The Bal Vikas is the primary basis of the great movement to restore DHARMA in the world. It is raising a generation of boys and girls who have clean and clear consciousness and the creation of an atmosphere where noble habits, ideals can grow and fructify. (Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. 10, Page 163)

From the year 1966, when Swami first suggested the idea of holding informal sessions of story-telling and bhajans for children to a group of Mahilas to the present day, the Bal Vikas movement has achieved un-imaginable proportions.

In Mumbai, there are 262 Bal Vikas centres wherein the 492 Gurus impart emphasis on righteous conduct, unity of faiths, selfless service, self-discipline, respect and love to the elders etc. through the medium of stories, bhajans, spiritual games, group activities and projects to the 2722 Bal Vikas children of the age groups spanning 5 years to 13 years.

View : - A Statistical Report of the Bal Vikas Programme in Mumbai for the year 2002