To respond to the invitation of the Archdiocese of Patna, the Marianists in Digha-Ghat, were asked to initiate an observation survey to identify the prevalence of ragpickers.   Dr. (Bro.) Edward Violett, SM., the then Chief Functionary of the Marianist Trust, had lead the team, that was assisted by Brothers S. Victor Sahayaraj SM., and Nesam Anthony, SM.  The team had submitted its report to the concerned, emphasized the facts and plights of the underprivileged children and families of the migrated Mushahar of the Mahadalit communities and suggested to expand the REDS Ranchi’s developmental activities. In September 2012, Bro. Augustus Surin, SM , now the Chief Functionary of the Marianist Trust,  asked the Marianists in Maria Nilaya, Patna, to maintain regular contacts with the ragpickers in view of establishing REDS Patna in the future and continues to provide necessary assistance, since then for the purpose. Read More…