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Eashwari
In the Arasur area of Erode district, Easwari was living in a state of extreme stress and isolation, keeping everyone at a distance and struggling to engage with the world around her.Atchayam Trust volunteers spent hours patiently supportin
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About Us
About Us
Across India, over 1.7 million people live without a home, exposed to life on the streets with little or no access to shelter, healthcare, or social support. A significant proportion of homeless individuals live with physical disabilities, mental illness, psychosocial disabilities, old age–related vulnerabilities, or extreme poverty, leaving them with limited options beyond begging, long-term institutionalisation, or continued life on the streets. Social exclusion, stigma, and lack of opportunities often push these individuals further into invisibility and neglect.
Atchayam Trust is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Mr.P.Naveenkumar in 2014 and headquartered in Tamil Nadu, India. The Trust works towards building a Beggar-Free and Inclusive Society by rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintegrating homeless vulnerable individuals, including the destitute, elderly, persons engaged in begging, and persons with disabilities and mental illness.
Born from the lived experiences and compassion of its founder, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Atchayam Trust addresses the root causes of begging through shelter, healthcare, counselling, skill development, and dignified livelihood opportunities. The organisation believes that begging is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and works to restore dignity, identity, and hope to every life it serves.
We envision an inclusive India where no vulnerable individual is left to live on the streets — every individual is empowered, rehabilitated and treated with dignity.
Our Impact
13,000+
Counseled
5600+
Field Work
1536+
Rehabilitated
820000+
Meals in Our Home
554+
Awareness Program
7450+
Volunteers Involved
70+
Organization Included
96+
Awards
100000+
Public Impacted directly
300000+
Public Impacted Indirectly
200000+
Youth Impacted
12000+
Meals in Roadside
225+
Reunion with Family
96+
Job Opportunities
155+
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Vision & Mission
Vision
Create a Beggar Free India
Mission
- Rescuing the Homeless Vulnerable lives
- Creating Safe Spaces
- Empowering Lives
- Restoring Dignity
- Engaging Communities
Values
- Compassion
- Respect
- Transparency & Accountability
- Empowerment
- Teamwork & Quality Service
Who we serve
- Persons engaged in begging
- Homeless destitute individuals
- Destitute elderly individuals
- Persons with Disabilities
- Persons with Mental illness
- Terminally ill individuals
- Homeless Women in need
Impact Stories
Saraswathi
Ms.Saraswathi was born and raised in Dindal, Erode District, in a modest family. Due to financial constraints, she could not continue her education and began working at a local textile unit. Her married life was short-lived, as unresolved e
Syed Moize
Syed Moize from Sellur, Andhra Pradesh, dreamed of becoming a film director. Despite facing numerous hardships and humiliations, he remained determined. In 2021, he moved to Tamil Nadu during the IPL cricket match but struggled with the lan
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Mr. Uttham Devnath
Uttham Devnath, a man from West Bengal, was discovered distressed on Perundurai-National Highway, stranded due to leg injuries from an accident. Afflicted by mood swings and mental disturbance, he was unable to walk and faced unsanitary con
Mrs. Jayalakshmi
The passing of Sri Lankan refugee, Jayalakshmi's baby turned her into a psychopath, exposing her to sexual predators who subjected her to brutal beatings. The Atchayam team eventually rescued her, and through successful rehabilitation, Jay
Awards & Recognitions
Awards are not the ultimate measure of our impact, but they serve as meaningful benchmarks of our innovation and a testament to the dedication of everyone in the Atchayam family.
National Youth Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
12 January 2018, The Founder of Atchayam Trust, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, was conferred the National Youth Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and...
Chief Minister's State Youth Award 2019 by then Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu- Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami
15 August 2019, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, received the Chief Minister’s State Youth Award 2019 from the Government of Tami...
Mahatma Gandhi Award by then Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu- Mr. Banwarilal Purohit
2 October 2019, The Founder of Atchayam Trust, Mr. P. Naveenkumar was conferred with the Mahatma Gandhi Award, instituted by the Government of...
Best Achiever Award by then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu-Thiru M. K. Stalin
21 February 2022, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Best Achiever Award by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tam...
Ananda Vikatan’s Top 10 Youth Award
09 January 2019, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honored with Ananda Vikatan’s Top 10 Youth Award. This award, instituted by...
N.S. Hema Memorial Award 2025 by Member of Parliament (Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha)- Dr. C. N. Manjunath
04 October 2025, Atchayam Trust was honoured with the N.S. Hema Memorial Award 2025, presented by Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament (Ba...
Transdisciplinary Excellence Award by then Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu- Dr. M. Mathiventhan
16 July 2022, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Transdisciplinary Excellence Award by Dr. M. Mathiventhan, H...
Best Social Service Award (2023) by then Erode District Collector- Mr.Raja Gopal Sunkara, IAS
15 August 2023, Atchayam Trust was honored with the “Best Social Service Award” by Erode District Collector, Thiru Raja Gopal Sunkara, IAS. Thi...
Best Social Service Award (2022) by then Erode District Collector- Mr.Krishnanunni, IAS
26 January 2022, Atchayam Trust received the “Best Social Service Award” from Erode District Collector, Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS. The accolade ack...
Best Social Worker Award (2022) by then Erode District Collector- Mr.Krishnanunni, IAS
15 August 2022, Honoured by Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS, District Collector of Erode, Mr. P. Naveenkumar received the Best Social Worker Award for hi...
Best Social Worker Award (2021) by then Erode District Collector- Mr. C. Kathiravan, IAS
26 January 2021, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was conferred the “Best Social Worker Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. C...
Best Social Service Award (2021) by then Erode District Collector- Mr.Krishnanunni, IAS
15 August 2021, Atchayam Trust was again honored with the “Best Social Service Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS. The a...
View details of Best Social Worker Award (2018) by then Erode District Collector- Mr. Prabhakar, IAS
Best Social Worker Award (2018) by then Erode District Collector- Mr. Prabhakar, IAS
26 January 2018, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was awarded the “Best Social Worker Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. Pra...
Manithaneya Mamani Award by Shree La Shree Ambalavana Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal
22 January 2023, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Manithaneya Mamani Award by Shree La Shree Ambalavana Des...
Akshaya Patra Award by then DMK Minister- Mr. M. P. Swaminathan
31 October 2021, Mr. P. Naveenkumar received the Akshaya Patra Award from former DMK Minister Mr. M. P. Swaminathan, on behalf of the Shree Aks...
For the Sake of Honour Award by Rotary International District 3203
23 April 2022, Atchayam Trust was honoured with the “For the Sake of Honour Award” by Rotary International District 3203, recognising the organ...
Aram Award by Young Indian (Yi) Chapter
09 March 2019, The Aram Award was conferred by Young Indian (Yi) Chapter, recognising Mr. P. Naveenkumar’s values-driven social work and his ef...
Best NGO for Excellence in Social Service Award by Indian film director and screenwriter-Mr.A.R. Murugadoss
14 July 2019, Atchayam Trust received the “Best NGO for Excellence in Social Service Award” from Mr.A.R. Murugadoss, Indian film director and s...
Sustainable Development Goals
1
No Poverty
2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health and Wealth-Being
5
Gender Equality
8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
10
Reduced inequality
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Empanelments & Accreditations
Atchayam Trust has been accredited Gold certification by Give.do for Excellence and Transparency Give.do granted the 'Gold' certification to Atchayam Trust, acknowledging its outstanding performance, transparency, and effectiveness in fulfilling its missions and aiding vulnerable communities.
Special Consultative Status with National Consultative Committee for Beggars Atchayam Trust holds special consultative status as a member of the National Consultative Committee, mandated by the Supreme Court of India.
Member of Government of India Expert Committee on Beggary Rehabilitation & Counselling Contributes to national-level guidelines and training modules for counselling and rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging.
Implementation Partner of the Government of India’s SMILE Sub-Scheme for Beggary Rehabilitation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) Atchayam Trust is an authorised implementing organisation of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Sub-Scheme, a Central Sector initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging
Atchayam Trust has been accredited Gold certification by Give.do for Excellence and Transparency Give.do granted the 'Gold' certification to Atchayam Trust, acknowledging its outstanding performance, transparency, and effectiveness in fulfilling its missions and aiding vulnerable communities.
Special Consultative Status with National Consultative Committee for Beggars Atchayam Trust holds special consultative status as a member of the National Consultative Committee, mandated by the Supreme Court of India.
Member of Government of India Expert Committee on Beggary Rehabilitation & Counselling Contributes to national-level guidelines and training modules for counselling and rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging.
Implementation Partner of the Government of India’s SMILE Sub-Scheme for Beggary Rehabilitation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) Atchayam Trust is an authorised implementing organisation of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Sub-Scheme, a Central Sector initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging
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