Daatha Foundation story

The Origin of Daatha Foundation Trust

By Nara Damodara Naidu | December 7, 2016

In a world racing towards industrialization and digital transformation, the rural heartlands and special-needs communities often remain untouched by progress. It was in response to this disparity that the Daatha Foundation Trust was born — not as a mere institution, but as a movement for compassion, inclusion, and sustainable transformation.

My journey began with a simple yet profound question:
“What does a meaningful life truly look like?”

The answer came to me through the lives of children with special needs, struggling families in villages, and youth without guidance. I realized that truth (Satyam), righteousness (Dharmam), and justice (Nyayam) were not abstract ideals but living principles that could guide societal development.

On December 7th, 2016, I officially established the Daatha Foundation Trust, with the vision to:

Educate the Unreached – focusing on special-needs children, rural students, and economically backward families.

Empower with Skills – through career-based training programs and life guidance.

Enhance Health and Hygiene – especially among women and children.

Enrich the Environment – through sustainable village development, plantation drives, and nature-centric events.


But Daatha is more than programs — it is a philosophy of service rooted in our cultural values and natural harmony. From its early days, our trust didn’t operate from offices but from the fields, schools, anganwadis, and community spaces, where we listened, learned, and acted.

Our first major initiative in 2016 was a special camp for children with disabilities. Witnessing the joy in their eyes, the gratitude of parents, and the dedication of volunteers was the moment I truly understood the power of collective service.

Over the years, Daatha Foundation has grown into a symbol of hope:

Establishing awareness events like Women Hygienic Empowerment,

Initiating Daatha Youth Village Programs,

Launching Green Park environmental drives,

Promoting scientific and cultural education through Daatha Telugu,

And recently, envisioning AI-integrated campuses for future learning.


Each step we take is guided by our motto:

> “Dharmam is the righteous way of life, where every action (Karma) aligns with truth (Satyam) and justice (Nyayam).”



This is not just our message — it is our commitment to every individual we serve.

As I look back at the seed planted on that December day in 2016, I see not just growth, but awakening — of communities, of values, and of possibilities. The journey continues, and I invite every like-minded soul to join us in building a just, aware, and compassionate society.

With truth,
With service,
With heart,
– Nara Damodara Naidu
Founder, Daatha Foundation Trust