Serving Humanity with Compassion
Since 1993
Sevanjali Prathishtana – A community-driven NGO serving Farangipete and surrounding communities through healthcare, education, and social welfare initiatives.
About Sevanjali Prathishtana
Three decades of selfless service, compassion, and community building
Sevanjali Prathishtana is an NGO founded by Sri Krishna Kumar Punja and others in 1993. "Sevanjali" — as the name itself depicts — was established to help the needy people in various ways, spreading its roots deep in the heart of Farangipete, Bantwal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada.
Ganeshotsava is a yearly festival organised by Sevanjali and celebrated with great joy by the people of Farangipete and surrounding villages. For over three decades, this celebration has united communities across caste and religion, bringing thousands together every year.
Apart from religious activities, Sevanjali Prathishtana also organises several social and charitable initiatives that benefit thousands of people every year — from free medical camps to educational scholarships and much more.
- Founded in 1993 by Sri Krishna Kumar Punja and a team of dedicated community members
- Serving Farangipete, Bantwal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada and surrounding villages
- Over three decades of uninterrupted community service
- Uniting communities across caste and religion through the annual Ganeshotsava festival
- Running free medical camps twice every month for underprivileged families
- Providing educational scholarships to deserving students every year
Our Impact in Numbers
Three decades of consistent action — measured in lives touched, communities served, and hope restored.
Our Activities & Services
Comprehensive community programmes designed to uplift every member of the society. Click any card to learn more.
Free Medical Camps
Regular free medical camps conducted twice every month, providing quality healthcare to underprivileged families in Farangipete and surrounding areas.
Twice a monthEducational Scholarships
Merit and need-based scholarships provided to deserving students, helping them pursue engineering and higher education.
Blood Donation Camps
Regularly organised blood donation drives that help replenish blood bank stocks and save countless lives across Dakshina Kannada.
Patient Assistance
Providing financial assistance and emotional support to hospitalised patients and their families who cannot afford treatment costs.
Free Health Cards
Distributing free health cards (Green Cards) to underprivileged families, ensuring access to essential healthcare at partner hospitals.
Eye, Dental & Surgical Care
Free eye checkups, dental treatments, and assistance for surgical procedures for those who cannot afford specialist care.
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Get InvolvedEducational Scholarships
Real stories from students whose lives were transformed through Sevanjali's educational support programme
"Firstly, I want to thank Sevanjali Trust and its trustee Mr. Krishna Kumar Poonja for supporting me financially to complete my education. Because of his help I am able to fulfill my dream. After seeing his helping nature even I thought of helping others who are in need. Poonja Sir is an excellent person whom I saw in m…"
Divya Shanker
Graduated Engineer
""There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting the people up." Sevanjali Prathishtana does the same work. I never dreamt of becoming an engineer because I belong to a middle class family. After I completed SSLC I was confused whether I should continue my education or not. At that same time I …"
Harinakshi Shetty
Engineer
"Sevanjali is a support to continue my studies. After my PUC I had a financial problem to continue. At that time one of my neighbours requested K.K. Poonja. So now Sevanjali is helping me financially to continue my studies. I thank K.K. Poonja and all other people who helped me through Sevanjali. K.K. Poonja has been my…"
Pavithra Lakshmi
Engineering Student
"Firstly, I want to thank Sevanjali Trust and its trustee Mr. Krishna Kumar Poonja for supporting me financially to complete my education. Because of his help I am able to fulfill my dream. After seeing his helping nature even I thought of helping others who are in need. Poonja Sir is an excellent person whom I saw in my life — a great person with extraordinary helping nature and strong vision. Finally I thank all the people who helped me directly and indirectly. Thank you."
Divya Shanker
Graduated Engineer
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Our Founder
The visionary behind three decades of compassionate service
Sri Krishna Kumar Punja
KK Punja – Management Trustee, Sevanjali Prathishtana
Service to humanity is service to God. Every person we help, every life we touch, is a step towards building the kind of community we all want to live in.
Sri Krishna Kumar Punja (KK Punja), Management Trustee of Sevanjali Prathishtana, has been the driving force behind the organisation's work for more than three decades. His dedication to social welfare and service has earned the trust immense respect and goodwill from the entire community.
Under his visionary leadership, Sevanjali has grown from a small community initiative into a respected institution that touches thousands of lives every year through healthcare, education, and cultural programmes.
Ganeshotsava
Our beloved annual festival uniting communities across caste and religion in joy and celebration
Ganeshotsava Festival
Annual Celebration — Since 1993
Ganeshotsava is a yearly festival organised by Sevanjali Prathishtana and celebrated with immense joy and devotion by the people of Farangipete and surrounding villages. For over three decades, this celebration has united communities across caste and religion.
The festival features bhajan programmes, religious ceremonies, Karadi Kunitha and other folk performances, community feasts, and charitable activities — culminating in a grand procession with fireworks. Thousands gather every year to witness and participate.
Archival Moments
Early Ganeshotsava procession (archival)
Karadi Kunitha folk performance (archival)
Sevanjali Prathishtana premises (aerial view)
Historical photos from early Ganeshotsava celebrations
Other Community Events Throughout the Year
Join Us in Serving Humanity
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word — every act of kindness makes a difference. Together, we can reach more lives and build a stronger community.