walk for Values To cultivate and reinforce the human values on children, Walk for Values program was conducted by Palakkad district, on 20 th December 2015 at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad. The function was inaugurated by Palakkad Municipal Chair-person Smt. Prameela Sasidharan. The events of the day long program included cultural programs like Drama, Mime and Dance. Bal Vikas students brought up their excellence on their cultural performance. The Kollengode Bal Vikas students shined as different purana characters in the play named Shivapurana. The hats-off performance was the Mime on If Gandhi Returns by Elappully Higher Secondary School. Mind-blowing Dasavatharam dance performance was given by Cheruppulasseri Bal Vikas students. Bal Vikas students enthusiastically rallied through Palakkad town holding pluck cards bearing value based quotes. The proclamation by the rally students magnetized the people of Palakkad. Mangala Aarti gave the divine and full-fledged conclusion of this program.

61 EHV Workshop A one Day Education in Human Values (EHV) workshop on the theme Practical EHV was held on Nov 14th 2015 at Kanhangad, Kasaragod district. Swami Mukthananda, Anandasram lighted the lamp and Dr. Gopakumar, Vice Chancellor Central University Kerala was the chief guest for the event. Teachers more than 80 from various schools registered and a total of 140+ participants attended this programme. Sri Sathya Sai Vocational Training Centres Sri Sathya Sai Vocational Training Centres at Trivandrum, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode & Kasaragod districts have been instrumental in conducting job oriented courses with an aim to promote self-employment among villagers. For example, courses on electrical wiring, garment stitching, umbrella making, soap/candle/agarbathi making, paper bag making etc. are being offered to selected students from the villages. Certificate distribution to 40 village women who underwent rural Vocational Training Programme at Kodankara Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kendra, Trivandrum district. 100 villagers participated in this event.

62 Inauguration of 2nd batch of Tailoring classes at Vocational Training Centre under Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Thrissur. 20 students joined the 2 nd batch in this certificate course. Inauguration of 5 Sewing machines, being used for tailoring classes at Vocational Training Centre, Thrissur district. Skill training for village women Mahilas getting training on umbrella making, Trivandrum district

63 Thrissur district in Kerala has been conducting coaching classes for youth members who are aiming government jobs. More than 300 students utilized this opportunity, out of which 15 youths have assured placement in various government departments. EHV wing organized Trainer s training camp in all districts to identify new talent who could handle EHV sessions in educational institutions. FLIP (Future Leaders Incubation Programme) EHV wing conducted a special 2 days residential leadership programme titled FLIP (Future Leaders Incubation Programme) in selected educational institutions across Kerala. This wonderful programme is aimed at high school & higher secondary students who want to break out of their limitations & mental blocks and fly high in the sky with clear vision and goals. Topics under FLIP includes positive thinking, self-confidence, managing emotions, getting rid of fear & complexes, spiritual quotient, dreams & goals, teamwork, public speaking, creativity, effective study habits, career guidance, values for better living, stress management, yoga etc. EHV wing organized numerous sessions in educational institutions across Kerala. New topics like Awareness on Social Media were also introduced in schools and colleges. Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini EHV session in progress in a school, Trivandrum district 2 days training camp on Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini held at Palakkad in March. It was mainly aimed at teachers and IT Volunteers. The sessions were mainly on SSSVV as of how

64 we should proceed further, how to approach schools, what change SSSVV could bring to the school and the students etc. Youth wing of Sai Organisation, Thrissur district observed World Braille Day on 4 th January. The team distributed braille watches and musical instrument named clarinet to the visually impaired students of Govt. Blind School, Kunnamkulam. The programme concluded with Sarvadharma bhajan. An Art Exhibition was also organized as part of this programme, in which the school students showcased their hand drawn paintings. Bal Vikas Expansion Sai Youth members are initiating new Bal Vikas classes. Recently, Sai Youths in Thrissur district have started Bal Vikas classes (once in a week) in a local Juvenile home. Workshops for Bal Vikas gurus were organized in many districts. National team were also involved in few of these 2 day workshops. Besides, District level Bal Vikas Gurus training camp were organized in all districts. The sessions were mainly about the expansion, how the classes should be taken, how can we make the classes interesting to modern kids, how can we make the sessions more interactive and enjoyable etc. Bal Vikas is getting expanded to many schools in Kerala. Many schools are now having regular Bal Vikas classes, in all 14 districts.

65 Pictures showing Bal Vikas class in progress for School students. Balvikas class in progress at a school, Thrissur district Rural Bal Vikas centres are functioning at several adopted villages in Kerala and Bal Vikas classes are regularly being given to the students. Rural Bal Vikas class in progress, Thrissur district Distribution of notebooks, study materials etc. is a regular activity in Kerala during school opening month in deserving schools, especially in the adopted villages. Sai Youths distributing notebooks in a local Govt. LP school, Thrissur district

66 Parenting classes were arranged in all the districts by the EHV wing. View of a parenting class from Malappuram district Summer Camp for school students: Conducted at 89 centres in 14 districts during April May A total of 2151 students participated across the state. Bal Vikas Summer camp (Grooming for excellence) was organized in May 2016 at all 14 district headquarters. More than 1000 students attended this 3 days camp across Kerala. This programme was well received by the students, gurus and parents and there were separate sessions for parents and gurus. Kids attending Summer Camp, Wayanad district Bhajan Anthakshari organized during Summer Camp, Thrissur district

67 Unique Projects & Awareness Creation Programmes Disaster Management Awareness Camp An awareness workshop was conducted by Disaster Management Trainers Group on 24th December 2015 at Model Polytechnic College, Trikkarippur, Kasaragode district. Disaster Awareness Training was conducted for NSS Volunteers at Chembilode, Kannur on 23rd December and EKNM Polytechnic College, Trikkarippur, Kasaragode on 24th December Tremendous response from the volunteer participants who have uniformly stated during their feedback to the organizers, that this was the best programme during the one week long NSS Camp. Most refreshing was to see the girl volunteers offer to do all the exercises the boys did. 50 volunteers have attended at Kannur and 56 volunteers (including boys and girls) attended at Trikkaripur, Kasaragode.

68 1 day long Disaster Management awareness programme was extended to a number of educational institutions in Kerala. This programme was also offered to govt. employees including police dept. DM training, Kannur district Disaster Management Wing of Kerala proudly started the Mahila wing of DM titled DM Shakthi in February. 7 th State level DM Trainer s training camp was organized at Palakkad in February. 31 participants, including 13 mahilas attended the day long programme. Selected DM trainers handled both theory and practical sessions. Zonal Disaster Management Training Camp for Southern States Pathanamthitta district hosted 3 days Zonal Disaster Management (DM) Training Camp in May 2016 for the trainers of disaster management. A total of 175 participants from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh attended this programme. The inaugural session was held at am on 6th May and it became very much significant and motivational by the messages of Sri. Nimish Pandya, the All India President and Sri. N. Ramani, the National Vice President over the phone. Sri. Amit Dubey, the National Coordinator for DM delivered keynote address and Prof. E. Mukundan, the State President of Kerala delivered Presidential Address. Sri. A.M. Prabhakaran, Vice President, Kerala and V.K. Kadam, State Coordinator for DM, Karnataka also spoke in the occasion. Sri. P. Ram Dayal, State Coordinator for DM, Kerala did the welcome speech and Sri. A. N. Janardhana Kurup, District President, Pathanamthitta proposed the vote of thanks.

69 South Zone Intensive Disaster Management Camp in Pampa, Pathanamthitta district EHV session for Auto and Taxi drivers Trivandrum district organized a Value Education Class for Auto and Taxi drivers in Trivandrum. N. VijayaKumar, SP of Traffic of South Kerala inaugurated the session and Architect Sanker distributed uniform to all drivers. Sai Organisation Kerala was fortunate enough to plant 108 coconut saplings at Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri Rathnakar, Trustee and Sri Prasada Rao, Secretary of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prof E. Mukundan, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Kerala and other officials of the ashram have enthusiastically participated in the event. The coconut saplings are of a special variety, brought by the SSSVIP team from Palakkad district.

70 Planting coconut saplings at Prasanthi Nilayam Sri Sathya Sai Music Festival Music for Peace Palakkad district organized a 2 day music programme titled Sri Sathya Sai Music Festival Music for Peace in January. It is an annual event and this has been happening consecutively for the last 13 years. Veteran musicians were felicitated during this function and cash prize was given to 1 st rank holder in BA Music, University of Calicut. Pancharathna keerthanalapanam, Carnatic music concerts, devotional music programmes, solo music performances etc. were the highlights of this grand 2 days event. The programme concluded with Maha Mangala Arathi followed by prasadam distribution. Sri Sathya Sai Music Festival organized by Palakkad district Sai DEEP (District s Energetic Enthusiastic Person) Sai DEEP, a unique new plan of action was introduced in January DEEP stands for District s Enthusiastic Energetic Person. It is Deep and Deeeep light for all and deep understanding. At present, Samithi activities are being carried out by a few persons. Sai Deep is a clear cut programme for enhancing the involvement of everyone in Sai Mission. The ultimate goal is to evolve and motivate everyone to become an active worker in Sai Organisation. This will in turn pave the way for the expansion of all the activities and all

71 the wings of Sai Organisation. At first, all the members who enroll in this unique programme needs to be equipped for active involvement in Sai Organisation. Organisation expects this transformation to happen through their personal sadhana, strict adherence to 9 Points code of conduct, by following 10 commandments given by Bhagawan, sathwic food habits etc. Sai Deep members will be divided into 3 Groups (Spiritual, Service, and Education) with a Leader, on the basis of their aptitude, skill and knowledge. Each of these groups will then be sub divided into groups of 10 members with a Group In Charge. Sai Deep members are expected to meet at the district level once in a month, ideally during the afternoon session of the District Level Meeting. DP/DC and all State level Incharges will constitute the Coordination Committee, which will administratively function as the top layer for Sai Deep in each district. To summarize, Sai Deep is for making everyone available for Sai Mission. Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi Programme: 56 schools were adopted and work already started in 25 schools. Induction Course: Dr. Pitre conducted this in March 2016 and follow-up work is also planned. Essay Writing Competition 2016 The prestigious initiative by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, the Annual Essay competition for the year 2016 had conducted successfully. The participation numbers were astonishing, high school students, 10,824 plus two students and 2641 college students participated from 518 high schools, 415 higher secondary schools and 127 colleges respectively. The topic of Essay writing given for high school, higher secondary and college students were Love the most powerful weapon, Preserve our planet for next generation and Role of youth in nation building respectively. This year witnessed a discernible up surge of participants when compared to the other year. The winners were awarded Sri Sathya Sai Gold Medals in a prestigious ceremony at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam during Onam celebrations in September. Students engaged in Essay Writing Competition, Thrissur district

72 Statistics A CENTRES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Samithis Bhajan Mandalis Total B SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER ATTENDED Devotional Singing Unit Nagar Sankirtan Study Circles Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps C EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Bal Vikas Centers: (I) Urban Bal Vikas Centers: (II) Rural Bal Vikas Centers: (III) School Bal Vikas Centers: Total (I)+(II)+(III) Bal Vikas Gurus D SERVICE ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES Visit To Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Orphanages Hospital Narayan Seva Veterinary Camps Medical Awareness Camps Eye Camps Blood Grouping Camps 1 45 Service Camps Vocational Training Centers Medical Centers Dental Treatment Camps 1 68 National Narayan Seva E SATISTICAL DATA TOTAL NUMBER Last Period Current Period No. of Slums/Villages Adopted 66 Adopted Units SSSVIP 3056 Total 79 No. of Beneficiaries 3378

73 SSSVIP Beneficiaries Total No. of Sevadals Gents Mahila No. of Security Service Trained Sevadals (PS Members) No. of Registered Youth Gents Mahila Total F YOUTH ACTIVITIES NUMBER CONDUCTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS Veda Recitation & Bhajan Training Class GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL Youth Study Circles GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL Summery/Winter Course on Indian Culture & Spiritual GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL Festival Celebration of All Communities in Public Places GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL Awareness Programmes Involving Local Schools / Colleges GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL Jai Sai Ram

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