Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
AbbreviationSRMD
Formation10 March 1994
FounderRakesh Jhaveri
TypeSpiritual community
HeadquartersDharampur, Gujarat, India
Region served
International
Websitewww.srmd.org

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) is an Indian spiritual and humanitarian organization headquartered in Dharampur, Gujarat.[1] Founded in 1994 by Rakesh Jhaveri, the organization is based on the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra, a 19th-century Jain philosopher and mystic. SRMD operates through more than 200 centres across six continents.[2][3] Its activities include spiritual programmes and charitable initiatives through Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care.[4]

History

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur was founded in 1994 by Rakesh Jhaveri in Dharampur, Gujarat.[5] The organization was established to promote the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra, a 19th-century Jain philosopher and mystic.[6] Its principal centre, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, is located in Dharampur.[7]

Following its establishment, the organization expanded its activities in India and internationally through affiliated centres and spiritual programmes. It established centres across six continents,[8] including in Australia, where centres were established in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide.[9]

International presence

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur has centres in six continents. According to the Mission, its network includes 206 Mission Centres, 96 Youth Centres, 252 Children Centres and 206 Seva Centres. The centres conduct spiritual programmes, youth and children's activities, and community service initiatives.[10]

Ashram

Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram is a 223-acre campus near Dharampur, Gujarat, and serves as the headquarters of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. The campus includes religious, educational and meditation facilities. Its Raj Sabhagruh complex, designed by Serie Architects, includes a 5,000-seat auditorium, classrooms, a museum and a meditation hall. Raj Sabhagruh received an AR Future Project, Cultural Regeneration Award in 2022 and an Architectural Review Future Projects Award in 2024. In 2025, it was named Civic Project of the Year at the Dezeen Awards, and in 2026 it won the Religious Architecture category at the ArchDaily Building of the Year awards. The campus also includes the Shri Mahavir Praasad (Shwetambar Jinmandir), Shri Chandraprabhu Praasad (Digambar Jinmandir), Gurumandir, Raj Darbar, a meditation hall and the Anekant Library.[11][12][13]

Humanitarian activities

Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care is the humanitarian initiative of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur. Its activities include healthcare, education, child welfare, women's empowerment, tribal development, environmental conservation, animal welfare and emergency relief. It operates the Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre, a 250-bed multi-speciality hospital in Dharampur, Gujarat. The organisation also conducts medical outreach programmes, including health screening and community health initiatives in rural and tribal areas. In 2020, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).[14][15]

Key initiatives

Women's empowerment

The organisation operates the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women in Dharampur, Gujarat. Opened in December 2025, the centre conducts vocational training programmes and provides childcare facilities for women in the region. Its activities also include yoga, meditation, and group-learning sessions. According to The Financial Express, the centre forms part of the organization's community-development initiatives.[16]

Mission Africa initiative

SRMD conducts programmes in several African countries through its Mission Africa initiative. These programmes include activities related to healthcare, education, access to water, and livelihood support.[17]

Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre

The Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre is a charitable multi-speciality hospital located in Dharampur, Gujarat. Established in 2004, the hospital has a capacity of 250 beds. In August 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated an expanded hospital facility.[18][19] The project was developed at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore.[20]

Animal welfare

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur operates Shrimad Rajchandra Jivamaitridham, an animal hospital and shelter for the treatment and rehabilitation of cattle and other animals. In 2022, the Mission announced plans for the development of the Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital, a multi-speciality veterinary hospital in Gujarat. The proposed facility was described as including services such as dialysis, a blood bank, endoscopy and laser-based treatments.[21]

Public engagements

In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative ₹10 and ₹150 coins to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Shrimad Rajchandra, an event organized in collaboration with the mission.[22]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Bhandari, Shashwat (2024-02-15). "President Murmu visits Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Gujarat, says moved by its spiritual atmosphere". India TV News. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  3. ↑ Raman, Sathish (2026-07-02). "SRMD Expands Its Global Footprint Through Spiritual and Community Centres". Oneindia. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  4. ↑ Das, Preeti (2017-11-04). "34-feet statue of 'Mahatma's mentor' unveiled in Valsad". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  5. ↑ Chand, Prakash. "How Shrimad Rajchandraji's Teachings Continue to Shape a 21st-Century Mission". DNA India. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
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  12. ↑ "મહંતસ્વામી મહારાજનું સ્વાગત કરાયું: ધરમપુર શ્રીમદ્ રાજચંદ્ર આશ્રમમાં જ્ઞાન - ધ્યાન સંકુલ 'રાજ સભાગૃહ'નું મહંત સ્વામીજી મહારાજના હસ્તે લોકાર્પણ કરવામાં આવ્યું - Dharampur News". Divya Bhaskar (in Gujarati). 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  13. ↑ "Shrimand Rajchandra Ashram Satsang Hall". Dezeen. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  14. ↑ Venugopal, Sreelekha (2026-07-09). "How Shrimad Rajchandra love and care is transforming rural lives through healthcare and humanitarian service". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  15. ↑ Vora, Rajendra (2023-10-27). "Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care USA, Raises $2.1 Million In CA". IndiaWest News. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  16. ↑ "Women's centre in south Gujarat aims to create steady work in tribal belt". The Financial Express. 2026-05-13. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  17. ↑ "India to Africa: How homegrown philanthropic models are going global". The Economic Times. 2026-05-04. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
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  21. ↑ "Vet care facility plans to expand access to advanced animal treatment". Moneycontrol.com. May 7, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  22. ↑ "PM Narendra Modi to release coin, stamp on Gandhi's spiritual guru". The Indian Express. 2017-06-23. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
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