Established on a humanitarian ground for more than a century ago, the Mahipatram Rupram Ashram is one the largest and the oldest orphanages in the country. Started on a small footing at Panchkuva with only seven inmates, it flourished over the years into a large institution and has grown into a huge monolith humming with multifarious activities. Mainly working as a protective institute for deserte
d women and orphaned children who are given shelter and training for future independent life.The trust was registered under Societies Registration Act(1949) and Public Charitable Trust Act F/45 (1953) The ashram was shifted on August 18,1899 to its present spacious premises through the efforts of many dedicated workers and support of the generous donors. The history and growth of Ashram revel relentless efforts, vision and commitment of some the pioneering personalities who have placed ashram on the forefront of our society. The ashram has become the true symbol of motherly care, affection and protection bringing hope and happiness to thousands of dejected and miserable women and children. It is matter of pride for the ashram that our national swalwarts such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel paid their esteemed visit to the ashram. Over the years the ashram has gained its name and reputation as a welfare institution. The dedicated services of the staff were duly recognized by the government of gujarat,for its best performance in this area. The ashram was awarded the state's “Child Welfare Award” for the year 1986.The award consisted of cash prize of Rs 25,000 as well as a certificate of merit. The Ashram again added a new feather to its cap by getting a Certificate Of Excellence for its most commendable activity in the field of the Welfare of Destitute women in 1991 by government of gujarat.The award consisted of Rs 1,00,000/-.
