Goats are "Poor Man's Cow as they provide livelihood 🌿

SEVAI promotes goat rearing in Thottiyapatty village as a sustainable livelihood for landless families, marginal farmers, and especially women. Goats require minimal space and low investment, making them ideal for households without agricultural land. Often called the "poor man's cow," they provide income, food, and financial security. Goats reproduce quickly, often with twins or triplets, allowing families to grow their herd and sell animals when cash is needed for school fees, emergencies, or household expenses. Their milk and meat fetch good market prices, while goat milk, rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins, is easier to digest than cow's milk, helping combat malnutrition. Goats are low-maintenance, feeding on shrubs, kitchen waste, and common grazing lands, and their manure serves as organic fertilizer, reducing farming costs. Goat rearing also empowers women and marginalized groups by giving them control over care, management, and income. To strengthen the rural economy, SEVAI links goat rearing with value addition and market access, such as training farmers to process milk into cheese, yogurt, or ghee. Farmer producer groups enable collective bargaining for better prices, while connections to government schemes and microfinance provide veterinary care, insurance, and credit for herd expansion. By integrating skill development, market linkages, and eco-friendly practices, SEVAI builds stronger household incomes and more resilient, self-reliant villages. 🌿Govin

Post Campfire dinner was served in Banana Leaf to ICHEC team by SEVAI

On 18 February 2026, SEVAI hosted a dinner for the ICHEC Business School Brussels students' team after a campfire at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai. The three teams, with a total of 31 students, along with their Director Mr. Vincent Haurt and two supervisors, were served a traditional dinner as a post-campfire celebration, marking the successful completion of one classroom at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, one community centre in Allur, and another in Amoor. In keeping with Tamil Nadu's time-honored tradition, the meal was served on banana leaves — a practice reflecting deep cultural values of hospitality, purity, and connection to nature. The banana leaf is naturally clean, eco-friendly, and enhances the flavor of food, making meals feel more authentic and wholesome. Guests are welcomed with respect by offering meals on banana leaves, symbolizing abundance and care, with the belief that eating from a leaf brings health benefits and aligns with sustainable living. The Belgian students and team enjoyed this unique experience, appreciating not only the taste but also the cultural richness and warmth behind it. It was more than just a meal — it was a celebration of tradition, respect for nature, and heartfelt hospitality. 🌿Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavathalai expresses its gratitude to ICHEC

Principal Mrs. Chitra Bala Subramanian and Administrative Officer Mrs. Janatha Mani of SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, warmly welcomed Mr. Vincent Haurt, Director of ICHEC Housing, Brussels, during his visit to inaugurate a newly constructed classroom, made possible by the ICHEC team in 2026. The Principal highlighted the school's long-standing partnership with ICHEC Business School, Brussels, spanning over two decades, marked by classroom construction projects and vibrant student exchanges that foster social and cultural learning. Mr. Vincent Haurt's exemplary professionalism shone through every stage — from meticulous pre-planning and decisive project implementation to thoughtful post-construction follow-up, including gathering feedback from students and staff, and even joining in campfire celebrations and the inaugural ceremony. His dedication, collaborative spirit, and genuine care have greatly enriched the school community, leaving a lasting impact on both infrastructure and intercultural bonds. 🌟🌿Govin

Comprehensive Village Development initiatives by Assist -HSBC

In Manaparai Block, Trichy District, the Climate Resilient Village Development Initiative, led by ASSIST with HSBC's support, has transformed rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and community empowerment via Participatory Rapid Appraisal. In under two years, it introduced vermi-composting, land development, and eco-friendly production, while supporting landless laborers through goat rearing and large-scale fruit tree plantations. Tree plantation drives and conservation efforts expanded green cover, boosted biodiversity, improved soil health, and strengthened climate resilience. Waterbodies restoration, open well recharge systems, and green energy such as solar lights have directly benefited smallholders. Women's farmer groups emerged as leaders, advancing organic farming, nutrition, and household incomes. During a recent visit, Dr. J. Ranga Rao (Operational Director, ASSIST) and Mr. Michael (HSBC CSR representative), joined by Mrs. Vishnu (Head of HR, ASSIST), Mr. S. Paramasivan (Project Coordinator), project staff, and community leaders, heard how organic inputs improved family economies and food security. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude — a testament to the project's lasting, value-added impact on people and the planet. 🌿Govin

A book on 'Indian Heritage and History'in French released in SEVAI Kalanjium, Amoor

On February 19, 2026, at the SEVAI Kalanjium Centre in Amoor, a special moment unfolded as Veidevi — renowned Tamil scholar, seasoned traveler, and skilled French interpreter — presented her newly released book, _Indian Heritage and History_, to Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI. Written in French, the book delves into the rich tapestry of India's ancient kingdoms, offering readers a vivid journey through the political, cultural, and social landscapes of early India. Veidevi, who has long served as a cultural bridge for French visitors to Tamil Nadu, combines her deep scholarly knowledge with her passion for storytelling, making India's past accessible and engaging for francophone audiences. The release ceremony, attended by students, educators, and community members, highlighted not only the book's scholarly value but also its role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of India's timeless heritage. 🌿📖

A week of Service, Culture, and Connection - French students in SEVAI

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French Students Immerse in Rural Tamil Nadu with SEVAI: A Week of Service, Culture, and Connection*

Eighteen students, including two teachers from _Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France_, recently completed a one-week rural exposure program with _SEVAI_ in Tamil Nadu. The higher secondary students rolled up their sleeves at _Amoor_, helping with construction work and cleaning the _Kalanjium campus_. They explored nearby villages, getting a firsthand look at Indian rural life and its vibrant traditions.

Their visit to _SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai_, included lively classroom interactions and enthusiastic participation in cultural events, sparking friendships and mutual learning. At the _Natural Resources Management Centre in K.N. Palayam_, they planted trees, tried their hand at pruning, and enjoyed an eco-walk through the _Myiawalki Forest_, witnessing Tamil Nadu's dedication to environmental care.

The itinerary also featured iconic Trichy sights like the _Rockfort Temple_ and the _Birds Park_, offering a taste of India's heritage and natural beauty. Fully embracing local culture, the students bought _sarees for girls and dhotis for boys_, dressed in traditional attire, ate meals served on banana leaves, and savored authentic Tamil cuisine. Their guide, _Ms. Veidevi,their guide_, skillfully bridged language and customs, making every interaction smooth and memorable.

Throughout their stay at _SEVAI Kalanjium Centre_, the group's curiosity, respect, and energy earned them praise from hosts and community members alike. On February 19, _Dr. K. Govindaraju_, Director of SEVAI, bid them farewell, commending their dedication and spirit. The week left lasting impressions on both French visitors and Indian hosts, weaving together service, culture, and friendship into a truly unforgettable experience. 🌿🤝Govin

🌹*Étudiants français immergés dans le Tamil Nadu rural avec SEVAI : une semaine de service, de culture et de connexion*

Dix-huit étudiants, dont deux enseignants de *Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France*, ont récemment achevé un programme d'exposition rurale d'une semaine avec *SEVAI* au Tamil Nadu. Les élèves du secondaire ont retroussé leurs manches à *Amoor*, aidant aux travaux de construction et au nettoyage du campus de *Kalanjium*. Ils ont exploré les villages voisins, découvrant de première main la vie rurale indienne et ses traditions vibrantes.

Leur visite à l'école *SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai*, comprenait des interactions animées en classe et une participation enthousiaste aux événements culturels, favorisant l'amitié et l'apprentissage mutuel. Au *Centre de gestion des ressources naturelles à K.N. Palayam*, ils ont planté des arbres, essayé la taille et profité d'une éco-marche dans la *forêt de Myiawalki*, témoignant de l'engagement du Tamil Nadu pour la protection de l'environnement.

Leur itinéraire comprenait également des sites emblématiques de Trichy comme le *temple de Rockfort* et le *parc des oiseaux*, offrant un aperçu du patrimoine et de la beauté naturelle de l'Inde. En adoptant pleinement la culture locale, les étudiants ont acheté des *sarees pour les filles et des dhotis pour les garçons*, se sont habillés en tenue traditionnelle, ont mangé des repas servis sur des feuilles de bananier et ont savouré la cuisine tamoule authentique. Leur guide, *Mme Veidevi*, a habilement fait le pont entre les langues et les coutumes, rendant chaque interaction fluide et mémorable.

Tout au long de leur séjour au *centre SEVAI Kalanjium*, la curiosité, le respect et l'énergie du groupe ont valu des éloges de la part des hôtes et des membres de la communauté. Le 19 février, *Dr. K. Govindaraju*, directeur de SEVAI, leur a dit au revoir, saluant leur dévouement et leur esprit. Cette semaine a laissé des impressions durables aux visiteurs français et à leurs hôtes indiens, tissant ensemble service, culture et amitié pour une expérience véritablement inoubliable. 🌿🤝Govin

ICHEC Business school Brussels students involved in Rural Construction in SEVAI

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*ICHEC Business School Students Complete Community Construction Projects in Tamil Nadu, Celebrate with Traditional Indian Campfire*

A group of 31 students from ICHEC Business School, Brussels, accompanied by two supervisors, recently concluded a impactful community service camp in Tamil Nadu, leaving behind a legacy of infrastructure and cross-cultural connection. Over the course of their stay, the students — divided into three teams — successfully constructed two work sheds for Korai mat weaving and readymade garment production at the Women's Training Centre in Amoor and Allur, and built a new classroom at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Pettavaithalai. These projects were funded and partially built through the students' own manual labor, embodying the spirit of dignity of labour and hands-on community development.

The newly constructed buildings were formally inaugurated on February 18 and 19 in their respective locations, with Mr. Vincent Haurt, Housing Director of ICHEC Business School, presiding over the ceremonies. The inaugurations were marked by a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, as students and staff gathered for a campfire at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School. The evening saw girls elegantly dressed in traditional Indian sarees and boys in classic Indian attire, symbolizing solidarity and respect for local customs. Dinner was served on banana leaves, featuring authentic Tamil traditional food, further deepening the cultural exchange.

Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, lauded the students' efforts, highlighting their commitment to both construction and meaningful socialization with local communities. He emphasized how the students' willingness to engage in manual work and immerse themselves in Indian traditions reflected a true appreciation for dignity of labour and cultural values. The students, in turn, expressed heartfelt gratitude to both the ICHEC and SEVAI teams for organizing such a transformative camp.

Mr. Vincent Haurt praised the students' involvement in community projects and acknowledged SEVAI's exemplary arrangements. The cultural program was led by Mrs. Amala Jaya Kumar, with Principal Chitra proposing the vote of thanks. Mrs. Sudha, Additional Director of SEVAI, presented sarees to the girls and dhotis to the boys as tokens of appreciation for their participation and spirit.

The event not only resulted in tangible benefits for the local community but also fostered lasting bonds between the Belgian students and their Indian hosts, celebrating shared humanity, respect for labor, and the joy of cultural exchange.

🌹Les étudiants de l'ICHEC Business School achèvent des projets de construction communautaire au Tamil Nadu et célèbrent autour d'un feu de camp traditionnel indien*

Un groupe de 31 étudiants de l'ICHEC Business School de Bruxelles, accompagnés de deux superviseurs, a récemment conclu un camp de service communautaire au Tamil Nadu, laissant derrière lui un héritage d'infrastructures et de connexions interculturelles. Répartis en trois équipes, les étudiants ont construit deux ateliers pour le tissage de nattes en korai et la production de vêtements prêts-à-porter au centre de formation des femmes à Amoor et Allur, ainsi qu'une nouvelle salle de classe à l'école secondaire SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation à Pettavaithalai. Ces projets ont été financés et partiellement réalisés grâce au travail manuel des étudiants eux-mêmes, incarnant l'esprit de dignité du travail et de développement communautaire concret.

Les bâtiments nouvellement construits ont été officiellement inaugurés les 18 et 19 février dans leurs emplacements respectifs, sous la présidence de M. Vincent Haurt, directeur du logement à l'ICHEC Business School. Les inaugurations ont été marquées par une célébration vibrante de la culture indienne, avec un feu de camp à l'école SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation. La soirée a vu les filles élégamment vêtues de sarees traditionnels indiens et les garçons en tenue indienne classique, symbolisant la solidarité et le respect des coutumes locales. Le dîner a été servi sur des feuilles de bananier, avec des plats traditionnels tamouls, approfondissant ainsi l'échange culturel.

Le Dr K. Govindaraju, directeur de SEVAI, a salué les efforts des étudiants, soulignant leur engagement à la fois dans la construction et dans la socialisation avec les communautés locales. Il a insisté sur la volonté des étudiants de s'impliquer dans le travail manuel et de s'immerger dans les traditions indiennes, reflétant une véritable appréciation de la dignité du travail et des valeurs culturelles. Les étudiants, à leur tour, ont exprimé leur gratitude envers les équipes de l'ICHEC et de SEVAI pour l'organisation de ce camp transformateur.

M. Vincent Haurt a félicité l'implication des étudiants dans les projets communautaires et a reconnu l'excellence de l'organisation par SEVAI. Le programme culturel a été dirigé par Mme Amala Jaya Kumar, avec la principale Chitra proposant le vote de remerciements. Mme Sudha, directrice adjointe de SEVAI, a offert des sarees aux filles et des dhotis aux garçons en signe de reconnaissance pour leur participation et leur esprit.

L'événement a non seulement apporté des bénéfices tangibles à la communauté locale, mais a également créé des liens durables entre les étudiants belges et leurs hôtes indiens, célébrant l'humanité partagée, le respect du travail et la joie de l'échange culturel.

ICHEC Business school, Brussels services appreciated by SEVAI

Thirty-one students and two supervisors from ICHEC Business School, Brussels, completed a community service camp in Tamil Nadu, constructing two work sheds for Korai mat weaving and readymade garment production at the Women's Training Centre in Amoor and Allur, and a new classroom at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai. The projects, funded and partially built by the students' own manual labor, highlighted the dignity of labour. Inaugurated on February 18–19 by Mr. Vincent Haurt, Housing Director of ICHEC, the celebrations included a traditional Indian campfire, with students dressed in sarees and dhotis, dinner on banana leaves, and Tamil cuisine. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, praised their efforts and cultural respect, while students expressed gratitude to ICHEC and SEVAI teams. The event fostered cross-cultural bonds and community development. 🌿🤝Govin

🌹Trente et un étudiants et deux superviseurs de l'ICHEC Business School de Bruxelles ont achevé un camp de service communautaire au Tamil Nadu, construisant deux ateliers pour le tissage de nattes en korai et la production de vêtements prêts-à-porter au centre de formation des femmes à Amoor et Allur, ainsi qu'une nouvelle salle de classe à l'école secondaire SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation à Pettavaithalai. Les projets, financés et partiellement réalisés par le travail manuel des étudiants eux-mêmes, ont mis en lumière la dignité du travail. Inaugurés les 18 et 19 février par M. Vincent Haurt, directeur du logement à l'ICHEC, les célébrations comprenaient un feu de camp traditionnel indien, avec des étudiants vêtus de sarees et de dhotis, un dîner servi sur des feuilles de bananier et de la cuisine tamoule. Le Dr K. Govindaraju, directeur de SEVAI, a salué leurs efforts et leur respect culturel, tandis que les étudiants ont exprimé leur gratitude envers les équipes de l'ICHEC et de SEVAI. L'événement a favorisé les liens interculturels et le développement communautaire. 🌿🤝

— Govin

ICHEC Business school,Brussels services appreciated by SEVAI.

Thirty-one students and two supervisors from ICHEC Business School, Brussels, completed a community service camp in Tamil Nadu, constructing two work sheds for Korai mat weaving and readymade garment production at the Women's Training Centre in Amoor and Allur, and a new classroom at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai. The projects, funded and partially built by the students' own manual labor, highlighted the dignity of labour. Inaugurated on February 18–19 by Mr. Vincent Haurt, Housing Director of ICHEC, the celebrations included a traditional Indian campfire, with students dressed in sarees and dhotis, dinner on banana leaves, and Tamil cuisine. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, praised their efforts and cultural respect, while students expressed gratitude to ICHEC and SEVAI teams. The event fostered cross-cultural bonds and community development. 🌿🤝Govin

🌹Trente et un étudiants et deux superviseurs de l'ICHEC Business School de Bruxelles ont achevé un camp de service communautaire au Tamil Nadu, construisant deux ateliers pour le tissage de nattes en korai et la production de vêtements prêts-à-porter au centre de formation des femmes à Amoor et Allur, ainsi qu'une nouvelle salle de classe à l'école secondaire SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation à Pettavaithalai. Les projets, financés et partiellement réalisés par le travail manuel des étudiants eux-mêmes, ont mis en lumière la dignité du travail. Inaugurés les 18 et 19 février par M. Vincent Haurt, directeur du logement à l'ICHEC, les célébrations comprenaient un feu de camp traditionnel indien, avec des étudiants vêtus de sarees et de dhotis, un dîner servi sur des feuilles de bananier et de la cuisine tamoule. Le Dr K. Govindaraju, directeur de SEVAI, a salué leurs efforts et leur respect culturel, tandis que les étudiants ont exprimé leur gratitude envers les équipes de l'ICHEC et de SEVAI. L'événement a favorisé les liens interculturels et le développement communautaire. 🌿🤝

— Govin

Prasiddhi, young representatives delivered a powerful address at India AI impact summit 2026

Prasiddhi, a young representative from Chennai, earned widespread appreciation for her remarkable participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where she delivered a powerful address on safe, inclusive, and ethical AI for every child. Her work with UNICEF and Generation Unlimited, shaping the global mandate for safe AI by amplifying youth voices, has been hailed as truly inspiring. Congratulating her, Dr. K. Govindaraju, Founder and Director of SEVAI (Society for Education Village Action and Improvement), a Tamil Nadu Government awardee, expressed pride in her success and wished her continued achievements. Beyond AI advocacy, Prasiddhi has been deeply involved in community service since her Primary school days, leading massive tree plantation drives and serving as a motivational speaker for children. She visited SEVAI twice, planting trees at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School and in Amoor when she was just 10 years old, and has received several top-level awards for her environmental projects by planting around 100,000 trees under the Prasiddhi Foundation. 🌹🌿 — Govin

Step by step tree growing process explained in SEVAI.

SEVAI grows healthy tree saplings and distributes them to farmers for planting under the SEVAI project. Project in-charge K. Sakthivel instructed field functionary Amala to emphasize quality plantation and tree raising, highlighting that tree plantation plays a vital role in environmental conservation. Healthy saplings are the foundation of successful plantation—they establish quickly, grow stronger, and survive stresses like drought, pests, and diseases. To plant them properly, choose healthy, disease-free saplings with strong roots and straight stems, preferably native species. Prepare the site by clearing weeds, rocks, and debris, then loosen the soil. Dig pits 2–3 times wider than the root ball, deep enough for roots, and space them 3–5 meters apart. Enrich the soil with compost, cow dung, or leaf mold, place the sapling upright, spread its roots, and fill with soil, pressing lightly to remove air pockets. Water immediately and continue regularly, especially in dry weeks. Add mulch to retain moisture, use tree guards if needed, and care for the saplings by watering, weeding, and monitoring for pests until they establish. 🌱

_Impact: Every healthy sapling planted today grows into a shield for tomorrow's environment._

🌿 Govin

*Tamil:*

SEVAI நிறுவனம் ஆரோக்கியமான மரக்கன்றுகளை வளர்த்து, அவற்றை விவசாயிகளுக்கு SEVAI திட்டத்தின் கீழ் வழங்குகிறது. திட்டப் பொறுப்பாளர் கே. சக்திவேல், களப்பணியாளர் அமலாவிடம் தரமான நடவு மற்றும் மர வளர்ப்பை வலியுறுத்த அறிவுறுத்தினார், மேலும் மரம் நடுதல் சுற்றுச்சூழல் பாதுகாப்பில் முக்கிய பங்கு வகிக்கிறது என்பதை எடுத்துக்காட்டினார். ஆரோக்கியமான மரக்கன்றுகள் வெற்றிகரமான நடவுக்கு அடித்தளமாகும்—அவை விரைவாக வேரூன்றி, வலுவாக வளர்ந்து, வறட்சி, பூச்சிகள், நோய்கள் போன்ற சூழல் அழுத்தங்களைத் தாங்கும். சரியாக நடவு செய்ய, வலுவான வேர்களும் நேரான தண்டும் கொண்ட ஆரோக்கியமான, நோயற்ற மரக்கன்றுகளை, முக்கியமாக நாட்டு இனங்களைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்க வேண்டும். நடவு செய்யும் இடத்தை களைகள், கற்கள், குப்பைகள் இல்லாமல் சுத்தம் செய்து, மண்ணை தளர்த்த வேண்டும். வேர்க்கட்டை விட 2–3 மடங்கு அகலமாகவும், வேர்கள் வசதியாக இருக்கும் ஆழத்திலும் குழிகளைத் தோண்டி, 3–5 மீட்டர் இடைவெளியில் அமைக்க வேண்டும். மண்ணை உரம், மாட்டுச் சாணம் அல்லது இலை மக்கு கொண்டு செழுமைப்படுத்தி, மரக்கன்றை நேராக வைத்து, வேர்களை பரப்பி, மண்ணை நிரப்பி, காற்று இடைவெளிகள் இல்லாமல் லேசாக அழுத்த வேண்டும். நடவு செய்த உடனேயே தண்ணீர் ஊற்றி, குறிப்பாக வறண்ட வாரங்களில் தொடர்ந்து நீர்ப்பாசனம் செய்ய வேண்டும். ஈரப்பதத்தை தக்கவைக்க தழைக்கூளம் இடவும், தேவைப்பட்டால் மரக்காவல் அமைக்கவும். மரக்கன்றுகள் நிலைபெறும் வரை தண்ணீர், களை, பூச்சி கட்டுப்பாடு ஆகியவற்றை கவனமாகப் பராமரிக்க வேண்டும். 🌱

_தாக்கம்: இன்று நடப்படும் ஒவ்வொரு ஆரோக்கியமான மரக்கன்றும் நாளைய சுற்றுச்சூழலுக்கு ஒரு கேடயமாக வளரும்._

🌿 Govin

Trichy Book Fair 2026 is well organised for the benefit of the public especially for children.

The Trichy Book Fair 2026, held from February 14–22 at St. John's Vestry Higher Secondary School grounds,as organised by Government,is a well-organized celebration of literature, featuring over 130 stalls and 100+ publishers offering Tamil, English, children's, and competitive exam books. Visitors can enjoy meet-the-author sessions, reading drives, cultural performances, literary talks, and fun competitions, all with free entry and special discounts. With colorful storybooks for kids, exam guides, and a government schemes photo exhibition, the fair blends learning, culture, and community spirit. Community members praised the arrangements and offered suggestions, emphasizing the need for wider publicity to draw more locals, readers, and buyers. Meanwhile, teachers from SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, plan to bring students to the fair this weekend, February 21st, to give them exposure to a wide variety of books and an opportunity to meet authors, making it a truly enriching experience. Reading books nurtures imagination, sharpens thinking, and builds empathy, making it one of the most powerful habits for personal and social growth. 🌿☀️ Govin

Trichy Book Fair 2026 is a well organised celebration 👏💐

The Trichy Book Fair 2026, held from February 14–22 at St. John's Vestry Higher Secondary School grounds, is a well-organized celebration of literature, featuring over 130 stalls and 100+ publishers offering Tamil, English, children's, and competitive exam books. Visitors can enjoy meet-the-author sessions, reading drives, cultural performances, literary talks, and fun competitions, all with free entry and special discounts. With colorful storybooks for kids, exam guides, and a government schemes photo exhibition, the fair blends learning, culture, and community spirit. Mr. Padmashree Subburaman praised the arrangements but stressed the need for wider publicity to draw more locals, readers, and buyers. Angusam Publishers, whose stall attracted large student crowds, echoed this, noting that higher public turnout would benefit both readers and stall owners. Writer and Trichy Writers Association Secretary Mr. V. Jawahar Arumugam added that involving local publishers and writers in planning, along with campaign-style publicity and daily author talks, would make the fair a greater success for the community.🌿☀️

திருச்சி புத்தகத் திருவிழா 2026, பிப்ரவரி 14 முதல் 22 வரை செயின்ட் ஜான்ஸ் வெஸ்ட்ரி மேல்நிலைப் பள்ளி மைதானத்தில் நடைபெறுகிறது. இது 130-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட அரங்குகள் மற்றும் 100-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட பதிப்பகங்கள் பங்கேற்கும், தமிழ், ஆங்கிலம், குழந்தைகள் மற்றும் போட்டித் தேர்வுகளுக்கான புத்தகங்களை வழங்கும் ஒரு சிறப்பான இலக்கியக் கொண்டாட்டமாகும். பார்வையாளர்கள் எழுத்தாளர்களுடன் நேரடி சந்திப்பு, வாசிப்பு ஊக்குவிப்பு நிகழ்ச்சிகள், கலாச்சார நிகழ்ச்சிகள், இலக்கியப் பேச்சுகள் மற்றும் போட்டிகளை அனுபவிக்கலாம். அனுமதி இலவசம் மற்றும் சிறப்புத் தள்ளுபடிகள் உண்டு. குழந்தைகளுக்கான வண்ணமயமான கதைப் புத்தகங்கள், போட்டித் தேர்வு வழிகாட்டிகள் மற்றும் அரசு திட்டங்களை விளக்கும் புகைப்படக் கண்காட்சி ஆகியவை இடம்பெறுகின்றன. திரு. பத்மஸ்ரீ சுப்புராமன் ஏற்பாடுகளைப் பாராட்டியதோடு, மேலும் பரவலான விளம்பரம் மூலம் உள்ளூர் மக்கள், வாசகர்கள் மற்றும் வாங்குபவர்களை ஈர்க்க வேண்டும் என்று வலியுறுத்தினார். அங்குசம் பதிப்பகம், மாணவர்களிடையே பெரும் வரவேற்பைப் பெற்றதாகவும், அதிக பொதுமக்கள் வருகை இருந்தால் வாசகர்களும் விற்பனையாளர்களும் பயனடைவார்கள் என்று குறிப்பிட்டது. எழுத்தாளர் மற்றும் திருச்சி எழுத்தாளர் சங்கத்தின் செயலாளர் திரு. வி. ஜவஹர் Arumugam உள்ளூர் பதிப்பகங்கள் மற்றும் எழுத்தாளர்களை திட்டமிடலில் ஈடுபடுத்துவதும், பிரச்சார முறையிலான விளம்பரம் மற்றும் தினசரி எழுத்தாளர் உரைகளை ஏற்பாடு செய்வதும், இந்தத் திருவிழாவை சமூகத்திற்கு மேலும் பயனுள்ளதாக மாற்றும் என்று கூறினார். 🌿☀️Govin

Thotiyapatty Seed Bank enables farmers to get quality seeds at a fair price.

.SEVAI has established a retail seed bank in Thottiyapatty, with Mr. K. Devendran overseeing its operations and Mrs. Vanitha Palanisamy handling marketing. Supported by OFI-SEVAI, the seed bank provides farmers, gardeners, and Women SHGs with high-quality, tested seeds in small or large packs, along with guidance on planting and sustainable farming. It stocks a wide range of varieties, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, cereals and grains, native and heirloom seeds, and fodder crops. By making diverse, reliable seeds easily accessible, the Thottiyapatty seed bank helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and promote greener, self-reliant rural communities. The shop operates on a fair-profit model, ensuring affordable prices while generating revolving funds to sustain its services. Careful storage and pest management practices protect seed quality, giving farmers confidence in every purchase. 🌿Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school Students Exposure to NRM Centre

*SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School Students Explore Nature at NRM Centre*

On their  visit on the 18th, February 2026 to the SEVAI Natural Resources Management Centre in K.N. Palayam, students from SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, along with their Botany and Environmental Science teacher, enjoyed a day of learning beyond textbooks.

The students got hands-on training in *organic farming*, discovering how to grow food using natural compost and eco-friendly methods. They explored *environmental conservation*, learning how to protect soil, water, and plants. The program also introduced *climate change adaptation*, showing ways to safeguard crops and nature from changing weather.

A key highlight was understanding *biodiversity* — how plants, animals, and insects work together to keep ecosystems healthy. The visit left students inspired to protect nature and apply their lessons in everyday life. 🌿Govin

French students experience Eco-Walk in Myiawalki Forest in SEVAI NRM Centre.

French Students Experience Eco-Walk at SEVAI NRM Centre Miyawaki Forest

K.N. Palayam, 18th February 2026:_ A group of 16 students and two teachers from Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, visited the SEVAI Natural Resources Management (NRM) Centre on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Veideki and Baldharsan from Chennai. The students contributed manual labour, supporting eco-friendly farming, water conservation, and other sustainable practices. They also took an Eco-Walk through the centre's Miyawaki Forest, a fast-growing, dense, native afforestation method that restores degraded land, boosts biodiversity, and creates self-sustaining ecosystems. The walk highlighted the importance of Miyawaki forests in combating climate change, improving air quality, and providing natural spaces for health and well-being. Participants enjoyed fresh, oxygen-rich air, stress relief, low-impact exercise, and a deeper connection with nature, while gaining hands-on awareness of how Miyawaki forests support ecosystem restoration and sustainable development. 🌿

*French Version:*

_Des étudiants français découvrent l'Éco-Marche au Centre NRM de SEVAI dans la forêt Miyawaki_

_K.N. Palayam, 18 février 2026 :_ Un groupe de 16 étudiants et deux enseignants de Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, a visité le Centre de gestion des ressources naturelles (NRM) de SEVAI mercredi après-midi, accompagné de Mlle Veideki et Baldharsan de Chennai. Les étudiants ont contribué par un travail manuel, soutenant l'agriculture écologique, la conservation de l'eau et d'autres pratiques durables. Ils ont également participé à une Éco-Marche dans la forêt Miyawaki du centre, une méthode de reboisement rapide, dense et native qui restaure les terres dégradées, renforce la biodiversité et crée des écosystèmes autonomes. La marche a mis en lumière l'importance des forêts Miyawaki dans la lutte contre le changement climatique, l'amélioration de la qualité de l'air et la création d'espaces naturels pour la santé et le bien-être. Les participants ont profité d'un air frais et riche en oxygène, d'un soulagement du stress, d'un exercice physique doux et d'une connexion plus profonde avec la nature, tout en prenant conscience de manière concrète de la contribution des forêts Miyawaki à la restauration des écosystèmes et au développement durable.

French students immerse in Sustainable Practices at SEVAI Natural Resources Management centre

_K.N. Palayam, 18th February 2026:_ A group of 16 students and two teachers from Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, visited the SEVAI Natural Resources Management (NRM) Centre in K.N. Palayam on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Veideki,Baldharsan from Chennai. The team observed and engaged in activities such as tree sapling stacking, water and soil conservation, Miyawaki forest development, bio-manure production, and a watershed model showcasing spillway structures, water recharge, and contour bunding. Demonstrating the dignity of labour, the students also contributed manual work by cleaning the centre and packing bio-manure bags, earning appreciation from local workers. The SEVAI NRM Centre plays a vital role in promoting sustainable use and conservation of natural resources, serving as a learning hub for farmers, students, and rural communities, with key focus areas including sustainable agriculture, water conservation, agroforestry, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and climate adaptation. 🌿Goviin

*Des étudiants français s'immergent dans les pratiques durables au Centre NRM de SEVAI*

_K.N. Palayam, 18 février 2026 :_ Un groupe de 16 étudiants et deux enseignants de Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, a visité le Centre de gestion des ressources naturelles (NRM) de SEVAI à K.N. Palayam mercredi après-midi, accompagné de Mlle Veideki et Baldharsan de Chennai. L'équipe a observé et participé à des activités telles que l'empilement de jeunes arbres, la conservation de l'eau et des sols, le développement de la forêt Miyawaki, la production de bio-compost et un modèle de bassin versant présentant des structures de déversoir, la recharge en eau et le contour bunding. Démontrant la dignité du travail, les étudiants ont également contribué manuellement en nettoyant le centre et en emballant des sacs de bio-compost, ce qui a valu l'appréciation des travailleurs locaux. Le Centre NRM de SEVAI joue un rôle vital dans la promotion de l'utilisation durable et de la conservation des ressources naturelles, servant de centre d'apprentissage pour les agriculteurs, les étudiants et les communautés rurales, avec des domaines clés axés sur l'agriculture durable, la conservation de l'eau, l'agroforesterie, la biodiversité, la restauration des écosystèmes et l'adaptation au climat. 🌿Govin

French Students immersed in Sustainable practices at SEVAI Natural Resources Management centre.

K.N. Palayam, 18th February 2026:_ A group of 18 students and two teachers from Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, visited the SEVAI Natural Resources Management (NRM) Centre in K.N. Palayam on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Veideki,Baldharsan from Chennai. The team observed and engaged in activities such as tree sapling stacking, water and soil conservation, Miyawaki forest development, bio-manure production, and a watershed model showcasing spillway structures, water recharge, and contour bunding. Demonstrating the dignity of labour, the students also contributed manual work by cleaning the centre and packing bio-manure bags, earning appreciation from local workers. The SEVAI NRM Centre plays a vital role in promoting sustainable use and conservation of natural resources, serving as a learning hub for farmers, students, and rural communities, with key focus areas including sustainable agriculture, water conservation, agroforestry, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and climate adaptation. 🌿Goviin

*Des étudiants français s'immergent dans les pratiques durables au Centre NRM de SEVAI*

_K.N. Palayam, 18 février 2026 :_ Un groupe de 18 étudiants et deux enseignants de Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, a visité le Centre de gestion des ressources naturelles (NRM) de SEVAI à K.N. Palayam mercredi après-midi, accompagné de Mlle Veideki et Baldharsan de Chennai. L'équipe a observé et participé à des activités telles que l'empilement de jeunes arbres, la conservation de l'eau et des sols, le développement de la forêt Miyawaki, la production de bio-compost et un modèle de bassin versant présentant des structures de déversoir, la recharge en eau et le contour bunding. Démontrant la dignité du travail, les étudiants ont également contribué manuellement en nettoyant le centre et en emballant des sacs de bio-compost, ce qui a valu l'appréciation des travailleurs locaux. Le Centre NRM de SEVAI joue un rôle vital dans la promotion de l'utilisation durable et de la conservation des ressources naturelles, servant de centre d'apprentissage pour les agriculteurs, les étudiants et les communautés rurales, avec des domaines clés axés sur l'agriculture durable, la conservation de l'eau, l'agroforesterie, la biodiversité, la restauration des écosystèmes et l'adaptation au climat. 🌿Govin

French Students visited NRMC of SEVAI

On the afternoon of 18th February 2026, 18 students and two teachers from Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, Marseille, France, visited the SEVAI Natural Resources Management Centre in K.N. Palayam, accompanied by Miss Veideki and Baldharsan from Chennai. The team observed and engaged in various activities, including tree sapling stacking, water and soil conservation techniques, Miyawaki forest development, bio-manure production, and a watershed model showcasing spillway structures, water recharge technology, and contour bunding. The centre plays a vital role in promoting the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources such as soil, water, and biodiversity, serving as a learning hub for farmers, students, and rural communities. It offers practical knowledge on eco-friendly practices that protect the environment while enhancing livelihoods, with key focus areas including sustainable agriculture, water conservation, agroforestry, biodiversity promotion, ecosystem restoration, and climate adaptation. Major activities include training and exposure visits, demonstrations of rainwater harvesting, organic farming, tree planting, nursery development, wasteland restoration, and awareness programs on environmental protection and natural resource management. 🌿Govin

Agro Forestry program visit for replication

The Agroforestry Field Exposure Visit for SEVAI SHG women farmers at SEVAI Amoor Kalanjium Centre showcased a successful model integrating fruit trees (guava, coconut, mango, lemon) with timber species (teak, mahogany). This system boosts farm productivity, biodiversity, and soil health while providing seasonal income from fruits and long-term financial security through timber. It also promotes soil conservation, water retention, and micro-climate improvement, fostering sustainable agriculture and economic resilience. Inspired by this model, participants expressed keen interest in adopting agroforestry on their own lands, gaining knowledge and confidence for better livelihoods and environmental sustainability. This visit serves as a valuable reference for replicating agroforestry programs. 🌿Govin

Dignity of labour exemplified by ICHEC Business school Brussels.

The collaboration between ICHEC Business School students from Belgium and local skilled workers at SEVAI Allur, in building a community centre, beautifully exemplifies the dignity of labour. By working hands-on with masons, carpenters, and laborers, the students showed that every form of work—whether physical or intellectual—holds value and deserves respect. Their involvement broke stereotypes between "white-collar" and "blue-collar" jobs, highlighting humility, teamwork, and mutual appreciation. This partnership not only applied business knowledge but also nurtured stronger community bonds, proving that honest labour, in any form, builds both structures and solidarity. 

SEVAI அல்லூரில் சமூக மையம் கட்டும் பணியில் பெல்ஜியத்தின் ICHEC வணிகப் பள்ளி மாணவர்கள் மற்றும் உள்ளூர் திறன்மிக்க தொழிலாளர்களின் ஒத்துழைப்பு, உழைப்பின் மதிப்பை அழகாக வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது. கொத்தனார்கள், தச்சர்கள் மற்றும் தொழிலாளர்களுடன் இணைந்து கைகோர்த்து பணியாற்றியதன் மூலம், உடல் உழைப்பு மற்றும் அறிவுசார் வேலை இரண்டுமே மதிப்புக்குரியவை என்பதை மாணவர்கள் காட்டினர். அவர்களின் பங்களிப்பு "வெள்ளை காலர்" மற்றும் "நீல காலர்" வேலைகளுக்கு இடையேயான பாகுபாடுகளை உடைத்து, பணிவு, குழுவாகச் செயல்படுதல் மற்றும் பரஸ்பர மதிப்பீட்டை வலியுறுத்தியது. இந்த கூட்டாண்மை வணிக அறிவை மட்டும் பயன்படுத்தாமல், சமூகத்தில் வலுவான பிணைப்புகளை உருவாக்கியது. எந்த வடிவத்திலான நேர்மையான உழைப்பும் கட்டமைப்புகளை மட்டுமல்ல, ஒற்றுமையையும் கட்டுகிறது என்பதை இது நிரூபிக்கிறது.🌿Govin

"Dignity of labour"exemplified by ICHEC Business school Brussels students

The collaboration between ICHEC Business School students from Belgium and local skilled workers at SEVAI Allur, in building a community centre, beautifully exemplifies the dignity of labour. By working hands-on with masons, carpenters, and laborers, the students showed that every form of work—whether physical or intellectual—holds value and deserves respect. Their involvement broke stereotypes between "white-collar" and "blue-collar" jobs, highlighting humility, teamwork, and mutual appreciation. This partnership not only applied business knowledge but also nurtured stronger community bonds, proving that honest labour, in any form, builds both structures and solidarity. 🌿Govin

Dignity of labour exemplies by ICHEC Business school Brussels students

The collaboration between ICHEC Business School students from Belgium and local skilled workers at SEVAI Allur, in building a community centre, beautifully exemplifies the dignity of labour. By working hands-on with masons, carpenters, and laborers, the students showed that every form of work—whether physical or intellectual—holds value and deserves respect. Their involvement broke stereotypes between "white-collar" and "blue-collar" jobs, highlighting humility, teamwork, and mutual appreciation. This partnership not only applied business knowledge but also nurtured stronger community bonds, proving that honest labour, in any form, builds both structures and solidarity. 🌿Govin

Cultural Exchange in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school

The cultural program featured vibrant dance performances by French school students and SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai students. The French students, dressed in traditional Indian attire, performed Indian classical and folk dances, beautifully capturing the essence of Indian culture. Their graceful movements and colorful costumes impressed everyone and showed deep respect for Indian traditions. The SEVAI Shanthi students presented thematic dances that highlighted cultural and social messages, adding depth and meaning to the event. The performances celebrated cultural exchange and unity through arts.

International students cultural Exchange , France-India, in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school,Petttavaithalai

On 16 February 2026, SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, organized a vibrant cultural program as part of a student exchange with Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France. The event featured 16 French students and 2 teachers on a one-week rural exposure visit to SEVAI. Performances centered on safeguarding nature, traditional food, water conservation, and pollution-free living, with students presenting Karakattam and other folk dances. The French guests added a unique and colorful touch by performing their cultural events while dressed in sarees and dhotis, which was enthusiastically cheered by SEVAI students. The program highlighted the importance of labour, independence, and protecting natural resources for future generations, while fostering global unity and cultural appreciation. 🌹💐

Le 16 février 2026, l'école secondaire supérieure de matriculation SEVAI Shanthi, à Pettavaithalai, a organisé un programme culturel dynamique dans le cadre d'un échange d'étudiants avec Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France. L'événement a réuni 16 étudiants français et 2 enseignants pour une visite d'exposition rurale d'une semaine à SEVAI. Les performances ont porté sur la protection de la nature, la nourriture traditionnelle, la conservation de l'eau et un mode de vie sans pollution, les étudiants présentant Karakattam et d'autres danses folkloriques. Les invités français ont ajouté une touche unique et colorée en présentant leurs événements culturels vêtus de sarees et de dhotis, ce qui a été chaleureusement applaudi par les étudiants de SEVAI. Le programme a souligné l'importance du travail, de l'indépendance et de la protection des ressources naturelles pour les générations futures, tout en favorisant l'unité mondiale et l'appréciation culturelle. 👏👍Govin

India -French school students cultural exchange in SEVAI Shanthi School.

On 16 February 2026, SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, organized a vibrant cultural program as part of a student exchange with Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France. The event featured 16 French students and 2 teachers on a one-week rural exposure visit to SEVAI. Performances centered on safeguarding nature, traditional food, water conservation, and pollution-free living, with students presenting Karakattam and other folk dances. The French guests added a unique and colorful touch by performing their cultural events while dressed in sarees and dhotis, which was enthusiastically cheered by SEVAI students. The program highlighted the importance of labour, independence, and protecting natural resources for future generations, while fostering global unity and cultural appreciation. 🌹💐

Le 16 février 2026, l'école secondaire supérieure de matriculation SEVAI Shanthi, à Pettavaithalai, a organisé un programme culturel dynamique dans le cadre d'un échange d'étudiants avec Saint Louis-Sainte Marie, Gignac-la-Nerthe, 13180 Marseille, France. L'événement a réuni 16 étudiants français et 2 enseignants pour une visite d'exposition rurale d'une semaine à SEVAI. Les performances ont porté sur la protection de la nature, la nourriture traditionnelle, la conservation de l'eau et un mode de vie sans pollution, les étudiants présentant Karakattam et d'autres danses folkloriques. Les invités français ont ajouté une touche unique et colorée en présentant leurs événements culturels vêtus de sarees et de dhotis, ce qui a été chaleureusement applaudi par les étudiants de SEVAI. Le programme a souligné l'importance du travail, de l'indépendance et de la protection des ressources naturelles pour les générations futures, tout en favorisant l'unité mondiale et l'appréciation culturelle. 👏👍Govin

Amoor Kalanjium centre functions as training hub for Development services

SEVAI Amoor Kalanjium  Training Centre for Development Developmental program serves as a vital hub for empowering local communities by providing skill-based training to Self-Help Groups (SHGs), artisans, farmers, and youth. It offers a wide range of vocational programs such as bee-keeping, mushroom cultivation, backyard poultry farming, korai grass mat weaving, and dress designing, all aimed at enhancing livelihood opportunities and promoting self-reliance. The centre is equipped with residential facilities, enabling participants to stay and learn in a supportive environment, and includes training halls with audio-visual aids for effective knowledge transfer. With the capacity to train 30 individuals at a time, the centre also provides field visit exposure, allowing trainees to gain practical, hands-on experience in their chosen fields. By blending theoretical learning with real-world application, the Amoor SEVAI Centre plays a crucial role in fostering rural entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and community development, ultimately contributing to the overall economic and social upliftment of the region.🙏🌹Govin

Trichy birds park attracts Overseas Tourists🌿💐

On 14 February 2026, a group of French students, accompanied by their teachers, visited Trichy Birds Park as part of their educational and cultural exposure tour. The students explored the park's diverse attractions, including its well-maintained aviaries and natural habitats, which showcase a wide variety of bird species. A special highlight of the visit was the interactive experience at the large aviary, where colorful parrots playfully perched on the shoulders of the visitors, creating moments of joy and wonder. This close interaction with wildlife left a lasting impression on the students, offering them both entertainment and a deeper appreciation of India's biodiversity. The visit not only provided relaxation and enjoyment but also served as an educational experience, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation and environmental awareness.🌿Govin

Trichy birds park attracts foreign tourists 🌹

On 14 February 2026, a group of French students, accompanied by their teachers, visited Trichy Birds Park as part of their educational and cultural exposure tour. The students explored the park's diverse attractions, including its well-maintained aviaries and natural habitats, which showcase a wide variety of bird species. A special highlight of the visit was the interactive experience at the large aviary, where colorful parrots playfully perched on the shoulders of the visitors, creating moments of joy and wonder. This close interaction with wildlife left a lasting impression on the students, offering them both entertainment and a deeper appreciation of India's biodiversity. The visit not only provided relaxation and enjoyment but also served as an educational experience, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation and environmental awareness.🌿Govin

French School students visit SEVAI

An 18-member team of higher secondary students, accompanied by two teachers from France, visited SEVAI, Trichy, for rural exposure from 14 February 2026. Staying at SEVAI's Kalanjium Centre, they explored Biofloc fish farming, tank water fish rearing, readymade garment production, and Korai mat weaving, while gaining hands-on experience in agroforestry and paddy cultivation. On 15 February, they visited Trichy Bird Park and planned further local excursions. The students will also visit SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School for cultural exchange, participate in classroom construction activities, and explore SEVAI's Natural Resources Management Centre and Rural Technology Centre to learn about environmental conservation, tree plantation, and cost-effective construction techniques. Their visit showcases SEVAI's integrated approach to rural enterprises, education, and environment conservation, providing them with practical exposure to sustainable rural development. The program concludes on 20 February 2026.🌿

Une équipe de 18 élèves du secondaire, accompagnée de deux enseignants de France, a visité SEVAI à Trichy pour une immersion rurale du 14 février 2026. Séjournant au centre Kalanjium de SEVAI, ils ont découvert la pisciculture Biofloc, l'élevage de poissons en réservoir, la production de vêtements prêts-à-porter et le tissage de nattes en Korai, tout en acquérant une expérience pratique en agroforesterie et en culture du riz. Le 15 février, ils ont visité le parc ornithologique de Trichy et planifié d'autres excursions locales. Les étudiants visiteront également l'école Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School de SEVAI pour un échange culturel, participeront à des activités de construction de salles de classe et exploreront le centre de gestion des ressources naturelles et le centre de technologie rurale de SEVAI pour en apprendre davantage sur la conservation de l'environnement, la plantation d'arbres et les techniques de construction économiques. Leur visite met en valeur l'approche intégrée de SEVAI en matière d'entreprises rurales, d'éducation et de conservation de l'environnement, leur offrant une expérience pratique du développement rural durable. Le programme se termine le 20 février 2026. 🌿Govin

Korai grass mat weaving promoted in SEVAI-OFI under Kalkari project 🌿

Korai mat weaving, a traditional craft of rural Tamil Nadu, is being revived at SEVAI Centre, Amoor, with support from SEVAI-OFI under the Kalkari Project. Using eco-friendly Korai reed, cultivated as a cash crop in Amoor, local women are trained in modern designs while preserving traditional techniques. The process includes seven steps: harvesting mature grass after 6–8 months, sun-drying until golden brown, sorting and stripping fibers, softening by soaking and beating, optional dyeing, weaving into mats, bags, or décor, and finishing with trimming, pressing, and quality checks. This initiative generates employment for trained women, providing sustainable income, boosting confidence, and creating market-ready products for local, urban, and export sale. Korai sleeping mats, in particular, are cool, comfortable, eco-friendly, durable, lightweight, and portable. They offer health benefits with firm support, preserve cultural heritage, and are multi-purpose—ideal for sleeping, seating, yoga, meditation, or as stylish floor décor.

கோரை பாய் நெசவு, தமிழ்நாட்டின் கிராமப்புறங்களில் பாரம்பரியமாக செய்யப்படும் ஒரு கைவினைத் தொழிலாகும். இது SEVAI-OFI-ன் கல்காரி திட்டத்தின் கீழ், அமூர் SEVAI மையத்தில் மீண்டும் புத்துயிர் பெற்று வருகிறது. அமூர் பகுதியில் பணப்பயிராக வளர்க்கப்படும் சுற்றுச்சூழலுக்கு உகந்த கோரை நாணலைப் பயன்படுத்தி, உள்ளூர் பெண்களுக்கு நவீன வடிவமைப்புகளில் பயிற்சி அளிக்கப்படுகிறது, அதேசமயம் பாரம்பரிய நுட்பங்களும் பாதுகாக்கப்படுகின்றன. இந்த செயல்முறை ஏழு படிகளைக் கொண்டது: 6–8 மாதங்களுக்குப் பிறகு முதிர்ந்த புல்லை அறுவடை செய்தல், தங்க பழுப்பு நிறமாகும் வரை சூரிய ஒளியில் உலர்த்துதல், பயன்படுத்தக்கூடிய நார்களை வரிசைப்படுத்தி உரித்தல், ஊறவைத்து தட்டி மென்மையாக்குதல், விருப்பத்திற்கேற்ப சாயமிடுதல், கைத்தறியில் பாய்கள், பைகள் அல்லது அலங்காரப் பொருட்களாக நெசவு செய்தல், மற்றும் டிரிம் செய்தல், அழுத்துதல், தரச் சரிபார்ப்பு ஆகியவற்றுடன் முடித்தல். இந்த முன்முயற்சி பயிற்சி பெற்ற பெண்களுக்கு வேலைவாய்ப்பை உருவாக்குகிறது, நிலையான வருமானத்தை வழங்குகிறது, நம்பிக்கையை அதிகரிக்கிறது, மேலும் உள்ளூர், நகர்ப்புற மற்றும் ஏற்றுமதி விற்பனைக்கான சந்தைக்குத் தயாரான தயாரிப்புகளை உருவாக்குகிறது. குறிப்பாக கோரை படுக்கைப் பாய்கள் குளிர்ச்சியாகவும், வசதியாகவும், சுற்றுச்சூழலுக்கு உகந்ததாகவும், நீடித்து உழைக்கக்கூடியதாகவும், இலகுவானதாகவும், எடுத்துச் செல்லக்கூடியதாகவும் இருக்கின்றன. அவை உறுதியான ஆதரவுடன் ஆரோக்கிய நன்மைகளை வழங்குகின்றன, கலாச்சார பாரம்பரியத்தைப் பாதுகாக்கின்றன, மேலும் படுத்தல், அமர்தல், யோகா, தியானம் அல்லது ஸ்டைலான தரை அலங்காரமாகப் பயன்படுத்தக்கூடிய பல்நோக்குப் பயன்பாட்டைக் கொண்டுள்ளன. 🌿Govin

Korai grass mat production by SEVAI-OFI under Kalkari project.

Korai mat weaving, a traditional craft of rural Tamil Nadu, is being revived at SEVAI Centre, Amoor, with support from SEVAI-OFI under the Kalkari Project. Using eco-friendly Korai reed, cultivated as a cash crop in Amoor, local women are trained in modern designs while preserving traditional techniques. The process includes seven steps: harvesting mature grass after 6–8 months, sun-drying until golden brown, sorting and stripping fibers, softening by soaking and beating, optional dyeing, weaving into mats, bags, or décor, and finishing with trimming, pressing, and quality checks. This initiative generates employment for trained women, providing sustainable income, boosting confidence, and creating market-ready products for local, urban, and export sale. Korai sleeping mats, in particular, are cool, comfortable, eco-friendly, durable, lightweight, and portable. They offer health benefits with firm support, preserve cultural heritage, and are multi-purpose—ideal for sleeping, seating, yoga, meditation, or as stylish floor décor. 🌿Govin

SEVAI-OFI promotes motorised Tailoring

SEVAI, a Trichy-based NGO, has trained village young women in motorized tailoring, transforming hand-bag production at its centre in Amoor, a rural hub once dependent on labor-intensive hand stitching. With motorized machines, artisans now achieve faster stitching, uniform seam quality, and reduced physical strain, enabling large-scale production without compromising durability or design. This shift has diversified product range, allowing experimentation with fabrics, patterns, and styles to meet modern consumer demands. It has also created employment opportunities, especially for women  while expanding market reach with potential for exports. Though challenges like initial investment, training, and maintenance remain, support from bank loans and SHGs can help sustain growth. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, appreciated OFI for its support in training these young women in motorized tailoring.🌿

திருச்சியைச் சேர்ந்த தன்னார்வ நிறுவனமான SEVAI, கிராமப்புற இளம் பெண்களுக்கு மோட்டார் தையல் பயிற்சி அளித்து, அமூரில் உள்ள அதன் மையத்தில் கைப்பை உற்பத்தியை மாற்றியமைத்துள்ளது. முன்பு கைத்தையலை மட்டுமே நம்பியிருந்த இந்த கிராமப்புற மையம், தற்போது மோட்டார் இயந்திரங்களின் உதவியுடன் வேகமான தையல், சீரான தரம் மற்றும் குறைந்த உடல் உழைப்புடன் பெரிய அளவிலான உற்பத்தியை சாதிக்கிறது. இந்த மாற்றம் தயாரிப்புகளின் வடிவமைப்பு, துணி வகைகள் மற்றும் பாணிகளில் புதுமைகளை கொண்டுவந்து, நவீன நுகர்வோர் தேவைகளை பூர்த்தி செய்கிறது. மேலும், இது பெண்கள்  புதிய வேலைவாய்ப்புகளை உருவாக்கி, சந்தை வாய்ப்புகளை விரிவுபடுத்தி, ஏற்றுமதி சாத்தியக்கூறுகளையும் உருவாக்கியுள்ளது. ஆரம்ப முதலீடு, பயிற்சி மற்றும் பராமரிப்பு போன்ற சவால்கள் இருந்தாலும், வங்கிக் கடன்கள் மற்றும் சுய உதவிக் குழுக்களின் ஆதரவுடன் இந்த வளர்ச்சி நிலைக்கும்.SEVAI இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் கே. கோவிந்தராஜு, இளம் பெண்களுக்கு மோட்டார் தையல் பயிற்சி அளித்ததற்காக OFI நிறுவனத்திற்கு நன்றி தெரிவித்தார்.🌹☀️Govin

Green India-SEVAI proposes to Expand Agro Forestry program in Musiri Block.

SEVAI held a consultation with women farmers' SHG representatives on 14, February 2026 from Musiri Block at its center to discuss expanding the Agro Forestry program by introducing fruit tree plantations on farms with at least one acre of land, water access, and fencing. Under the Green India–SEVAI initiative, agro-forestry has already reached around 500 farmers across 700 acres in select blocks of Trichy and Karur, blending fruit and timber trees. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, stated that the plan is to replicate this success in Musiri. Women participants highlighted water scarcity during summer as a major challenge, yet several expressed willingness to adopt and lead the program. Engaging women farmers in agro-forestry not only strengthens sustainability but also enhances household income and resource management. Moving forward, small-group discussions, hands-on training in tree care, intercropping, and market access will help shape a resilient, women-centered agro-forestry model for Musiri. To deepen their understanding, the women farmers also visited SEVAI's model Agro Forestry farm in Amoor, gaining firsthand experience of its benefits and practices.

SEVAI அமைப்பு, முசிறி வட்டத்தைச் சேர்ந்த பெண் விவசாயிகள் சுய உதவிக் குழுக்களின் பிரதிநிதிகளுடன் 14 பிப்ரவரி 2026 அன்று ஆலோசனைக் கூட்டத்தை நடத்தியது. இதில் குறைந்தது ஒரு ஏக்கர் நிலம், நீர் வசதி மற்றும் வேலி கொண்ட விவசாய நிலங்களில் பழ மரங்களை நடவு செய்வதன் மூலம் வேளாண் காடுகள் திட்டத்தை விரிவுபடுத்துவது குறித்து விவாதிக்கப்பட்டது. கிரீன் இந்தியா–SEVAI திட்டத்தின் கீழ், திருச்சி மற்றும் கரூர் மாவட்டங்களில் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட பகுதிகளில் சுமார் 500 விவசாயிகள் 700 ஏக்கர் நிலத்தில் பழ மரங்கள் மற்றும் மரம் மரங்களை கலந்து நடவு செய்து வேளாண் காடுகள் திட்டம் செயல்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது. SEVAI இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் கே. கோவிந்தராஜு, இந்த வெற்றியை முசிறியில் மீண்டும் செயல்படுத்த திட்டமிடப்பட்டுள்ளதாக தெரிவித்தார். பெண் பங்கேற்பாளர்கள் கோடைகாலத்தில் நீர் பற்றாக்குறை ஒரு பெரிய சவாலாக இருப்பதாக சுட்டிக்காட்டினர், ஆனால் பலர் இந்த திட்டத்தை ஏற்று முன்னெடுத்துச் செல்ல தயாராக இருப்பதாக தெரிவித்தனர். பெண் விவசாயிகளை வேளாண் காடுகள் திட்டத்தில் ஈடுபடுத்துவது நிலைத்தன்மையை வலுப்படுத்துவதோடு, குடும்ப வருமானம் மற்றும் வள மேலாண்மையை மேம்படுத்துகிறது. முன்னோக்கிச் செல்ல, சிறிய குழு விவாதங்கள், மரங்களை பராமரித்தல், இடைப்பயிர் செய்தல் மற்றும் சந்தை அணுகல் குறித்த கைமுறை பயிற்சி ஆகியவை முசிறியில் பெண்களை மையமாகக் கொண்ட வலுவான வேளாண் காடுகள் மாதிரியை உருவாக்க உதவும். தங்கள் புரிதலை ஆழப்படுத்த, பெண் விவசாயிகள் அமூரில் உள்ள SEVAI-யின் மாதிரி வேளாண் காடுகள் பண்ணையை பார்வையிட்டு, அதன் நன்மைகள் மற்றும் நடைமுறைகளை நேரடியாக அனுபவித்தனர்.🌿Govin

Green India -SEVAI enlightens the Farmers to go for the Agro Forestry program.

SEVAI held a consultation with women farmers' SHG representatives on 14, February 2026 from Musiri Block at its center to discuss expanding the Agro Forestry program by introducing fruit tree plantations on farms with at least one acre of land, water access, and fencing. Under the Green India–SEVAI initiative, agro-forestry has already reached around 500 farmers across 700 acres in select blocks of Trichy and Karur, blending fruit and timber trees. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Director of SEVAI, stated that the plan is to replicate this success in Musiri. Women participants highlighted water scarcity during summer as a major challenge, yet several expressed willingness to adopt and lead the program. Engaging women farmers in agro-forestry not only strengthens sustainability but also enhances household income and resource management. Moving forward, small-group discussions, hands-on training in tree care, intercropping, and market access will help shape a resilient, women-centered agro-forestry model for Musiri. To deepen their understanding, the women farmers also visited SEVAI's model Agro Forestry farm in Amoor, gaining firsthand experience of its benefits and practices.

Green India -SEVAI promotes Agro Forestry program as campaign mode

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, celebrated its anniversary on February 13, 2026, with cultural events, a few themed around Environment Conservation and Sustainable Agro Forestry. Around two thousand parents, mostly from the farming community, participated. 

Earlier,Mrs. Sudha, Additional Director, SEVAI, highlighted Green India's Agro Forestry program, showcasing a poster on the Green India-SEVAI initiative to parents and participants. The program promotes sustainable fruit and timber tree plantations in Trichy and Karur districts, providing cost-free saplings and bio-fertilizers. Over 150,000 saplings planted; benefits include environmental conservation, climate change mitigation, and improved livelihoods. SEVAI offers training and technical support, with plans to expand Agro Forestry to other blocks in Trichy and Karur Districts 🌿.Govin

Green India -SEVAI promotes Agro Forestry program 🌿

Mrs. Sudha, Additional Director, SEVAI, explained Green India's Agro Forestry program at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School's anniversary, highlighting a poster on display. The program promotes sustainable fruit tree plantation in Trichy and Karur districts, aiming to improve livelihoods and conserve the environment. Key benefits include environmental conservation, climate change mitigation, increased income, improved soil health, diversified farm output, and rural development. Green India-SEVAI offers training, quality planting material, and technical support to farmers. Students showcased the program's importance through a folk dance. Plans are underway to expand Agro Forestry to several Tamilnadu Blocks, promoting sustainable agriculture 🌿.Govin

Agro Forestry program enligtened in SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school,Petttavaithalai

Mrs. Sudha, Additional Director, SEVAI, highlighted Green India's Agro Forestry program at SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School's anniversary, explaining a poster displayed on the school premises. The program promotes sustainable fruit tree plantation in Trichy and Karur districts, aiming to improve livelihoods and conserve the environment. Key benefits include environmental conservation, climate change mitigation, increased income, improved soil health, diversified farm output, and rural development. SEVAI offers training, quality planting material, technical support, and market linkages to support farmers. Students showcased the program's importance through a folk dance, and plans are underway to expand Agro Forestry to several Tamilnadu Blocks, promoting sustainable agriculture 🌿Govin

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Petttavaithalai celebrated School Anniversary.

SEVAI Shanthi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pettavaithalai, celebrated its anniversary on February 13, 2026. The event was presided over by Mrs. Sivagami Sundari, Chairman of Sirugamani Town Panchayat. Mr. Vincent Haurt, ICHEC Housing Director, delivered a heartfelt keynote address, saying, "Once in a year, we are coming to Shanthi School. Why are you coming to Shanthi School? You come here to learn... We come to learn from your kindness, your sense of hospitality, and the way you welcome people you don't know yet!" 😊 He added, "We can make the day a little bit better, with small gestures, done with kindness. That's the kind of lessons we are learning here, from you."

Principal Mrs. Chitra Balasubramanian welcomed the gathering, and the school toppers were honoured with prizes and certificates distributed by ICHEC team members. Over 2300 parents and students participated in the program, enjoying cultural performances by students and ICHEC. Dr. K. Govindaraju, Founder of the school, proposed the vote of thanks, specially thanking ICHEC Business School, Brussels, for their decades-long support in constructing classrooms and community centres 🙏.

SEVAI SHGs promote kitchen gardens in their households.

SEVAI SHGs are promoting kitchen gardens in their household backyards, vegetable cultivation in their field, their marketing fresh Nattu veggies in Trichy's Farmers' and Gandhi Markets. The SHG members families consume required vegetables . Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, minerals like calcium and iron, and antioxidants, these traditional veggies support healthy skin, eyes, and immune function. They're rich in fiber, promoting digestion and gut health. Popular varieties like Moringa, Brinjal, Ponnanganni, and Manathakkali support immune function, eye health, and reduce inflammation. Benefits include supporting weight management, may help manage blood sugar levels, and rich in phytochemicals, promoting overall wellness, boosting overall health and well-being.🌿Govin

SEVAI SHGs cultivate Vegetables gardens, consume and market them

SEVAI SHGs are promoting kitchen gardens in Andanallur Block villages, marketing fresh Nattu veggies in Trichy's Farmers' and Gandhi Markets 🌿. These traditional veggies are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, minerals like calcium and iron, and antioxidants, supporting healthy skin, eyes, and immune function. They're also rich in fiber, promoting digestion and gut health. Popular varieties include Moringa, Ponnanganni, and Manathakkali, which support immune function, eye health, and reduce inflammation. Incorporating Nattu veggies into diet can boost overall health and well-being.

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SEVAI SHGs promote kitchen gardens in Andanallur Block villages, marketing fresh Nattu veggies in Trichy's Farmers' and Gandhi Markets 🌿. These traditional veggies are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, minerals like calcium and iron, and antioxidants, supporting healthy skin, eyes, and immune function. They're rich in fiber, promoting digestion and gut health. Popular varieties like Moringa, Ponnanganni, and Manathakkali support immune function, eye health, and reduce inflammation, boosting overall health and well-being.

Recharge shaft is the key structure for waterbodies development.

SEVAI-OFI's Alstom project has transformed the Sokkankulam tank into a thriving rainwater harvesting system and is ready for rainwater harvesting through inlet sources 🌿. The recharge shaft structure is the game-changer, enabling rainwater to percolate deep into the ground and recharge groundwater. This boosts agricultural productivity, food security, and benefits nearby wells and crops. The project's benefits include improved crop quality, increased yield, and a healthier water table. Regular maintenance and efficient water use practices will ensure its long-term sustainability. The Alstom Sokkankulam tank project is a model for sustainable rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge for tanks for water recharge in open irrigation Wells and drink water sources.🌿Govin

Mrs.Vanitha Palanisamy is Women Empowerment Activist ☀️

Mrs. Vanitha Palanisamy, a dedicated women activist, has been instrumental in empowering women in Rural Trichy and Karur Districts through various initiatives with SEVAI. She has formed and strengthened thousands of women self-help groups, connecting them with government programs and securing support from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Her work focuses on livelihood promotion, bank linkages, capacity building, and advocacy, driving social change and economic independence. Mrs. Vanitha's efforts extend to integrated village development, including dryland development, waterbodies restoration, animal husbandry, tree plantation, and environment conservation, positively impacting women's lives and promoting education. She was honoured with the Mahila Sakthi Excellence Award by OZONE for 2025 🌿.Govin

Promotion of Organic farming in Gudalur Panchayat in Thogamalai block by SEVAI-OFI under Alstom project

SEVAI-OFI under Alstom project has been empowering  farmers in Gudalur Panchayat in Thogamalai Block,Karur District villages through the promotion of household vermicompost units, encouraging the adoption of organic farming practices. On February 11th, Mr. Emanuel from OFI, Bangalore, Mr.K. Devendran, an organic farming expert with SEVAI, and Mrs. Vanitha Palanisamy, Women's Coordinator, along with local farmers and SHG members, visited these units to highlight the importance of vermicompost. This nutrient-rich organic manure, produced through earthworm activity, breaks down organic waste into a valuable resource. The benefits of vermicompost include being cost-effective, reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers, enriching soil structure, fertility, and water-holding capacity, and being environmentally friendly by recycling organic waste and reducing pollution. To prepare vermicompost, farmers collect organic waste, mix it with bedding material, add earthworms, maintain optimal conditions, and harvest after 30-45 days. Application involves mixing 2-5 kg of vermicompost per square meter of land, applying it at various crop stages, and using it as a top dressing or incorporating it into the soil. SEVAI-OFI's training programs educate  farmers on replicating these units, promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food production 🌿. Govin