News and Events
Under the CSR project, the Native Medicare Charitable Trust has been working with Royal Enfield to execute a Solid Waste Management program in Masinagudi Panchayat for the past two years. In addition to tree sapling planting drive in the Masinagudi area, a mass cleaning effort under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva'. Programme was carried out on September 24, 2024 in cooperation with the Forest Department, Resort Association, and Jeep Safari Driver Association. Additionally, the Masinagudi people received awareness regarding the eradication of plastic.
With funding from KKS & BMZ Germany, NMCT began a new initiative in June 2024 with the goal of giving underprivileged children and their families in the Avinashi and Uthukuli blocks of Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu, opportunities that will change their lives. The project's three main goals are to enhance the children who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic's long-term consequences from their current vulnerable living environment in the following areas:Rights to Education and Child Protection, Employment and Family Income & Hygiene and Sanitation
As part of the NMCT-Walkaroo Munnetram 360° initiative, a Community Sensitization Program was organized at Papampatti and Selakarichal on September 18, 2024. Trichy-based Bharathi KalaiKuzhu staged a street play that addressed Drug Abuse, Significance of Education and Good Touch/Bad Touch awareness for children.
About 150 participants took part including Mr. Palanisamy (President of Papampatti), Mr. Al.K. Karupasamy (Educator, Selakarichal), Mr. Yogeshwaran and Mr. Silambarasan (Walkaroo representatives), Mr. Prabhu Sankar (Project Director, NMCT), and Ms. Keerthana (Project Coordinator, NMCT).
We successfully organized the 37th Foundation Day of Native Medicare Charitable Trust on September 13, 2024, recognizing more than three decades of growth, service, and transformative impact in our community. The event was a memorable occasion Highlighting our journey and honoring the contributions of our partners, sponsors, and beneficiaries, the event was an unforgettable experience
The NMCT's founder and managing trustee, Mr. A.S. Sankaranarayanan, made a moving and inspiring welcome speech. Hon'ble Justice Thiru. K.V. Viswanathan of the Supreme Court of India gave the event's opening remarks, hitting off an inspirational day. Keynote Speeches by distinguished guests such as Mr. C. S. Vaidyanathan, Senior Advocate of the Indian Supreme Court. In a stirring speech, Mr. Kranthi Kumar Pati, IAS, District Collector of the Coimbatore District, emphasized the value of cooperation for social change
Special address by Mr. Sandilya, Chairman of Eicher Motors Ltd.; Mr. Srikanth, Director of Ford Motors Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Raju Sharma, Director of CSR, Indigo; Mr. Vigyat Singh, Director of Operations at the Eicher Group Foundation; Ms. Rupa Tete, Vice President of Usha International PVT Ltd. Our work has been enhanced by the distinguished panel of guests, including Mr. Frank Wieber, Coordinator of Development Cooperation at Karl Kuebel Stiftung. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and support.
On August 21, 2024, the second batch of tailoring training at Okkilipalayam was successfully inaugurated. Twenty-four trainees in all showed interest in attending the training session. As the main guest, Mr. Arulmani, the councilor for Okkilipalayam, was invited. Walkaroo staff members, Mr. Yogeshwaran and Mr. Silambarasan, were also present.
As part of the NMCT - Walkaroo program, the results of the Children's Parliament election were announced at Samathuvapuram School on August 15, 2024. The newly elected student leaders, which included the Speaker, Prime Minister, Ministers, and Sub-Ministers, were sworn in front of the school administration. We gave these young leaders a badge to inspire them to take on responsibility and make a difference.
The Children's Parliament Election at PUMS Samathuvapuram was successfully performed by NMCT as part of the Walkaroo Munnetram 360° initiative. Upper middle class students took part by voting for the fellow students in various positions. The effort aims to inculcate democratic values, leadership skills, and civic responsibility in young minds, equipping them to be responsible future citizens.
The Chettipalayam Tailoring Training program's beneficiaries were awarded certificates at the Entrepreneurs Meet 2024, which took place at NMCT Head Office, after having successfully completed the three-month training. Notably, in order to grow their businesses, eight beneficiaries were able to obtain loans to purchase used power machines for stitching order samples. All participants were acknowledged for their achievements and enthusiastic participation, marking a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey.
At PUMS Pappampatti and PUMS Selakarichal, the Walkaroo Munnetram 360° project was formally launched on July 8, 2024. This event marked a significant turning point in the direction of empowering education through life skill education, Promoting positive behavior, enhancing leadership skills for the students
NMCT organised a comprehensive four-day session for 15 participants from various projects under the CSR of Walkaroo - Munnetram 360° program from17th June to 20th June, 2024. The sessions covered Life Skills Training by Mr. Perumal, Mental Health and Well-being by Dr. Shilpa, menstrual health management by Doctors Net Team, and Children Parliament by Dr. P.N. Narayanaraja. Participants attended the expert-led sessions with a wealth of knowledge and insights.
On May 2, 2024, NMCT-Walkaroo inaugurated a tailoring training program in Chettipalayam, to provide rural women with more oppor tunities for employment. The main guests included Mr. Shameer, Walkaroo's Lead - Online & Retail, Ms. Sumitra Binu, Head of CSR, Walkaroo volunteers, Mr. PrabuSankar, P&A Director, Mr. Karikalan, Project Manager, and Panchayat members. After being selected carefully, twenty local women successfully completed the training. Training kits and tailoring materials were given to each beneficiary.