The Tolly Gunge Vivekananda Seva Sansthan (henceforth tvss), formerly vivekananda avaitanik pathadan kendra is a foundation, established in 1995, dedicated to serve the students and general public belonging to economically backward section of the society. The sansthan is founded on the ideology of Swami Vivekananda and Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna and its motto is siva jnane jiva seva, that is to serve man as god along with imparting man making and character building education. The sansthan was primarily established for providing free coaching for poor students. Currently, 15 eminent teachers of various schools and colleges as well as young educated volunteers spare their valuable time to provide tutelage to for the poor students. Some students of higher classes of this institution are involved in teaching primary school children at the 2 branch centers of the organization.
