Shri Balaji Seva Samiti

Est. 1995 · Kanpur

Crowds gathered at Ganesh Mahotsav festival in Kanpur
FAITH & FESTIVALS

Kanpur's Largest Community Celebration — Powered by Service

Every year, thousands gather for Ganesh Mahotsav. The same spirit carries us into orphanages, hospitals, and homes for the rest of the year.

Doctor conducting free eye camp for patients in Kanpur
HEALING LIVES

Free Healthcare for Those Who Cannot Afford to Be Well

From eye camps to corrective surgeries — we believe good health is not a privilege. 4.5 lakh+ medical treatments delivered.

Women learning tailoring skills at Shri Balaji Seva Samiti training centre
EMPOWERING WOMEN

A Stitch in Time — Skills That Change Destinies

12,000+ women trained in tailoring, computer skills, and vocational trades. Self-reliance is our greatest donation.

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Years of Service

Who We Are

Faith & Service Are One.

Shri Balaji Seva Samiti was born in 1995 from a simple belief: organizing a festival and feeding the poor are acts of the same devotion. We are a registered society in Kanpur, driven entirely by volunteers, trusted by more than 4.5 million people across Uttar Pradesh.

Registered Society
80G Tax Exemption
100% Volunteer Driven
35 Years Uninterrupted
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Volunteers in action

4.5M+

Lives impacted since 1995

OUR CORE PILLARS

Three Ways We Serve.

Faith fuels us. People guide us. Action defines us. Three distinct pillars, one singular purpose: serve those who need it most.

HEAL

Health & Medical Care

Free medical camps covering eye care, orthopaedic, maternal health, and family welfare. We believe access to healthcare should never depend on the size of your wallet.

  • Free Eye Camps & Cataract Surgery Referrals
  • Maternal & Child Welfare Programs
  • Orthopaedic Support & Walking Aids

4.5L+ treated

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ENRICH

Festivals & Community Life

From Ganesh Mahotsav to Devi Jagran, Bhandara to Satsang — we bring Kanpur together. Community celebrations are not just events; they are the soul of our work.

  • Annual 10-Day Ganesh Mahotsav
  • Mass Weddings for Differently-Abled Couples
  • Monthly Bhandara Community Meals

12L+ meals served

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EMPOWER

Education & Skill Building

We equip women, the differently-abled, and destitute individuals with vocational skills — sewing, computing, and small-enterprise training — to earn their own livelihood.

  • Women's Tailoring & Handicraft Training
  • Computer Literacy Courses
  • Small Business Starter Workshop

12,000+ empowered

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OUR PROCESS

The Journey of Seva.

From identifying need to transforming lives — every step is taken with intention, care, and community.

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Identify the Need

Our volunteer network identifies individuals and families requiring support.

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Mobilize Resources

We coordinate donations, materials, and volunteer time for each program.

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Deliver Service

Medical camps, food drives, and relief operations are carried out directly.

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Follow Through

We stay engaged post-service — rehabilitation and long-term skill support.

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Measure Impact

Transparent reporting of outcomes — people treated, fed, and trained.

Cycle of Seva

CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

Urgent Needs.

Immediate impact opportunities. Choose a cause that speaks to your heart and help us reach our goal.

Volunteers serving food at monthly Bhandara
ONGOING
36,000 raised72%

Monthly Bhandara — Feed 500 Families

Every month, we organize a free community meal for 500+ families in Ashok Nagar and surrounding areas. ₹50 feeds a family of four.

36,000 raisedGoal: ₹50,000

234 donors

Volunteers distributing blankets
SEASONAL
45,000 raised45%

Warm Winters — Blankets for Elders

Every December, we distribute blankets to elderly residents of old-age homes and those living on the streets of Kanpur.

45,000 raisedGoal: ₹1,00,000

156 donors

LIVES CHANGED

Stories That Drive Us.

Behind every statistic is a real person. Here are a few lives transformed by your generosity.

EMPOWER
I was widowed at 34 with two children. The Samiti taught me to sew. Today I run my own boutique in Kidwai Nagar.
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Sunita Devi

Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur · 2019

HEAL
I had not seen clearly for four years. The free eye camp gave me my sight — and my livelihood — back.
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Ramesh Kumar

Armapur, Kanpur · 2022

ENRICH
We could never have afforded a wedding. The Samiti organized everything with full dignity and celebration.
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Priya & Deepak

Govind Nagar, Kanpur · 2023

RELIEF
When the flood took everything, they came the next morning with food, medicines, and hope.
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Panki Flood Families

Panki, Kanpur · 2024

TESTIMONIALS

They Speak. We Listen.

Words from those whose lives we've touched and who have shaped ours in return.

Shri Balaji Seva Samiti has been the backbone of Ashok Nagar for three decades. Their Ganesh Mahotsav brings our whole community together — and their welfare work quietly lifts up the most vulnerable among us.
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Ramchandra Mishra

Senior Resident, Ashok Nagar

NEWS & UPDATES

Latest from the Samiti

Stay informed about our recent programs, upcoming events, and stories of impact from across Kanpur.

Ganesh Mahotsav celebrations
Festival

15 Sep 2024

Ganesh Mahotsav 2025 — Highlights from Kanpur's Biggest Festival

Over 50,000 devotees gathered this year for a celebration that combined spiritual devotion with massive community welfare initiatives.

4 MIN READ

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Women at sewing machines
Empowerment

28 Aug 2024

5 Practical Skills Every Woman Can Learn to Achieve Financial Independence

From basic tailoring to digital literacy, we break down the most accessible skills that are changing the economic realities of women in Kanpur.

6 MIN READ

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Doctor examining patient at eye camp
Health

12 Aug 2024

Why Free Eye Camps Matter: 600 Patients Treated in One Day

A behind-the-scenes look at our latest medical camp in Armapur, where our volunteer doctors restored sight and hope.

5 MIN READ

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Trusted Partners

Supported by institutions that share our values of service.

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Kanpur Municipal
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District Health
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State Bank
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Rotary Club
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Lions Club
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Local Business
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UP Social
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District Education
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Kanpur Municipal
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District Health
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State Bank
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Rotary Club
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Lions Club
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Local Business
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UP Social
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District Education
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Every Rupee
is a Prayer.

Your donation funds free medical camps, meals for families, skill training for women, and dignity for the elderly. Tax-deductible under Section 80G.

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