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Empowering Lives, Enabling Change
Padasalai (meaning “school” or “learning place” in Tamil) is a registered, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized communities through inclusive education, healthcare access, skill development, and environmental awareness. Founded in 2017, Padasalai operates across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality.
We believe that every individual deserves a fair chance—to learn, grow, and lead a dignified life. Our interventions focus on children, women, youth, and persons with disabilities, equipping them with the tools to overcome socio-economic barriers and build sustainable futures.
Our Vission
To build strong, self-reliant communities through equitable access to education, healthcare, livelihood, and social justice.
Our Mission
To empower underserved populations through people-centered, sustainable development programs that nurture dignity, equality, and opportunity for all.
- OBJECTIVES
Together, we create lasting impact.
To establish, conduct, run and maintain educational institutions both formal and technical.
To work for human rights with special reference to the overall development of youth and women.
To establish centers for prevention of alcohol and addiction.
To act as relief agency during emergency situation such as natural or manmade disasters.
To establish, conduct, run and maintain healthcare centers with special focus on women & mother health.
To design and implement programs that promotes livelihood opportunities for youth and women.
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- Our Team
Dedicated minds driving meaningful change.
Mr.MANOHAR: He is the Founder of the Organization. He has completed master degrees in Social Work and in Law. He has a number of experiences in the social work sector. At present he is a practicing advocate in Madras High Court, Chennai. He is associated with other NGOs as the legal advisor.
Ms.NAGAMANI: She is the President of the Trust. She is working in a government hospital in Telangana State. She has a number of experiences in the health sector. She also practices the convenor role in Sripathi Trust.
Mr.JOSEPH: He completed Visual Communication. He is working in ZOHO corporate company, Chennai. He has experience in the development sector. He is a member Trustee in PADASALAI from the date of its establishment till the date. He actively participates in local fundraising.
Ms.SAILAJA: She is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Trust. She has a number of experiences in civil society. She is strongly associated with women groups for empowerment.
LEGAL STATUS
PADASALAI IS REGISTERED UNDER THE INDIAN TRUSTS ACT, 1882 AND THE REGISTRATION NUMBER IS TN/05/2017/CHENGALPATTU. THE DATE OF REGISTRATION IS 20/01/2017. REGISTERED WITH NITI AAYOG GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, DARPAN UNIQUE ID IS TN/2017/0161986. 12A & 80G AND CSR1 CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE.
9 focus areas of impact.
- Poverty Alleviation
- Healthcare
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Livelihood
- Equal Opportunities
- Environment
- Justice