Inspired by the life of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati and ideals of the Arya Samaj, Shri Banarsi Lalji gathered like-minded persons and established ‘Shrimad Dayanand Bal Sadan’ on May 11, 1915. It was registered as a society
on March 30, 1915, under the Societies Act, 1780.
The overarching objective for setting up the Bal Sadan was to create a permanent and lasting institution
to take care of the unfortunate children who had either lost their parents or had no means to sustain
themselves.
The noble cause got widespread support from the different sections of society. People from different
walks of life, according to their economic status, extended support to the institution in cash as well as kind. They still continue to do so.
In the initial years, Shri Banarsi Lalji guided the activities of the Bal Sadan. He introduced a curriculum
which, with necessary modifications, is still followed in letter and spirit.
Later, Shri Banarsi Lalji took Sanyas and assumed new identity and new name -- Swami Nirbhayanand.
He continued to work relentlessly for the welfare and uplift of the society till he breathed his last on
October 26, 1931.
After his demise, the condition of the Bal Sadan gradually deteriorated for want of better management.
There was no dearth of people who were willing to support the institution, but somehow the management failed to move with the changing times.
A philanthropist to the core, Shri Dharm Dutt was involved in the activities of the Bal Sadan for several decades. He contributed to the welfare of the institution as an enlightened citizen and did his best to ensure that food, lodging and education are provided to the children living in the Bal Sadan.
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On his retirement from the UP State Electricity Board (UPSEB) as Joint Secretary, he got himself involved fulltime in the activities of the Bal Sadan. Impressed by his commitment to the ideals of Arya Samaj and the burning desire to work for upliftment of the underprivileged children, the Society of the Bal Sadan appointed him manager in 1990 and elevated him to the post of secretary in 1994. In his noble journey, he was joined by his wife Shrimati Omeshwari Shrivastava who is still working fulltime despite the old age complications.
Shir Dharm Dutt worked relentlessly and focused on rebuilding the basic infrastructure which was in dilapidated condition. The first and foremost priority was to provide safe and hygienic living space to the children and for that he invested his retirement benefit and also the funds raised from sale of his property. Seeing his commitment, several like-minded people joined him and accorded assistance in every possible manner.
In order to ensure security of children and the campus, he decided to construct a boundary wall. His decision to erect a protective wall around the campus evoked very strong reaction from anti-social elements and encroachers. Although Shri Dharm Dutt was threatened and even attacked with iron rods by anti-social elements, he did not relent. He continued to struggle till the task of building the protective boundary wall was completed.
After that, his focus shifted to construction of hostels for boys and girls, school, library, dining hall with attached kitchen, yoga and multi-purpose halls, two Yagyashalas, recreational hall with projector, and gaushala for dozens of cows.
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