Important Visitors
Eminent personalities who recognized and encouraged the humanitarian service of the Sevashrama.
Eminent Personalities Who Visited Us
Leaders from across India have visited Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, acknowledging its legacy of service and dedication to society.
The Sevashrama had opportunities to Invites and Welcome eminent personalities in its Annual Celebrations. Among invites were social leaders, educationists, high Govt. officials and Ministers so state and centre. Chief among invitees/ visitors were the following who recognized the activities of the Sevashrama
- Sir Thomas George Rutherford – Governor of Bihar (1945)
- Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha – Vice Chancellor, Patna University (1948)
- Sri M.S. Anne – 1st Governor of Bihar (1948)
- Shri Krishna Sinha – 1st Chief Minister of Bihar (1949, 1956)
- Sri Binodanand Jha – Minister, External Affairs, GOI (1955)
- Dr. Sayed Mahmud – Minister, External Affairs, GOI (1955)
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad – President of India (1956)
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan – Vice-President of India (1956)
- Dr. Sushila Nair – Dy. Health Minister, GOI (1960)
- Sri Satish Chandra Mishra – Chief Justice, Patna High Court (1960)
- Smt. Tarkeshwari Sinha – Dy. Finance Minister, GOI (1962)
- Sri Tushar Kanti Ghosh – Editor, Amrit Bazar Patrika (1974)
- Sri Girija Shankar Dutta – D.M., Muzaffarpur (1981)
- Sri Anugrah Narayan Sinha – Finance Minister, Bihar
Sir Thomas George Rutherford, the then Governor of Bihar in 1947, played a pivotal role in the early development of the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama's medical services. Deeply moved by the Ashrama’s humanitarian efforts, he extended generous support towards the establishment of a dedicated eye hospital in North Bihar—a region then lacking in specialized ophthalmic care. His involvement went beyond administrative endorsement; it was Sir Rutherford who personally laid the foundation stone of the 30-bedded Eye Infirmary, demonstrating his commitment to public welfare and equitable healthcare. His contribution marked a turning point in the region's medical history, setting in motion decades of vision-restoration work that would benefit lakhs of patients. His name remains etched in the Sevashrama’s legacy as a symbol of empathetic governance and enlightened leadership.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in 1956 in a celebration, admired its humanitarian activities like Allopathy and Homoeopathy dispensaries, Eye infirmary, and Mahila Kala Mandir. Being pleased with its selfless services, he donated an X-Ray machine to the Sevashrama. The Sevashrama has always been recognised by the society for its selfless services, self-sacrifice, integrity, transparency, and broad and scientific outlook. Of late, the Sevashrama has gained fame for its Eye Hospital and flood relief services. It also received a medal from the local administration in 2005 in recognition of its flood relief efforts.