Senior Citizens Recreation and Care Center, Rupandehi (SCRCR)
“Respect for Senior Citizens, Transfer of Knowledge, and Awakening of Inner Strength is Our Mission.”

Introduction

The Senior Citizens Recreation and Care Center, Rupandehi (SCRCR) is a non-governmental, non-political, and social service organization duly registered with the District Administration Office. Its primary objective is to promote the dignity, health, self-reliance, and spiritual well-being of senior citizens while preserving and transferring their lifelong knowledge, wisdom, and experiences to society and future generations.

Our Philosophy

Our senior citizens are invaluable reservoirs of knowledge, experience, culture, skills, and life wisdom. Recognizing and honoring their contributions, the Center provides a warm and supportive environment through activities such as:

  • Meditation and Yoga
  • Counseling sessions
  • Devotional singing (Bhajan–Kirtan)
  • Spiritual discourses
  • Knowledge-sharing programs
  • Social interaction and recreational activities

We also emphasize:

  • Healthy lifestyles
  • Mental well-being
  • Balanced nutrition
  • Health counseling
  • Interaction with medical specialists

Spiritual & Educational Initiatives

The Center offers practical teachings inspired by:

  • Vedas
  • Upanishads
  • Philosophy and spirituality
  • Ethical and moral values

Regular discussions and guidance sessions focus on:

  • Self-realization
  • Positive thinking
  • Truth and peace
  • Human welfare

Our Belief

We believe that true health is not merely the absence of disease; it is a state of complete:

  • Physical well-being
  • Mental balance
  • Social harmony
  • Spiritual fulfillment

Our mission is to inspire senior citizens to live with dignity, health, independence, inner peace, and happiness.

Membership & Contributions

Currently:

  • 7 distinguished founding members have contributed NPR 500,000
  • 94 founding members have contributed NPR 111,111 each
  • 90 lifetime members are enrolled

Total Members: 191
The membership expansion campaign is ongoing.

Endowment & Support

To ensure long-term sustainability, an Endowment Fund has been established.
So far, 45 donors have contributed to this fund.

Service Reach

  • Total registered senior citizens (beneficiaries): 115

Future Plans

A modern facility is currently under development:

  • Area: 3,000 sq. ft.
  • Capacity: Approximately 500 senior citizens

Additional Needs

To improve accessibility and convenience, the organization requires:

  • Transportation facility (vehicle) for senior citizens

Commitment

The organization continues to move forward with focus on:

  • Service expansion
  • Infrastructure development
  • Improving accessibility for senior citizens

Conclusion

Through the integration of health, respect, knowledge, companionship, and spiritual growth, we remain committed to making the lives of senior citizens more joyful, prosperous, meaningful, and dignified.

“Hail to the Esteemed Elders” (Jaya Jyeshtha Dev)