Kochi, June 22 -- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is expanding as a social force aiming to reach 3 lakh villages across the country in the next 3 years.

"As the RSS completes 100 years, the focus remains on evaluating how existing activities can be further intensified and expanded," Prajna Pravah National Convener J Nandakumar has said.

The Sangh has set a target to establish one lakh new shakhas (branches) within the next year, the RSS leader said.

Stating that RSS activities are active in more than 60,000 villages across India, he said the Sangh has already grown to become the world's largest voluntary organisation.

"The time is ripe for organisational planning and renewed efforts to ensure the Sangh's presence extends to even more ...