“When Light Reaches,
Hope Follows.”
Arshad Salman
Founder, Arshad Salman Foundation(Khidmat-E-Khalq)
Illumination Drive
In the absence of electricity, even the simplest daily activities—cooking, studying, or ensuring safety after sunset—become daily struggles. Recognizing this reality, the Arshad Salman Foundation initiated a compassionate effort to support over 200 families living in tent shelters in Channapatna, where access to electricity remains out of reach. This initiative emerged during a previous ration distribution drive, when Arshad Salman Sir personally observed the complete lack of lighting in these shelters. As darkness fell, families were left struggling—children unable to study, elders facing difficulties with routine tasks, and households dealing with heightened safety concerns.
To ease these hardships, Arshad Salman Foundation distributed rechargeable lights capable of providing up to four hours of illumination. Many beneficiaries, working as daily-wage laborers, are able to charge the lights at their workplaces and bring them home each evening, ensuring light after sunset. Though simple, these lights have transformed dark nights into moments of comfort, safety, and relief. Beyond illumination, this initiative has brought hope, reassurance, and peace of mind to hundreds of families. Witnessing the gratitude and smiles within these shelters reaffirmed our belief that even the smallest acts of compassion can create meaningful and lasting change.





















Highlights – The Illumination Drive
Supported 200+ families living in tent shelters in Channapatna
Distributed rechargeable lights providing up to 4 hours of illumination
Initiative born from on-ground observation during a ration drive
Addressed the complete absence of electricity in shelters
Practical solution suited for daily-wage workers who can charge lights at work
Focused on safety, dignity, and daily comfort, not just relief
Impact Created
Enabled children to study after sunset
Improved safety and mobility within shelters at night
Made daily activities like cooking and caregiving easier
Reduced fear and uncertainty caused by darkness
Brought comfort, hope, and peace of mind to vulnerable families
Reinforced the belief that small solutions can create big change
- Lakshmi Devi
“ಮೊದಲು ರಾತ್ರಿ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳಕು ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಕಷ್ಟವಾಗುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ಈಗ ಈ ರೀಚಾರ್ಜ್ ಮಾಡಬಹುದಾದ ಲೈಟ್ನಿಂದ ಅಡುಗೆ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು, ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಓದಲು ಸಹಾಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ದಿನಚರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಉಪಯೋಗವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಷದ್ ಸಲ್ಮಾನ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ಗೆ ಹೃದಯಪೂರ್ವಕ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.”
- Ramesh Kumar
“ಇದು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸಹಾಯದಂತೆ ಕಾಣಬಹುದು, ಆದರೆ ನಮ್ಮಂತಹ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ಇದು ದೊಡ್ಡ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ತಂದಿದೆ. ಈಗ ನಮ್ಮ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಬೆಳಕಿನಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿವೆ. ಈ ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆ.”
- Sunitha
“ಕತ್ತಲಿನ ಕಾರಣ ನನ್ನ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಓದಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಈಗ ಅವರು ಖುಷಿಯಿಂದ ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಬೆಳಕು ನಮ್ಮ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ಧೈರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ನೆಮ್ಮದಿ ತಂದಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಷದ್ ಸಲ್ಮಾನ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.”
- Radha
“ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿದಾಗ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಶೆ ಮೂಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ಲೈಟ್ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಜೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸುಲಭ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಷದ್ ಸಲ್ಮಾನ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ಗೆ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.”
Head Office - Bangalore
- Address : 2nd floor, SB elegance, Sultanpalya Main Rd, RT Nagar, Manorayana Palya, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032
- Phone No: +91 821 753 1400
- Email : arshadsalmanfoundation@gmail.com
Office - Channapatna
- #1768, 2nd Cross, Al-Ameen School, Opposite to Moonstar Toys, Jeevanpur Mohalla, Channapatna 562160
- Phone No: +91 821 753 1400
- Email : arshadsalmanfoundation@gmail.com