Welcome to RASS
Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS), a premier Social service organization based in the state of Andhra Pradesh was established in the year 1981. Many renowned personalities such as Padma Vibhushan Late Prof.N.G.Ranga, Late P.Rajagopal Naidu, Padma Vibhushan and Sarvodaya Leader Late Dr.Nirmala Deshpande, have been the pioneers who were instrumental in founding and developing the organization.
Initially the organisation has been functioning in the name of ‘Rayalaseema Seva Samithi’ confining activities to the four districts of Rayalaseema region. Later in the year 1998, to spread the activities across the regions and give the organisation a Pan-India appeal, the name of the organisation has been changed to ‘Rashtriya Seva Samithi’.
Reminiscence of President & Founder General Secretary
Padmashree Awardee Late Dr.G.Muniratnam
RASS cherishes the memory of our beloved Past President and Founder General Secretary, Dr.G.Munirathnam (1936-2021), who is renowned as an inspiring societal development practitioner. He had devoted his entire life towards upliftment of poor and down trodden with focus on child development, women empowerment, disabled rehabilitation, skill development of youth, support to small and marginal farmers and the senior citizens.
The programs initiated by Dr.G.Muniratnam and the works of RASS under his able guidance are commendable with an outreach of around 3.2 lakh direct beneficiaries with over 45 projects in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. His focus of attention has been on meeting the needs of needy families and enabling them to cross the poverty line.
He was guided by the Gandhian Philosophy with a focus on the poor and downtrodden. His innovations are able to give great impetus to the voluntary movement in different parts of India.
It is great privilege to the organization that the dedicated services of the eminent chief functionary Dr.Muniratnam has been recognized with prestigious Civilian Honour ‘Padma Shri’ in the year 2012, apart from National Awards from the Government of India; and recognitions and rewards from institutions of National repute.
With the inspiration and blessings of the departed soul, the RASS family has pledged to rededicate themselves to continue the values set by him for the cause of the Humanity.