Tamil Nadu People Welfare Association (TAPWA)

Tamil Nadu People Welfare Association (TAPWA) is a non profit and non political voluntary organization registered on 16th August, 1988 under Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 27 of 1975 (No.110 / 88 dated 16.8.1988). It is functioning in the districts of Dindigul, Madurai and Theni with head quarters at Pallapatti, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India. TAPWA is having FCRA status (No.075990044 dated 10.3.1992) and the association is exempted from Income Tax under 12 A and 80 G of Income Tax Act of Government of India (C. No. 464 / 10 / 98-99 dated 25.4.2000).

TAPWA endures to serve the marginalized people especially formation of women self help groups (SHGs), creating and providing self-employment opportunities for the women SHGs, establishing linkage between women SHGs and financial institutions for sustainability, providing free shelter for homeless, orphanage for children, education, implementing awareness generation trainings, etc. It is also conducting health education camps in its service villages. TAPWA has implemented a number of environmental and economical development programs to safeguard the ecological balance too.

VISION

  • Empowering the marginalized rural, especially the most vulnerable groups, in all aspects.
  • MISSION

  • Improve the educational status of child labour and drop-out students
  • Safeguard orphans, handicapped, widows, destitute and aged people
  • Self Help Groups, vocational skill training and income generation activities
  • Shelter for homeless
  • Health care and AIDS awareness campaign for vulnerable groups especially women and children
  • Protect and promote the environment through organic farming and sustainable agriculture
  • About Us

    • A non-profit and non-political voluntary organization
    • Registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975
    • Date of inception from 16th August, 1988
    • Certificate Details

      80 G – C.No.102/10/CIT II/2008-2009 dated 09.04.2009 (Renewal)
      12 A – C.No.464/10/98-99 dated 25.04.2000
      Holding FCRA Number
    • Activities towards rural empowerment through various development activities like women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Micro Credit Management, Community Organizations, Income Generation Programs, Free Shelter for homeless women, Orphanage for children in Tamil Nadu, Capacity Building Training, Environmental Conservation, Health Awareness etc.
    • Rendering service in 60 villages of Dindigul, Madurai and Theni districts, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Star Achiever Award 2008

    TAPWA, for its relentless efforts, was adjudged as the winner of STAR Achiever Award during 40th year celebrations of National Integrity Cultural Academy, Chennai on 19th October 2008. The recognition included a Gold Medal and appreciation certificate.

    Recognition
    STATE BEST INSTITUTION AWARD

    TAPWA was selected as the best NGO for it's women welfare activities in the state of Tamil Nadu during the year 2006.The Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.M.Karunanidhi delivered the award on the eve of Indian Independence day on 15th August 2006 at Chennai.

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