Valarkuzhanthai Trust

Valarkuzhanthai Trust is dedicated to uplifting the downtrodden, impoverished, and marginalized communities, striving to enhance their well-being and promote social transformation. The trust actively engages in various development initiatives, addressing issues like poverty alleviation, casteism, women's rights, child labour, and rural development. Particularly focused on areas with poor educational infrastructure, such as the Kodaikanal hills, the trust identifies and educates neglected girls, with a special emphasis on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Additionally, it plays a significant role in women's empowerment through awareness programmes and economic stability initiatives.

Pudhu Udhayam is a residential school catering to children under 14 with physical and mental challenges, focusing on mastering Activities for Daily Life Skills (ADLS) for increased self-reliance. Daily classes include basic literacy, numeracy, and practical skills like gardening and cleaning. Additionally, children participate in morning prayers, yoga, and physical therapy sessions. Pudhu Vidiyal, a vocational training centre within the campus, offers education and vocational skills to individuals above 18, covering subjects like numeracy, time management, and practical vocational training in gardening and handicrafts.