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Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Annual Report 2019-20 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 Dedicated at the Lotus Feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Annual Report 2019-20 Contents 03 04 05 Sri Sathya Sai Sri Sathya Sai Mission Report of Central Trust Activities Board Members 07 10 12 Expenditure and Sociocare Medicare Income Statement 16 22 24 Educare Sri Sathya Sai Media Sri Sathya Sai Centre (Radio Sai) Vidya Vahini 25 Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values Annual Report 2019-20 02 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST – Board Members No. Name Profile 01 Sri T.K.K. Bhagavat Former Chairman, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and Vysya Bank. 02 Sri K. Chakravarthi, Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and I.A.S (Retd.) its former Registrar Former Finance Secretary (Projects), Govt. of A.P. Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, 03 Justice Sri A.P. Misra Chairman Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India. Chairman, India Development Foundation 04 Dr. Vijay J. Kelkar Former Chairman and Secretary, Finance Commission, Govt. of India Awarded Padma Vibhushan by the Govt. of India. 05 Sri G.S.R.C.V. Prasad Rao Former Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh. I.A.S (Retd.) Chairman and Chief, Diabetology at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, 06 Dr. V. Mohan President and Director, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai. Awarded Padma Shri by Govt. of India in 2012 President, HMI group of Hotels and Resorts, 07 Sri Ryuko Hira Chairman, The Indian Commerce and Industry Association, Japan. Chartered Accountant and Senior Advocate of the High Court 08 Sri S.S. Naganand of Karnataka and the Supreme Court of India. Managing Trustee 09 Sri R.J. Rathnakar Active Social Worker with an MBA from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. 05 Annual Report 2019-20 03 Sri Sathya Sai Mission Sri Sathya Sai Solar Power Project The above chart is included to understand the inter-relationship between different units and is not meant to indicate lines of authority or hierarchy. There are many Trusts functioning under the name of ‘Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Name of the state)’. In six of these Trusts functioning in the states of Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana & Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the Central Trust has powers to nominate the trustees. In all the other State Trusts, new trustees are appointed by the existing trustees. There are some Sai Trusts and Foundations functioning overseas which are independent bodies and the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has no legal connection with them though all are connected through the Divine inspiration of Bhagawan Baba. All contributions to the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust are voluntary from individuals who witness Bhagawan Baba’s various projects being executed efficiently, their positive impact on beneficiaries and their providing relief to a large number of people. Further details and procedures could be found in the link - http://www.srisathyasai.org/pages/sai-get-involved.html Annual Report 2019-20 04 Report of Activities 2019-20 The year under review was the 94th year of the advent • As part of Phase 3 of the ongoing solar power of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The celebrations project, an additional solar plant of 1.3 MWp were held throughout the year, not only at Prasanthi capacity was set up for the SSSIHMS-PSG, at a Nilayam, but all over India and in many countries financial outlay Rs.6.6 Crores. around the world. In the week leading up to Bhagavan’s • Approved the construction of Ground Level birthday that is celebrated on 23rd November every Storage Reservoir (GLBR) and overhead water year, devotees along with youth groups from many storage reservoir (OHSR) at Prasanthi Nilayam, at countries gathered at Prasanthi Nilayam for the an estimated cost of Rs.105 Lakhs, occasion. • Rain water harvesting initiative taken up at The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) is a unique Prasanthi Nilayam and Brindavan which will result institution. It is a public charitable Trust whose in increase of water yield objectives are service to the needy, through activities in the fields of health, education and public utility. • Modernisation of Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre Bhagavan has set up landmark institutions and facilities initiated projects with very innovative models for efficient • Approved construction of Workers Quarters at functioning and effective utilisation of resources. The Anantapur Campus of SSSIHL at an estimated Trustees have been ensuring that these continue to cost of Rs.72.5 Lakhs work in the same efficient manner, in the same spirit of inspiration and dedication. • The Trust gives highest priority for safety of visitors, residents and staff. Safety brochure manuals and There were 10 Board meetings (Board of Trustees - 4 guidelines circulated to all institutions with regular and Board of Management - 6) between 1st April 2019 safety briefings and mock drills. and 31st March 2020. • Fire Protection System at Super Speciality hospital • Golden Jubilee of Brindavan campus, SSSIHL at in Bengaluru, SSSIHMS-WFD was approved at a Bengaluru was celebrated on 9th June 2019. Sri cost of ₹ 1.50 Crores. M Venkaiah Naidu, Honourable Vice President of India was the Chief Guest. • As part of its commitment to School education, the Trust approved Financial assistance to Sri • International Ladies Day was celebrated on 19th Sathya Sai Gurukula Vidya Nikethan, Bejjanki November 2019. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, (Telangana), Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Palasa Hon’ble Governor of Telangana was the Chief (Andhra Pradesh) and school run by Bhagawan Guest. Baba Mahila & Makkala Koota Trust, Mysuru • 94th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya (Karnataka) Sai Baba was celebrated on 23rd November 2019. • To make it convenient for devotees to follow the Shri Nitin Gadkariji, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of proceedings in the Sai Kulwant Hall, LED Screens Road Transport & Highways, Govt of India was the were installed at a cost of Rs.85 lakhs. Chief Guest. • Various improvement works taken up at SSSIHL • New website of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust college campuses at Anantapur, Brindavan & - www.srisathyasai.org was launched on the Muddenahalli, at an estimated cost of Rs.79 lakhs. occasion of Bhagavan’s 94th Birthday on 23rd November 2019. • Renovation of washrooms at Ladies Sevadal Building & Sai Bhaktha Nivas, at a cost of Rs.90 • The Trust approved a Multimedia Museum at lakhs, for convenience of visiting sevadal and the Brindavan, Bengaluru on the life and teachings of devotees. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at a cost of Rs.463 lakhs • ` 138 Lakhs approved for the installation of 6 lifts in various residential blocks in Prasanthi Nilayam. • The Trust spent Rs.430 lakhs for the ongoing construction of the Convention Centre at Prasanthi • The Trust approved the donation of Rs.50 lakhs Nilayam. to Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Andhra Pradesh for Annual Report 2019-20 05 construction of a building for Rural Vocational Training Centre (RVTC) at Tadipatri, Anantapur district. • Renovation of two residential blocks (North Prasanthi blocks) was approved at a cost of ₹ 622 Lakhs. • In light of increasing demand for accommodation, a new dormitory and a block with 225 rooms was approved at cost of about Rs.60 Crores. • Exemptions to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust by the Government of Andhra Pradesh were extended for a further period of 10 years from certain sections of Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. • The Board of Trustees resolved to designate Trustee Sri R J Rathnakar, as Managing Trustee, who will be the Chief Functionary and Chief Executive of the Trust and will represent the Trust in all its affairs and dealings. Covid-19 Relief • The year 2020 has been a gargantuan ordeal with • The Trust setup one of the first private Quarantine the Corona pandemic that has disrupted life and Centres in the district on 26th March, 2020 at living like no other. However, as always, the Sri SSSIHMS-Prasanthigram Sathya Sai Central Trust has risen to the occasion to come to aid of all those in need. • Provided medical supplies to all the quarantine • Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi ji held centres of the Anantapur district of Andhra a video conference with representatives of social Pradesh at an estimated cost of approximately ₹ welfare organizations as nation was facing an 2 crores. unprecedented crisis due to Covid-19, needing the service of these organizations and their resources • Contributed Rs. FIVE CRORES to the Prime like never before. Shri Rathnakar, Managing Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust was part Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) of the video conference along with Shri Nimish Pandya, All India President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva • Contributed Rs. FIVE CRORES to the “Chief Organisation. Minister Relief Fund, Andhra Pradesh”. Shri Nitin Gadkariji along with the Trustees of SSSCT releasing the Annual Report 2018-19 Annual Report 2019-20 06 Expenditure & Income Statement Total Expenditure Capital Expenditure Total Income ` 208.38* 1.72 Cr. ` Total Expenditure 15.98 Cr. ` `18.87 Cr. Revenue Expenditure ` 126.12 Cr. ` 82.30 Cr. CAPEX ` 33.74 Cr. Capital Expenditure ` 33.74 Cr. `7.32 Cr. `7.55 Cr. * In addition to the above income, `26.12 Cr. donations of ` 40.82 Cr towards Corpus fund were received. Medical Relief Other Projects Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Education CAPEX Education Administration & Other Projects CAPEX Medical CAPEX Maintenance Compliance & Social Impact Compliance: Our books of accounts are regularly The Central Trust has been offering free medical care audited by an eminent firm of auditors. Sri Sathya Sai to the needy through two General Hospitals and two Central Trust has consistently adhered to procedures Super-speciality Hospitals.
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