Overview
The Kaleesuwari Foundations, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Kaleesuwari Group, held a ceremony in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Sunday, 19 July 2026, to award the prestigious GNGA Scholarships to 114 undergraduate students. The foundation, established in memory of the founder’s parents Gurusamy Nadar and Guruvathai Ammal, has been running this flagship educational initiative since 2021. With the induction of the 2026 cohort, a cumulative total of 718 students have received financial assistance toward college fees.
Selection Criteria
The 114 scholarship recipients were selected from applicants across Tamil Nadu after a thorough screening process that prioritized high‑achieving, meritorious students from government and government‑aided schools who also demonstrated genuine financial need. The cohort largely comprises first‑generation college students who secured top marks in their school‑leaving examinations, many coming from single‑parent households or families facing severe economic distress. The foundation emphasized that these scholars have consistently shown academic resilience despite their socio‑economic hardships.
Trustee Statement
Speaking at the event, Mr. G. Munusamy, trustee of the foundation, stated that the program aims to bridge the gap between economic deprivation and academic potential, describing education as “the ultimate equalizer” and affirming the foundation’s commitment to investing in “change‑makers of tomorrow.”
Additional CSR Activities
Beyond scholarships, the Kaleesuwari Foundations sponsors life‑saving heart surgeries and strengthens infrastructure at government hospitals and Primary Health Centres. The foundation is also active in environmental conservation, having successfully restored vital water bodies in Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Ramanathapuram, and Erode districts. In the education sector, its efforts include upgrading rural school infrastructure, constructing classrooms, and providing dedicated support to special schools for differently‑abled children.
Annual Report Release
During the ceremony, the foundation released its annual report, which details its social welfare and community development activities over the past year. For further information, the foundation directs readers to its website at www.kaleesuwari.com.