About Us
Our Story
A Foundation for Growth, A Future of Equality.
“People’s Progress Trust” was formed in the year 1995. It was registered as a charitable Organization with the main objectives of providing education, health and an old age home to support the residents as well as the underprivileged parts of the society. Education plays a crucial role in the growth and development of an individual. A home where at-least one member is educated can change the future of that whole family. Seventy two years after independence, although the country has been moving forward in the fields of science, technology and economics, a significant section of the backward and the oppressed classes of the society still don’t have access to a quality and value filled education.
Our journey
Since its establishment in 1995, People’s Progress Trust, has been supporting the downtrodden, poor and forgotten sections of families and students with free access to quality and English medium education. His vision is to provide free education to about 25,000 poor students through Peoples Progress Trust by the year 2037 and wants to replicate what Dr. Achyuta Samantha accomplished at Bhubaneswar in Orissa. People’s Nest is a boarding hostel that was established in 2012-2013 to support the students from all over the state from very remote places, with a system based on merit – by providing free education, accommodation and health care. The People’s Nest is run by a network of dedicated individuals including trained and experienced teachers and care takers with focus on great principles and values. The students here are taught to be independent and help with running the Nest under the guidance of administrators. The classrooms, residential areas, lunch area, etc. are all maintained by the students. This kind of involvement acquaints students with the value in dignity of labor. The students are given a healthy lifestyle and nutritious food involving leafy greens, fresh vegetables, eggs, meat and fruits and high quality brown rice. The food and the healthy routine helps both their physical and mental well-being. With the help of People’s hospital founded in 2007-08) all the students are provided with health services and medical care when needed. To inculcate the habit of learning and reading, a library sourced with books ranging from science, technology, social and cultural views is available and maintained by the students. To learn more about local culture and importance of the places around them they are taken on tours and visitations to various local areas. The People’s Progress Trust works with an objective of imbibing a secular thought process in the students without a bias or divide in the name of caste, religion, region and gender. The students here are taught that the power to change their future and thereby their lives is in their own hands and the decisions they make during their time here.
Purpose and Goals
Purpose: To create an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to high-quality education, healthcare, and resources for comprehensive development.
Goals: To deliver free, English-medium education and healthcare to underserved populations while cultivating independence and sustainable progress.
Core Values
Equality and Empowerment for All The Trust’s foundation is built on secular values, fostering unity and equality among students irrespective of their caste, religion, region, or gender. By empowering students to take charge of their lives and decisions, the Trust prepares them to create a positive impact in their communities.
Building a Brighter Future for the Underprivileged.
Education is viewed as the foundation of both personal and societal advancement. The Trust firmly believes that educating even one family member can pave the way for generational transformation. While the nation has made significant strides in fields like science, technology, and economics, many marginalized groups still lack access to essential educational opportunities.
Since its founding, People’s Progress Trust has aimed to close this gap by providing free, English-medium education to disadvantaged communities. By 2037, the Trust envisions supporting 25,000 students, inspired by Dr. Achyuta Samantha’s impactful work in Odisha.