🕊️ History of the Trust

A Legacy of Service and Compassion

The Chaganam Lalithamma Bhaskara Rao Memorial Trust (Reg. No. 96/2020) was founded in 2020 at Pellakuru, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, by Shri Chaganam Gowrishankar Garu in loving memory of his late parents — Shri Bhaskara Rao Garu and Smt. Lalithamma Garu.

The Trust was born out of a deep desire to carry forward the values of humility, empathy, and selfless service that were central to their lives. Both parents were respected in their community for their simplicity, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping others.
Their lives became the inspiration for their son to institutionalize these values into a structured, sustainable platform for social good.

Foundation and Purpose

After years of professional success in the infrastructure sector as the founder of CH. Gowrishankar Infra Build (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Shri Chaganam Gowrishankar Garu decided to dedicate a part of his life and resources to serve the society that shaped him.

He envisioned a permanent institution that would:

  • Serve the underprivileged and the marginalized,

  • Promote education, healthcare, and employment, and

  • Create sustainable community development programs.

Thus, in the year 2020, the Chaganam Lalithamma Bhaskara Rao Memorial Trust was formally established and registered under the Indian Trusts Act.

Inspiration Behind the Name

The Trust carries the names of Smt. Lalithamma Garu and Shri Bhaskara Rao Garu — two individuals whose lives embodied kindness, discipline, and community service.

“Lalithamma Garu’s compassion and Bhaskara Rao Garu’s integrity became the foundation stones upon which this Trust stands.”

Their son, Shri Chaganam Gowrishankar Garu, created this institution not as a symbol of remembrance, but as a living legacy — one that transforms values into meaningful action.

Early Years of Service (2020–2022)

The Trust began its journey modestly, focusing on the immediate needs of rural communities in Pellakuru and neighboring mandals.

Initial activities included:

  • Conducting free blood test and medical camps in local villages.

  • Organizing eye camps under the “Lalithamma Kanti Velugu Pathakam.”

  • Establishing Skill Development Centres for youth and women.

  • Distributing plants and promoting green initiatives.

  • Providing wheelchairs, tricycles, and walking aids to differently-abled individuals.

Within the first two years, the Trust’s efforts touched thousands of lives across Tirupati and SPSR Nellore Districts.

Growth and Expansion (2023–2025)

Encouraged by community participation and measurable outcomes, the Trust expanded its reach with structured programs and collaborations.

Key Milestones:
☑️ Installation of 2,800 cement benches across Tirupati and SPSR Nellore Districts.
☑️ Establishment of additional Skill Development Centres (Computer, Tailoring, Driving, Beautician).
☑️ Career guidance programs reaching over 9,000 students across 95 schools.
☑️ Organization of large-scale Eye Camps serving 31,000+ patients with over 4,000 surgeries performed.
☑️ Execution of Disaster Relief Operations during floods and the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting 200+ families.
☑️ Expansion of tree plantation and fruit plant distribution to over 60,000 plants.

Through consistent effort, the Trust evolved from a local welfare body to a recognized community service organization respected across Andhra Pradesh.

Leadership and Governance

The Trust is guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees, led by Shri Chaganam Gowrishankar Garu as Managing Trustee, and supported by family members and well-wishers who share his passion for social service.

Each trustee plays a specific role in administration, project execution, healthcare, finance, and welfare activities — ensuring transparent and accountable governance.

Recognitions and Visits

The Trust’s work has been acknowledged and appreciated by several dignitaries, including:

  • Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu, Former Vice President of India – who unveiled the Silapalakam and inaugurated trust facilities.

  • Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy Garu, Hon. Advisor to AP Government (Defence Hub).

  • Sri Gurumurthy Tirupati (MP) and Sri Kiliveti Sanjeevaiah (MLA, Sullurupeta).

  • Sri Rajagopala Reddy (DSP, Naidupeta) during certificate distribution events.

These visits reinforced the Trust’s credibility and encouraged its team to continue its humanitarian journey.

Looking Ahead

The Trust’s future roadmap focuses on:

  • Establishing a De-Addiction & Rehabilitation Centre.

  • Setting up Lalithamma Seva Sadan — a permanent facility for care, service, and shelter.

  • Expanding medical and educational outreach across new districts.

  • Launching Mobile Medical Units to reach remote villages.

Every future project reflects the Trust’s unwavering dedication to uplift humanity and extend its founders’ legacy of service.

Conclusion

From a single idea born out of love and gratitude, the Chaganam Lalithamma Bhaskara Rao Memorial Trust has grown into a powerful force for good — serving thousands with sincerity and purpose.

It stands today as a bridge between privilege and need, between compassion and action, and between values and vision.

“The hands that serve are holier than the lips that pray.”

The Trust continues to live by this timeless belief, transforming empathy into action and kindness into lasting change.