One of India's youngest NGO founders — leading 2000+ orphan cremations and tribal humanitarian work at age 25
Founder of DEVA Social Service — a humanitarian NGO transforming lives across 9 districts of Andhra Pradesh through orphan cremation, tribal village adoption, school development, and 24/7 emergency rescue.
"I want to see a good society before I die — beyond superstition and sentiment."
At just 25 years old, J Tharun Kumar is a social entrepreneur and humanitarian leader based in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh. He founded DEVA Social Service during the COVID-19 pandemic after witnessing mass cremations of unclaimed bodies — people who died alone while their families were too fearful to approach them.
During his own battle with COVID-19 in 2021, Tharun made a life-defining commitment: to perform the last rites of those with no one to care for them, and to serve the most vulnerable members of society — regardless of caste, creed, or background.
Today, DEVA Social Service operates across 9 districts from Parvathi Puram to Rajahmundry Rural, reaching tribal areas in Paderu, PVTG regions, and border communities near Odisha through Pedabayalu — providing dignity where society has often looked away.
To serve humanity with compassion and dignity, providing essential services to the most vulnerable members of society — going beyond superstition and sentiment. DEVA Social Service ensures that no one dies alone, uncared for, or without a dignified farewell.
To create a society where every individual is treated with respect and dignity, where compassionate service reaches even the most remote tribal corners of Andhra Pradesh, and where community development inspires others to stand for humanity.
At 25, Tharun has already built measurable humanitarian impact across cremation services, tribal development, education, and emergency response in Andhra Pradesh.
Performed dignified last rites for orphans, unclaimed bodies, and families unable to attend — available 24/7 across Andhra Pradesh.
Built permanent school buildings in remote PVTG villages including Addatheegala, Korrapadu, and Mullumetta — replacing thatched huts with proper classrooms.
Installed borewells and community water tanks in tribal villages facing drinking water crises — including Kadashilpa and Korrapadu regions.
Adopted Addatheegala Pradhamika Patashala in G. Madugula Mandal, Alluri Sitharamaraju District for long-term tribal education support.
Adopted Mulugubanda Village in Koyyuru Mandal as a model of compassionate social responsibility for tribal community upliftment.
Organized medical camps in underserved villages and provided emergency rescue, recovery, and medical escort services across 9 districts.
J Tharun Kumar's humanitarian journey began in the darkest hours of the pandemic and grew into a statewide movement of compassion.
Witnessed mass cremations of unclaimed COVID-19 victims. The heart-breaking scenes of people dying alone inspired the founding vision of DEVA Social Service.
During his own COVID-19 battle, Tharun pledged to perform last rites for those with no one and serve society's most vulnerable communities.
Extended services across 9 districts — orphan cremation, tribal outreach, medical camps, and emergency rescue operations from Anakapalli to remote border areas.
Built schools, installed borewells, and adopted tribal villages in Alluri Sitharamaraju District. Featured in Eenadu newspaper for school construction and water projects.
DEVA Social Service continues 24/7 humanitarian operations, inspiring communities, partners, and donors to build a society beyond superstition.
Community trust, press recognition, and public acknowledgment of humanitarian leadership in Andhra Pradesh.
Featured multiple times in Eenadu — Andhra Pradesh's leading Telugu daily — for tribal school construction and village water projects.
Honored by tribal villagers, parents, and students across G. Madugula Mandal for transforming education and water access in PVTG areas.
Documented humanitarian work on YouTube and social media, reaching thousands with stories of compassion and social change.
Trusted by families across Visakhapatnam, Paderu, and Anakapalli for dignified cremation and emergency humanitarian services.
Hands-on humanitarian leadership in tribal villages across Andhra Pradesh
Join DEVA Social Service in building a society beyond superstition — where every life is honored with dignity and compassion.
