The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), is a registered public charitable Trust founded in 1972, by Sri Sathya Sai Baba. They are known for charitable and humanitarian work, including drinking water projects, healthcare and education. Sri Sathya Sai Institue of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) in Puttaparthi, inaugurated in November 1991 by the then Prime Minister of India - P V Narasimha Rao, is one of the famous hospitals set up by SSSCT. In 2020, Sri Satya Sai Central Trust was granted Special Consultative status by United Nations Economic and Social Council. In November 2021, the SSSCT was confererred with the YSR Lifetime Achievement Award, by the Andhra Pradesh government for outstanding contribution to public service. Board of Trustees T. K. K Bhagawat K. Chakravarthi Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Dr V. Mohan Ryuko Hira S. S. Naganand R. J. Rathnakar See also Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba Prasanthi Nilayam Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Sri Sathya Sai University References Non-governmental organizations Charitable hospitals Sathya Sai Baba Organizations established in 1972 Charitable trusts United Nations Economic and Social Council Water supply and sanitation in India Rural development organisations in India