by Suman Gupta
A free of cost living at the State-of-the-Art Haven, for Elderly Care in Rajkot
• One of the largest facilities ` sick, handicapped, and bedridden citizens
• Spread on 30 acres of land
• Housing 5000 homeless elders, sick, handicapped, and bedridden citizens who need constant care
• A total of 1400 rooms that will provide free life-long shelter
• Consists of seven towers of 11 floors each
10th October 2024: Manav Seva Charitable Trust in Rampar is launching the Sadbhavana Vrudha Ashram, a state-of-the-art old age home located at Rampar along the Rajkot-Jamnagar highway, with an investment of ₹300 crore. This facility, one of the largest in India, will span 30 acres and feature 7 towers, each with 11 floors, accommodating a total of 1,400 rooms. It aims to provide free, lifelong shelter to 5,000 elderly individuals who are Childless, sick, handicapped, or bedridden and require continuous care.
The ashram will be inclusive, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds without regard to religion, caste, or creed. The new facility will include various amenities such as a temple, a large kitchen named Annapurna House, a library, an exercise room equipped with fitness equipment, a yoga room, a dispensary, a community hall, and landscaped gardens. The existing Sadbhavana Old Age Home in Rajkot has been operational for ten years and currently cares for 650 childless individuals, including 200 who are completely bedridden.
To support this initiative, an 8-day global Ramkatha event led by the esteemed Param Pujya Shri Morari Bapu is scheduled from November 23 to December 1 at the Rajkot. This event aims to raise awareness about tree plantation and will attract social leaders, industrialists, businessmen, political figures, donors, and activists from around the globe.
Shri Swami Parmananda Saraswati, International Convener of Hindu Dharmacharya Mahasabha and Patron of Sadbhavana Old Age Home, emphasized the growing need for community support for elderly care: “In today’s world, senior citizens often receive less attention from younger generations. It is crucial for more individuals to engage in such noble efforts to assist childless elders and orphans.”
Mr. Mital khetani of Manav Seva Charitable Trust added that they welcome individuals who are beyond 60 years and those who are socially or physically challenged. Sadbhavna Vruddhashram is a home which will offer better care for the elderly childless with all facilities free of cost. He noted that many lonely elders find joy and peace within a supportive old age home environment. At this event, special guests included Mrs. Deena Mehta, the former President of the Bombay Stock Exchange, the first woman Director on the Board of BSE, along with Dr. Girish Shah, a member of the Animal Welfare Board of India, Government of India.
About Sadbhavana Old Age Vruddhashram Home: For the past ten years, Sadbhavana Old Age Vruddhashram Home has provided care for over 650 elderly individuals who are childless or Homeless. The organization also engages in environmental initiatives like tree planting—having planted over 3 million trees in Gujarat—with a goal of planting 1.5 billion trees across India. Additionally, it operates a dog shelter caring for 150 disabled or abandoned dogs and provides sanctuary for 1,600 orphaned bulls. A discount medical store operates on a ‘no profit no loss’ basis alongside a free animal hospital.
About Swami Parmatmanandji Saraswati: Revered Swami Paramatmanandaji is a senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji. Under the guidance of Pujya Swamiji, he received extensive education in Vedanta, Sanskrit, and Yoga. For the past 43 years, Revered Swamiji has been delivering scriptures and lectures to various sections of society across India and worldwide. Swamiji is the founding President and General Secretary of the organization and serves as the international coordinator and General Secretary of the Hindu Dharmacharya Mahasabha.
He is also a member of the national (and state) committees formed for the Mahatma Gandhi 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, he is a member of the Adi Shankaracharya Memorial Trust, formed by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, and a member of the committee for the birth centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
