The GSB Parivaru (GSBP), Uttarahalli has been a brainchild of Philanthropist, Educationist and Academicians was launched on 02.10.2011. The very purpose of establishing GSBP is serving the public especially downtrodden and needy people by mobilizing funds from potential donors in the field of education, social commitments, old age people and also cater to the call of Central and State governments. The initial handholding has been done by a few individuals in the matter of mobilizing membership, funds and conduct of both religious and social activities as GSBP had no other financial support and membership base.
During this journey of one decade of its existence GSBP has undertaken various social activities coupled with religious functions as requisite funds were mobilized through enrolling membership and donations for which religious gathering has also been focal point along with other social activities. Despite limitations particularly in mobilization of funds, GSBP has been in forefront of catering to the social causes on an ongoing basis. Initially it is decided to support the financially weak students with scholarships to the extent possible. In a few selected cases financial support was extended to BPL families in their household and medical requirements. Over period of time and with the growth in membership and number of donors the other social activities were undertaken. Considering serious implications of Covid 19 pandemic GSBP decided to dedicate itself to undertake vide range of social activities to support covid warriors through respective Hospital, children studying in government/NGO schools who hail from BPL families, arranging food/medical facilities for inmates of orphanages, institutions catering to the education/accommodation to blind students etc.,. The important events covered in the recent past are listed below:
- Supplying N 95 masks, sanitizers, sanitary pads, medically sanitized hand gloves, fruits etc. to Seva Kshetra Hospital, BBMP Hospital, NU Hospital Padmanabhanagar, Jnanajyothi Institution for blind students, Nagarbhavi to name a few.
- Supplied Books and Stationaries required for full annual syllabus to over 100 students studying in Karnataka Public school, (Government School) Uttarahalli.
- Scholarships to meritorious students hailing from BPL families.
- Reimbursement of expenses relating to installation/repair to water purifiers at Sri Krishna Anaatha Shishu Nivasa.
- Financial assistance to BPL families.
- Contribution towards Akshaya Patra at Mizoram.
- Contribution towards Akshaya Patra in ISKCON
- Donation of 41 sets of note books to the students studying from 5th standard to SSLC in Ananthanagar Vidyaniketan in Ananthanagar, Bannerghatta Road.
- Contribution towards meeting cost of food for children in staying in Amrutha Shishu Nivasa housing about 45 orphan children.
- Repair of a water purifier at Sri Krishna Anatha Shishu Ashram in Uttarahalli.
- Contributing towards meeting part of medical expenses of a patient suffering from serious kidney ailment.
- Annadana seva for about 100 laborers from various parts of Padmanabhanagar.
It is needless to mention that all the above activities in various parts of the city were under taken after careful scrutiny of the organization to ensure that benefit reaches the needy public.
We have furnished the full particulars of these activities with photos and acknowledgement of the activities issued by organizations through whom these social activities are conducted are enclosed for kind reference and perusal.
In addition, more social service activities have been lined up like Free Health Check up Camps, Mass blood donation camps, and more Annadana programmes.
In addition to the above, the Committee members alongside have been individually undertaking such activities on an ongoing basis.
The GSBP, a legally registered body, has been allotted 1995 sqmts of land at survey no 27, Sompura village , Banashankari 6th Stage, 6th Phase Bangalore under Civic Amenity scheme by BDA on extendable lease and lease deed in this regard has been executed on 01.03.2021 for a period of 30 years. All necessary documentation like Possession certificate, Khatha etc., have been obtained from BDA. Property tax for balance period of 2020-21 and entire financial year of 2021-22 has also been paid. Proposed construction of various structures include One Samudaya Bhavan with a seating capacity of about 600 members, a mini hall for small functions with a seating capacity of about 125 people, One PG exclusively for students from weaker section of the society which can accommodate about 30 students, One Old age home with about 20 rooms and also office accommodation for the staff of the group. Final plan is under scrutiny of the Managing Committee and being submitted to BDA for final approval. The total area proposed for construction will be about 56,000 sq ft in phases.
As per conditions of allotment GSBP need to build a Sumudhaya Bhavan for general public and utilize the available land for already specified purposes like construction of old age home, hostel facility to needy students at a subsidized rate and also other cultural social causes for the benefit of public in general. Under the terms of lease GSBP is not permitted to undertake any commercial activities or part with land to other agencies through sublease etc. As the estimated cost of the project is very substantial, GSBP has to raise the funds from our members and other donors. Every effort is being made to complete construction of Samudaya Bhavan and other associated building well within the period as prescribed in Lease Deed signed with BDA.
The GSBP is run by an elected body and the office bearers have a tenure of 2 years each and there is a provision in the bylaw for re-election up to 3 terms and Annual General Body is the forum for election. The books of accounts are audited annually and IT return is filed annually. The statement of account is placed to Managing Committee on a monthly basis and audited financial papers including Balance sheet is placed before Annual General Body. For deliberation and approval. The byelaw has been registered with registrar of Co-operative Societies and all amendments as duly approved by Special General Body are also duly registered. Annual Financial returns are also submitted to Registrar of Societies. Thus GSBP functioning including funds collection and utilization thereof has been transparent and subject to close scrutiny and in public domain. Care is taken to ensure utmost transparency in all our operations. Managing Committee has retired Professionals like Bank Officials, Chartered Accountants and Engineers.
The GSBP with a humble beginning has been serving people right from inception and all members including elected Committee Members are serving the organization voluntarily and without any remuneration etc. Even the out of pocket expenses relating to performing their duties are born by individuals from their own source. This signifies the importance given to support social causes and aptitude of each and every member associated with GSBP to serve the general public.
GSBP also counts upon support from Government Department as the motive is to serve more and more people through varied social activities and financially week families. The activities undertaken are not restricted as long as they are beneficial and reach the needy people. Further subject to approval of the Managing Committee and availability of funds GSBP has plan to undertake more activities like public toilet facility, adoption of schools catering to poorest of poor students, arrange for mass social functions for the benefit of BPL families, cover more number students for financial assistance etc.,.