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On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 14:48:44 IST, DAC Developers announced that its Founder and Managing Director, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam, was presented with the UNESCO “Global Change Maker Award 2026” at the United Nations Asia‑Pacific Headquarters. The award was conferred during the Second World Summit on Sustainable Health and Well‑Being 2026, where Dr. Santhanam delivered a keynote address titled “From Our Roots to Our Future: Building for Generations.”
In his speech, he highlighted historic Tamil engineering marvels such as the Kallanai dam and the Brihadisvara Temple, describing them as exemplars of foresight, engineering excellence, scientific knowledge, and timeless design that inform resilient, future‑ready built environments. He also invoked former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s phrase “Yaadhum Oore; Yaavarum Kelir,” originally written by Kaniyan Pungundranar, interpreting it as “Every place is our home. Everyone is our kin.” Dr. Santhanam emphasized that the next leap in human longevity will stem not solely from medicine but from the built world we create today, advocating for communities centered on water security, clean energy, food resilience, technology, nature, affordability, and human connection.
He reiterated DAC Developers’ broader vision to construct resilient, inclusive communities that strengthen society and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s future. Established in 2014, DAC Developers is a Chennai‑based construction firm with more than a decade of experience in delivering quality homes that blend essential luxuries with affordability. The company prides itself on aesthetics, amenities, and accessibility to essential facilities, with each project uniquely designed to meet homebuyers’ needs. To date, DAC Developers has completed over 110 projects, encompassing more than 45 lakh square feet of constructed space, and has served over 3,000 satisfied homeowners. The firm emphasizes transparency, customer trust, and superior construction standards, positioning itself as a redefiner of urban living experiences.
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