Surya Foundation is a social NGO established in 199 by Mr. Jai Prakash Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Surya Roshni Limited, with a view to promotea greater sense of national consciousness and social awareness among our countrymen particularly the youth. In pursuance of this larger objective, the Foundation is working in the following areas:— • Youth Development • Development of Preventive & Cost Effective Health System of Naturopathy & Yoga. • Think Tanks for vital areas of National Development • Ideal Village Projects with emphasis on Literacy and Personality Development of Youth. • Development of Naturopathy & Yoga

JHINJHOLI Sadhana Sthali

Situated at Jhinjholi in Haryana, away from the hustle bustle of Delhi is the Training Centre of Surya Foundation with sprawling lawns and gardens. Aptly named SADHANA STHALI the campus resembles the ancient GURUKUL providing an ideal environment for the trainees. A Swimming Pool, Computer Laboratory, Library, facilities for Indoor and Outdoor Games, Shooting Range and many other facilities are available in the campus which attract persons of all age groups. A Naturopathy Centre offers opportunity to remain as close the nature as possible. Jhinjholi provides the right environment for learning and development.

Youth Development
‘Catch Them Young’ is the motto followed by Surya Foundation. Today's child is tomorrow's Bharat! The Youth Development Programme, therefore, targets young children in their formative age. Surya Foundation conducts over 1200 Personality Development Camps each year in various parts of the country, benefiting about 25,000 youths.

Naturopathy & Yoga
Naturopathy & Yoga is a preventive as well as curative therapy. It is the most effective and least expensive method for a healthy and disease free living. Mahatma Gandhi had desired that Naturopathy should reach each and every village and to all our countrymen.

Surya Foundation has undertaken a massive project for the promotion of Naturopathy and Yoga in all states of the country with the help and support of many NGOs and well wishers.

Think Tans for National Development
l Constitutional Reforms l Economy l Education l Energy l International Relations l National Security l Power l Police Reforms l Public Administration
l Railways l Rural Development l Surface Transport l Telecom l Tourism l Water Resources

Surya Foundation Think Tanks have been established with a view to carrying out studies and research in the areas of vital national interests. These consist of eminent intellectuals, experts, retired bureaucrats, judges, legal experts, academics and scholars who deliberate various issues. Recommendations of the Think Tanks are made available to the Govt. Departments, PSUs, Members of Parliament and all concerned.

IDEAL VILLAGE PROJECT

"The path to development of the country passes through its villages" Surya Foundation conceived the 'Ideal Village Project' with the underlying idea to develop villages by— • Improving the literacy rate • Bringing peace and harmony • Helping them development of their village • Personality Development & Character Building

Village youth, including young children are the vehicle of this project. BAAL VIKAS KENDRAS or the Coaching Centres have been established in the villages for children who are school going, dropouts, or illiterates. Coaching Centres conduct various activities such as:—

• Education / Literacy
• Games
• Shram Dhan through Community Participation
• Yoga & Karate
• Adventure Programmes
• Personality Development Camps