Territorial Headquarters, India Western Territory - Mumbai
79A Sheikh Hafizuddin Marg, Byculla, Mumbai 400 008, India
Postal address: PO Box 4510, Mumbai 400 008
Tel address: Salvation Byculla Mumbai; tel [91] (022) 2308 4705/ 23071140;
email: iwt.mail@iwt.salvationarmy.org
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Commissioners John William Polimetla Territorial Commander |
Commissioner Ratna Sundari Polimetla Territorial President of Women's Ministries |
Lieut-Colonel Zothanmawia Khiangte Chief Secretary |
Lieut-Colonel Vanlalnungi Thiak Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries |
The Salvation Army began its work in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1882, led by Major Frederick Tucker along with Veerasoriya, a Sri Lankan convert who came to India to spread the love and compassion of Jesus. At that time, Bombay served as the capital of the Bombay province, which included Gujarat and Maharashtra. The first headquarters in India was established in a rented building in Khatwadi.
Among the early converts was Walter Keil, a burgher from Ceylon, who adopted the name Yesu Patham and soon became engaged in full-time service. He was the first officer in the territory to be admitted to the Order of the Founder. From these modest beginnings, the work of God expanded in Bombay Province.
Different administrative models were experimented with for the work in Gujarat and Maharashtra until the India Western Territory was established in 1921. The evangelistic efforts in Gujarat commenced following an invitation from Ranipur village near Ahmedabad.
- States included in the territory: Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
The Salvation Army in Gujarati and Marathi: Mukti Fauj- Languages in which the gospel is preached: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
Periodicals: Home League Yearly (English, Gujarati and Marathi); The War Cry, The Young Soldier (Gujarati and Marathi)
