At the beginning of the 21st century and the new millennium, everyone is aware of the need to be able to think with an open mind and to lead a rational life. Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) or (Maharashtra Blind faith Eradication Committee) is a voluntary organization working to fulfill the aims and objectives of the parent Registered trust Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti Maharashtra registered in Satara, Maharashtra, through 310 branches located in rural and urban Maharashtra, Belgaum in Karnataka and Goa. Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti is a organization in which any one who passionately feels that society should be freed from the shackles of obscurantism and blind beliefs can work as a volunteer as per the rules and regulations of the parent trust. It dose not receive foreign or government funding. It’s a People’s movement working solely on support of the people and for the people. The parent legal entity of this movement (MANS) is a charitable trust by the name of Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti Maharashtra registered (ANSM) in Satara, Maharashtra.

Maharashtra has a long legacy of rationalist social reformers who always took an objective and informed stand against superstition. The constitution of India has stipulated adoption of scientific outlook as one of the responsibilities of every Indian and has included it as a value to be inculcated through education. MANS as per the aims and objectives of the parent trust has resolved to further this rational legacy through purposeful activities and programs. The eradication of blind faith can be achieved by these four main Aims and Objectives :-

1. To oppose and agitate against harmful superstitions and rituals which misguide and exploit.

2. To inculcate and propagate scientific outlook, skepticism, humanism and critical thinking.

3. To encourage constructive and critical analysis of religion, traditions and customs.

4. To associate and work with progressive social reform organizations.