Sri Adichunchanagiri shikshana Trust started in the year 1973 by his Holiness, Jagadguru, Padmabhushana Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, president of the trust. Under this umbrella there are over 450 institutions including various professional courses like Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing and Engineering were established at different parts of the country. Sri mutt is providing free education, lodging to thousands of students and involved in spiritual, social and environmental activities.