By educating thousands of girls to overcome social barriers and move towards economic independence, Kamla Bai has already initiated a silent revolution in one of the most underdeveloped and educationally backward regions of the land called Rajasthan. He is perhaps as poor as the people he feeds. He works as a class four staff at the Kottayam Medical college Hospital. Thomas relies on donations from people who, like him, feel for the poor. He has never asked anyone for money or tried to raise funds.
People regularly help with rice, coconuts and other provisions.
Thomas has been working with the needy since 1970, catering to requests for free food and medicines at Kottayam's three government hospitals. Seeing his dedication many doctors and medical students got along with him and together they set up the Navajeevan Trust. Through this trust, Thomas has also been able to establish Kerala's biggest shelter for the mentally retarded. The trust is equipped with a team of doctors and paramedics and numerous volunteers who feel for humanity. Feeding the poor daily is just one of the many facets of the Navjeevan Trust.