The People Behind Our Seva

Sri Debbadi Ashok

Founder President, Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram

A lifelong journey dedicated to social service, rural development, education, senior-citizen welfare and community empowerment.

Sri Debbadi Ashok is a social-service leader whose lifelong commitment to helping the poor, needy, senior citizens, rural communities and young people has shaped his journey of service. Born in 1960 in Thamsi Village, Adilabad District, to Smt. Suseela and Sri Gundaiah, he completed his schooling in Sai Lingi Village and his Intermediate and Degree education in Adilabad. He began his professional career as a Junior Engineer in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). From an early age, he developed a strong interest in social service.

A Journey of Seva

• 1960 — Early Life
• 2000 — Beginning of Organised Social Service
• 2000–2008 — Rural Community Development
• 2018 — Full-Time Commitment to Seva
• 2019 — Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram
• 2020 — Vanaprasthasramam

A Journey Rooted in Social Service

While still in service, Sri Debbadi Ashok began his organised social-service journey in 2000 by establishing the Sri Shirdi Sai Seva Society in Sai Lingi Village, Adilabad, with the aim of helping poor and needy people and improving living conditions in the village and surrounding communities.

His early service vision centred on Gudi-Badi-Tadi-Vodi — Temple, School, Water and Shelter — as essential elements for the development and welfare of rural communities.

Building Communities Through Service

Between 2000 and 2008, working together with local people, Sri Debbadi Ashok contributed to the development of a Sai Baba Temple, a school, bore wells and an Old Age Home providing free food, accommodation and medical facilities. He also contributed to the construction of 600 toilets in Thamsi Village and 200 percolation pits aimed at improving groundwater levels.

• Established 100 water purification plants in villages across Adilabad District in association with Balvikas Organization.
• Created infrastructure of approximately 5,000 square feet to support rural youth in pursuing self-employment.
• Helped rural youth access the infrastructure and required bank-loan support for self-employment opportunities.

Empowering Rural Youth Through Skills

Sri Debbadi Ashok established a Skill Development Training Centre in Adilabad to help rural youth develop practical skills and become self-reliant. Training initiatives included Computers, Fashion Designing, Driving, Tailoring, Maggam Works, Motor Mechanism and other vocational areas.

He also worked in association with Sri Ramanandateertha Rural Training Institute, Pochampalli, to extend skill-development and vocational training opportunities to rural youth in Adilabad and Nirmal districts.

A Full-Time Commitment to Seva

In 2018, Sri Debbadi Ashok took Voluntary Retirement from BSNL in order to dedicate himself fully to social service. In 2019, together with retired BSNL employees and other interested individuals, he helped establish Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram to extend his service activities to Hyderabad and surrounding areas.

In 2020, an Old Age Home named Vanaprasthasramam was started at Peddakonduru Village, Choutuppal Mandal, Bhongir District. The facility provides free accommodation, food and medical support to poor and needy senior citizens and physically challenged persons.

Serving Senior Citizens and the Physically Challenged

Vanaprasthasramam at Peddakonduru was established as an extension of Sri Debbadi Ashok's commitment to caring for senior citizens and people in need. The home provides free accommodation, food and medical facilities and is supported through donations and contributions from generous individuals and members.

A G+2 building of approximately 4,500 square feet was also initiated at Peddakonduru to expand accommodation capacity. The project received donations from members of society along with government support, with the completed first floor brought into use.

Supporting Education and Young Minds

Sri Debbadi Ashok has also extended his service into the field of education. Members associated with Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram, including retired professionals, formed a group to support educational development and adopted Zilla Parishad High School, Uppal. Special classes were conducted for students of Classes 9 and 10 to strengthen academic skills, along with computer education.

• Providing notebooks, school bags, pens, pencils and other educational materials to economically disadvantaged students.
• Supporting educational activities at schools in Attapur and Champapet.
• Supporting teaching requirements through a Vidya Volunteer initiative where additional teaching support was needed.
• Helping students improve their academic skills and access better educational opportunities.

Service to Physically Challenged Persons

At Vanaprasthasramam in Peddakonduru, service camps have been organised for physically challenged persons, including the distribution of grocery items, bed sheets and general medicines. Similar support has also been extended to physically challenged persons at Sai Vruddhasramam in Sai Lingi.

The service initiatives also include providing groceries, medicines and other essential materials to individuals facing severe physical challenges and requiring continued support.

Medical Care for Senior Citizens

Recognising the importance of healthcare for elderly residents in Old Age Homes, Sri Debbadi Ashok has remained connected with social organisations and supported the organisation of medical camps at the Peddakonduru and Sai Lingi Old Age Homes. These initiatives include periodic health check-ups and support with medicines for elderly residents.

A Vision for a Healthy and Self-Reliant Society

Sri Debbadi Ashok's vision is that every person in society should be able to lead a happy and healthy life. He believes that individuals should give equal importance to family, profession and society, use their available time meaningfully, develop spiritual values and contribute to helping others.

From 2000 to 2018, he dedicated 25 percent of his salary towards social activities, and from 2018 onwards he has dedicated 50 percent of his pension towards social service.

A major part of his vision is to ensure that rural youth receive opportunities and support comparable to those available in urban areas and are empowered to become self-reliant.

Recognition for Service

Sri Debbadi Ashok has received recognition for his social-service contributions, including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam State Level Award and Ambedkar Seva Purashkar. He has also been felicitated by various organisations for his service contributions.

• Executive Member of Atmeeya Nilayam Old Age Home at Pochampad, Nirmal District.
• Adviser to Goleti Ashram, Asifabad District.
• Director of Jala Vikasa Federation for purified water plants in four districts.
• Director of an organisation associated with eye, organ and body donation awareness.

A Life Dedicated to Seva

The journey of Sri Debbadi Ashok reflects a sustained commitment to social responsibility, rural development, education, healthcare, senior-citizen welfare and support for people in need. His work is rooted in the belief that meaningful social change becomes possible when individuals dedicate their time, resources and experience towards the welfare of others.

A Legacy of Service

• 100 Water Purification Plants
• 600 Toilets
• 200 Percolation Pits
• Rural Skill Development
• Education Support
• Senior Citizen Welfare
• Medical Camps
• Support for Physically Challenged Persons

A Continuing Commitment

Sri Debbadi Ashok has expressed his commitment to continue serving society throughout his life and encourages others to come forward and participate in social service.

His journey continues to inspire the belief that service becomes stronger when individuals and communities come together with compassion, responsibility and a willingness to help others.

Sri Kommidi Vidya Sagar Reddy

Treasurer, Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram

Personal Profile

Sri Kommidi Vidya Sagar Reddy is a socially committed individual with a strong spirit of community service. He holds M.Sc. and MBA qualifications and served as an Assistant General Manager (AGM) at BSNL before taking Voluntary Retirement (VRS).

He actively participates in social-service and educational initiatives. As a motivational speaker and mathematics teacher, he uses his knowledge and experience to guide and inspire students and young people.

Currently, Sri Kommidi Vidya Sagar Reddy serves as the Treasurer of Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram, Peddakonduru, contributing his support to the Ashram's service and welfare initiatives.

He also continues to be associated with the Lions Club and the Indian Red Cross Society, participating in humanitarian and social-service activities.

With his dedication to education, inspiration, social welfare and voluntary service, Sri Kommidi Vidya Sagar Reddy continues to contribute to the welfare of society.

• M.Sc. and MBA qualifications
• Former Assistant General Manager (AGM), BSNL
• Motivational Speaker
• Mathematics Teacher
• Treasurer, Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram, Peddakonduru
• Member of Lions Club
• Member of Indian Red Cross Society

A Vision Rooted in Seva

The founding vision of Sai Yadadri Seva Ashramam is based on a simple but powerful belief:

True devotion finds expression through service.

For Sri Debbadi Ashok and the Ashram community, seva is not merely an activity. It is a way of living one's spiritual values.

The Ashram seeks to provide opportunities for people to transform their faith into action — through caring for senior citizens, supporting those in need, participating in community welfare and contributing towards a compassionate society.

This vision continues to guide the Ashram's work today.

The Leadership Team

The journey of Sai Yadadri Seva Ashramam has been strengthened by the collective dedication of its founding members and volunteers.

Since its establishment in 2019, the leadership team has worked together to uphold the Ashram's spiritual and social mission and to build a community based on service, devotion and responsibility.

Sri Debbadi Ashok

Founder President — Provides the founding vision and leadership for the Ashram's spiritual and social mission.

Sri Appalaraju

Vice President — Supports the leadership and continued development of the Ashram's service initiatives.

Sri J. Yanadi Setty

General Secretary — Contributes to the organisation and coordination of the Ashram's activities and community initiatives.

Sri S. Mahesh

Organising Secretary

Sri S. Mahesh is a distinguished retired Assistant General Manager of BSNL, with an illustrious service of 36 years and 3 months in the Department of Telecommunications and BSNL. He served in various important assignments in India and abroad and was honoured with the prestigious Sanchar Sree Award in 1989.

After taking VRS in 2020, he dedicated himself to social service. As the Organising Secretary of Sai Yadadri Seva Ashram, Peddakondur, he has been serving elderly residents with compassion and commitment since its establishment in 2020.

He is presently serving as the Circle Secretary of AIRBSNLEWA, Telangana Circle, a volunteer for CGHS beneficiaries, and the General Secretary of Gokul Enclave Colony, Hyderabad.

A committed social worker and compassionate humanitarian, Sri S. Mahesh continues to inspire society through his selfless service.

Leadership Through Collective Responsibility

The Ashram's journey is not the work of one individual alone.

It has been shaped by the collective efforts of its leadership team, founding members, volunteers, devotees, donors and well-wishers.

Together, they strive to preserve the values on which the Ashram was founded:

• Devotion — keeping spiritual values at the heart of service.
• Compassion — responding to the needs of others with kindness.
• Integrity — carrying out responsibilities with sincerity and accountability.
• Selfless Service — giving time, resources and effort for the welfare of others.
• Collective Responsibility — recognising that meaningful service becomes stronger when people work together.

Continuing the Founding Vision

The leadership of Sai Yadadri Seva Ashramam remains committed to carrying forward the vision with which the organisation began in 2019.

As the Ashram continues its journey, the founding principle remains unchanged:

Maanava Sevaaye Madhava Seva.
Service to Humanity is Service to God.

The Founder and Leadership Team continue to guide the Ashram towards a future where spirituality inspires service, service strengthens community, and compassion becomes a way of life.