Thalavady Farmers Foundation - Appeal for Educational Support (2025–2026)
Thalavady Farmers Foundation, in association with Arulagam, a conservation NGO based in Coimbatore, has been at the forefront of supporting the education of underprivileged and tribal children over the past year—thanks to the generous contributions of our well-wishers. With your help, many children were able to continue their studies, pursue higher education, and even return to school after having previously dropped out. As we step into the academic year 2025–26, we once again seek your support for a new group of students who are determined to continue their education but need your help to make it a reality.
Students in Need of Support (2025–2026)
Name | Class / Status | Support Needed | Institution |
K. Basavanna | Awaiting SSLC results/ +1 admission | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
B. Kamalika | B.Sc. CT, 2nd Year | Full sponsorship by KG college of arts &Science and Thalavady farmers Foundation. (sufficient funds available) | KG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
S. Sangeetha | SSLC completed / +1 admission | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 | St. Ann’s Higher Secondary School, Aruvangadu |
M. Selvi | SSLC completed / +1 admission | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 | St. Ann’s Higher Secondary School, Aruvangadu |
J. Gowsika | B.Sc, Computer Science | Full Sponsorship Rs.1.2 Lakhs per year. | TSA college of Arts and Science, Perur, Coimbatore. |
M. Jothy | B.Sc Computer Science | Full Sponsorship Rs.1.2 Lakhs per year. | TSA College of Arts and Science, Perur, Coimbatore |
R. Nagamani | GNM ( 3 Years Nursing course in GKNM Shool of Nursing, Coimbatore. | Full Sponsorship Rs.1.2 Lakhs per year. | GKNM Nursing School, Coimbatore |
P. Shruthi | HSc- via private and TNPSC 4th Group | Approx. ₹30,000 | Private Tuition Center,Sathyamangalam |
M.Tejas
| UKG | Full sponsorship. | JSS Matric school, Thalavadi |
M. Karthi | UKG | Rs.5000 | Maria Deepthi Matric School, Panakahalli |
Girls Rejoining School After Dropping Out
Name | Class | Support Needed |
R. Sneha | 9th Standard | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 |
R. Ammu | 9th Standard | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 |
M. Vinitha Saran | 9th Standard | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 |
K. Swetha | 9th Standard | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 |
J. Doddamma | 9th Standard | Full Sponsorship – ₹30,000 |
Stories That Inspire
Kamalika
Kamalika’s Journey
Kamalika, a bright and hardworking student, has successfully completed her first year of B.Sc. Computer Technology at KG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, and will soon be entering her second year. Her father passed away due to kidney disease in 2022, and her mother, Baby, who is mentally challenged, now lives in a nursing home in Thalavady. Kamalika lives with her 85-year-old grandfather, whom she also takes care of while managing her education with admirable resilience. She commutes daily to Coimbatore in the college bus. The college has generously waived her tuition fees, and Thalavady Farmers Foundation continues to fully support all her other needs, including bus fare, books, and other essentials. With sufficient funds in place for her ongoing support, Kamalika is progressing well in her studies and stands as a moving example of strength, perseverance, and the power of community support.
Jothi, Gowsika and Nagamani( from Left to Right)
These three tribal girls from Solagar Dhoddi studied their higher secondary course at St. Ann’s Higher Secondary School, Coonoor, with full sponsorship from the Thalavady Farmers Foundation. They have successfully passed their higher secondary exams. Gowsika and Jothi are now joining the B.Sc. Computer Science degree course at TSA College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore, while Nagaveni is enrolling in the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) course at GKNM School of Nursing, Coimbatore. These courses offer strong employment prospects. Their success is a testament to what consistent support and personal determination can achieve.
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Shruthi.
Shruthi’s Story
Shruthi a bright student who was forced to drop out and marry early, is now 22 and a single mother to a five-year-old son, Theju. After her divorce, she returned to her studies with determination, while working at the Joint Hands Women Farmers Producer Company. With full support from Thalavady Farmers Foundation, she successfully completed her SSLC this year and is awaiting her result. She now plans to join +1 and prepare for the TNPSC Group 4 examination. We remain committed to supporting her son Teju and her continued journey toward education and stability.
The majority of students supported are from Tribal communities (73%), Backward (20%) and Dalit (7%) communities, reflecting Thalavady farmers foundation’s focus on marginalized and underserved populations. |
M.Tejas, little son of Shruthi.
M.Karthi
M. Karthi, a UKG student at Maria Deepthi Matriculation School, has been supported with ₹5,000. He hails from the Dalit community and lives in Panakahalli village. His father passed away due to a neurological illness, and he is now being raised by his single mother, Anumamma, who works as an agricultural laborer. Despite receiving support under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, Anumamma struggles to meet the additional expenses related to his schooling. Considering the family's vulnerable background, continued support is essential for Karthi’s education.
In Solagar Dhoddi, our efforts have helped dropout children return to school. This year, we hope to do more—with your support. Among the students we are supporting this year, Sneha, Doddamma, and Ammu had previously dropped out of school and were working as daily wage labourers, sometimes in textile mills. After our intervention and discussions with their families, they expressed a renewed willingness to continue their education. They are now joining 9th standard at St. Ann’s Higher Secondary School, Aruvangadu, Coonoor, and will stay in the school hostel. This marks a critical step toward giving them a safe and stable environment to rebuild their future through education.
The Hindu report on our intervention:
Bicycles were given to Tribal children of
Solagar Dhoddi
who re joined school after drop out.
Sangeetha and Selvi who are going to join +1.
Doddamma, a school drop out who
wants to join 9th standard.
Sneha and Vinitha from Solagar Dhoddi had dropped out of school
and
now wish to rejoin and continue their studies in 9th standard.
How You Can Help
You can sponsor a student fully or partially, or contribute toward specific needs such as school supplies, tuition fees, transport, or examination costs. Approximately a sum of Rs.4-5 Lakhs will be required for the current year to support the students.
Bank Details for Contributions
Account Name: Thalavady Farmers Foundation | Account Name : ARULAGAM Bank Name : Bank Of India SB A/c : 820010100017881 IFSC : BKID0008200 Branch Name : Oppanakkara Street, Coimbatore |
Note: Please talk to us before making any contribution.
Contact:
Kannaiyan Subramaniam
Thalavady Farmers Foundation
+91 94449 89543
www.farmfit.org
12/535,Kongahalli main road, Anna Nagar, Thalavadi
Erode District, Tamil Nadu- 638461.
Thalavadi
S.Bharathidasan,
Arulagam
www.arulagam.org
4/347, 60 Feet main road
NGGO colony post
Asokapuram
Coimbatore - 641022,
Tamil Nadu, India
+91 9843211772
Updated on
15th May 2025.
