Our Story
From a Youth Group to a Registered Trust
What began in 2014 as Omkareshwar Yuvak Mandal — a small circle of young volunteers led by founder Vinay Pandya celebrating festivals and helping neighbours — has grown into a movement of compassion across Vadodara.
During the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, our volunteers stood on the frontlines — arranging food, medicines and emergency support for stranded families. In 2022, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation honoured us with the VMC Cleanliness Award.
In 2025, we formalised this journey as Shree Omkareshwar Charitable Trust (Reg. No. E/9092/Vadodara) — so we can serve more people, more transparently, for generations to come.
Read our full journey“Seva is not charity. It is our duty towards the society that raised us.”
— Vinay Pandya, Founder
2014
Founded as Yuvak Mandal
2025
Registered Charitable Trust
Our Impact
250+
People Directly Supported
2,000+
Community Members Reached
50+
Sewing Machines Distributed
30+
Active Volunteers
What We Do
Six Pillars of Seva
Every program is run entirely by volunteers and funded by small donations from well-wishers like you.
Wheelchair Support
Free wheelchairs and mobility aids for persons with disabilities and the elderly, delivered to their doorstep.
Know moreWidows Livelihood
Sewing machines and skill support that help widowed women earn a dignified, independent income.
Know moreEmergency Transport
Urgent vehicle and ambulance coordination for medical emergencies and last-journey needs, free of cost.
Know moreFestivals & Culture
Ganesh Chaturthi, Holika Dahan, Diwali and Sharad Purnima celebrations that unite the whole community.
Know moreEnvironmental Care
Tree plantation, cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns — recognised by the VMC Cleanliness Award 2022.
Know moreAnimal Welfare
Food, water and care drives for stray animals and birds, especially during harsh summer months.
Know moreFeatured Achievement
VMC Cleanliness Award 2022
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation recognised Omkareshwar Yuvak Mandal for sustained cleanliness and beautification drives across our neighbourhood — proof that consistent, voluntary effort transforms a community.
See our environmental workYour Small Help Creates Big Change
₹5,000 puts a person with disability on wheels. ₹6,000 gives a widow her own livelihood. Every rupee reaches the beneficiary — our volunteers take nothing.