The Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore

  Balakashrama (A free Students' Home):

Started in 1951 the Balakashrama provides FREE boarding, lodging and educational facilities to 70 students belonging to the economically backward families coming from the rural area, irrespective of caste or creed. It also provides uniforms, textbooks, notebooks, school fees etc to the students.
      One of the important features of the Balakashrama is that the boys are allowed to manage the affairs of the Balakashrama, including the upkeep of the premises, gaining thereby the spirit of self-reliance, dignity of labour, co-operation and personal effort.

Boys participate in the daily routine of the Math such as the morning and evening congregational prayers. They are also taught to chant Vedic Hymns, Bhagavadgita etc.

Financial assistance is provided to the ex-students when they pursue higher studies elsewhere.

Financial assistance is also provided to poor and meritorious students (other than Balakashrama Students) to pursue higher education.

  Charitable Dispensary (Homoeopathy):

   Started on 30.4.1955 with Allopathic system of medication, the Charitable Dispensary has served the people in and around Mangalore, irrespective of caste or creed, for the last five decades. Recently converted into Homoeopathic system of medication, it opens every evening from 4.00 to 6.30. The poor and needy patients get the treatment here at highly subsidised rate. Those who are poor even to pay nominal charges are treated free. The special feature of the Dispensary is that more than 75% of the patients are women and children.

  Lectures & Seminars:

The Balakashrama building houses Swami Vivekananda Hall. which can accomodate around 200 people.

Regular classes on Sundays and Thursdays on the scriptures, the life and teachings of saints and many other enlightening subjects;

Periodical Spiritual retreats for general public;

Seminars and workshops for school and college teachers;

Personality development camps for students

Other connected activities are conducted.