Education
As per the last Census held in 2011, there are 444 million children in India under the age of 18 years. This constitutes over one-third of the population in India in 2011. This is said to be the world’s largest child population in a single country.
NMCT not only helps to spread education among the underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu but also works towards ensuring their Right to Education. NMCT started its intervention on Education through Kovai Class where thousands of child labors were rescued from brick lines and mainstreamed with the regular school. Presently many Corporate have been supporting to carry out of projects on WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in Government schools.
As the pandemic crisis continues, NMCT brings inclusive education and works as a catalyst to bring sustainable change in the lives of the Tribal children.
NMCT not only helps to spread education among the underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu but also works towards ensuring their Right to Education. NMCT started its intervention on Education through Kovai Class where thousands of child labors were rescued from brick lines and mainstreamed with the regular school. Presently many Corporate have been supporting to carry out of projects on WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in Government schools.
As the pandemic crisis continues, NMCT brings inclusive education and works as a catalyst to bring sustainable change in the lives of the Tribal children.
Ongoing Projects - Education
KKS - BMZ INCON Project
Improving educational opportunities for children affected by the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu aims to empower children, youth, women, and community-based organizations to claim and hold their rights. The initiative promotes self-reliance through the economic empowerment of youth and young women and seeks to rescue, recover, and rehabilitate people during natural disasters and other emergencies. It influences policymakers and duty bearers to provide quality services and safeguards children from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The project organizes and empowers the poor and weaker sections of society, strengthens community-based organizations, and serves as an effective link between beneficiaries and the government. It implements development programs for women, children, the physically challenged, the elderly, and other discriminated or isolated sections of the community. Additionally, it empowers people to fight against social evils such as alcoholism, drug abuse, human trafficking, and child labor, conducts skills and entrepreneurship training for rural employment and livelihood development, promotes micro-credit-supported rural enterprises with women as the primary partners, and promotes hygiene, sanitation, and good health practices.
Walkaroo Vazhvizhi - Community Development Initiatives
Tuition Classes: After school tuition for Government school students from Grade 5 to 8 to strengthen academic foundation. Life Skill Training: Supplementing academic education and to promote emotional well-being of Government School Children.
Anganwadi Renovation: Supporting construction and development of Anganwadi infrastructure for early childhood education safety and care.
Circor – Enhancing Education
Circor Flow Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, is partnering with Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT to implement a school infrastructure development program in two Government schools in Coimbatore District. The project focuses on constructing new sanitation units and classrooms to create a safe, hygienic, and conducive learning environment. This initiative aims to improve basic facilities and support better educational outcomes for students.
LINDE - Improving infrastructure in PUMS, Poorandampalayam
NMCT supported by the LINDE Foundation has built a new classroom at Panchayat Union Middle School in Poorandampalayam to reduce overcrowding and create a better learning environment for the rural children
MITSUBISHI - Promoting Hygiene and Sanitation Practices
This project is supported by Mitsubishi Elevator India Private Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and implemented by Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT). The initiative focuses on the construction of a new classroom in a Government school in Coimbatore District. The project aims to strengthen school infrastructure and create a better learning environment for students. By improving classroom facilities, it supports quality education and enhanced student engagement.
Boehringer Ingelheim Higher Education Support
Boehringer Ingelheim showcases its commitment to social responsibility by offering scholarships and educational support to foster equity and opportunity for underprivileged groups. This initiative underscores the company's dedication to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Through the generous support of Boehringer Ingelheim, in collaboration with NMCT to provide scholarships to deserving students in need. These include children who have lost parents with HIV, those living in tribal hamlets without electricity, and students from families surviving on daily wage labour and sick. NMCT identified 72 underprivileged students and supported them to build their career.
NTT DATA
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, NTT DATA, a global IT innovator, is collaborating with Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT) to strengthen school infrastructure in four Government schools in Coimbatore District. The initiative focuses on building new classrooms and sanitation units, upgrading existing toilet facilities, and enhancing mid-day meal infrastructure. By improving essential amenities, the program seeks to ensure a safe, hygienic, and supportive learning environment. This effort plays a key role in enhancing student well-being and overall educational outcomes.
State Street
State Street is partnering with Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT) under its CSR initiative to support 10 interior tribal villages in the Karamadai Block of Coimbatore District. The program provides evening education for tribal children, combining academic learning with traditional art, culture, and crafts. This initiative directly benefits around 300 tribal children, promoting education while preserving their indigenous heritage.
Avantor - VWR Lab
Native Medicare Charitable Trust (NMCT), in partnership with VWR Lab Products Pvt. Ltd. (Avantor) under its CSR initiative, is implementing the School Adoption Program in Government schools across Coimbatore District. The program aims to transform selected schools into Model Schools through infrastructure enhancement and holistic child development. Three Government schools in Kuruchi and Mavuthampathi have been adopted. Key interventions include classroom and toilet renovation, water and electrical facilities, and playground development. The initiative also emphasizes health awareness, scholarships, sports, leadership skills, and overall student well-being.