Gandhigram Trust - Sowbhagya Illam

At present there are about 150 children, both boys and girls, in the age group 3 - 18. The 12 member staff of the Illam includes 3 house mothers and 6 sevikas. The Illam is divided into 4 cottages housing children of different age groups. A daily routine starting at 5 a.m. and goes on till 8:30 p.m. for the younger ones and till 10:00 p.m. for the seniors, keeps the children busy and focussed and involved in various activities, curriculum and non-curriculum. An annual medical check-up ensures that their health is monitored and timely treatment is provided. Three part-time teachers guide the children for academic excellence. There are four part-time teachers for dance, music, computer education and tailoring.

Social rehabilitation of these children is a high priority, so far 98 children have been married, 39 adopted and 534 children have been rehabilitated with their kith and kin after providing them with livelihood skills.

Ramu, abandoned just a month old, and found near railway track by a vegetable vendor, found a home in the Illam and today has blossomed into a professional electrician.

Two year old Kuppamal was found abandoned in a train in Villupuram, where the police found her. Nurtured in the Illam, today, she is a fully trained Community Health Nurse and combines her professional life with a happy family life.

Every year, on the 2nd of May, Ramu, Kuppamal and many others like them who have left the Illam return to their alma matar as gathering of the alumni.

All the activities of the Sowbhagya Illam are carried out with the help of generous funds and support provided by philanthropists and well-wishers. There always is a wish-list of what need to be done for the Illam, there is a need and an opportunity for those willing to contribute / participate. All contributions can be sent in the name of "Gandhigram Trust" and is eligible for an 100% tax exemption under 35AC of Income Tax Act.
Contact: Mrs. Neela, Superintendent, Sowbhagya Illam

WELFARE>Sowbhagya Illam The welfare activities of the Gandhigram Trust are a set of institutions that are meant to provide shelter and support for the socially ignored and neglected sections.		In the Playground Top
Children attending Evening Prayers	Started in 1947 by Dr. Soundram, Sowbhagya Illam is a home for abandoned destitute children. The objective of starting this Illam (Sowbhagya means all-round wealth and Illam means home in Tamil) was to provide the destitute child with an opportunity. To provide such abandoned children with love, care and education, a place in which the children are made aware that they are no less and provided opportunities to realise their dreams just as any other child. Over the years some 1082 children have found a home with the Illam.
At present there are about 150 children, both boys and girls, in the age group 3 - 18. The 12 member staff of the Illam includes 3 house mothers and 6 sevikas. The Illam is divided into 4 cottages housing children of different age groups. A daily routine starting at 5 a.m. and goes on till 8:30 p.m. for the younger ones and till 10:00 p.m. for the seniors, keeps the children busy and focussed and involved in various activities, curriculum and non-curriculum. An annual medical check-up ensures that their health is monitored and timely treatment is provided. Three part-time teachers guide the children for academic excellence. There are four part-time teachers for dance, music, computer education and tailoring. Social rehabilitation of these children is a high priority, so far 98 children have been married, 39 adopted and 534 children have been rehabilitated with their kith and kin after providing them with livelihood skills. Ramu, abandoned just a month old, and found near railway track by a vegetable vendor, found a home in the Illam and today has blossomed into a professional electrician. Two year old Kuppamal was found abandoned in a train in Villupuram, where the police found her. Nurtured in the Illam, today, she is a fully trained Community Health Nurse and combines her professional life with a happy family life. Every year, on the 2nd of May, Ramu, Kuppamal and many others like them who have left the Illam return to their alma matar as gathering of the alumni. All the activities of the Sowbhagya Illam are carried out with the help of generous funds and support provided by philanthropists and well-wishers. There always is a wish-list of what need to be done for the Illam, there is a need and an opportunity for those willing to contribute / participate. All contributions can be sent in the name of "Gandhigram Trust" and is eligible for an 100% tax exemption under 35AC of Income Tax Act. Contact: Mrs. Neela, Superintendent, Sowbhagya Illam

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