ABOUT
ABOUT
SRI SAI SHANKAR TRUST
SSS Trust is a service-driven organization founded on the principles of compassion, medical excellence, and social responsibility. With a strong legacy in healthcare and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the Trust is committed to improving quality of life for underserved communities through integrated and impactful interventions.
Over the years, the Trust has evolved from a healthcare-focused initiative into a multidisciplinary organization addressing broader determinants of public health, including water quality, sanitation, awareness, and community resilience. Its work spans rural, semi-urban, and underserved regions, where access to quality healthcare and basic infrastructure remains limited.
By combining clinical expertise with grassroots implementation, the Trust aims to create long-term, sustainable improvements in community well-being.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At the core of Sri Sai Shankar Trust’s work lies a simple but powerful belief:
''Healthcare is not limited to treatment — it begins with prevention, awareness, and access to safe environmental conditions.''
The Trust recognizes that issues such as unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and lack of awareness significantly contribute to disease burden. Therefore, its approach integrates healthcare delivery with water management and community education to address both symptoms and root causes.
About Our Trust
SSS Trust stands on the foundation of service, compassion, and decades of deep medical expertise, led by Dr. H. N. Sowbhagya, a distinguished Ophthalmologist with 39 years of post-PG clinical and teaching experience, who has served as Professor and Head at leading institutions, conducted thousands of cataract surgeries through community outreach, and contributed extensively to national ophthalmic research and public health initiatives.
She is joined in this mission by Dr. L. Appaji, one of India’s most respected Paediatric Oncologists, whose illustrious 39-year career at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology includes pioneering work in childhood cancers, participation in Indo-US collaborative research, mentorship of generations of postgraduate doctors, over 110+ publications, and recognition through numerous national awards including the Doctors’ Day Award (Govt. of Karnataka) and the BC Roy Award.
Together, the couple brings an extraordinary blend of medical leadership, academic excellence, and a lifelong commitment to humanitarian service—forming the guiding ethos of SSS Trust.
Strengthening the Trust’s social impact further, Dr. CA Sandhya P. Nagar joins as Vice President, bringing her expertise as a Chartered Accountant–turned–Educational Psychologist whose mental health and life-skills interventions have reached over 1.9 lakh students across 70+ institutions in India.
Sustainability Solutions for Sustainable Societies is the newly established water and environmental sustainability division of Sri Sai Shankar Trust. The unit aims to bridge public health with water security by supporting safe drinking water access, water-quality monitoring, groundwater recharge, decentralized wastewater treatment, and water–health education in schools and rural communities. SSS Trust works to create replicable models of sustainable water management that strengthens resilience and improves quality of life in underserved regions.
LEADERSHIP
The strength of Sri Sai Shankar Trust lies in its exceptional leadership, bringing together decades of experience in medicine, research, and community service.
Dr. H. N. Sowbhagya
A distinguished ophthalmologist with over 39 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Sowbhagya has served as Professor and Head at leading medical institutions. She has performed thousands of cataract surgeries through community outreach programs and has made significant contributions to national ophthalmic research and public health initiatives. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to restoring vision and improving accessibility to quality healthcare.
Chairman, Founder & President
Dr. L. Appaji
One of India’s most respected paediatric oncologists, Dr. Appaji brings over 39 years of experience from the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology. His contributions include pioneering work in childhood cancer treatment, participation in Indo-US collaborative research, and mentorship of postgraduate medical professionals. With more than 110 publications and prestigious recognitions such as the Doctors’ Day Award (Government of Karnataka) and the BC Roy Award, he adds immense depth to the Trust’s medical and academic strength.
Senior Medical Advisor
Our Vision
To create a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare, safe water, and a healthy living environment.
The Trust envisions:
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Establishing a multi-specialty healthcare facility to serve underserved populations
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Building resource centers for environmental and agricultural sustainability
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Creating inclusive spaces for education, culture, and community engagement
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Developing scalable models that integrate healthcare and environmental solutions
Our Approach
SSS Trust adopts a comprehensive and impact-oriented approach that combines service delivery with long-term sustainability.
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Community Outreach: Conducting large-scale screening and awareness programs across rural and remote regions
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Preventive Healthcare: Focusing on early detection of diseases to reduce long-term health risks
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Accessible Treatment: Providing free or subsidized medical care, including surgeries and follow-up support
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Integrated Solutions: Linking healthcare with water, sanitation, and environmental interventions
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Capacity Building: Educating communities to adopt healthier and more sustainable practices
12AA Certificate
Registered under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as a charitable trust.
Sri Sai Shankar Trust operates with full transparency and compliance under applicable regulations.
COMPLIANCE & CREDENTIALS
80G Certificate
Approved under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, enabling tax benefits on donations.