The RSS was instrumental in relief efforts after the 1971 Orissa Cyclone , 1977 Andhra Pradesh Cyclone and in the 1984 Bhopal disaster . It assisted in relief efforts during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake , and helped rebuild villages . Approximately 35,000 RSS members in uniform were engaged in the relief efforts , and many of their critics acknowledged their role . An RSS-affiliated NGO , Seva Bharati , conducted relief operations in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake . Activities included building shelters for the victims and providing food , clothes , and medical necessities . The RSS assisted relief efforts during the 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake and the subsequent tsunami . Seva Bharati also adopted 57 children ( 38 Muslims and 19 Hindus ) from militancy affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir to provide them education at least up to Higher Secondary level . They also took care of victims of the Kargil War of 1999
Bhopal disaster
Bhopal disaster
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