Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust

What Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust does

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) is a public charitable trust founded in 1972 by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and registered under Section 10(23C)(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Headquartered at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, the Trust delivers free education, free healthcare, drinking water infrastructure, and social services across India and through affiliated organizations in 120+ countries. Its service portfolio includes the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (university offering free primary-to-doctoral education), two super-specialty hospitals (Prasanthigram and Whitefield), two general hospitals, a mobile hospital program serving 63 target villages in Anantapur District, drinking water projects covering 1621+ villages via 4296 km of pipeline, and a 6.1 MW solar power initiative at Prasanthi Nilayam.

The Trust's core technology combines a values-based integral education system (the 'Educare' model drawing on the ancient Gurukula tradition) with free healthcare delivery infrastructure spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary care, and technology-enabled national-scale education programs (Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini launched 2010). Operations are supported by 1001-5000 employees and over 1 million engaged volunteers, students, alumni, and devotees globally. Cumulative service delivery includes 51.30 lakh outpatient consultations and 3.28 lakh surgeries, with documented patient savings of ₹2510.74 crores at CGHS rates.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, with contributions qualifying for Section 80G tax exemption in India and foreign contributions permitted under FCRA 2010 recognition. All services are provided free of charge irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or economic status. Go-to-market is community-driven through grassroots Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations (India) and Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (international), supported by an official media centre, Prasanthi Connect mobile app, and annual events such as Bhagawan's birthday celebrations, Global Akhanda Bhajans, and convocation ceremonies.

Name

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust

Legal name

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust

Website

https://srisathyasai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is a public charitable trust founded in 1972 in Puttaparthi, India, delivering free values-based education, free super-specialty and primary healthcare, drinking water infrastructure, and social services to underprivileged communities across India and 120+ countries, funded entirely through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Healthcare and Education Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Charitable trust services
• Free medical care
• Values-based education
• Rural water supply
• Humanitarian relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hindupur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The Trust operates as a public charitable trust funded by donations from devotees and supporters worldwide. Contributions enjoy exemption under Section 80G of the IT Act. The Trust has been granted recognition under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust provides free education, healthcare, drinking water, and social services to the public without any discrimination. Its offerings include universities and schools delivering values-based education from primary to doctoral level, super-specialty and general hospitals providing free medical care, mobile hospital units serving rural villages, drinking water pipeline projects serving over 1,621 villages, and disaster relief and housing projects.

Product overview

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust operates a multi-faceted portfolio of free service institutions unified by the motto 'Service to Man is Service to God'. The organization provides: (1) Free values-based education through SSSIHL (university), Higher Secondary School, Gurukulam, and Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini (technology-enabled national education platform); (2) Free healthcare through two Super Specialty Hospitals (Prasanthigram and Whitefield), Mobile Hospital, and two General Hospitals; (3) Infrastructure services including drinking water projects serving 1621+ villages; (4) Social services including disaster relief and housing; and (5) Multiple spiritual ashrams and centers globally. All educational and medical services are provided completely free of charge irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or economic status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning: Values-based, integral and quality education from primary to doctoral level, totally free of cost
• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
• Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital
• Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital
• Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini
• Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values
• Sri Sathya Sai Medical Mission
• Sri Sathya Sai Drinking Water Projects

Products and services

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) A values-based university offering free education from primary to doctoral level, following the ancient Gurukula system with emphasis on character building and spiritual values alongside academic excellence. It is targeted at students who cannot otherwise afford quality higher education.
• Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School Free secondary school education at Prasanthi Nilayam providing values-based schooling from primary level up to secondary level for students who cannot afford private schooling.
• Sri Sathya Sai Gurukulam English Medium School Free English medium school in Rajamahendravaram affiliated to ICSE, offering classes from 1 to 10 with values-based holistic education.
• Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Technology-enabled national education program launched on 23 November 2010 to replicate the success of Sai schools' integral education model on a national scale, providing free human values-infused secular content to teachers and students.
• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences - Prasanthigram Free super-specialty hospital providing tertiary medical care with post-graduate and post-doctoral programs affiliated to the National Board of Examinations, offering complete medical care including consultation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, counselling and diet at no cost.
• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences - Whitefield Super-specialty hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru providing free advanced medical care with multiple departments including cardiac care, with 80 beds and 3 operation theatres.
• Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital Rural healthcare outreach program operating from 12 nodal points across 6 mandals in Anantapur District, serving patients from 63 target villages and approximately 400 villages total, with diagnostic facilities including ultrasound, digital x-ray, and laboratory services.
• Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital - Prasanthi Nilayam First institution established by Sri Sathya Sai Baba in 1956, providing completely free medical services focused on residents of Sri Sathya Sai Taluka.
• Sri Sathya Sai Drinking Water Projects Pure drinking water supply projects covering multiple districts including Anantapur, Medak, Mahabubnagar, Chennai, East Godavari, and West Godavari, serving 1,621+ villages and Chennai City with over 4,296 km of pipeline.
• Sri Sathya Sai Social Service Projects Relief to poor, natural disaster relief, housing initiatives (including 1,000 houses built in Odisha), and environmental projects including Sai Mitra Solar Energy Project targeting 6.1 MW solar power.

Quantifiable outcome

• ₹2510.74 Crores savings to patients since inception through free healthcare
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Andhra PradeshcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Joint Statement of SSSCT, SSSIO & SSSSO announced on May 30, 2021 for coordinated efforts. The government collaborates on district formation, flood relief, and various social service initiatives.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020UNICEF and Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust collaborated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The unprecedented adversity the world underwent created urgent need for collaboration between organizations serving vulnerable populations.
• Government Schools SupportminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSSSCT extends support to students of Government Schools through various educational initiatives including value integration training for government school teachers.
• Hero MotoCorpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHanding over of motorcycles to SSSIHL by Hero MotoCorp for institutional use.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ramakrishna Mission:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thesathyasai
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/radiosaivideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRI.SATHYA.SAI.BABA
• Instagraminstagram.com/srisathyasaiofficial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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