The Gandhi Seva Sangh of Trinidad & Tobago Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Gandhian philosophy of Truth, Love and Non-Violence.
The Gandhi Seva Sangh of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. was originally known as ‘The Statue Committee’ before its incorporation in 1952. Through the years it has served the community in various ways lending assistance to many humanitarian projects.
Our organization is responsible for the Mahatma Gandhi Statue located on Harris Promenade, San Fernando, Trinidad.
The life-size bronze statue of Mahatma Mohandas Karamchan Gandhi was commissioned by the San Fernando business community shortly after the assassination of the Mahatma. The statue was designed and crafted by the experienced artist Yawalkar in Bombay, India and installed in May, 1952 on Harris Promenade San -Fernando Trinidad by the then Governor of Trinidad and Tobago Sir Herbert Rance.
Among other projects, the Gandhi Seva Sangh of T&T Inc has commemorated both the birth and death anniversaries of Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi every year since 1952 and has as its patron successive High Commissioners of India since its inception.
Current Executive Members
President
Mrs. Mahadaye Ramlagan
Vice President
Mrs. Sundaria Ramlakhan
Treasurer
Mrs. Geeta Harrilal
Secretary
Ms. Sharda Ramlakhan
Sharda Ramlakhan has a background in finance having worked in the field locally regionally and internationally. She was for many years a leading Disability Human Rights advocate in Trinidad and Tobago. Her passion for human rights and the upliftment of the underprivileged in society comes from her exposure to the philosophy of the Great Mahatma Gandhi at an early age. She currently serves as the secretary of the Gandhi Seva Sangh Inc. and has been active with the organisation for the past forty (40) years.
Past Executive Members
Jason Kissoon
Ramjass Ramlakhan
Rama Maharaj
Thirbhowan Seegobin
Partap Rampersad
Jawaharlal Mewahalal
Anil Ramlakhan
Suesankar Suenarine
Bisram Gopie
Dial Dass