Sevavrutis are trained young volunteers dedicated to serving underprivileged communities through health, education, livelihood, and social development initiatives.
Sevavruti Intervention Programme
The Sevavruti Intervention Programme is a multi-dimensional initiative working across key fields such as health, education, livelihood enhancement, samskara development, and community welfare across various regions of the state.
Guided by the belief that “a life best lived is one lived for others,” the programme draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of selfless service. Gandhiji dedicated his life to uplifting the poor and fighting injustice—not through extraordinary privilege, but through extraordinary compassion. The Sevavruti Programme extends this spirit of service into the modern era.
Established in 1980, the programme trains young men and women—known as Sevavrutis—to serve marginalized and underserved communities with humility, commitment, and respect for all, regardless of class, gender, religion, or geography.
Over 30 batches have been trained so far, empowering more than 4,150 volunteers who continue to provide dedicated community support.
Sevavrutis typically work as full-time volunteers for a minimum of three years, often in locations far from their hometowns. Many come from modest backgrounds and have completed education up to the 10th or 12th standard. Over the last 35+ years, nearly 4,500 Sevavrutis—of whom around 3,750 are women—have served in slums, rural villages, tribal zones, and other underserved areas.
Their work spans essential domains such as:
Health & hygiene
Education & child development
Livelihood support
Cultural and social development
Economic empowerment
Samskara and value-based community building
In challenging tribal and Vanavasi regions, Sevavrutis work fearlessly despite difficult conditions. Language barriers do not deter them; their compassion bridges every gap. They receive no monetary remuneration—only basic necessities like accommodation and food—yet their dedication remains unwavering.
Their remarkable service has inspired over 100 similar volunteer-based organisations, impacting the lives of over two million beneficiaries and counting. The Sevavruti Programme stands as a living testament to Gandhiji’s vision of selfless, transformative service.
Reach of Sevavratis :
Sevavratis serve across Karnataka and many Indian states, dedicating three+ years to slums, tribal regions, and underserved communities. Their work spans health, education, hygiene, and livelihood, inspiring 100+ organisations, impacting 2 million lives, and deploying 5,000 trained young women.
Maatru Mandali :
A unique platform where mothers—experienced, educated, professional, and homemakers—come together regularly to discuss topics like health, child care, education, social issues, and current affairs. This healthy exchange of ideas helps broaden perspectives and strengthens community bonds.
We are glad to share the experiences of some of them:
1. SAVITRI
I am Savitri from Shimoga district. I joined Hindu Seva Pratishthana in 1983 and have proudly served for over 22 years. I spent eight wonderful years teaching young children in Kolar, which gave me rich experience and joy. In 1994, I began volunteering at Maitreyi Gurukula and have been serving there since. I also worked in the HSP office for three years. My journey here has been meaningful and fulfilling.
2. SRIMATI
I am Srimati. I joined Hindu Seva Pratishthana on September 26, 1982. My first karyakshetra was Shahapura taluk in Gulbarga district, after which I served at Bidar Sarasvathi Vidya Mandir for over 10 years. The experiences I gained in these places are immense—so deep that words often feel insufficient to express them.