Organisation established
Registration No. 188/67 was supplied. The registration wording should be verified against the original record.
About the Mandali
A long history of community service.
About Us
Mahalaxmi Mahila Mandali, Devarakonda
The organisation was started in 1967 and is based in Devarakonda, Nalgonda District, Telangana.
Areas of work include women and child welfare, family counselling, AIDS awareness/care/support, aged welfare, vocational training, the Mahila Sewing Centre, old-age care, handicraft training and Mahila Chitfund activities.
Registration: No. 188/67 under the Public Societies Act 1350 Fasli.
Mahalaxmi Mahila Mandali Old Age Home was established on May 13, 1994. In September 1994, our President and Treasurer personally visited New Delhi to present our vision to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (formerly Ministry of Welfare). With the generous support and assistance of the Central Government, we have been successfully operating and maintaining the home to support elderly women.
Organisation at a glance
- Established: 1967
- Location: Devarakonda, Nalgonda District, Telangana
- Old Age Home: Started in 1994
- Initial capacity: 25 beds for elderly women above 60
History
Important milestones supplied by the organisation.
Public contribution
A contribution of Rs. 1,250 was reportedly paid to the government in 1975. A Rs. 2,000 share was also reported as credited to government.
Building inaugurated
The District Collector, Nalgonda, reportedly sanctioned building funds under NREP. The building was inaugurated on 22-3-1986 by Hon. Minister Sremathi K. Prathiba Bharathi, with Chief Guest Sri M. Raghurama Reddy, MP Nalgonda.
Extension grant
An extension grant of Rs. 15,000 was reportedly sanctioned by the State Social Welfare Fund, Hyderabad.
Extension completed / Old Age Home
The extension was reportedly completed in 1994 at a total extension cost of Rs. 33,286. The old-age home is also reported to have started in 1994 with 25 beds.