April - May 2025 Newsletter
Atchaya :
As part of the Atchaya project implementation, we visited the Orakattupettai Government Higher Secondary School in Kanchipuram district today (formerly known as Mamandur School HM’s school).
- School Strength: 276 students (129 boys and 138 girls)
- Student Breakdown: Higher Secondary – 120 students, 10th Grade – 35 students.
The school has 7 Sintex tanks and an overhead tank (OHT). However, the existing bore wells need to be deepened and repaired, as they have poor water yield and require desilting. The school also has an agricultural group, which needs water for practical sessions.
The boys’ toilet requires repairs and roofing. While the school has previously received some CSR funds, there is still a need for further support.
Additionally, another school could be considered for the Atchaya project in 2025.
Punnagai Paalam :
Smile operates three PP tuition centres in Cheyyar, with a total of 110 children and 6 tuition teachers.
The children from Punnagai Paalam achieved excellent results in their 10th-grade exams held in April 2025:
- Anbarasi K – 451 (School II)
- Arokiaselvam – 437 (School III)
- Sanjay – 334
Smile recognized and honored these students to celebrate their achievements, while also motivating and inspiring other children.
Sadhana 2025:
Highlights of Sadhana 2025:
- Sadhana 2025 applications were launched on May 9, 2025.
- This is the first time the Sadhana application process has been conducted online since its inception in 2004.
- Smile has received a total of 439 applications this year, the highest in recent years.
- Out of these, Smile’s team has shortlisted 201 applications and conducted counselling for 131 students by May 31, 2025.
- Counselling sessions were held in Mannargudi, Coimbatore, Cheyyar, and Chennai.
- Students from other districts were counselled virtually by Smile’s core team.
- With the increased number of applications, Smile anticipates a greater need for donor support to assist more students.
- 7 applicants have lost both parents.
- 38 applicants are living with a single parent.
- 44 applicants are first-generation graduates.
Your small contribution can transform the life of a deserving student, helping them continue their education.
Shiksha :
The Government of Tamil Nadu’s Education Department has provisionally agreed to approve Smile’s proposal for PDC classes in selected government schools in the Thiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram districts. Smile expects to receive official approval for the PDC sessions by July and will begin implementation once the government’s approval is granted. Smile is seeking donor support for the PDC sessions in 2025.
Donations (2024-25) – 10 BD Details:
The details for 10 BD were collected and submitted to the Income Tax Department on May 29, 2025.
196 donors
Donations received during the 2024-2025 financial year: Rs. 31,20,204/-
Donor PAN numbers and details submitted for: Rs. 29,21,653/-
Smile kindly requests all donors to submit their PAN numbers along with their valuable contributions.