Rajahmundry (AP) April 24: The demise of Satya Sai Baba came as a deep shock for those are engaged in various social programmes launched by the godman through his trust in Andhra Pradesh.
Prominent among the programmes started by the Sathya Sai Central Trust is Sri Satya Village Integrated Programme (SSVIP) under which 212 villages in East Godavari district were provided drinking water in a phased manner.
Another programme, the Sri Sathya Sai Drinking Water Project (SSSDWP), launched on January 20, 2008, covers 25 tribal-dominated villages in East and West Godavari districts, an official of the project said today.
“We are not in a position to accept the news of his (Satya Sai Baba) demise. We expected some miracle to happen and he will return and give darshan to his devotees,” he said.
-Agencies