Arunai Charitable Trust

FLASH NEWS

Arunaiaite Student Topper in +2 and Xth -
Boy & Girl in each will be awarded Cash Prizes.

Students obtained 75% and above
rush your mark sheet copy with your name,
parents, native place and school details
for Publishing in 2009 TOPPERS LIST.

ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST MEMBERS &
ARUNAIAITES LIVING ABROAD ARE REQUESTED
TO DONATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DESERVING STUDENTS
TO BE GIVEN IN SEPTEMBER 2009.

CREATE ENDOWMENT FUND

Arunai Charitable Trust (A.C.T.) was formed with the primary objective of providing good education particularly to students by providing financial help on merit cum means basis. The A.C.T. was established during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Tiruvannamalai Panta Reddiar Association (TPRA), Tamilnadu, India. The A.C.T. was envisaged as the forum through which our community members, their very close friends, well wishers and philanthropists especially in services and business could contribute annually to promote higher education of students through giving scholarships.

During the initial years the A.C.T. has given Prizes to students who obtained Highest marks in +2 Examination and Scholarships to five students who continued studies after +2 every year. With cooperation and contributions from members and friends, in the year 2004-05 (being the 10th Anniversary year) increased assistance is given to more students. Specifically the quantum of assistance, provided for twenty three (23) students pursuing Diploma and Degree courses, is Rs.63,000.

In 2005-06 it is Rs.84,000. In the year 2006-07 scholarships given is Rs.91,000, During 2007-08 the Financial Assistance is received by 38 students and as Cash Prizes 4 student toppers 2 boys & 2 Girls; one each from X standard and Plus-2 totaling to Rs.1,73,000. Financial Assistance given to students in 2008-09 is Rs.1,90,000 and for the first time Rs.33000+ spent on Books etc. and given through AFA Book Bank. Until now, FIVE (5) ENDOWMENT FUND received and created by ACT. Also there are two yearly committed endowments. Two more have comiitted on yearly basis.

The A.C.T. provides opportunity to every member of our community and their closely known friends an opportunity to help the deserving and needy students of our community. The following are some ways in which you can help

Become a member of the A.C.T.- Pay Rs. 2000/- (US Dollars.500) as membership fee and contribute not less than Rs. 500/- (US Dollars100) every year to the A.C.T.
Contribute annually any amount of your choice (Suggestion is 0.25 to 0.50 percent of your annual income. eg. A person drawing Rs. 6,000 / US DOllars.6000 per month may contribute amount from Rs.150 to 300 / US Dollars.150 to 300 per year)
Contribute a minimum of Rs.5000/ (US Dollars.1000) towards Scholarship Fund any time, which shall be useful to increase the quantum of Scholarships to students
Contribute and create Endowment Fund not less than Rs.1,00,000 (US Dollars.5000) in the name of benefactor of your choice. You can specify your choice of the recipient and purpose
Contribute towards Relief & Rehabilitation Fund to help persons and families suffering from any natural disasters like 26th Dec 2004 Tsunami

For Contributions and Donations to
ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST, INCOME TAX Exemption is available under section 80G.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS),
CHENNAI-34

To subscribe or Contribute towards Options 1 to 5 above, please send your cheque or Bank Draft in favour of "ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST" Payable at Chennai. All our Members and their Friends, Phlanthrophists, Organisations and Societies located outside India can contribute towards Options 1 to 5 above in Indian Rupees (INR), equivalant to US Dollars indicated, by Banker's Check or Bank Draft favouring "ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST" Payable at Chennai indicating your Name, Address and the Option/s from the list above to reach the Secretary

D. SELVARAJ
Plot No.20, Door No.4, Shanthi Street
Dr.Seethapathy Nagar, Velachery, Chennai – 600042, INDIA

K. CHANDRASEKAR (Managing Trustee), 157/16. Siva Flats,
20th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040, 2618 4382