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Promoting Social and Economic Development Among Rural Communities

Vanavil Social Welfare Development Trust is a non-governmental organisation registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, on 30 November 2005, with Registration No. 173/2005. The organisation is committed to empowering rural communities, with a primary focus on women’s development, education, environmental protection, and sustainable rural development. Managed by a dedicated five-member Board of Trustees, Vanavil has implemented various integrated rural development initiatives in the most backward and underserved areas of Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Thanjavur districts. The Trust works to improve the lives of villagers, rural poor communities, marginal and small farmers, children, and persons with disabilities by providing opportunities, support, awareness, and sustainable solutions that promote dignity, inclusion, and self-reliance.

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in their life

0 Women members empowered through SHGs and JLGs.
0 Residential students supported for educational development
0 Farmers supported through agricultural development initiatives.
0 Rural poor families supported for livelihood upliftment.

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Student Ready RAWE Training

Vanavil supports the Student READY – RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) Programme by providing students with practical exposure to rural communities and agricultural activities. The programme helps students understand farming practices, interact with farmers, gain field-level experience, and develop practical knowledge of rural livelihoods and agriculture.

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Account Number - XXXXXX0850
Bank - INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK,NANNILAM
Branch - NANNILAM
IFSC Code - IOBA0001862

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