Vishwa Jagriti Mission
The Vishwa Jagriti Mission was established on 24 March 1991 by Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj in Delhi. [13] The organization conducts activities related to spirituality, education, healthcare, social welfare and humanitarian work, including operating hospitals, orphanages, and disaster relief initiatives. [14] [15] According to the organization, It has over 80 branches across India and internationally [16] and runs more than four educational institutions. [17]
It operates several ashrams in India and has international presence in countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States. [18] [19] It operates Maharishi Vedvyas Gurukul Vidyapeeths in Kanpur, Nagpur, and Delhi, and a Vedvyas Updeshak Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi. [14] It also runs 7 (cow shelters) and 2 hospitals. [17]
Sanatan Sanskriti Jagran Abhiyan
Under the Vishwa Jagriti Mission, Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj has been associated with the Sanatan Sanskriti Jagran Abhiyan, a programme described by the organization as promoting aspects of Sanatan Dharma and related cultural values. According to organizational statements, the initiative includes proposals to expand 10 Gurukul-based educational institutions [20] and establish 108 Bal Sanskar Kendras focused on value-based education for children. [14]
Child development initiatives
The Vishwa Jagriti Mission operates educational and welfare initiatives aimed at children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These include Gyandeep Vidyalaya in Faridabad and Devdoot Balashram, an orphanage in Surat. [21] In 2001, VJM filed a petition seeking a ban on ragging in educational institutions, as part of wider legal and institutional efforts addressing the issue. Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj has spoken publicly against ragging, describing it as a form of student harassment. [22] [23] He has also participated in public yoga and meditation programmes focused on stress management and well-being. [24]
Elder care
The Vishwa Jagriti Mission operates an elder care facility at Anand Dham Ashram, providing residential accommodation for senior citizens. According to media reports, residents follow a structured daily routine that includes communal activities. [24]
Social work and disaster response
The organization has been involved in social welfare activities, including participation in disaster relief efforts and community programmes related to education and health, as reported by the Free Press Journal. It also runs Nari Abhyudaya Abhiyan, an initiative focused on the education and empowerment of women and girls. [24]
