Beginning a unit of SIT in India was a major leap. There is a executive body consisting of five brothers who discusses, plans and executes the various programmes of SIT India. Several reach out programmes were conducted in Kandhamal, Orissa State, where Christians are still suffering severe religious persecution from different fundamentalist groups. With the collaboration of benefactors from within and outside the country a number of young men and women are rehabilitated to complete their studies as well as pursue some job oriented courses.  The SIT India team offers regular updates on persecution via e-mail and through SIT India bulletin. This in turn creates greater awareness and sensitiveness towards persecution among our brothers.