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WHO WE ARE

A Legacy of Inspiring Change. Empowering Lives. Building a Better Tomorrow.

Sethuraman Memorial Charitable Trust (SMCT) is dedicated to fostering sustainable development, educational empowerment, and community resilience. Established with a deep-rooted commitment to social equity, our mission is to drive systemic change through transparent, accountable, and impactful initiatives.

A Legacy of Inspiring Change. Empowering Lives. Building a Better Tomorrow.
OUR TRUSTEE MASTER

Inspiration & Leadership

Our Inspiration

Late V. Sethuraman
(Honorary Founder)

His life was a testament to compassion, community service, and quiet dedication. The trust carries forward his vision of an equitable society where every individual has access to fundamental rights, education, and the opportunity to live a dignified life.

Leadership

V. Swaminathan
(Managing Trustee)

Guiding SMCT with a modern vision of structured philanthropy. With a focus on 100% compliance, accountability, and measurable impact, he ensures the foundational values of the trust are merged with modern governance standards.

OUR IMPACT

Core Principles

Mission

To implement scalable, data-driven interventions that address systemic inequalities in education, healthcare, and community development, ensuring long-term institutional impact.

Vision

A society where marginalized communities achieve self-reliance and empowerment through structured governance.

Promise

Uncompromising transparency in operations, rigorous measurement of outcomes, and a steadfast commitment to deploying resources where they generate the highest social return.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A dedicated team of professionals guiding our strategic vision.

Healthcare & Research

Dr. Naveen Krishnan

Finance & Strategy

R. Venkataraman

Legal & Governance

S. Karthikeyan

Educational Programs

Anitha Raj

GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY

Ethical operations and compliance documentation.

REGISTRATIONS
Trust Registration No
TR-84729/2000
12A / 80G Status
CIT/EX/12AA/089
FCRA Status
VALID TILL 2027
CSR Registration (CSR-1)
CSR00018273

We are committed to transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship.

Institutional Banking
Sethuraman Memorial Charitable Trust
Bank Name
State Bank of India
Account Number
0491827364
IFSC Code
SBIN0001234
Account Name
Sethuraman Memorial Charitable Trust
REAL PEOPLE -REALIMPACT

Stories Of Change

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Education
Education

The Year the Bus Route Changed Everything

She had the marks and the scholarship. What she did not have was a way to get to school after the monsoon washed the...

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INSIGHTS & STORIES

Latest work from Our Blog

5 Ways We Can Protect Our Environment Together
Environment

5 Ways We Can Protect Our Environment Together

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Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Livelihoods
Community

Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Livelihoods

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Education for All: Building Brighter Futures
Education

Education for All: Building Brighter Futures

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NEWSROOM

Latest News

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Announcements
Announcements

Econscious Opens for the 2026-27 School Year

Registration is open for schools and colleges wanting to run the student ESG tracker with their own cohorts this year.

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