A NAME TO HONOR. A PURPOSE TO SHARE.

Relief. Education.Health & dignity.

Gopal Prasad Seva Trust is a public charitable trust in Kurunta, Balasore, founded in March 2026 in loving memory of Gopal Prasad Panda. We exist to help people in need, especially economically weaker families and Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and backward-class communities, with essentials, education and health care.

Explore our purpose Meet our founding members

Compassion in action. Dignity at heart.

Gopal Prasad Panda, whose legacy inspires the trust — A legacy carried forward through service to society

Shri Radha Krishna at the family shrine — A legacy carried forward through service to society

Relief for people in need. Education for every child. Health care for all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion.

Gopal Prasad Panda, the inspiration behind Gopal Prasad Seva Trust — Gopal Prasad Panda
The inspiration behind Gopal Prasad Seva Trust

OUR INSPIRATION

Honoring a name.Living a purpose.

Some of the most meaningful ways to honor our loved ones begin with how we care for others.

Gopal Prasad Seva Trust was established by trust deed on 25 March 2026 at Kurunta, Balasore, Odisha, in honor of Gopal Prasad Panda. Our intention is simple: to turn gratitude into meaningful service for people in need, and to bring our community together around that work.

We hope to grow thoughtfully, beginning with practical acts of care and listening to the people we seek to support.

His name. A shared commitment to kindness.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Our foundingmembers.

The Trust was founded by deed on 25 March 2026. Its Board of Trustees serves on an honorary basis and meets at least once every quarter.

Founder

Mr Dillip Kumar Panda

Son of (late) Raghunath Panda & Mrs Bharati Panda · Grandson of (late) Gopal Prasad Panda

Founded the Trust in honor of his grandfather, Gopal Prasad Panda, and guides it so that it stays true to its charitable purpose.

President

Mr Ajay Kumar Panda

Son of (late) Gopal Prasad Panda

Teacher and social activist. Leads the Board and signs documents and agreements on behalf of the Trust, with the support of his son, Dipak Panda.

Trustee

Mr Prafulla Kumar Panda

Son of (late) Gopal Prasad Panda

Social activist. Serves on the Board of Trustees and shares in its decisions.

Vice-President

Mr Akshay Kumar Panda

Son of (late) Gajendra Prasad Panda · Grandson of (late) Gopal Prasad Panda

Social activist. Acts for the President when needed and supports the Board in its work.

Secretary & Treasurer

Mr Bhabagrahi Panda

Son of (late) Purna Chandra Panda · Grandson of (late) Gopal Prasad Panda

Social activist. Keeps the Trust's records, accounts and minutes, operates its bank accounts and runs its day-to-day administration.

Family-provided photograph of the shrine honoring Shri Raghunath Jew and Shri Radha Krishna — Our Kula Devata · Shri Raghunath Jew & Shri Radha Krishna

OUR KULA DEVATA

Rooted in devotion.Expressed through seva.

Shri Raghunath Jew & Shri Radha Krishna

With the blessings of our family's Kula Devata, Shri Raghunath Jew and Shri Radha Krishna, we seek to express our devotion through kindness, humility and service to people in need.

Their place in our family tradition is an inspiration for this trust: to care for others, respect every person and serve with a sincere heart.

Faith in our hearts. Service in our hands.

Devotional photograph of Shri Radha Krishna supplied by the family — Shri Radha Krishna

RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE · KURUNTA

A place of devotion.A purpose to support.

The Radha Krishna Temple in Kurunta is at the heart of our family's devotion and village life. This space will share temple updates and community celebrations. Temple offerings are separate from donations to the Trust, which are used only for its charitable objects.

Kurunta Village, Khaira Tahsil, Balasore District, Odisha, India — 756047

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Watch Kurunta Holi Utsav

DEVOTION & COMMUNITY

Kurunta Holi Utsav

A celebration shared by our family and community. Watch the video below.

OUR INTENDED FOCUS

Three pillars ofmeaningful seva.

Our trust deed sets out the work we exist to do: relief for people in need, education for weaker sections of society, and health care. Our work is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. Activities will be announced as plans are confirmed.

Relief & essentials

Financial help, food, clothing and shelter for people in need, especially economically weaker families and Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and backward-class communities.

Education & upliftment

Better education for weaker and disadvantaged sections of society, with training, awareness and welfare programmes for Adivasi and poor communities.

Health & medical care

Free or low-cost treatment through clinics and mobile medical units, with health camps, vaccination drives and awareness programmes for prevention of disease.

Our deed also covers relief and rebuilding in disaster-affected areas, and partnerships with NGOs, government bodies and CSR programmes. Our first activities are being shaped.

THE SPIRIT OF OUR WORK

How we servematters.

Our commitments guide the initiative we want to build.

Dignity, always

Listen first. Respect each person's circumstances. Offer support with kindness and without judgment.

Care with accountability

Trust income is used only for our charitable objects, never to benefit trustees or their relatives. Trustees serve on an honorary basis, and our accounts are audited every year by a Chartered Accountant.

Service, together

Welcome willing hands and thoughtful ideas. Small contributions can become meaningful when we work together.

BE PART OF THE BEGINNING

There is a placefor your kindness.

Your time, skills, thoughtful contributions or a simple introduction could help shape the journey ahead.

We are getting started. Official contact details and participation opportunities will be shared here when available.

A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS

Can I donate through this website?

Not yet. Online donations are not enabled. Verified giving details will be published when arrangements are ready.

Are seva activities already underway?

This is the trust's initial website. The focus areas describe our intentions; confirmed activities and participation details will be announced here.

Can I read the website in Odia?

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