business100news.com; The National Bharat Sevak Award, instituted by Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS), a national development agency established in 1952 under the Planning Commission of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, has been conferred on Father benyamin Shankarathil.
He serves as the Vicar of St. Joseph Orthodox Syrian Church, Ezhakaranadu, under the Kandanad East Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
Service and Social Commitment
Father benyamin is:
A lifetime member and active volunteer of the Kerala Civil Defence under Kerala Fire and Rescue Services
A certified International Life Skill Trainer
A lifetime member of the International Counseling Association
An active counselor of the 24-hour mental health support initiative “Listening Cell”
He has been actively involved in developmental initiatives across tribal and coastal regions of Kerala, especially in areas related to basic infrastructure and humanitarian assistance. In collaboration with various organizational networks, he coordinates the distribution of essential resources and clothing to marginalized communities.
Leadership Roles
Faith & Mission Vice Chairman of KCC (Church Unity Movement)
State Advisory Board Member and Pathanamthitta District President of the National Christian Movement for Justice
Executive Board Member of the Human Empowerment Department of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Coordinator of the “Karuthal” project
Former National Chairman and Advisory Board Member of the National Christian Minority (autonomous independent body)
Former State General Secretary of the Kerala Human Rights Foundation
This national recognition was awarded in consideration of his long-standing humanitarian services and sustained support to marginalized communities across various sectors.
The award was presented at a ceremony held at the BSS headquarters, Sadbhavana Auditorium, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.
