ABOUT US – SHRI VAGAD VISA OSWAL CHOVISI MAHAJAN CHARITABLE TRUST
 

Serving Society With Compassion, Unity & Purpose

Shri Vagad Visa Oswal Chovisi Mahajan is a historic and respected community organisation representing the twenty-four villages of Vagad – Kutch. The Mahajan operates through a democratic system, electing a management team and trust board that includes leaders from all 24 villages. This ensures transparency, collective decision-making, and representation for every community member.

With a vision rooted in service and upliftment, the Mahajan carries out a wide range of charitable and community-focused activities that touch every aspect of life — education, healthcare, social welfare, women empowerment, accommodation, community services, and much more.

 

Our Mission

To empower individuals and families through compassion-driven initiatives, promote unity among the Vagad Visa Oswal community, and ensure that every member receives support, opportunities, and dignity.

 

Our Vision

A progressive, healthy, and self-reliant society where no individual is left behind — strengthened by cultural values, mutual support, and continuous development.

 

Core Values

    • Service (Seva) — Community welfare first
    • Transparency — Ethical governance
    • Unity — All 24 villages together
    • Empowerment — Education, skills & livelihood
    • Compassion — Respectful support for those in need

Our Key Social Activities
- We work across multiple areas to uplift the community:

1. Financial Assistance
- Monthly aid for widows & senior citizens
- Confidential support to families in need
- Aadhar Stambh Yojana

2. Medical Support
- Medical aid for underprivileged families
- Free medicines for long-term illnesses (cancer, paralysis, diabetes, etc.)
- Discounts on medicines 
- Discounts for pathology, CT, MRI, radiology services
- Navjivan Medical Centre, Malad: Affordable OPD services 

3. Community Communication & Emergency Services
-  Mobile App notifications for death & cremation updates
- “Vagad Chovisi Mahajan” Mobile App for matrimonial services, job postings, prayers meet details & more
- Kutch Vagad Khabar Patrika: Daily news covering achievements, awareness, medical updates, and community happenings

4. Accommodation & Hostels
- Atithi Bhavan (Andheri): Affordable AC rooms for outstation visitors
- Student accommodation and modern self-study libraries
- Peaceful, supportive spaces for learning & growth

5. Government Scheme Assistance
- Awareness and guidance for:
- Ayushman Bharat
- Mahatma Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana
- PM-JAY
- Post Office Insurance
- Helping members obtain necessary cards and benefits for medical treatment.

6. Social & Cultural Initiatives
- Samooh Lagna (Collective Wedding)
- Affordable & inclusive wedding ceremonies for underprivileged families.
- Sagpan Setu (Mediator Committee)
- Weekly meetings to assist youths in finding suitable life partners.
- Women Empowerment
- Sewing machines distribution
- Grah-udyog training
- Support for snack-making businesses
- Free stalls & advertisement support during fairs

7. Health, Fitness & Awareness
- Seminars & webinars on health, law, education, farming, business, etc.
- Yoga, meditation, fitness events & marathons
- Community-wide awareness programs

8. Pandemic Relief & Disaster Support
- Free quarantine centre during COVID‐19
- Food, accommodation, medicine & treatment support
- Help during floods & emergencies

9. Skill Development & Training
- Tying up with Raj Foundation & Government bodies
- Affordable or free vocational courses
- International certification programs
- Discounted computer courses for students & job seekers