AUM SRI SAI RAM

KERALA

2015-16

AUM SRI SAI RAM

Annual Report 2015 – 16

Sri Sathya Sai Trust & Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala

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 2015 – 16  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

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, 2015-16, Swami has blessed us to do more both qualitatively and quantitatively. Every wing of the organisation has become more stronger. Compared to 2014-15, 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. 3000 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.

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

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 and Primary Health Centre at 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

Map of Kerala

Office Bearers – Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Kerala

Designation Name Address Email Mobile Landline State President Prof. E. Mukundan Sai Karunya, saimukundan2014 94471 66844 0484 2671881 Thottakattukara PO, @gmail.com 2671483 Aluva, Ernakulam – 2671883 683108

State Vice Sri Prabhakaran Nair A. M. Sai Sannidhi, ampnair@ 94474 08213 0491 2554942 President Sri Sathya Sai Nagar, yahoo.com Kallekulangara PO, – 678623

State Sri K. P. Ramachandran Achutham, saiunnikpr@gmail 94470 23722 0495 2303722 Coordinator Chalappuram PO, .com (Gents) – 673002 State Smt Ganga Bhaskar Saikripa, 39/174, saibhaskaran@ 94475 38455 0495 2380526 Coordinator Bhatt Road, West gmail.com (Mahilas) Hill, Service Kozhikode – 673005

State Smt Geetha Mukundan Sai Karunya, 94477 20152 0484 2671881 Coordinator Thottakattukara PO 2671483 (Mahilas) Aluva, Ernakulam – 2671883 Spiritual 683108 State Smt Preetha Satheesh The Manor, preetha999@ 98460 18254 0474 2742769 Coordinator Mundakkal West, hotmail.com 2740604 (Mahilas) Kollam – 691001 Education Joint State Smt Ambika Nair Surya Gardens, 94470 72934 0471 2725060 Coordinator Temple Junction, (Mahilas) Sasthamangalam Spiritual Trivandrum – 695010 Joint State Smt Jyolsna K. P. Shayana, 94951 07706 0490 2334818 Coordinator PO, – (Mahilas) 673311 Service State In Charges State In Charge Dr. Vinayan Sreyas, vinayuth@ 94472 83144 0497 2851333 Sai Youth Chakkarakkal gmail.com (Gents) Mowncherry PO Kannur – 670613 State In Charge Smt Sairani S. V. Sai Sree, sairanisv@ 98959 09248 0472 2882138 Sai Youth ( Mitranikethan PO, yahoo.co.in Mahilas) Vellanad , Thiruvananthapura m – 695543 State In Charge Sri Vipin Kumar N. Sai Prabha, vipin.sai@ 80955 95240 Sai Yuvasakthi Near Muthappanar gmail.com 90356 70940 (Gents) Kavu, South, – 671531 State In Charge Kum Aswini P. Research Student, aswinichem12@ 94462 35652 Sai Yuvasakthi Central University, gmail.com (Mahilas) Padenak Road, Kasaragod State In Charge Sri V. Vijayan Lakshmi Nilayam, vvijayanmenon@ 94962 04494 0471 3254799 EHV & Edu care TC. No. 6/1353, yahoo.com 90375 86977 ARA B-118, Anand Lane, Road, Vattiyoorkavu PO Trivandrum – 695013 State In Charge Dr. Anandmohan Susrutha, Govt. dr.anandmohan@ 94470 58679 0466 2220350 Sai Med Press PO gmail.com Shornur, Palakkad – 679122 State In Charge Dr. Madhusoodana Killikkattu Prasanthi, dr.kpmmadhu@ 94473 47466 0478 2862466 Sai Med Panicker Kalavoor PO, gmail.com (Homeo) Alappuzha – 688522 State In Charge Sri Hari S. Sai Prem, Ambattu saihari9999@ 94473 34519 SSSVIP & Lane yahoo.co.in Paramedical Chittur PO, Palakkad – 678101 State In Charge Sri P. Ramdayal 3333 A, Golden prdayal@ 98865 55426 0497 2820818 Disaster Heritage gmail.com 94487 55426 Management Rupena Agrahara, Hosur Main Road, – 560068 State In Charge Adv. A.C. Vijayakumar Chithrakoodam, 99475 20932 0475 2352682 Sai Neethi Pathanapuram, Kollam – 689695 State In Charge Dr. Unnikrishnan Valiathan Prasanthi. K P 264 uvaliathan@ 94465 59919 Technology /A yahoo.co.in Group Kudappanakkunnu PO Trivandrum 695043 State In Charge Sri M. Pankajakshan Meluveettil House, pankajsai9@ 99957 88035 0480 2820789 Study Circle Kizhuthani, gmail.com 0474 2794275 Thanissery, – 680701 State In Charge Sri Jayashankar 101, Jayasankar10@ 94474 60764 Prasanthi Residency, yahoo.co.in Service (PS) Near Sreedevi College, Lal Bagh, – 575003 State In Charge Sri C. V. Subramony Kulasekhara cvsmony@ 94460 74275 0474 2794275 Spiritual Madom, gmail.com T D Nagar 118 Kollam – 691103 State In Charge Sri Suraj Unnikrishnan Sai Maruthi, surajunikrishnan 95678 18979 Sai Vidya Vahini, Bhagavathy Nagar, @gmail.com Sai School Kacherimedu, Chittur PO, Palakkad – 678101 State In Charge Sri Muraleedharan Unny Kannambra, Plakkat saimurali.unny@ 94951 32570 0487 2334636 Bhajan Lane, yahoo.co.in Thrissur – 680001 Additional State Sri Ramesh Sadasiva 70343 33362 In Charge Bhajan State In Charge Adv. Vijayakumar B. Gokulam, 94473 50585 0471 2591371 Public Relations Sreekaryam PO, & Expansion Trivandrum – 695017 State In Charge Sri Harikrishnan S. M. Aswathy", KNV-155, harikrishnansm@ 98470 99089 0471 2490401 IT Core Group Kaimanam, Vivek gmail.com 85899 99089 Nagar, Pappnamcode, Trivandrum State In Charge Sri Biju G. P. Vinayaka, KP bijusai@ 98951 33399 0471 2395522 Documentation, 10/1200, Keerthi gmail.com 94009 14000 Reporting & Sai Nagar, Deep Vellayani, Nemom PO, Trivandrum – 695020 Joint State In Charges EHV Sri Sunil Kumar Pranavam, sunilpranavam18 94476 14787 Easwaramangalam, [email protected] Whitefield, Viyyur PO, Thrissur 680010 Joint State In Sri G. Baburaj Sree Sivam, saibaburaj@ 94475 64442 0479-2379101 Charge Chunakkara PO, gmail.com 95449 46441 EHV Alappuzha – 690534

Joint State In Sri Harikrishnan Athira House, harisainair@gmail 94470 27636 Charge Chennathoor, .com Sai Youth Punaloor, Kollam – 691305 Joint State In Sri Sairam V. Menon Vettiyattil House, sairamvmenon@ 94971 80403 Charge Moorkanad PO, rediffmail.com 98951 03730 Sai Youth Irinjalakuda, Thrissur 680122 Joint State In Sri Prateesh P. Nani Nivas, Keli sathya990@ 94470 73348 Charge Nagar gmail.com Prasanthi Kilikollur PO Service (PS) Kollam 691004 Joint State In Smt Radha Teacher radhasai.54@ 98474 69713 Charge Balvikas gmail.com

Zonal State In Charges Sevadal South Sri Sajeev Kumar O. P. Sree Vihar, sajeevkumarsai@ 94474 61434 Zone Chundavilakkam, gmail.com 95670 80022 Venpakal PO, Neyyattinkara Trivandrum 695 123

Sevadal North Sri Somasundaran Sree Sailam, kpsoman3@gmail 94465 79323 Zone Muppattalparambu, .com Near Muppatatsarpakavu Chelannur PO, Kozhikode

SSSVIP South Sri Sreekumar P. Kurup PO No. 1, sreekumarkurup 97443 11150 Zone Pratheeksha, @gmail.com Poonithura, Ernakulam – 682038 SSSVIP North Sri M. K. Bharathan Sai Anugraha, 94467 77108 Zone Thoundankandiyil, Pathayakunnu PO, , Kannur – 670691 Bhajan South Sri Sai Prasad saisn999@gmail 98464 21211 Zone .com

Bhajan North Sri Prabanch Kumar prabanch72@ 97474 24442 Zone gmail.com

District Presidents District Sri V. Unnikrishnan House No. 113, unnisaitvm@ 94470 15369 0471 2455525 President Panangottu Veedu yahoo.co.in Thiruvananthap Panachamoodu uram Lane, Pattom PO, Trivandrum – 695004 District Sri K. Surendran Nair Goureesham, nairksurendran@ 94470 55312 0474 2454312 President Padinjattinkara, gmail.com Kollam Kottarakara, Kollam – 691506

District Sri Janardhana Kurup Sai Gokulam, janardhanakurup 94961 48128 0468 2351210 President Parakkara, Thattayil, @yahoo.co.in Pathanamthitta Pathanamthitta – 691525 District Sri Rajan P. Sankara Kripa, saidarsan09@ 94468 07374 0479 2407374 President Pallippad PO, gmail.com 98952 47374 Alappuzha Haripad, Alappuzha – 690512

District Sri Sukumaran Pillai Chithravathy, 94475 43445 0481 - President Vadavathoor, 2574535 Kottayam – 686010 District Sri Sajeev Kumar Greenland House sajeev_greenland 94470 31249 ` President Munnar, Idukki – @rediffmail.com Idukki 685612

District Sri Nandana Varma P. K. Sai Kripa, N Parur pknvarma@gmail. 94470 45927 0484 2445927 President North Paravur com Ernakulam Ernakulam – 683513

District Sri Sangameswaran Prem Sai sangamsairam@ 94475 30446 0487 2323530 President Apartments yahoo.com 88912 36918 Thrissur VNP Lane, Paliam Road Thrissur – 680001 District Sri A. V. Suresh Kumar Ambady, sureshviolin@ 94460 35713 0491 2555713 President Industrial Estate PO gmail.com Palakkad Palakkad – 678 731 District Sri Sivasankaran Sai Sree, sivan_saisree@ 94462 47044 President Thekkumuri PO yahoo.co.in Tirur, Malappuram – 676105 District Sri P. P. Bhaskaran Sai Kripa, 39/174 saibhaskaran9@ 94471 80526 0495 2380526 President Bhatt Road, West gmail.com Calicut Hill, Kozhikode – 673005 District Sri Babu Kattayad Harisree, Beenachil, kattayadbabu@ 94473 16552 0493 6221142 President Sulthan Bathery PO, gmail.com Wayanad Wayanad – 673 592 District Sri N. Rajan Prashanthi, Mamba sairajsai4@gmail. 94479 62906 0497 2852472 President PO com Kannur Kannur – 670611 District Sri E. P. Lakshmanan Sai Vadan, Mamba eplakshmanan@ 94471 83572 0497 2852165 President PO gmail.com Kasaragod Kannur – 670611 District Coordinators District Sri Sajeevkumar O. P. Sree Vihar, sajeevkumarsai@ 94474 61434 Coordinator Chundavilakam gmail.com 95670 80022 Trivandrum Venpakal PO, Neyyatinkara Trivandrum – 695123 District Sri Valsakumar T. Sai Kripa, CVRA –51 tvalsakumar@ 88916 78187 0471 2594159 Coordinator Venchavode, yahoo.in 94472 24287 Trivandrum Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum – 695017 District Sri N. S. Babu Pranavam shammybabu@ 98954 02575 Coordinator T.C 5/1 890 (2), gmail.com Trivandrum Ambalamukku Peroorkada PO Trivandrum – 695005 District Sri K. G. Rajeevan Sai Jyothi Aayani, rajeevankg@ 99476 94409 Coordinator North S.V., Market gmail.com Kollam PO, Karunagapally, Kollam – 690518 District Sri Sreekumar S 94460 23182 Coordinator Kollam

District Sri Rajeev Gopinath saigopiraj@gmail. 94006 09236 Coordinator com 97452 09236 Sri Vinod Kumar 97450 09593 Coordinator Pathanamthitta District Sri Sarachandran Pillai Chandramangalam, sarathalappuzha 98461 52544 0477 2251544 Coordinator Pazhaveedu PO, @yahoo.in Alappuzha Alappuzha – 688 009 District Sri K Sureshkumar D-4 Police Quarters sureshkumar35pa 98470 30168 Coordinator Ettumanoor PO, [email protected] Kottayam Kottayam om District Sri Bijumon V. K. 96334 39388 Coordinator Sri Sabumon sabusai2012@ 99619 33367 Coordinator gmail.com Sri Kuttappan 95394 05323 Coordinator Idukki District Sri Viswanathan T. N. Sai Narayanasree saiviswanathantn 94476 63954 Coordinator Customs Colony, @gmail.com Ernakulam Poonithura, Ernakulam – 682038 District Sri Manoj V. B. 95390 11145 Coordinator Ernakulam

District Sri Anilkumar K. G. Kovilthekke Valappil saigarlilic@gmail. 94462 33476 Coordinator House, Chamakkala, com Thrissur Chentrapinni, Thrissur – 680687

District Sri Sai Ram V. Menon Vettiyattil House, sairamvmenon@ 94971 80403 Coordinator Moorkanad PO, rediffmail.com 98951 03730 Thrissur Irinjalakuda, Thrissur 680122

District Sri Gopalakrishnan P. Sree Padmam, 94475 32188 0491 2557585 Coordinator Kallekulangara PO, Palakkad Palakkad – 678009

District Sri Gopakumar 95390 52153 Coordinator Palakkad

District Sri Suresh M. R. 94971 60009 Coordinator Sri Suresh Kumar P. P. 90483 05901 Coordinator Malappuram District Sri Ajith Kumar V. P. Lakshmi Nilayam, ajithsai2014@ 94471 22648 Coordinator West Hill, Kozhikode gmail.com Kozhikode – 673010 District Sri Jithesh Kumar O. T. PB No. 18 jitheshkumarot@ 94474 47095 0493 6202674 Coordinator Kalpetta, Wayanad ymail.com Sri Shaji 94464 55789 Coordinator Wayanad District Sri Retnakaran K. P. Mansion, rathnakarank@ 94476 48343 0497 2748030 Coordinator Eliza Apartments gmail.com Kannur Pallikkunnu PO Kannur – 670004

District Sri K. P. Bharathan Nithya Sai Kripa bharathnithya1@ 94472 97125 0467 2208825 Coordinator Kushal Nagar gmail.com Kasaragod Kanhangad 671315 District Sri Vipin Kumar N. Sai Prabha, vipin.sai@gmail. 80955 95240 Coordinator Near Muthappanar com 90356 70940 Kasaragod Kavu, Kanhangad South, Kasaragod – 671531 Sri Sathya Sai Publications Society Administrative Sri Sathya Sai srisaividyavihar@ 0484 2671483 Office Publications yahoo.in 2671883 Society Sri Sai Vidya Vihar Thiruvaloor, Aluva, Ernakulam – 683511 President Sri K. Surendran Nair Goureesham, nairksurendran@ 94470 55312 0474 2454312 Padinjattinkara gmail.com Kottarakara, Kollam – 691506 Vice President Sri V. Sreekumaran Sankaramangalam, sreesaisankara@ 94478 66390 0469 2732178 Nedumbaram PO gmail.com 99476 09099 Pathanamthitta – 689110 Secretary Sri R. C. Prathap Sabarigiri, 85470 59102 0471 2599102 Cheruvaickal, Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum – 695017 Treasurer Sri Nandana Varma P. K. Sai Kripa, North pknvarma@gmail. 94470 45927 0484 2445927 Paravur com Ernakulam – 683513 Editor Sri N. Somasekharan Chithravathi saidassoman@ 94473 07989 0481 2565663 Thirunakkara North yahoo.co.in 0481 2561745 Kottayam – 686001 Circulation Sri C. V. Subramony Kulasekhara Madom cvsmony@ 94460 74275 0474 2794275 State In Charge T D Nagar 118 gmail.com Kollam – 691103

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

Bhagawan’s visit to Palakkad in 1967

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 b) Sri Sathya Sai Primary Health Centre at Shoranur, c) Free dialysis project – with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in Trivandrum and Kollam.

Report of Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Kerala for the year 2015 – 16

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

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 442 397 839 Residential Boys Girls Total 111 37 148 (b) Details of Results for the year 2015 – 16 Science & Commerce (AISSCE) XII Std. X Std.

Total No. of Students appeared : 14 42 Pass : 13 42 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.

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 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.

Celebrations

We celebrated Hiroshima Day, Environment Day, Independence Day, Teacher’s day, Gandhi Jayanthi, week, Sanskrit week, Raksha Bandhan, Children’s Day, , 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 12-01-2015. 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 13-11-2015, our students visited Sai Snehatheeram, Malappuram district and handed over our gifts and donation. On 14-1-2015, Brother Mani Sir, gave an enlightening speech on Veda . Global bhajans were organized on 14th and 15th of November, 2015. 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 16-11-2015, a group of selected students visited the Old Age Home at Sathya Sai Seva Kendra, Kozhikode. On 17-11-2015, Dr. Vijayakumar, former Principal of NSS College, conducted classes on Health and Yoga. On 18-11-2015, Sri K.P. Ramachandran gave a motivating lecture on Omkar and Jyothi meditation. On 19-11-2015 Sri E. Narayanan spoke on need on development of human values among children. On 20-11-2015, 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 21-11-2015, Dr. Madhujan, famous Psychologist and Director of Karuna Sai conducted the parental class for students’ Psychological issues.

On 22-11-2015, Dr. Vinayan Uthaman, Sri Sathya Sai State Youth Coordinator conducted parental class on child health. On 23.11.2015, 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.

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 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, 2015. 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 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.

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.

II. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Primary Health Care, Shoranur Report for the period 1st April 2015 – 31st March 2016

1. 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.

6. Ayurveda Section

A total of 96 patients undergone treatment by Dr. Narayanankutty from , 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 2015. 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.

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 2015 – 16

Particulars Kidney Dialysis Kidney Dialysis Total Project Kollam Project Trivandrum

Amount collected during 288967 46600 335567 2015-16

Amount spent 292226 102000 394226

No. of Dialysis done 301 168 469

Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Kerala) Srisailam, PO Katalur, Kozhikode, Kerala – 673 531 Income & Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31st March 2016 Income Amount (Rupees in Lacs) Interest Income 14.76 Agriculture Income 1.57 Excess of expenditure over Income 5.51 ------21.84 ------Expenditure Expenses on Primary Health Care (Net) 9.36 Expenses on Education Activities (Net) 12.48 ------21.84 ------Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2016 Liabilities Amount (Rupees in Lacs) Capital Fund 411.51 Ear marked Funds 20.13 ------431.64 ------Assets Fixed Assets 254.37 Capital work in progress 7.43 Investments 158.01 Current Assets (Net of current liabilities) 11.83 ------431.64 ------

Bhagawan’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

I. Spiritual Activities

As a part of the 90th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 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.

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.

Two days ‘Sai Mahotsavam 2015’ was organized at 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 90th 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 90th 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, 2015. Olassery Swami Dayanandashramam Madhathipathi, Swami Krishnathmananda Saraswathi inaugurated the function. A special ‘Ganapati Homam’ was conducted on the inaugural day.

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 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.

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.

View of Swami’s Birthday procession and rally as part of the 90th Birthday celebrations, Fort Samithi, Trivandrum district. II. Service Activities

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.

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 90th Birthday celebrations. 25 critical care patients (kidney, cancer etc.) were invited to Thrissur samithi and they were given kits containing rice, provision, clothes, prasadam etc.

Smart Cane distribution to visually challenged

As part of 90th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan, SSSSO 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 13th year of existence of Sayeesa Old Age Home. School students visited Old Age Home and spent quality time with tenants.

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.

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.

Awards for meritorious students

Students who scored ranks and special achievements were given awards at a public function organized by Chandanakkavu samithi, . 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.

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, 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.

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

Bheeshmapitha Samooham, to felicitate old aged people was conducted at Alappuzha samithi in November 2015.

Chandika Homam was organized at Haripad samithi, Alappuzha district in November 2015.

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 2015. 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.

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 day) at Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Thrissur.

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.

Devotional Music - Navaratri celebrations at City Samithi, Trivandrum district.

Vanitha Sangamam / Sarva Aishwarya Pooja Sarva Aishwarya pooja was conducted on 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.

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’

‘Sai Snehasangamam’ conducted at Metropolitan Syrian Church (World’s 2nd largest church of Syrian Christians) on 20th March 2016. 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

‘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 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.

Sri Sathya Sai Bhagavatha Sapthaham at Trivandrum district Sayeesthavam 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 2015. More than 300 youth members participated in the programme organized at Eranellur Narasimha Temple auditorium.

‘Sayeesthavam’ by ex-students of Sri Sathya Sai University in progress at Wayanad district

Padapooja organized in an adopted village under SSSVIP. Temple bhajans and Veda chanting

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 Veda chanting in temples is regularly being carried out across Kerala.

Veda chanting in a temple, Malappuram district Ramayana Month Celebrations 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.

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.

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

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 2016. 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.

Cancer detection camp in an adopted Cancer awareness class in an adopted village, Thrissur district village, Thrissur district Veterinary Camps (Animal Care)

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.

House hold materials distributed to villagers in

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

District-wise breakup of Narayana Seva beneficiaries is included in the table below.

Name of District No. of locations in which Total no. of beneficiaries Narayana Seva was organized Trivandrum 18 2430 Kollam 7 525 Pathanamthitta 4 920 Alappuzha 2 1046 Kottayam 0 0 Idukki 1 54 Ernakulam 4 1075 Thrissur 3 240 Palakkad 15 1120 Malappuram 3 600 Kozhikode 2 800 Wayanad 4 500 Kannur 10 1200 Kasaragod 1 300 Total 74 10810

Narayana Seva to 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.

Distribution of food packets to Sabarimala pilgrims by Pathanamthitta district

Daily Narayana Seva is carried out across Kerala and thousands of public including patients in govt. hospitals are getting benefited every day.

Narayana Seva at a Govt. hospital in Wayanad district Drinking Water Supply

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 festival and village temple festival in February & March respectively.

32 sevadals from Wayanad district performed seva at famous temple during the festival. Serving coffee to devotees at , 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

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.

Dialysis kit distribution, Thrissur district.

Sai Mritha Sanjeevani Scheme

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.

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 20th 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.

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.

Inauguration of 2nd batch of Tailoring classes at Vocational Training Centre under Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Thrissur. 20 students joined the 2nd 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

► 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.

EHV session in progress in a school, Trivandrum district

► Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini 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 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 4th 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.

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 ► 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 2016. 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, Bhajan Anthakshari organized during Summer Wayanad district Camp, Thrissur district

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 2015. 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.

► 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. 7th 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 10.30 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.

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.

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 1st 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 2016. 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 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, 17880 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 10000 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

Statistics

A CENTRES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Samithis 193 193 36757 37300 Bhajan Mandalis 238 200 7254 6739 Total 431 393 44011 44039

B SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER ATTENDED Devotional Singing Unit 527 423 10885 9449 Nagar Sankirtan 2511 3543 14478 44735 Study Circles 684 742 4658 8450 Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps 162 204 9154 10636

C EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Bal Vikas Centers: (I) Urban 283 350 3051 3736 Bal Vikas Centers: (II) Rural 238 273 2943 2994 Bal Vikas Centers: (III) School 66 40 4139 5234 Bal Vikas Centers: Total (I)+(II)+(III) 587 663 10133 11964 Bal Vikas Gurus 700 607

D SERVICE ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES Visit To Last Period Current Period Last Period Current Period Orphanages 239 87 6817 3013 Hospital 750 883 43763 43515 Narayan Seva 5116 4050 282590 109108 Veterinary Camps 3 3 67 127 Medical Awareness Camps 498 936 26120 14416 Eye Camps 42 26 6078 2773 Blood Grouping Camps 1 45 Service Camps 11 676 147 Vocational Training Centers 6 134 Medical Centers 18 1713 2732 Dental Treatment Camps 1 68 National Narayan Seva 1202 25884 7629

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 SSSVIP Beneficiaries Total No. of Sevadals Gents 2701 2800 Mahila 2000 2279 No. of Security Service Trained Sevadals (PS Members) 170 165 No. of Registered Youth Gents 1026 1100 Mahila 966 800 Total 1992 1900

F YOUTH ACTIVITIES NUMBER CONDUCTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS Veda Recitation & Bhajan Training GENTS Class MAHILAS TOTAL 92 82 1149 366 Youth Study Circles GENTS MAHILAS TOTAL 97 62 965 612 Summery/Winter Course on Indian GENTS Culture & Spiritual MAHILAS 82 2115 TOTAL Festival Celebration of All GENTS Communities in Public Places MAHILAS TOTAL 2 215 Awareness Programmes Involving GENTS 142 100800 Local Schools / Colleges MAHILAS TOTAL 27 907

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