P.SANTOSH KUMAR PATRA
Chairperson/President

GPSS was established during 1991, approaches completion of 34 years of its existence in the State and it can justifiably be proud of work it has done to treat and help people from marginalized & socio-economically disadvantageous background – more particularly those living in remote, far flung areas & those who remain frequently un-reached by the state. The organization has thus succeeded, to some extent, in rectifying the bias towards affluent that has, regrettably come to characterize India’s development system today

At the same time, high quality services and empathy with the poor and underprivileged, continued to inform all that GPSS did. Organization also developed new models and standards in development approach through service to the disadvantaged. It is cognizable to note that its success has been possible in large measures because of dedication & deep sense of commitment of the staff. I would like to convey my deep appreciations of their efforts.

I would like to express my grateful thanks to our partners and long time supporters including TATA Trust for extending financial and other support to us. The Govt. of India and more particularly, the State Govt. and local (Govt.) authorities have been extremely supportive to our efforts and we have been able to work effectively in different spheres and peripheries only because of their cooperation and support in true spirit.

We have reasons to be hopeful being a Voluntary Development Organization. Till date – we have been able to make successful transformations both in micro and macro situations in many parts of our beneficiary areas. Answers to most of the challenges have been evolved, developed and sustained. But it will be prudent to accept the fact that – Efforts are still made to be quite adaptive to match to the changing situations in beneficiary areas. I am confident that GPSS will continue to work successfully to bring relief to those who suffer from the triple burden of poverty, diseases and discrimination.