Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem

The ashrama was founded in 1919.

Activities:

1. A dispensary for treating patients.

2. Eighteen eye camps and thirteen general medical camps.

3. A public library.

4. A Balak Sangha.

5. A coaching centre for students.

6. Welfare activities: Providing pecuniary, medical and educational aid; distribution of food and clothes; and infrastructural support to government hospitals.