Ardra Charitable Society

Ardra Etymologically derived from the Sanskrit word Ardra-Ardram in Malayalam, the name means compassion, fellow-feeling or sorrow for the sufferings of another. Ardra strives to help the poor and needy by providing primary necessities, education, medical care, job-training, marriage assistance, employment etc The Society Formed in 2001, Ardra is under the direct patronage of H.H. Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan. Ardra is a non-profit Charitable organisation operating throughout India. The Aim Ardra aims to work for the educational, social, cultural, spiritual and economic advancement of the marginalised people of India irrespective of caste, creed or community. Programmes and Projects -Engage in charitable and social service activities to help the poor and the needy-Promote education at all levels and improve quality of education among the people in general, and minorities and backward classes in particular-Establish educational, technical, and commercial institutions. job training adult education centres-Establish hospitals, clinics, laboratories, ambulance services, hostels, orphanages-libraries and reading rooms, old age homes and homes for the handicapped-Establish and administer agricultural farms, village and cottage industries and other industrial enterprises, encourage self employment and provide job opportunities to the unemployed-Influence the decision-making process at various government levels in favour of marginalised and powerless masses regardless of caste, creed or political allegiance-Establish centres for counseling and promote moral and spiritual values among the public. Contributions All contributions made to Ardra will be eligible for exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Ardra is recognised as a registered entity with the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Government of India, for undertaking CSR activities.