Gramium Trust
Skill training women empowerment Water Shed development environment
We work towards holistic development of children by providing education, life skills training, health care, nutritional supplement, food and shelter facilities for the underprivileged children. We run a residential school and free tuition centres in Kulithalai ensuring school dropout children are reintegrated back to the school, eliminating illiteracy among disadvantaged children. Gramium has been an approved as Mathi NGO under Mahalir Thittam of Tamilnadu Corporation for Development of Women, Government of Tamilnadu. We provide capacity building training, credit linkages to SHGs for livelihood empowerment. Youth and handicraft artisans are provided with skill development training and other welfare measures to be self-sufficient. We implement water and sanitation activities in the municipalities of Namakkal District, and natural resource management programmes to improve the productivity and living of farming communities.
An integrated approach to build a equitable and empowered society
OUR VISION
Rural communities with self esteem, self reliance and self sufficiency as dreamt by Mahatma Gandhi and leading everyone towards healthy, prosperous and peaceful life.
OUR MISSION
Collective and Participatory community actions and involvement in alleviating poverty, eliminating discriminations, conserving natural resources, promoting educational standards and fight against all kinds of social evils and injustice along with the sustainable livelihood options.
Our aim to make education accessible to all - for underprivileged children living both in rural and urban areas. We provide education, accommodation, free learning materials for school dropout children. We also run free tuition centres to improve their knowledge, communication and computer skills. Many 10th std students are persuaded to pursue higher education.
To improve the sustainable livelihood of the farming communities and women in rural areas, we implement watershed management programme covering 6200 hectares in Karur district. In addition to that, Gramium has experience in the field of Water & Sanitation and we construct household toilets in the rural and urban areas of Karur District and implemented IEC activities on sanitation in the municipalities of Namakkal District.
Gramium has promoted SHGs in Kulithalai and Krishnapuram blocks of Karur District, and provide capacity building training to SHGs for livelihood empowerment. We also collaborate with various Financial agencies for providing credit linkage to the Self Help Groups for the Income Generation activities.
In addition to providing care and support for healthy children, we have also shifted our focus towards helping children affected with HIV/AIDS. Their health was at stake due to lack of supplementary food and proper nourishment. We provide counselling, healthcare support and care for the children affected with HIV/AIDS.
SHG Trainings
Improved Livelihoods: Training helps SHG members acquire skills (like tailoring, farming, bookkeeping) that can lead to better income-generating activities. Access to Credit: Financial literacy and bank linkage training improve access to microcredit and formal financial services. Entrepreneurship: Encourages members to start or expand small businesses. Confidence & Leadership: Women gain confidence in public speaking, decision-making, and assuming leadership roles. Awareness of Rights: Training often includes modules on gender equality, legal rights, and social entitlements. Social Cohesion: Strengthens collective identity and support systems among marginalized groups. Awareness Campaigns: SHG members often become agents of change in areas like sanitation, maternal health, and education. Behavioral Change: Trained members are more likely to adopt and promote healthy practices. Women’s Empowerment Agency and Mobility: Training increases decision-making power at home and within the community. Reduction in Gender-based Violence: Empowered women are more likely to speak out against domestic violence and injustice.
watershed development programme
Increased awareness of sustainable practices (e.g., composting, crop rotation, bio-pesticides). Understanding of soil health, pest management, and certification processes. Motivation to adopt organic methods due to environmental and health benefits. Higher adoption rates of eco-friendly methods such as: Use of bio-fertilizers and vermicomposting. Pest control via natural predators or neem-based sprays. Shift in mindset from input-intensive to knowledge-intensive farming Improved biodiversity in farms (e.g., beneficial insects, earthworms). Less water pollution due to absence of synthetic chemicals. Enhanced carbon sequestration through organic matter buildup in soil.
Hand loom project
Hand loom Training
Trainees learn modern handloom weaving techniques, leading to improved efficiency and fewer errors. Exposure to new patterns, color combinations, and market-driven designs enhances creativity and market appeal. Training often includes sessions on contemporary market demands, helping weavers tailor their products.
ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM
ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM & DISTRIBUTION OF HELMETS For Chennai Corporation School Students To promote road safety among school-going children by educating them on traffic rules and the importance of wearing helmets, and to ensure their safety by distributing quality helmets free of cost.
Road safety awareness programme
As a leading financial institution, Kotak Mahindra Prime has consistently demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through various impactful initiativesRoad Safety Awareness Program and Free Helmet Distribution Initiative In partnership with Gramium Trust, Greater Chennai Corporation, and the Indian Head Injury Foundation (IHIF), Kotak Mahindra Prime
Watershed development programme
Nallakumarapilli kulam Tank Naganoor panchayat Thogamalai Block karur DT
Tree plantation program in dindigul district support by State Bank of India
Environmental Impact Carbon Sequestration Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and store it, helping to mitigate climate change. Air Quality Improvement Trees filter pollutants like sulfur dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen oxides, and trap dust, ash, and smoke. Soil Conservation Roots bind the soil, preventing erosion and improving soil health. Water Cycle Regulation Forests help maintain the water cycle through transpiration and reduce surface runoff, thus preventing floods. Biodiversity Support Tree plantations, especially native and mixed-species ones, provide habitats for birds, insects, and animals. Social Impact Health Benefits Urban trees reduce heat (urban heat island effect), filter pollutants, and promote mental well-being. Recreation and Aesthetics Parks and green spaces increase quality of life and community engagement. Educational Opportunities Tree planting projects can teach youth and communities about ecology and sustainability. Economic Impact Job Creation Tree planting and forest management create jobs in nurseries, landscaping, and conservation. Improved Agricultural Yields Agroforestry systems (trees on farms) can improve microclimates and enrich soils. Long-Term Revenue Sustainably managed plantations can provide timber, fruits, and medicinal products.
Tree Plantation
State Bank of India(CSR) supported by the tree plantation activities project in Dindigul District
Miyawaki Forest
Knowledge enhancement through evening schools
SHG/JLG Promotion
Rain Water Harvesting -Tank desiliting & Recharge shaft
women empowerment program-capacity Building Training
Bee Happy project
Miyawaki forest
Organic farming training to farmers
Anti human trafficking awareness campaign
Road Safety Awareness Campaign
To provide road safety awareness and information to the children to encourage safer road user behaviour among the children and their parents, this project is implemented in Karur,Trichy,Dindigul,Madurai,Dharmapuri, Tiruppur and Chennai districts of Tamilnadu state with the support of HERO MOTORCORP under CSR Initiative in collaboration with Indian Head Injury Foundation, Social Action for Everyone(SAFE) in 85 schools covered 15003 school children 419 Teachers Children and 6853 parents and distributed 4998 helmets to the children between 5-9 years for children studying 1-3rdStd
Environment Protection and Bio diversity Conservation through Tree Plantation
Promotion of Organic farming
It is the small change that makes the biggest impact.
Children graduated from our Bridge School
Children benefitted from education, nutritional and life-skill programs
Women SHG were promoted in 2 blcoks of Karur districts
hectares land treated under natural resource management programme
toilets constructed in the rural and urban areas of Karur District
Smt. C. Rajeshwari
Trustee
Smt. G. Thamilselvi
Trustee
Smt. S. Annakili
Financial Trustee
Smt. Valarmathi
Trustee
Thiru C. Ramasammy
Trustee
Thiru. P. Narayanan
Managing TrusteeMr Anthonisamy
NoneMr Ashok Kumar
NoneMr Gopaladesigan
NoneMr K. Balan
NoneSis.Rose Mathew
NoneM. Gopalakrishnan
AdministratorMr Annadurai
Program ManagerN.Dhanapal Raja,
Assistant DirectorMs.S.Sumathi
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Account Number: XXXXXX0934
Bank: Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank Ltd
Branch: Kulithalai
IFSC Code: TMBL0000383
UPI ID: gramiumtrust934@tmb
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9,Periyar Street,Cauvery Nagar ,Kulithalai,Karur district- 639104
9443916372; 04323-223334
