1. Gorkhas are known worldwide for their bravery, simplicity, dedication. They have actively taken part in almost all war that India has fought in the past. Their main profession has been soldiering hence comparatively they retire at an early age from the army. With little or no business skill and low employment opportunities, the Gorkha ex. Servicemen and their dependents often live in penury after superannuation. Later Shakha expended help to all Gorkhas in Uttrakhand.
2. with a view to bring all round social upliftment and Progress of Gorkha community by uniting the people and their resources for the purpose ,the Gorkha community by uniting the people and their resources for the purpose, the Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha was established on 17 Apr 1938 by the distinguished personalities of the Gorkha community in Dehradun. It is a non political, homogenous social Organization with following aims:-
(a) Believing GOD to be omnipresent, to act truthfully according
to religion:
(b) To render such pecuniary assistance towards orphans,
destitute and other Needy members of the community as may
be possible out of the fund collected for purposes.
(c) To collect and receive charitable grants or donations from the
Government, various organizations or individuals for the
prosecutions of object for been formed .
(d) To frame and formulate such scheme time to time as may be
conducive to further promote the social and educational
welfare of the members of the community.
(e) To promote and encourage cultural and sports activities.
(f) To work for the education, welfare, economic and financial
upliftment of Gorkhas including ex- servicemen, their destitute
widows and dependents.
3. President, Sr vice president, vice president and executive body of Shakha are the elected members of Shakha, Servicemen General secretary, Secretary, Treasurer, Cultural Secretary, sports Secretary, Editor and Co-opted members are nominated by the President amongst the members considering their aptitude and qualifications.
4. Management of the Sabha is entrusted to the executive committee which is comprised of presidents of all Shakhas (branches), office of centre’s working committee, co-opted members.
5. As on date there are 45 Shakhas (branches) spread out from Rishikesh – Raiwala in the East to Tuini – Chakrata in the North to Chandrabani – Mohobbewala in the South, Thus covering almost entire Dehradun and other districts.
6. As on date there are over 4 lakh Gorkhas Living in Dehradun and 14 lakh approx in Uttrakhand.
7. The Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha was cooped by All India Gorkha Ex- serviceman welfare Association since 26 Nov 1950 which is recognized by the Ministry of Defiance, Government of India.
8. At the time of its inception, the Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha started its welfare activities from make shift offices. There was a severe shortage of funds till 1987, as the alone source of income was less than Rs 5,000/- annually received as rent of two houses constructed in the office premises. On Dec 1969 Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and his wife visited the Sabha office and laid the Foundation stone of a multipurpose hall which has been constructed named after him following his visit, the Sabha’s recognition in the Indian Army and several Gorkha Regiments came forward for giving financial assistance to the Sabha for the construction of the Hall a noble cause.
9. It provides facilities for imparting job oriented training like sewing, cutting, knitting, fabric painting etc. It also arranges private tuition free of cost to xth and XIIth class students, computer training & other career counseling pgm . The Sabha also publish a monthly magazine for the last 50 years which provides activities information to the members of the Sabha. It also has a small library which maintains books / magazines if interest.
10. The Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha has been acknowledged in various Government forums not only for its noble and philanthropic purpose of existence but also as a body which is keeping the Nepali language and culture alive in India.