We must confess that inspite of organising massive and effective programmes for quite a long time, enough efforts were not made to sustain the programmes since at the peak of the programmes the full concentration was on the successful implementation. There has been high level expectation from all to revive the old programmes with new ones in favour of the poorest sections struggling to survive in the villages and slums. But, the financial strains prevented the excellent programmes to keep up the same intensity. In fact, there were some offers to get official grants if we were prepared to give back about 25% of the amounts through the backdoor, which in principle could not be entertained. Now that new plans with all the details including the sustainability aspects are drawn out for the emancipation and empowerment of the most-needy Dalits, Tribals, OBCs, and the other weaker and handicapped sections at the lowest strata of the society in the rural and slum settings, especially women, children and old aged among them we are in need of partnerships and solidarity for their realisation. Detailed project profile and budget estimates will be submitted to the would-be partners and sponsors. We are also prepared re-formulate the proposed plans with the perspectives and experience of the willing partners and sponsors. One thing can be certain that the greatest asset of SODARA is the total commitment, sincerity and accountability and they shall be continued with renewed vigor in the implementation of the project.

As already stated, SODARA has been recognised by the Government of India and the State Government of Telengana and has been accorded authorisation to receive foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 of the Government of India. SODARA operates only the Government permitted Bank Account to receive Foreign Contributions through Bank Account of SODARA (F.C.) videNo. 149301000000947 of the India Overseas Bank (IOB), Nalgonda Diocese Society Branch, Suvarthanilayam Complex, Shantinagar, Nalgonda -508001, Telengana, India. Tax Payers within India willing to assist SODARA social service programmes to the most marginalised sections of the society may kindly note that the donation made to SODARA do qualify for deduction in computing the income of a person who makes the donation to SODARA in view of the Income Tax Exemption under 80G (5)(vi) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 of Govt. of India granted to SODARA on a permanent basis; by producing the respective Receipt from SODARA. Contributions within the country shall be made in the name of SODARA vide SB A/c No. 149301000000786, of the same Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Nalgonda Diocese Society Branch, Suvarthanilayam Complex, Shantinagar, Nalgonda -508001, Telengana.

Therefore, may I, on behalf of SODARA and the future beneficiaries request you to kindly consider our appeal that you do become our partner and sponsor in our dreams to wipe out the tears of our brothers and sisters struggling to secure back their human dignity and human and constitutional rights and to enable to make their livelihood. One concrete way to express your partnership and solidarity is to donategenerously for the implementation of the SODARA projects.