SMCA Chennai
Who we are

South Madras Cultural Association (SMCA) was founded in the year 1979 to create a milieu of inter-state camaraderie and grandeur of cultural celebrations of West Bengal in Chennai. The Sharodotsav has been organized by SMCA in the prime location of Adyar and has grown to become the biggest event in Chennai during Navratri.

Over the years, the membership of SMCA and the footfalls to the Sharodotsav have grown significantly. The founders felt the need to extend their passion for the underprivileged and the non-privileged. This goodwill led to the formation of a charitable organization – SMCA Charitable Trust – in the year 1990.

Quick Facts

Area of Operation: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Field of Operation: Charitable Initiatives

Legal Status: Public Charitable Trust

Trust Deed: Registered on 19 December 1990

Our Mission

To Reach Out – Be the friend in need

Our Vision

  • Develop English Literacy curriculum – spoken and written, for orphaned kids
  • Develop adult literacy programme
  • Take ownership of maintaining a botanical patch within the city
  • Continue our support for food, education, and health for orphanages and old age homes
  • Conduct health camps

Core Values

  • Respect for Life with Dignity
  • Empathy
  • Altruism
  • Caring and Compassion
Nutrition
Health
Education
Environment

Our work so far

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Karunai Ullam, Grocery distribution

Jan 05, 2024

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Old Washermenpet Relief

Jan 07, 2024

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VHS Hospital Cataract Operations

Jan 07, 2024

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Visit to Karunyam Trust

Jan 07, 2024

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Dr.Monalisa Dhar donation

Jan 10, 2024

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Ford-Rotary Digital Initiative

Jan 05, 2023

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Annadan at ARK, Home of HIV+ girls

Sep 11, 2023

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MICHAUNG FLOOD RELIEF-7 Drives

Dec 08, 2023

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Tree Plantation at Central Siddha Research Institute

Dec 16, 2023

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CANE SOFA SET FOR ARK HOME OF HIV+ GIRLS

Jan 03, 2022

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Stl Arunodhayam Home for girls

Feb 12, 2022

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Annal Anbalaya, Old Age Home, Alwarpet

Feb 12, 2022

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Dr. Anitha Ramesh at SRI Arunodhayam

Mar 23, 2022

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Fundraiser Activity at Anandamela

Mar 30, 2022

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GIRLS of ARK Home, Thoraipakkam

Jun 12, 2022

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Karunashraya Hospice, Bangalore

Aug 08, 2022

SMCA Charitable Trust: 2025–2026 Team

Paramita Ghosh

Managing trustee

Sangeeta Dey

Secretary

Dr. Monalisa Dhar

Trustee

Bratathi Deb

Trustee

Ratula Dey

Trustee

Padma Sridhar

Trustee

Priyanka Saha

Trustee

Banhisikha Kundu

Trustee

Dipanyita Ray

Trustee

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