Seva - Selfless Service
On 29th of March in the year 1968, Sri Sathya Sai Baba defined what is Sathya Sai seva (selfless service) and who is a sevadal (volunteer): “Every seva done with sympathy and skill to anyone in distress anywhere in this world is Sathya Sai seva. The sevadal must be eager to serve and trained to serve, for service from those who take My name must be intelligent and sincere.”
Sri Sathya Sai Baba in a discourse delivered on 21st November 1988 said: “Avail yourself of every possible occasion to render service to the society. It need not be limited to individuals. It is important to do national service. Whenever you find that you can render help to anyone in need, offer it. Do not make distinctions between rich or poor or the deserving and the undeserving. Offer service according to the needs of the situation. Today the needs of the poor in the rural areas are quite great. In this situation you must go out into villages, organise service activities and encourage the rural population to participate in them. The village folk should be told the importance of health and hygiene and how to keep their homes and villages clean and healthy.” ...
While addressing former students of His university in Prasanthi Nilayam, Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 6th September 2009 declared "service is your birthright".
Service in Prasanthi Nilayam is an unparalleled opportunity. Highlighting this, Baba in a discourse to the residents of Prasanthi Nilayam on 7th July 1985 said: "By undertaking service activity in Prashanthi Nilayam one would have an opportunity to serve God directly. Any work done here is an offering to Swami Himself. Work has to be taken up in this spirit. One should not be idle. Whatever work is done here, should be done out of a feeling of love. You can take up whatever work is appropriate, in keeping with your aptitudes and capacity."
The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust undertakes various service projects in the areas of relief to the poor, education, medical relief and services of general public utility providing many opportunities for you to get involved. Click the button below to Volunteer.
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Donations
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is a Public Charitable Trust registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for carrying out activities in the areas of:
1. Relief to the Poor
2. Medical Relief
3. Education
4. Other objects of General Public Utility
The Trust has been granted recognition under Section 10(23C)(iv) of the IT Act and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Contributions to the Trust enjoy exemption under Section 80G of the IT Act.
Indian Donors
SBI Collect Service
(offered by State Bank of India)
Indian/Nepal/Bhutan citizens with Indian bank account or NRO account holders are eligible to avail this service.
To use this service, go to the SBI Collect page and donate directly to the Trust.
You will be able to use Debit cards, Credit cards and Internet Banking facility of other banks as well (not just SBI).
SBI CollectCheque/demand draft
Donations can be sent in favour of ‘SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST’ by cheque/demand draft drawn on any Bank in India with a covering letter mentioning:
(a) name and complete address of the donor with the postal pin-code number;
(b) purpose of donation;
(c) Permanent Account Number (PAN);
(d) contact details – mobile / telephone number and email-id.
The above may be sent to the following address:
The Managing Trustee / Finance Controller
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam
Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District
Andhra Pradesh - 515 134
India
Bank account details
Donations can be made by Online/RTGS/NEFT transfer for which the required details are given below:
State Bank of India Account
| Name | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Indian Donations) |
|---|---|
| A/c Number | 10678029796 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Prasanthi Nilayam |
| Type | Savings a/c |
| RTGS code | SBIN0010480 |
Canara Bank Account
| Name | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Indian Donations) |
|---|---|
| A/c Number | 2351101000009 |
| Bank | Canara Bank |
| Branch | Puttaparthi |
| Type | Savings a/c |
| RTGS code | CNRB0002351 |
| Our email-id | [email protected] / [email protected] |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 08555-289799, 289703, 8333934390 (Whatsapp/Telegram) |
Overseas Donors
Overseas citizens (Foreign Nationals) or people of Indian origin with income from any foreign source or NRE account holders can make donations to the Trust as per the procedure detailed below:
Donations can be sent by cheque/demand draft/IMO drawn ONLY in favour of SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST in any currency with a covering letter mentioning:
- Name and address of the Donor;
- Object of donation (Medical Relief/ Education/Relief to Poor/Objects of General Public Utility);
- Copy of self attested proof of identity of the Donor (citizenship card/Passport etc.) to be enclosed along with the cheque/demand draft/IMO;
- Address proof/country of incorporation in case of non-personal donors and
- Email ID of the donor
The above letter may be addressed to:
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam
Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District
Andhra Pradesh - 515 134
India
Alternatively such donations can be sent by SWIFT/WIRE to our FCRA Account with State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, the details of which are given below:
| Name of Beneficiary | SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST |
|---|---|
| Account Number of Beneficiary | 40097285519 (FCRA Savings Account) |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | 11, Sansad Marg, New Delhi Main Branch (NDMB) - 110 001 |
| Type | Savings a/c |
| IFSC code | SBIN0000691 |
| SWIFT code | SBININBB104 |
| Purpose code | P1303 (It is mandatory to mention) |
Donors are requested to invariably send us by email the following details as prescribed by FCRA (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act) immediately after the SWIFT/ WIRE transfer to enable us to make the mandatory declaration under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) to State Bank of India.
- Name of the Donor/ Remitter
- Donor/Remitter’s Address
- Donor/Remitter’s Country of Residence
- Screenshot of SWIFT/WIRE
| Our email-id | [email protected] / [email protected] |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 08555-289799, 289703, 8333934390 (Whatsapp/Telegram) |
Contact Us
| Address for Correspondence: |
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Prasanthi Nilayam Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District Andhra Pradesh - 515 134 India |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 0091 8555 289799 0091 8555 289703 |
| Tele-Fax: | 0091 8555 287390 |
| Public Relations Officer: | [email protected] |
| Donation queries: | [email protected] |
Recent activities
Sri Sathya Sai Solar 6 MW Power Project
Anantapur Water Supply Project Phase 2
New Central Research Instrumentation Facility
Prasanthi Nilayam ashram to go Solar
New Convention Centre under construction in Prasanthi Nilayam
New well equipped dental bus with two dental chairs having state-of-the-art equipment.
SSSIHMS: 2915 tele-consultations in 2018-19.