APR Trust

Reg. No. 96/2025

DARPAN ID: TN/2026/1131487

PAN: AAMTA6539J

Registered Charitable Trust · Madurai, Tamil Nadu

APR HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL & AGRICULTURAL CHARITABLE TRUST Building Healthier, Educated & Empowered Communities

APR Trust works towards community development through health awareness, education, agricultural initiatives, skill development, women empowerment and social welfare.

Reg. No. 96/2025 DARPAN TN/2026/1131487 PAN AAMTA6539J
300+Students Trained
3Training Centres
7+Programme Areas

Who We Are

A charitable trust rooted in community

Registered in 2025, APR Health, Educational & Agricultural Charitable Trust is a community-focused charitable organisation based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. We work across health, education, agriculture and skill development — with a special emphasis on women empowerment and livelihood-oriented vocational training.

Our registered office is at Parasurampatti, Madurai. Training activities take place at our three centres in Muthupatti, Vasantha Nagar and Thiruparankundram.

01

Health Awareness

Community-oriented health awareness and preventive wellbeing initiatives.

02

Education & Skills

Education support and vocational training that open practical pathways to livelihood.

03

Agriculture

Awareness and knowledge-sharing on modern agricultural practices and technology.

04

Women Empowerment

Tailoring, Aari work and embroidery training for women in and around Madurai.

Women learning tailoring

Hands-on tailoring training at our centre

Our Work

Programmes we focus on

Every programme we develop is rooted in one of these areas — with community benefit at the centre.

Health Awareness

Community-oriented health awareness and preventive wellbeing initiatives.

Education

Learning support and educational initiatives for children and communities.

Agriculture

Awareness and knowledge sharing around agricultural practices and technology.

Skill Development

Practical, livelihood-oriented vocational skills including tailoring and embroidery.

Women Empowerment

Skills, confidence and community participation for women in our programme areas.

Livelihood Development

Support for income-generating activities and micro-enterprise guidance.

Community Welfare

Social development activities designed around real community needs.

Awareness Programmes

Public awareness on health, education, environment and social issues.

Programme availability, eligibility and participation details may vary. Please contact the Trust for current information.

Our Impact

Verified numbers, honestly reported

We publish only what we can verify. These figures will grow as our programmes expand.

300+Students Trained
3Training Centres
2025Registered

Impact figures are updated periodically.

Training Centres

Three training centres across Madurai

Learners develop practical vocational skills in tailoring, Aari work and computerized embroidery.

Main Training Institute

Muthupatti

  • 7 Sewing Machines
  • 1 Computerized Embroidery Machine
Activities
Tailoring, Aari work and embroidery training for women.
Training Branch

Vasantha Nagar

  • 5 Sewing Machines
Activities
Basic and advanced tailoring training for women.
Training Branch

Thiruparankundram

  • 3 Sewing Machines
Activities
Tailoring training and community outreach.

Registered Office (administrative only)

Door No 591, Ismail Nagar, Kamban Nagar, Parasurampatti, Madurai - 625007. This is the administrative office — not a training centre.

Programmes

Tailoring & vocational training

Practical skills that help women build confidence, develop abilities and explore self-employment.

Free Programme

Free Basic Tailoring Course

Completely free — designed for beginners, homemakers, dropouts and SHG members.

  • Duration: 15–30 days · 5 days/week · 2 hours/day
  • Eligibility: Beginners, homemakers, dropouts, SHG members
  • Certificate: Basic Tailoring Participation Certificate
  • Fee: ₹0 (Free)

Syllabus

  • Machine introduction – parts, threading, bobbin, needle change, oiling
  • Tools & measurement – tape, scissors, chalk, pins, taking measurements
  • Basic stitches – straight, reverse, zigzag, hand stitch
  • Finishing – seam, hemming, darts, pleats, tucks, gathering
  • Button, hook, basic zip
  • Simple items – pillow cover, bag, table mat, skirt
  • Ironing, safety, machine maintenance

Limited seats. Contact us early.

Ongoing Programme

Free Tailoring Course — Conducted Batch-wise

This is a continuing programme conducted batch-wise on a rolling basis. The first batch was completed from 14-02-2026 to 31-03-2026. Subsequent batches are being conducted continuously to empower rural women.

  • Project Name: Free Tailoring Course
  • Programme Type: Continuing programme — conducted in successive batches
  • Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
  • Current Status: Ongoing — Batch 1 completed (14-02-2026 to 31-03-2026); subsequent batches currently in progress
  • Beneficiaries: Rural women, homemakers, SHG members

Financial Linkage Support

Facilitating financial inclusion through bank credit & welfare schemes

We do not provide loans. We help our trained students connect with banks for Mudra Loans, form Self Help Groups (SHGs), and apply for government welfare schemes.

SHG Formation

We help trained women form Self Help Groups (10–20 members) with proper book-keeping and bank accounts.

Mudra Loan Guidance

Assistance with Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana applications — for sewing machines, raw materials and small business setup.

Documentation Support

Help with business plans, project reports, machine quotations and bank application forms.

Government Schemes

Guidance on Tamil Nadu government schemes like free sewing machine distribution and welfare assistance.

Bank Referral

Referral support to Canara Bank, Indian Bank, IOB and other partner banks for SHG-Bank Linkage loans.

Business Mentoring

Post-loan follow-up — pricing, costing, customer handling and small business management guidance.

⚠️ Important Note

APR Trust is a registered charitable trust, not a bank, lender or financial institution. We do not provide loans, collect interest, or act as a guarantor. Our role is limited to awareness, documentation assistance and referral support. All loan approvals are made solely by the respective banks and government agencies.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

APR Health, Educational & Agricultural Charitable Trust is a registered public charitable trust (Registration No. 96/2025, DARPAN ID TN/2026/1131487, PAN AAMTA6539J) working in health, education, agriculture, skill development and community welfare in Madurai and Ramanathapuram districts.
The Trust focuses on health awareness, education, agriculture, skill development, women empowerment, livelihood development, community welfare and awareness programmes.
We operate three training centres: Muthupatti (Main Training Institute with 7 sewing machines and 1 computerized embroidery machine), Vasantha Nagar (5 sewing machines) and Thiruparankundram (3 sewing machines).
Yes. The Basic Tailoring Course is completely free (₹0) — designed for beginners, homemakers, dropouts and SHG members.
No. APR Trust is not a bank, lender or financial institution. We help our trained students connect with banks for Mudra Loans, form Self Help Groups (SHGs), and apply for government welfare schemes. All loan approvals are made solely by the respective banks.
Please contact us directly via phone, WhatsApp or email. Our team will share information about volunteer opportunities and membership when programmes are scheduled.
You can support us by spreading awareness, volunteering your time and skills, making a contribution using the bank details above, or connecting us with potential partners.

Contact

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We welcome enquiries from beneficiaries, students, parents, volunteers, donors, partners and community members.

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