Objectives

THE MADRAS SEVA SADAN


Aims & Objects ( Extract from Memorandum of Assocation )

The Objects of the Association are to work for the amelioration, advancement and uplift of Men, Women, Boys & Girls in every sphere of life in Particular:

  • To enable them to take their legitimate place in the progressive life of the nation without abandoning te distinctive genius and individuality of Indian me, women, boys & girls.
  • To meet the urgent demand of Indian men, women, boys & girls of renascent India for knowledge, enlightenment and culture.
  • To provide for general, academic , cultural, technical, industrial, vocational and other education, without distinction of caste, creed or class, serving the needs of the wealthy and indigent alike.
  • To establish and maintain homes and provide residential accommodation and boarding for men, women, boys & girls receiving such educatin or training, without observing distinction of caste or creed provided however that food served shall only be vegetarian.
  • To foster in home or hostel an atmosphere of friendliness and fellowship, to develop character and to bring into the life of everyone of the inmates a spirit of self- reliance and a sense of fulfillment of the ideas of love and service.
  • To render necessary help and assistance to such as cannot afford to meet their expenses either in whole or in part.
  • To open and maintain maternity homes, hospitals, foundling homes and allied institutions.
  • To bring into existence a body of qualified sick nurses and midwives and teachers.
  • To establish and conduct branches of Madras Seva Sadan as centres of training.

Crest of THE MADRAS SEVA SADAN " Sevaya DevaWha Premanthi Sri Vidhya Sakrthrihe Santhi" Translation of the Sanskrit Sloka By Service you become inmortal:

You get wealth , learning and power.

The out-stretched hands denote

  • Top Left Abhayam (Shelter)
  • Top Right Welcome
  • Bottom Right Protection
  • Bottom Left Dhanam (Giving)
  • The Lotus Signifies Lakshmi.
  • Garuda stands for our ancient scriptures- Dharma
  • Over the head of the Gauda are seated Lord Vishnu
  • with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi on either side

MOTTO SERVICE AND SACRIFICE


THE MADRAS SEVA SADAN)

(Activities at Various Locations) 'Shenstone Park', 13, Harrington Road, Chetput, Chennai - 600 031. Tel: 2836 3821

  • The Madras Seva Sadan Higher Secondary School (Tel: 28365271)
  • Industrial School
  • Vocational & Rehabilitation Center
  • Orphanage & Home for Destitute Women & Girls
  • Working Women's Hostel
  • Shanti Sadan ( Home for Senior Citizens)
  • Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation
  • Higher Secondary School ( Tel 28363404)
  • ORCA Swimming Pool
  • SIR MUTHA VENKATASUBBA RAO CONCERT HALL
  • Pravartanalaya
  • Priyatma
  • City Shandy

II. AT GANDHI ROAD, TAMBARAM (WEST)

  • The Madras Seva Sadan Higher Secondary School
  • Sir & Lady M. Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School

III. At "T. Nagar"

  • SIR M. VENKATASUBBA RAO MATRICULATION HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
  • 57-B Thirumalai Pillai Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017 (Tel : 28340489)
  • The Madras Seva Sadan, T. Nagar Annexe
  • 12A, New Giri Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017