Gujarat Lokseva Trust marked its 34 years of service, Lokseva Ka Utsav (Festival of Public Service), on Saturday, highlighting its ongoing commitment to compassion, sacrifice and empowerment. As part of the occasion, the Trust launched the “Vadil Dattak Yojana,” a new initiative aimed at providing personalised support to senior citizens in old-age homes, ensuring their dignity and comfort.
Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah, was the Chief Guest at the event, where over 300 beneficiaries, including differently-abled individuals, widows, and athletes from Ahmedabad, were honoured. Amit Shah interacted with the beneficiaries and distributed essential items, such as tricycles, sewing machines, and sports kits. Ahmedabad Mayor, Pratibha Jain, was also present to celebrate the occasion.
In his address, Rohan Gupta, Trustee of Gujarat Lokseva Trust, emphasised the Trust’s journey of compassion and service. He revealed that each year, the Trust identifies and supports 20-25 thousand beneficiaries. “In the past two years alone, we have assisted over two lakh people in accessing government schemes. As we enter our 35th year, our commitment to uplifting the elderly, students, differently-abled individuals, widows, and the underprivileged remains stronger than ever,” Gupta said.
Amit Shah, in his speech, congratulated the Gujarat Lokseva Trust for its invaluable work over the years. He quoted Swami Vivekananda, saying, “True knowledge lies in rising above oneself to serve others,” and praised the Trust for exemplifying this philosophy of service and compassion.
The Union Minister further reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to public welfare, referencing the vision of the Indian Constitution’s drafting committee. He noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, over the past decade, initiatives have been launched to ensure that every citizen has access to basic facilities such as housing, food, healthcare, and education.
These efforts, Shah said, have lifted 25 crore people out of poverty. He added that while the government has played a crucial role, trusts like Gujarat Lokseva Trust have been instrumental in bringing about real change.
Shah also commended Gujarat’s strong culture of service, pointing out the state’s leadership in blood donation, charitable healthcare, and organ and eye donations. “Gujarat continues to inspire the nation with its values of service and philanthropy. Organisations like Gujarat Lokseva Trust are central to building a welfare state,” he said.
Established in 1990 by Rajkumar Gupta and Surekha Gupta, Gujarat Lokseva Trust has provided support to more than 5 lakh people over the years. Its initiatives include scholarships, distribution of tricycles and wheelchairs to the differently-abled, free medical camps, and facilitating access to government schemes for underserved communities. The Trust has effectively used social media to connect with thousands of people, expanding its reach and encouraging others to contribute to its mission.
Looking forward, as the Trust embarks on its 35th year, it has ambitious plans to establish a campus for free education, a hospital for providing free healthcare, an old-age home, an orphanage, and a self-employment training centre. These initiatives are aimed at empowering underprivileged individuals and fostering self-reliance.
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