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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan addressed the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, highlighting the global impact of Baba’s humanitarian services, particularly in providing drinking water, healthcare, and education to the poor. Naidu emphasized the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust’s reach spanning 140 countries with over seven lakh volunteers and their ability to act swiftly in humanitarian crises. Kalyan noted the influence of the Sathya Sai movement globally, citing the drinking water initiative as a precursor to national schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission. Minister N. Lokesh emphasized Puttaparthi’s status as a global spiritual center and thanked the government for releasing a commemorative coin and postal stamps.

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Sathya Sai Baba Centenary Celebrations Highlight Global Impact of Humanitarian Efforts

PUTTAPARTHI, INDIA – November 19, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu led the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on Wednesday, praising the global reach of Baba’s humanitarian work. He emphasized the transformative impact of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust’s initiatives in providing clean water, healthcare, and education to underprivileged communities, particularly in rural Andhra Pradesh.

“The central trust’s reach now spans 200 centres in about 140 countries, supported by over seven lakh volunteers,” Naidu stated, highlighting the organization’s rapid response to humanitarian crises.

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan echoed these sentiments, noting the worldwide presence of the Sathya Sai movement. He drew parallels between the trust’s early drinking water projects and current national programs like the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Minister for IT and HRD N. Lokesh lauded Puttaparthi as a spiritual and community service hub, acknowledging the accessibility of Sathya Sai Baba’s educational and health institutions to the poor. He also expressed gratitude to the Central government for issuing a commemorative ₹100 coin and postal stamps in honor of the centenary. The celebrations underscored the enduring legacy of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings and the continued relevance of his humanitarian principles on a global scale.

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