At present, several organizations and committees are working ably in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod Districts under the guidance of His Eminence and Sadhvi Shri Matanandamayi. So far, 2394 Vikasavahini Swa-sahaya Sangha have been formed, having 18733 members (13870 women and 4863 men) and 83 block committees. Council committees have been working with dedication and selflessness. 10 village committees are involved in the activities aiming at overall progress. The savings amount is 5, 83, 59, 296.50 Rs in the current financial year, and till date, 9, 94, 26, 551.00 Rs loan has been taken for various development works of the members from Odiyooru Shri Multi-purpose Cooperative Organization while receiving the loan payment on time.
So far, overall 15 free sewing training camps have been conducted and 671 people have gone under the training. Till date, 66 free sewing machines have been distributed to the beneficiaries. The sewing training camps are run periodically in sevagrams.
Under Odiyooru Shri Gurudeva Grama Vikasa Yojana, village clean-up programme and environment protection programmes are conducted in order to create awareness regarding hygiene, environment as well as nurturing patriotism for continuous 15 years. This year, throughout the district, 52 clean-up programmes were held and 2239 people participated in the campaign.
The programme has conducted total 77 treatment camps with the aid of K. S. Hegde Hospital, A. J. Hospital, K. M. C. Hospital and Wenlock Hospital, Mangaluru. 17, 776 people were treated in these camps. In addition, 4 blood donation camps were organized and 270 people donated their blood. Programmes providing information regarding health were also organized. The victims of Endosulphan Tragedy were counselled.
As per yearly report, approximately 22, 00, 000 Rs was spent and in last 5 years, approximately 2.50 crore of money was spent on various public welfare services. Under this programme, various sports and cultural events, award presentation, organizing marsh wetland sports event are done. In sevagrams, teachers are provided to the required schools; information camps are held; health check-up camps, religious programmes, self-employment training camps, meditation, bhajan training, child development convention, and tours are being organized.
In sevagrams, considering the financial condition of the residents, the programme has aided in building 1667 toilets in order to maintain the hygienic condition. With the aid of grama panchayat and Lion’s Club, several toilets have been built. Under the Navaniketana programme, houses have been built and transferred to the 15 families living below the poverty line.
As per His Holiness’ will, Odiyooru Shri Gurudeva Grama Vikasa Yojana is reaching the last person of the society and successfully connecting him through samskara; as a result, such people are willingly participating in various service programmes.
