About The Trust

Sarvoday Ashram Sanali belives in Gandhian values.

Sarvoday Ashram, Sanali established by veteran Gandhian Gandhian activist Shri Akabarbhai Chavda in Danta block, a tribal pocket of Banaskantha district of Gujarat on 7th May 1949. Since Its initiation, with the donation of Vatanpremi Palanpuri Shri Ramnikbhai Rajmalbhai Mehta family & various grants provided by the government, the Ashram is marching towards its motto of ‘Sarvodaya’.

Ashram conducts girl’s education campaigns campaign and adult education missions on a large scale.

For outstanding work in the field of education, Rajmani Vidyalaya, a school run by Ashram was awarded the ‘Best School Award’ in 1988 by Govt. of Gujarat.

Shri Virchandbhai Panchal Principal, Rajmani Vidyalaya was awarded the ‘Best Teacher Award’ by Govt. of Gujarat & Govt. of India in 1995 & 2001 respectively.

At present these schools and hostels are extended in another premise at Dalpura in the Danta Tribal pocket. There are 1 Ashramshala, 2 Kanya Ashramshala, 1 primary, 2 secondary & higher secondary, and 3 boys & 2 girls hostels having a total of 1,800 students including 1,100 residential students between both the premises.

Apart from educational activities, the Institute runs Sarva Dharma Prarthana Mandir at Sanali which is being managed by female students. Vitrag Pankhighar at Dalpura is managing various Jivadaya activities. To facilitate the villagers, the post office is also located on the Sanali campus. Various activities like NCC, NSS,  Scout & Guide are also run.

Banaskantha district Sarvoday Yojna is run by the Institute for betterment Betterment of downtrodden downtrodden. Students of the institute have shown tremendous success in sports at various levels including the national level.

Sarvodaya Ashram Sanali in Numbers

6

School

60+

Staff Member

1800+

Students

2

Villages

Our Schools

Schools in Sanali

Rajmani Vidyalaya

Rajmani Vidyalaya is situated amidst the hilly terrain of the Aravalli range in the Danta block of Banaskantha district, at the confluence of the Kidi and Mankodi rivers. It is a socio-educational organization dedicated to uplift the underprivileged children of the tribal classes. The institution works tirelessly for the holistic development of these children. It’s various branches extend its influence far and wide across the state through its activities. The organization continues to receive support from donors for its noble endeavors.

9th to 12th

Standards

847

Students

23

Staff Members

M. K. Mehta Sarvodaya Primary School

Our school established in June 1999, has been a beacon of education for over two decades, contriving to the academic needs of 126 students. With a commitment to modern pedagogy, each classroom is equipped with smart class facilities enhancing the learning experience for our students. The atmosphere within the school is conducive to study, fostering an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives and academic excellence is encouraged. Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to ensure that every student receives the attention and support they need to succeed.

6th to 8th

Standards

126

Students

03

Staff Members

Kendriya Kanya Ashramshala

Kendriya Kanya Ashram Shala managed by the Central Girls Ashram School received approval under the Low Literacy Project of the Central Government in the year 1993-94, allowing for the establishment of tribal children’s hostels from grades 1 to 5. The Central Government provided a grant of Rs. 9,50,000/- for the construction of the first hostel building, which serves as both residence for children and boarding for students. In this complex, five staff quarters have been constructed. Currently, classes from grades 1 to 8 are run accommodating 162 students.

1st to 8th

Standards

161

Students

08

Staff Members

Schools in Dalpura

H. R. Mehta Kanya Ashramshala

The Kanya Ashramshala in Dalpura, overseen by Shri H. R. Mehta , was founded in 2001 with humble beginnings, its structure initially composed of mud and bamboo. Thanks to the generous donation from Shri Harshadbhai R. Mehta. The school now possesses a new and vibrant building, emboding a philanthropic vision to provide quality education to the community’s children. Over the years, the school has seen significant growth, starting with just 20 girls in Grade 1 and expanding to accommodate 150 recognized students today, with many alumni excelling in various government and semi-government institutions.

1st to 8th

Standards

157

Students

07

Staff Members

B. L. Parikh and A.R.Mehta Ashramshala

Shri Akbarbhai Chavda a follower of Mahatma Gandhi was Concerned about the lack of education among the residents living in the tribal areas of the Aravalli mountain ranges, He sacrificed his physical comforts and established an ashramshala in the remote region of Danta block in Banaskantha district.

1st to 8th

Standards

172

Students

07

Staff Members

B. K. Bhansali Highschool

Shri Sarvoday Ashram Sanali operates B.K. Bhanasali Highschool, Dalpura, which was established on 2/7/1984 through the efforts of the esteemed Akbarbhai Chavda, a dedicated Gandhian and freedom fighter. With continuous efforts, the institution has progressed under the diligent leadership of Shri Chhotubhai Champaneri, the trustee, and the former headmaster Shri V.D. Panchal, along with the guidance of Acharya Kanchanbhai Prajapati.

9th to 12th

Standards

330

Students

12

Staff Members

Testimonials

સણાલી આશ્રમ માત્ર વિદ્યાસંસ્થા જ નથી રહી, પરંતુ આ પ્રદેશના જનજાતિના, વનવાસીના જીવનના સર્વોત્તમ માટેની માતૃસંસ્થા બની રહી છે. ટ્રસ્ટીમંડળનું સ્વપ્ન સણાલીને આદિજાતિ સંસ્કૃતિના અભ્યાસના કેન્દ્ર તરીકે વિકસાવવાનું છે, તે પૂર્ણ થશે જ એવી શ્રદ્ધા છે.

ડો. હસુ યાજ્ઞિક મહામાત્ર, ગુજરાત સાહિત્ય અકાદમી

અદ્ભુત, અવર્ણનીય, આહ્લાદક ! સાત્ત્વિક આનંદાનુભવ ! પ્રકૃતિમાં પ્રાણ મહોરી ઊઠ્યા. સેંકડો મોરલાના કેકારવ રૂંવાડે-રૂંવાડે પડઘાય !

રાજેન્દ્ર ભગત

સર્વોદયના સંસ્કાર જ સિદ્ધિને લાવે છે. એ શ્રદ્ધાના શ્રદ્ધેયોને મારી વંદના.

અશોક ભટ્ટ મંત્રીશ્રી, ગુજરાત રાજ્ય

I would like to thank everyone at this place very deeply for such a wonderful reception.

Gala Hunt - South Africa

લય અહીંથી જે ભળ્યો આ લોહીમાં રહેશે સદા નાચી

વિનોદ અધ્વર્યુ

વનવાસી વિસ્તારની પ્રજાની સંસ્કૃતિ જાળવતું આ વિદ્યાલય ખૂબ ગમ્યું.

બળવંત જાની

સંસ્થાના સંપૂર્ણ નૈસર્ગિક વાતાવરણમાં, નિસર્ગની લીલા, નિસર્ગનું સંગીતને સાહિત્ય ધન સચવાતું આવ્યું છે.

ડો. નિરંજન રાજગુરુ

જીવાતી સંસ્થા જોઈ આનંદ થયો.

પ્રો. એન. જી. ગોહિલ

સંસ્થામાં ચાલતી પ્રવૃત્તિથી ખૂબ જ પ્રભાવિત થવાયું. સણોસરા, ભીમોરા જેવી જ આ ત્રીજી સંસ્થાની મુલાકાતથી દિલ ખૂબ જ આનંદિત થયું.

બળદેવ પટેલ

જો પ્રભુ પ્રસન્ન થાય અને માગું બીજું વરદાન ! હું આ સંસ્થાનો એક વિદ્યાર્થી હોઉં.

કવિ કરસનદાસ લુહાર

The place is highly kept, Very Clean and has a very happy family atmosphere.

Shlomit Ayana [ISRAEL]

આશ્રમ જીવન દરમિયાન આદિવાસી બાળકો સાચા સેવકોની તાલીમ મેળવશે એવી હું આશા રાખું છું.

મોરારજી દેસાઈ

यह संस्था अत्यंत कार्यरत है, जिसके द्वारा आदिवासियों में जागृति आयी । बधाई एवं शुभ कामनाएं।

निशा चौधरी अमरसिंह चौधरी

બાલક - બાલિકાઓના સર્વાંગીણ વિકાસ માટે સંસ્થા ખૂબ જ સરસ કાર્ય કરે છે.

રાજગોપાલ (કલેકટરશ્રી)

૨૪ કલાક અદ્દભુત દયા અહીં ! આનંદ ! આનંદ ! આનંદ !

બકુલ ત્રિપાઠી

વાતાવરણ, શિસ્ત, પ્રેમાળ કાર્યકર અને બધું મનહર.

દિલીપ રાણપુરા

We are very happy with our visit here.

Renu khana

સર્વોદય આશ્રમ, સણાલી ખૂબ જ ગમ્યો. દુર્ગમ વિસ્તારોમાં થતાં આવાં પ્રેરક કાર્યોથી ભારતીય સંસ્કૃતિ ટકી રહેશે.

વિનોદ ત્રિપાઠી

આ તો એક રસ્તાની શરૂઆત છે. રસ્તો લાંબો છે, પણ સાથે મળી કાપીશું. કલા એ જ જીવન

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