Kerala Village Adoption/Grama Seva

About Kerala Village Adoption

In collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Kerala and the Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning have started to serve the most remote tribal communities to uplift their living standard.

The first phase is to repair their homes, build standalone toilets and build trust through love. Other services include providing nutritional foods, medical camps, teach rural farming, vocational training for youth and value-based education. The first nine villages were adopted and supported with infrastructure needs by the Trust in 2021.

“The adopted child inherits everything that belongs to the parents and not just some parts of it. Adoption cannot be divided into “half adoption” or “quarter adoption”. Likewise when a Village is adopted, it is the responsibility of the organization to provide all that the village needs.

Going to the Villages, knowing the requirements and needs of the Villagers and providing the same so that they can lead better lives is true adoption.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Chittur – A Landmark Beginning

Chittur is a town in the Palakkad district of Kerala, South India, situated 13 km away from Palakkad.
It was in 2013 that Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Chittur, started Gramaseva activities in a rural Village called Karinjalippallam which is located on the outskirts of Chittur town.
The story of Karinjalippallam Village reinforces in us the fact that Selfless Service and Swami’s Grace can bring true transformation in the hearts of people.

Today, with Bhagawan's grace, the Village is transforming into a MODEL SAI VILLAGE and an example for the entire country. Divine love flows in each nook and corner of this Village through Healthcare, Sociocare & Educare.
Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Kerala and Globally have united in this cause of fulfilling the vision of building 100 MODEL SAI VILLAGES by 2025, as an offering of love & gratitude and also marking Bhagawan's 100th Year of Advent.

Model SAI Village – Aanavai, Attappadi

We have been conducting multiple field visits to the Villages of Attappadi, a forest reserve area situated 58 kms from Palakkad, with the help of the Scheduled Tribes Development Department and the following service opportunities have been identified in a Village by name Aanavai:

Electrification & Maintenance of 122 Houses
Establishing Water Supply Facilities
Sanitary Services for 100 houses
Assistance towards traditional farming methods & generation of employment opportunities