“Datta Seva Samiti” is an organization established in 1981. Datta Seva Samiti works in Maharashtra which is working for Social, Rural, Cultural, Environmental & Educational development.
Honourable Dr. Rambhau Ramchandra Kalbande, a simple “Safari” clad, 5 feet tall, humble and “patil” in the village name Khanapur is the one who initiated this thoughtful Datta Seva Samiti. He started his journey from the small village Khanapur, situated in Taluka Ner, District Yavatmal. As a child, he had been well-exposed to the plight of the village folk, the downtrodden and the underprivileged.
With the ability to be fully focused and passionate about social activities, Ramesh Bhanwe joined Datta Seva Samiti as a secretary. A simple living and high thinking is his mantra of life, and as he says “Giving back is something that comes from the heart.” Two like-minded people met and then there was no looking back. Ramesh Bhanwe’s vision was not limited.
He took every opportunity to serve the deprived communities. Gradually, Datta Seva Samiti propagated its service activities into the fields of watershed development, conservation of national resources, agriculture, environment, women and child welfare, health and more. His vision was far ahead of the time. There was a great receptive potentiality in his ways. Both tried everything in their power that they believed would help the development of rural communities.
They are kind-hearted human beings who added height to the eternal values in society. “Dhansingh Bhanwe Balgruha”, the home for orphan children, provides shelter and food to more than 100 children through its associated units. Through the three decades of tireless journey, they have the vision to carry forward and widen the scope of human service.
Now Datta Seva Samiti (DSS) is a professionally managed NGO committed to uplifting the environmental, social and economic status of rural people. DSS interdisciplinary team shall be equipped with innovative, entrepreneurial and empowered professionals continuously trying to accomplish global benchmarks. DSS shall foster a culture of caring, mutual trust and continuous learning while implementing sustainable natural resource management.
DSS is a Civil Society Organization working with the mission of rural development which had implemented a watershed programme on 1 lakh hectares of land apart from its spectacular performance in micro irrigation, women’s development and livelihood enhancement.
Impact: Improved agro-forestry, re-carbonizing the land space and rejuvenation of tributaries/rivers are possible only from watershed management programmes at the micro level.
DSS Strengths: Run in project mode, Scientific planning of the project through professionals, with capacity building and livelihood support activities, No compromise with the quality, Field & Paperwork – hand in hand, Coordination with Agency, Impact is visible, measurable and sustainable.
If you feel inspired to join or contribute in any way to the work that DSS is doing, please don’t feel shy or hold back; reach out to us and tell us how you would like to participate.
You might want to help in a more substantive way by donating in kind or in cash. Please note that you will get a tax exemption under section 80G for any donations you make to DSS.
We owe it to the children who are the nation’s future to provide them the best and complete support whether it be for their education, their nourishment or their development.
Our esteemed volunteers deserve an honourable mention
We provide tips and guidance on how to make the lives of villagers better. We also provide incentives for our valued supporters and partners from time to time.
