Social Responsibility

“An investment in education pays the richest dividends.”

Inspired by the core values and principles of social, religious and spiritual causes, the Agarwal group resolved to dedicate itself to the highest level of social commitment in Madhya Pradesh and in the process established the Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, as a philanthropic initiative in the year 2006. The institute has been established by a great visionary, Shri Vinod Agarwal, the Chairman of CDGI.

Chameli Devi Group of Institutions with three institutes under its umbrella as affiliations with prominent institutions and has won many awards. CDGI offers seventeen courses in the fields of Engineering, IT, Management, Science, Commerce and Banking as well as Pharmacy, totalling to eight degrees.

Within a short span of decade and a half, CDGI has carved a niche for itself in the fields of Engineering as well as Management Education and ranks among the top five institutions of Indore. CDGI stands tall and high among the crowd of professional institutes in Madhya Pradesh and has a strong reputation of being known for the discipline, sincerity, regularity, and academic excellence of its staff and students.

The campus is located amidst lush green surroundings on Khandwa Road with a sprawling campus nested in 12 acres. The aesthetically built Institute has a very spacious built up area of approximately 3 lakh sq. ft.

The Chameli Devi Agarwal Bhawan is a new building being constructed by Balaji Sewarth Vinod Agarwal Foundation for educational purposes within the Bengali School and Club Campus in Indore. Shri Vinod Agarwal has always been a strong supporter of promoting education and believes that education is the most effective solution to the development and betterment of society.

The building will be built with an area of 15,000 square feet across three floors. It will comprise an administrative section, a computer laboratory, a library, an indoor games area, science laboratories as well as classrooms for children from first grade until twelfth grade.

The Bengali School and Club is an English medium school affiliated with the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. The school has received a lot of financial support, especially from its Bengali beneficiaries, so as to make quality education accessible to children from all sections of society, irrespective of income, caste or creed. The architect for Chameli Devi Agarwal Bhawan has thus drawn inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s Shanti Niketan in order to design this building. The facility will provide education all children from nursery to twelfth at nominal fees.

Shri Vinod Agarwal, Managing Director, Agarwal Coal Corporation Pvt. Limited Indore, is associated with the Trust as a Trustee, and has been contributing to the Trust for the past several years.

Brahmalin 108 Swami Prabhanand Giriji Maharaj used to think that proper education is very necessary for nation building. To build a strong nation, education should be available to the last person of the society. To make this a reality, Swami Prabhanand Maharaj ji laid the foundation of Shri Devi Annapurna Higher Secondary School in the temple premises, in which education should be provided to the children of low income families and poor children. For the smooth functioning of the school, Shri Annapurna Educational and Charitable Trust was formed in the year 1987.

The school is run in two shifts from class I to class 12 at a very low (minimum) fee under the direction of Pandit Pujya Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishweshwaranand Giriji Maharaj and with the guidance and assistance of Shri Agarwal. At present 550 students are getting education. Commerce – Computer, Commerce – Mathematics, Commerce – Economic, Computer Lab, computer education is being provided to every student. Students are building their future by getting quality education. The students who came out of school are serving as doctors, engineers, lawyers, teachers and other high positions, providing their support in nation building.

Chameli Devi Agarwal Sewa Sadan is a beautiful 120 room pilgrimage shelter in Salasar, Rajasthan. The largest guest house in the entire city, it provides food and lodging to travellers at minimal rates. Each room is equipped with its own attached bathroom as well amenities such as hot water, air conditioning, room service, housekeeping, etc. There is a restaurant that serves three meals a day to its guests. The Sewa Sadan also boasts a Community Hall that can accommodate up to 50 people. It is run by Jila Jind Salasar Dharmarth Samiti and it is only 600m from the Balaji Temple.

The Chameli Devi Agarwal Sewa Sadan helps in boosting tourism while also providing sustainable jobs and promoting the economy.

The Chameli Devi Agarwal Sabha Graha evam Udyan is a magnificent banquet hall with gorgeous gardens, rooms, a dormitory, a childrens’ park as well as a 61 feet tall statue of Shri Balaji. It hosts numerous weddings, conferences and events and is booked all year round. It helps boost tourism as well as the economy. The statue of Shri Balaji is a major tourist attraction in Salasar.

They say, when the desire to do good resides in one's heart, the divine walks alongside. This saying finds its embodiment in the grand inauguration of the Shri Mahakaleshwar Annakshetra Chameli Devi Agrawal Building, a magnificent initiative by the Balaji Sewarth Vinod Agrawal Foundation, in the holy city of Ujjain. With a cost of 25 crore rupees, this building spanning over 51,000 square feet is a testament to compassion, devotion, and technological marvel. It stands as a beacon of hope, promising free, pure, and nutritious meals to thousands of devotees daily. Inaugurated by the honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, this annakshetra is not just a place to eat; it's a sanctum where the divine meets devotion. Attended by esteemed dignitaries including Shri Jagdish Devda, Finance Minister, Shri Bhupendra Singh, Urban Administration Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav, Higher Education Minister, and other prominent personalities, the event was a celebration of selfless service and unwavering dedication. This annakshetra sets itself apart by not only serving meals but also by doing so with eco-friendly practices. Collaborating with experts from various fields, the administration has imported state-of-the-art machinery from different parts of the country, ensuring that cooking, kneading, and even cleaning are handled by automated processes. What makes this endeavor truly remarkable is the use of CNG and electricity, minimizing its environmental impact. The foundation of this annakshetra was laid with the foresight that the number of pilgrims and tourists visiting Ujjain would increase after the completion of the Mahakal Lok. The management, led by the Ujjain Collector Shri Kumar Purushottam and Temple Administrator Shri Sandeep Soni, meticulously studied renowned annakshetras across the country in cities like Coimbatore, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. This research culminated in the creation of a space that combines devotion with technological excellence. The building houses two lifts and boasts a special dining area equipped with air conditioning, ensuring that devotees are comfortable while relishing their meals. The facility has captured the essence of hospitality and spirituality, making the pilgrimage even more joyous and memorable. This annakshetra is not just a testament to the culinary expertise but also to the collective willpower of a community driven by compassion and devotion. As it opens its doors, it doesn't just promise meals but delivers an experience that nourishes not just the body, but also the soul. In a city known for its religious significance, this annakshetra stands tall as a symbol of selfless service, making Mahakal's city not just a destination for seekers, but also a sanctuary for the hungry, weary, and devoted souls.

In the holy region of Salasar, Churu district in Rajasthan, with the blessings of Lord Hanuman, Balaji Sewarth Vinod Agarwal Foundation’s Managing trustee Mr. Vinod Agarwal will establish the Chameli Devi Agarwal Manglik Bhawan for the service of humanity and the society. The total construction area of this sanctified Bhawan would be 42,680 square feet. The Bhawan will consist of three floors along with an alluring terrace area, a lawn area, spacious parking, as well as a large kitchen. The ground floor will have a lavish hall which will be able to accommodate around 750 people. The other two floors will consist of a total of 28 fully furnished air-conditioned rooms including 4 lavish suite rooms. It will be located alongside our Chameli Devi Agarwal Sewa Sadan which in itself contains 125 rooms, thus making large social and cultural events possible with the availability of nearly 200 rooms. The Bhawan will be used for marriages, social functions, as well as cultural and religious events. A lavish green lawn with a capacity of 750 individuals will also be developed in the Bhawan premises. The sanctified Bhawan also created avenues for employment and socio-economic growth in the region.

In 1959, Swami Prabhanand Giri Maharaj dedicatedly established the Annapurna Temple in Indore, featuring a small statue of Maa Annapurna. Nine years later, a gate of the temple was constructed in the South Indian style. In order to fulfil the pledge of Swami Prabhanand Giri Maharaj's Disciple, Param Pujya Mahamandleshwar Acharya Shri Swami Vishveshwar Anand Giri Ji took the initiative of constructing a grand new temple for Maa Annapurna in Indore. Thus, under the leadership of Shree Vinod Agarwal, Convenor of the Annapurna Lok renovation project and other Trustees Shree Gopal Das Mittal, Shree Jagdish Patel, Shree Dinesh and Shyam Mittal, others and devotees, the construction of the temple began in 2020. The temple is 6600 square feet in size, with a height of 81 feet and is supported by 51 pillars on which more than 300 gods and goddesses are carved. Remarkably, not even a single piece of iron was used in its construction. The grand Pran Pratishthan Mathasov took place from the 31st of January to the 7th of February 2023, with Annadhiwas, Shiyadhiwas, Shikhar Kalas Pratishtha, Dhwaja Rohan, Purnahuti and Maha Aarti planned and executed respectively. During the event, 111 scholars read shlokas, and approximately 5 lakhs devotees took darshan. A total of 1.11 lakhs of equipped sacrifices were dedicated by the scholars. Acharya Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, Swami Sachidanand Giri maharaj, Swami Vishveshvaranand Mahraj, Swami Atma Prakash Yati, Swami Hari Giri Maharaj, Swami Prem Giri Maharaj, Swami Uma Sankar Bharati Maharaj and Swami Hiridiya Nand Giri Maharaj were among the dignitaries that attended the mathasov to witness the grand occasion.

Shri Vinod Agarwal, Managing Director, Agarwal Coal Corporation Pvt. Limited Indore, is associated with the Trust as a Trustee, and has been contributing to the Trust for the past several years. Brahmalin Mahamandaleshwar 108 Swami Prabhananda Giriji Maharaj expressed his wish to Swami Vishweshwarananda Giriji during the Sri Kshetra Trimbakeshwar Yatra that a temple of Goddess Mother Annapurna should be built on the banks of Godavari, Swami Prabhanand Giriji Maharaj died on 14 January 1990. Swami Vishweshwaranand Giriji remembered Guruji's last wish. First of all, Shri Siddhapeeth established Annapurna Ashram Charitable Trust on 20th March 1998 and established Shri Annapurna Ashram by worshiping the land at Nilparvat of Shri Trimbakeshwar. After the ashram was established, His Holiness Maharaj built a temple for the goddess Annapurna. Shubh Sahastra Chandi Mahayagya, the purification process, was conducted from 09 November 2000 to 16 November 2000 to purify the land on which the holiest temple was to be built. On 20 March 2002, the construction work of the temple of Mother Annapurna started with Bhoomi Pujan. The temple is constructed from 30,000 cubic feet of marble. The height of the summit of the temple is 71 feet. After the beautiful construction of the temple, under the guidance of Pandit Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishweshwaranand Giriji Maharaj and in coordination with Shri Vinod Agarwal, a 10-day Lakshchandi Mahayagya and holy puja was organized from 18 February 2018 to 28 February 2018. Statues were made. On 21st February 2018, Panchadhatu of Mother Annapurna, Maa Gayatri and Maa Saraswati was established. , future plans 1 Construction of Gaushala. 2. Construction of Sanskrit School. 3. Opening the field.

We are delighted to announce the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bajrang Bagra Ji, Joint General Secretary of Vishva Hindu Parishad, and Vinod Agarwal, Chairman of Balaji Sewarth Vinod Agarwal Foundation, for the construction of an Annachatra and Satsang Bhawan in the sacred city of Ayodhya. This monumental project, estimated at a cost of 8.5 Crore, aims to provide a haven for devotees from around the world. The building, covering an expansive area of approximately 20,000 square feet, will house a large kitchen and a spacious hall with a seating capacity for 2000 people, where devotees can partake in satvik meals. Additionally, the second floor will feature three Satsang Bhawans, providing devotees with tranquil spaces to meditate and offer prayers. This initiative not only serves the spiritual needs of the devotees but also fulfills their physical nourishment requirements, offering a holistic experience to those visiting Ayodhya to seek the divine presence of Lord Rama. This endeavor is a testament to our commitment to enhancing the spiritual and physical well-being of devotees, making Ayodhya a destination where they can find solace, satvik food, and a sacred space for meditation and prayer. We look forward to welcoming devotees from across the globe to this spiritually enriching haven.

In this era when the whole world is aiming at energy generation through non-conventional energy resources, the group has installed 7 MegaWatt wind power generation plants in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra with a view to promote the cause of environment protection and produce green energy.

With the end goal of environmental conservation, the group has been aiming towards using renewable sources of energy and thus initiated a Solar Project. It has installed solar panels all across the roof tops of the Chameli Devi Group of Institutions and uses solar energy to power the entire campus.