It was founded in 1989 by the Dr. (Mrs.) Rajjit Paul (Late), a devoted follower of Vinoba Bhave. It had a very small beginning and was started in the residence of Dr. Rajit Paul.
Dr. (Mrs.) Rajjit Paul (Late), who was a noted homeopathic doctor, devoted 50 years of her life in providing free homeopathic treatment. She was greatly devoted to the social welfare of the senior citizens and realized their need for a discreet secure shelter with boarding in the evening of their lives when they find themselves alone for various reasons. So she started an Old Age Home in her residence with 4 senior citizens.
In due coarse, the activities of the Trust grew and to-day the Jan Kalyan Trust Vridh Sewashram is housed in a multistoried building called Anand Niketan. The growth was brought by the selfless work of many persons, organizations and donors. The only source of income of Jan Kalyan Trust is through voluntary donations.
Jan Kalyan Trust provides secure shelter and boarding for the lower and upper middle class sector of society. There are many facilities for the poorer section of society, but there is a dearth of facilities for the middle class sector of society.