The Birth of a Vision
JEEVAN JYOTI FOUNDATION was born from a simple yet powerful vision of Smt. Bhagya Laxmi Padhi - to create an organization that would serve as a beacon of hope and transformation for underprivileged communities across Odisha.
In early 2023, after years of witnessing the struggles faced by marginalized communities in accessing basic healthcare, education, and opportunities, Smt. Padhi decided to transform her compassion into organized action. She gathered like-minded individuals who shared her passion for social service.
With an initial corpus of ₹10,000 and unwavering determination, the foundation was officially registered under the Indian Charitable & Religious Trust Act, 1920 in June 2023. The name 'Jeevan Jyoti' (Light of Life) was chosen to reflect the organization's mission to illuminate lives through compassionate service.