In the beginning Asha Dham Ashram was set up in Bhupalpura in a small house. Due to a shortage of accommodation, it was shifted to Sanjay Nagar. Bishop Swami provided 2.5 acres of land and constructed a house. Since then the destitute are being kept and looked after here.

For the safety of the Ashram's inmates a boundary wall was made. CASA also got a bore well dug. Sister Martina got a house constructed which covers an area of 60' x 36'. Ration cards were made for inmates with the help of the Government authorities.

Blankets, beds, food stuffs and other household articles were made available to the inmates by several kindhearted people.

Death of an inmate put a problem before the Ashram. The problem was discussed with the Collector in length. Mr. Rajendra Kumbhat represented the Ashram in this matter. The final decision was taken that the Police Station of Ambamata and Hathipole should be informed in writing regarding death and the dead body be handed over to the hospital authorities.

Since 2002, Help age India has been providing necessary medicines every Monday through its' mobile van.

On request of Mr. Rajendra Kumbhat on behalf of the Ashram, the then Chief Minister Mr. Ashok Gehlot bought an ambulance for the Ashram. The keys of the ambulance were handed over to the Ashram on 20 September 2003 by MLA, Shri Trelok Purbia.

A tin shed was made where the inmates sit, take food and relax in all seasons.

A dispensary was constructed with the biannual assistance of Udaipur Cooperative Bank Ltd. An admiral table, chair and curtains were also provided by the Bank.

A sum of 40,000 Euros was received from Massihi Organization for construction of a building. The Contract was given to M/s Glory construction to construct the same.

Miss Rozi had a building constructed in the memory of her mother. Also a sewing machine and two iron boxes were given by her.

Asha Dham Ashram was benefited with relaxation in tax under 80 GA I Income tax Act. The Ashram has been registered under 12A of 1996 Act. The pave No. is also allotted to the Ashram. The Ashram is also registered under the foreign control Regulation Act. Hence the Ashram is now eligible for foreign grants.

Shri. Laxman Singh Mehta had a gas plant constructed.

Smt. Agarwal donated a cow.

Shri. Dinesh Galumdia had the remaining building work completed.

Smt. Shashi Agarwal donated a cow.

Dr. Rao had a shed constructed for cows.

Miss-------- donated steel shutters for the rooms on the first floor.

The Ashram got registered under FCRA. Hence, now the Ashram is eligible to accept foreign grants.

Ongoing Projects:

Destitute Persons are being given shelter in the Ashram. 90% of the inmates are abnormal or mentally retarded and some of them are handicapped. Some of them do not even know how to eat food, how to wear clothes or where to go for the toilet. Some of them are bedridden and looked after by volunteers.

Really, it is a Herculean task to fulfill the requirements of the inmates but all things are being performed by volunteers through their dedication and humanitarian attitude. Through the love and affection of volunteers the very small work to the big work related to inmates is being dealt with.

Sister Damian keeps herself busy also with official Government and marketing activities.

Inmates are kept engaged in different activates such as worm composting, gardening, working cattle and running the gober gas plant operation, etc.