Established in 1977 by Shri Sahajanand Saraswati Maharaj, the Shri Vithalrao Joshi Charities Trust (SVJCT) works toward the holistic upliftment of the Konkan region under the vision of “Health, Education, and Empowerment for All.” It creates a “Cillage” ecosystem that integrates modern urban facilities into a rural environment to build a capable and ethical society. Through various social, spiritual, and vocational initiatives, the Trust ensures that the basic needs of the economically weaker sections are met.

Shri Sahajanand Saraswati Maharaj established the Shri Vasudevanant Saraswati Vedpathshala in 1984 to preserve and propagate Vedic culture and traditional Indian values. Students from across India enroll in courses like Vaidiki to memorize the Rigveda and Yadniki to master the 16 major rituals of Hinduism. The Pathshala has gained national prestige, teaching ancient wisdom alongside discipline and yoga to prepare graduates for spiritual leadership.

Spanning 18 acres, SVJCT’s Sports Academy is an international-standard facility designed to promote mental and physical resilience in the younger generation. It offers infrastructure for 18 different disciplines, including an 8-lane synthetic track, a football stadium, a 25-meter swimming pool, and an indoor rifle shooting range. The Academy hosts major events like the annual Dervan Youth Games, providing a platform for local athletes to train and excel at national and international levels.