Gramium Trust

Programs

Education & Child Development

Overview GRAMIUM Trust is committed to ensuring quality education for children from marginalized communities. Through innovative learning centers, academic support, and life skills education, we help children stay in school, improve learning outcomes, and pursue higher education. Activities • Evening Tuition Centers • Creative Schools • Intensive Coaching Centers • Career Guidance • Digital Learning • Scholarships & Educational Support • Life Skills Education • Parent & Community Awareness Achievements 15 Evening Tuition Centres and 5 Creative Schools established. Reached over 4,287 underprivileged children through education and welfare programs, with 1,067 students enrolled in professional courses via coaching classes

Water Conservation & Watershed Development

Overview Water conservation is one of GRAMIUM's flagship programmes. We restore traditional water bodies, improve groundwater recharge, and promote sustainable agriculture through community participation. Activities • Tank Rehabilitation • Watershed Development • Check Dam Construction • Recharge Structures • Soil & Moisture Conservation • Farm Ponds • Farmer Training • Community Water Management Achievements • 82 irrigation tanks successfully rehabilitated. • Improved irrigation for 9,102 hectares of agricultural land. • 25,860 farmers benefited through watershed development programmes. • Farmers recorded 30–40% increase in agricultural income

Environment & Climate Action

Overview GRAMIUM promotes ecological restoration and climate resilience through tree plantation, biodiversity conservation, Miyawaki forests, and environmental awareness programmes. Activities • Tree Plantation • Miyawaki Forests • Palm Tree Plantation • Biodiversity Conservation • Climate Change Awareness • Eco Restoration • School Eco Clubs • Environmental Campaigns Achievements • 359,000 saplings planted across Dindigul and Karur districts Tamil Nadu. • Developed Miyawaki forests. • Improved biodiversity and increased green cover in Karur and Dindigul districts. • Community participation in large-scale environmental restoration

Women Empowerment

Overview GRAMIUM empowers rural women through Self Help Groups/JLGs, entrepreneurship promotion, financial literacy, leadership development, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. Activities • SHG /JLGsFormation & Strengthening • Entrepreneurship Development • Digital Literacy • Financial Literacy • Skill Development • Leadership Training • Market Linkages • Income Generation Activities Achievements • Promoted 1,950 Self Help Groups (SHGs)/JLGs • Trained over 21,000 rural women. • Facilitated financial linkage of ₹93.36 Croes for income-generating activities. • Supported hundreds of women entrepreneurs across rural Tamil Nadu. • 1550 youth and women were trained on apparel and IT Sector(ms office ,Talley)and 1470 youth placed in reputed companies with good renumaration

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

GRAMIUM promotes safe sanitation, improved hygiene practices, and access to clean water through community-led WASH programmes. Activities • Household Toilet Construction • Hygiene Promotion • School WASH • Safe Drinking Water • IEC Campaigns • Community Sanitation • Waste Management • Constructed 6,150 household toilets. • Implemented sanitation awareness campaigns in municipalities. • Improved hygiene and sanitation practices in rural communities.

Road Safety

Overview GRAMIUM promotes safer roads through awareness campaigns, school education programmes, helmet distribution, and community engagement. Activities • Road Safety Awareness • School Campaigns • Helmet Distribution • Driver Education • Youth Awareness • Public Campaigns Achievements Conducted Road Safety Campaigns in 104 schools in 8 districts of Tamilnadu and Bangalore Corporation and distributing 9,998 helmets.

Disaster Response & Community Resilience

Overview GRAMIUM provides emergency relief and supports communities in rebuilding livelihoods while strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience. Activities • Emergency Relief • Livelihood Restoration • Community Preparedness • Disaster Risk Reduction • Health & Hygiene Support • Safe Drinking Water Achievements Supported vulnerable families through relief and rehabilitation program and During covid time ,we have distributed 40,000 masks and food packets to 5000 people and during cyclone period we have distributed relief materials to 3250 people in Nagapattinam and thruvarur districts

Sustainable Livelihood Development

Overview GRAMIUM improves rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, dairy development, organic farming, vocational skills, and enterprise promotion. Activities • Sustainable Agriculture • Dairy Development • Organic Farming • Vermicomposting • Farmer Producer Groups • Rural Enterprises • Vocational Training • Livestock Management Achievements • 3200 farming families benefited from improved agricultural practices. • 20-25% increase in household income through livelihood diversification. • Promotion of climate-resilient farming and organic cultivation practices and 40% of the farmers are adopting organic agricultural practices.

Health & Nutrition

GRAMIUM improves community health through preventive healthcare, nutrition programmes, HIV/AIDS care, counselling, and health awareness campaigns. Activities • Nutrition Support • HIV/AIDS Care • Health Camps • Maternal & Child Health • Adolescent Health Education • Counselling Services • Referral Support • Community Health Awareness Achievements • 212 HIV-affected children received nutrition and care support. • Conducted regular health awareness programmes in rural communities. • Improved access to healthcare services for vulnerable families. • Providing nutritional support to 212 HIV-infected/affected children in Karur District. 2.To establish sustainable network models for Prevention, Care, and Treatment to enhance public health responses and halt/reverse the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In partnership with the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) and the Department of AIDS Control (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi), GRAMIUM drives targeted, community-led intervention programs operate across the Karur District, covering key blocks including: Karur, Thanthonimalai, Aravakuruchi, K. Paramathi, Kulithalai, Krishnarayapuram, Thogamalai, and Kadavoor of Karur district. Our Annual Target Population (High-Risk Groups): • Men having Sex with Men (MSM): 1,250 • Female Sex Workers (FSW): 1,200 • Transgender Individuals (TGs): 150 Core Strategies & Key Activities GRAMIUM employs a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to maximize outreach, safety, and support: • Targeted Outreach & Behavior Change: Implementing peer-led outreach, hotspot analysis, and saturation planning to build rapport and motivate behavioral changes. • Condom Promotion & Accessibility: Expanding condom retailer networks and utilizing non-traditional social marketing outlets to facilitate safer sex practices in high-risk zones. • Counseling, Testing, & STI Services: Generating demand and offering referrals for Integrated Counseling and Testing Centers (ICTC). We provide regular medical check-ups (RMC) and coordinate mobile VCT services. • Care & Treatment Continuum: Supplying essential medical and non-medical support to People Living with HIV (PLHA) through doorstep services, dedicated drop-in centers, and tertiary care referrals. • Advocacy & Enabling Environments: Conducting legal advocacy (in coordination with District Legal Services Authorities), mobilizing community stakeholders, and organizing mid-media/BCC awareness events.

Awards & Recognition

Major Achievements • Chief Minister's Award for Water Body Conservation, Government of Tamil Nadu (including a cash award of ₹1,00,000). • Member, National Afforestation & Eco Development Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (2021–2025). • Member of several District-level Government Welfare Committees. • Served as Verification Agency for Nirmal Gram Puraskar across six Indian states. • Trusted implementation partner for leading government departments, international organizations, and CSR foundations

Our Activities

01-Jul-2026

Free Skill Training Programme for Young Women

GRAMIUM Trust is committed to empowering young women by providing free, industry-oriented skill training programmes that enhance their employability and promote financial independence. Our training equips participants with practical knowledge, technical skills, and confidence to build sustainable careers or start their own enterprises. The programme is offered completely free of cost to eligible young women from rural and economically disadvantaged communities.

24-Apr-2025

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.

18-Apr-2025

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.

19-Mar-2025

Hand loom project

16-Jan-2025

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.

10-Jan-2025

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.

10-Jan-2025

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

20-Oct-2024

Watershed development programme

Nallakumarapilli kulam Tank Naganoor panchayat Thogamalai Block karur DT

24-Jul-2024

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.

05-Dec-2023