About the Mission
A spiritual and philanthropic centre rooted in the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, dedicated to the upliftment of the Abujhmaria tribal community since 1985.
Institution at a Glance
2,730+
Students in Free Education
400+
Free ITI Trainees
60,938
Patients Treated (OPD/IPD)
16,688
Mobile Unit Patients
200+
Villages Served
1985
Founded
171
UG Seats Available (2026–27)
Affiliated to Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (Bastar University), Jagdalpur. View milestones →
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayanpur
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Narayanpur (RKMN) is a branch centre of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, headquartered at Belur Math, West Bengal. Established on 2 August 1985, the Ashrama was set up to serve the tribals of the remote Abujhmarh jungle in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh.
The Abujhmarh region — meaning “unknown highlands” — spans about 4,000 sq. km. and is home to roughly 34,000 Abujhmaria tribals across 230+ far-flung villages. These tribals, categorised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India, had near-zero literacy and limited access to healthcare before the Mission arrived.
Today, RKMN serves 200+ villages through education, healthcare, agricultural training, and rural development — uplifting thousands of lives each year in true Vivekananda spirit. Read our full history →
2 August 1985
Belur Math, West Bengal
Indira Gandhi National Integration Award (2009)
आत्मनो मोक्षार्थं जगद्धिताय च
For one's own salvation and for the welfare of the world
— Swami Vivekananda
Our Inspiration
The Ashrama draws its ideals from the lives and teachings of the Holy Trinity.
Our Core Values
Man-Making Education
Swami Vivekananda envisioned education that builds character, strength, and inner divinity — not mere information transfer. Every curriculum and activity at RKM Narayanpur is guided by this ideal.
Service as Worship
"He who sees Shiva in the poor, in the weak, and in the diseased, really worships Shiva." All activities — teaching, healing — are performed as Seva, seeing the Divine in every human being.
Harmony of Faiths
The Mission, true to Sri Ramakrishna's teaching, respects and serves people of all faiths and communities without distinction of caste, creed, or race.
Holistic Development
We nurture physical, mental, moral, and spiritual growth — through sports, cultural activities, vocational training, and value-based academic programmes.
Leadership & Functionaries
Key office bearers of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayanpur and the College.
Swami Vyaptananda
Secretary
Head of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayanpur — a branch centre of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math. Since the centre was established in 1985, the Secretary has provided overall administration of education, healthcare, vocational training, and tribal welfare across Narayanpur and the Abujhmarh region. The Ashrama guides Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Vivekananda Vidyapeeth, the ITI, and allied service units under one spiritual and institutional framework.
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Dr. Atanendu Sekhar Mandal
Principal
Academic head of undergraduate (FYUGP) programmes affiliated to Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (Bastar University) under NEP 2020. The Principal oversees teaching and learning, faculty coordination, examination liaison with the university, student welfare, and day-to-day academic administration of the Mahavidyalaya. Dr. Mandal holds a B.Tech from IIT Kanpur and M.Tech & Ph.D. from IIT Delhi, with decades of research and leadership experience at CSIR-CEERI and IIT Delhi before joining the college.
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Admissions Office
Admissions & Student Services
Single point of contact for undergraduate admissions under NEP 2020 FYUGP, document verification, merit-list reporting, fee guidance, and student-service queries. The office works with the university online admission portal and supports parents and applicants visiting the Narayanpur campus.
Read profile →Journey Through the Years
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narainpur established as a branch centre of Belur Math; 42 acres received on lease; work begins in a shed on campus.
Vivekananda Vidyapeeth and the Tribal Youth Training Centre started; Hospital (OPD) and Mobile Dispensary inaugurated.
Indoor Hospital inaugurated, expanding free healthcare for the Abujhmaria tribal community.
Agriculture Training & Demonstration Centre established at Brehabeda for scientific farming.
New Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna inaugurated on campus.
Swami Vivekananda Educational Complex inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
Ramakrishna Mission Industrial Training Institute (ITI) started at Narainpur.
ITI affiliated to NCVT; Model Residential Higher Secondary School inaugurated.
Infosys Semi-Open Auditorium cum Indoor Stadium inaugurated.
All India Tribal Youth Convention hosted — 2,500 youths from 14 states participated.
Glimpses of the Ashrama
A look at the campus, temple and daily life at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narayanpur.
Awards & Recognition
Decades of selfless service to the Abujhmaria tribal community, recognised at the national and state level.
Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation Award for Excellence in Social Service
Indira Gandhi Social Service Award (1995-96)
Dr. Ambedkar National Award (President of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan)
Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Award, Government of Chhattisgarh
Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla Award for Communal Harmony
Indira Gandhi National Integration Award
Bhilai Mitra Puraskar
Rajya Khel Alankaran Puraskar (sports training in tribal areas)
Yati Yatanlal Sanman (Ahimsa & Go-raksha)