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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 Shri.V.Sethuraman B.Tech, PGDPM (IIM, Calcutta)
(Honorary Founder)

A textile technologist and management professional, Late Shri V. Sethuraman served in the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Department of Handlooms and later headed marketing operations for the Southern Region at Bombay Dyeing. 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.Senthilnathan
(Managing Trustee)

An audit and assurance professional with more than four decades of experience, Shri V. Senthilnathan brings expertise in governance, financial accountability and responsible business practices to SMCT. His work today focuses on extending ESG awareness beyond institutions to MSMEs, students and individuals, encouraging sustainability through practical everyday action.

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.

Education

Ms. Shobana.S

Dr. Balasubramanian P
Operations

Dr. Balasubramanian P

Legal & Governance

Mr. M.A. Vijayaraghvendh

Healthcare

Ms. Vijaya.S

GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY

Ethical operations and compliance documentation.

REGISTRATIONS
Trust Registration No
TR-84729/2000
12A / 80G Status
CIT/EX/12AA/089
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
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INSIGHTS & STORIES

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