About Punyadham Trust

Established in 2001 as Vishwa Jagruti Mission, Pune, and renamed in 2024, Punyadham Trust—widely known as Punyadham Ashram—has grown into a respected humanitarian institution in Pune, offering selfless service, social upliftment, and spiritual support to senior citizens and underprivileged communities.

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Our Mission

It is our mission to help the needy and give necessary financial help, educate and develop necessary skills in them to enable them to improve their self-worth and become useful members of society.

Our Vision

To build a compassionate and inclusive society where every individual—especially senior citizens, women, and the underprivileged—lives with dignity, care, security, and purpose, guided by spiritual values and selfless service.

Our Story

Punyadham Trust took shape from a simple yet deeply held aspiration to serve those in need with dignity and care. In 2001, this intent found direction through Maa Krishna Kashyap, lovingly known as Mataji, who envisioned a space where service to humanity could become a way of life.

Guided by this thought and undertaken in association with Acharya Sudhanshu Maharaj, Punyadham Trust grew through collective effort and shared responsibility. Over the years, what began as an intention evolved into sustained work across social welfare, community support, and care-driven initiatives, remaining rooted in the values that shaped its beginning.

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Our Work & Impact

Punyadham Trust contributes to social welfare, charitable support, community development, and cultural engagement. We address social needs through sustained care and responsibility, creating meaningful outcomes that align with key Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 4- Quality Education

Aligned through scholarships for needy students, free library facilities for competitive exam preparation, and skill-building programmes that support access to education and learning opportunities.

SDG 5- Gender Equality

Reflected through initiatives like Hamari Beti, which focuses on the empowerment, education, and skill development of young girls, along with support systems for women in vulnerable situations.

SDG 15- Life on Land

Aligned through the Gaushala initiative and environmental care practices that support the protection of animals, promote sustainable living, and respect natural ecosystems.

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

Supported through community welfare efforts, mass marriage programmes for underprivileged couples, and ongoing support systems that address food security and basic needs.

SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

Reflected through health camps, community welfare services, and infrastructure support that contribute to improved hygiene, sanitation awareness, and access to basic facilities.

Punyadham Ashram is a sanctuary of compassion and service, grounded in the belief that every act of care brings dignity, comfort, and hope.

The Founder of Punyadham Trust

Maa Krishna Kashyap, respectfully known as Mataji, is the founder of Punyadham Trust. She envisioned and began Punyadham with the intent to serve society through charitable and social work, guided by values of care, responsibility, and service.

She initiated this project with Acharya Sudhanshu Maharaj, shaping Punyadham for community support. Her role guides the Trust’s work through leadership and social responsibility.

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