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Across India, over 1.7 million people live without a home, exposed to life on the streets with little or no access to shelter, healthcare, or social support. A significant proportion of homeless individuals live with physical disabilities, mental illness, psychosocial disabilities, old age–related vulnerabilities, or extreme poverty, leaving them with limited options beyond begging, long-term institutionalisation, or continued life on the streets. Social exclusion, stigma, and lack of opportunities often push these individuals further into invisibility and neglect.
Atchayam Trust is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Mr.P.Naveenkumar in 2014 and headquartered in Tamil Nadu, India. The Trust works towards building a Beggar-Free and Inclusive Society by rescuing, rehabilitating, and reintegrating homeless vulnerable individuals, including the destitute, elderly, persons engaged in begging, and persons with disabilities and mental illness.
Born from the lived experiences and compassion of its founder, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Atchayam Trust addresses the root causes of begging through shelter, healthcare, counselling, skill development, and dignified livelihood opportunities. The organisation believes that begging is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and works to restore dignity, identity, and hope to every life it serves.
We envision an inclusive India where no vulnerable individual is left to live on the streets — every individual is empowered, rehabilitated and treated with dignity.
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Create a Beggar Free India
Create a Beggar Free India
Ms.Saraswathi was born and raised in Dindal, Erode District, in a modest family. Due to financial constraints, she could not continue her education and began working at a local textile unit. Her married life was short-lived, as unresolved e
Syed Moize from Sellur, Andhra Pradesh, dreamed of becoming a film director. Despite facing numerous hardships and humiliations, he remained determined. In 2021, he moved to Tamil Nadu during the IPL cricket match but struggled with the lan
Uttham Devnath, a man from West Bengal, was discovered distressed on Perundurai-National Highway, stranded due to leg injuries from an accident. Afflicted by mood swings and mental disturbance, he was unable to walk and faced unsanitary con
The passing of Sri Lankan refugee, Jayalakshmi's baby turned her into a psychopath, exposing her to sexual predators who subjected her to brutal beatings. The Atchayam team eventually rescued her, and through successful rehabilitation, Jay
Awards are not the ultimate measure of our impact, but they serve as meaningful benchmarks of our innovation and a testament to the dedication of everyone in the Atchayam family.
12 January 2018, The Founder of Atchayam Trust, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, was conferred the National Youth Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and...
15 August 2019, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, received the Chief Minister’s State Youth Award 2019 from the Government of Tami...
2 October 2019, The Founder of Atchayam Trust, Mr. P. Naveenkumar was conferred with the Mahatma Gandhi Award, instituted by the Government of...
21 February 2022, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Best Achiever Award by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tam...
09 January 2019, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honored with Ananda Vikatan’s Top 10 Youth Award. This award, instituted by...
04 October 2025, Atchayam Trust was honoured with the N.S. Hema Memorial Award 2025, presented by Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament (Ba...
16 July 2022, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Transdisciplinary Excellence Award by Dr. M. Mathiventhan, H...
15 August 2023, Atchayam Trust was honored with the “Best Social Service Award” by Erode District Collector, Thiru Raja Gopal Sunkara, IAS. Thi...
26 January 2022, Atchayam Trust received the “Best Social Service Award” from Erode District Collector, Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS. The accolade ack...
15 August 2022, Honoured by Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS, District Collector of Erode, Mr. P. Naveenkumar received the Best Social Worker Award for hi...
26 January 2021, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was conferred the “Best Social Worker Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. C...
15 August 2021, Atchayam Trust was again honored with the “Best Social Service Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. Krishnanunni, IAS. The a...
26 January 2018, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was awarded the “Best Social Worker Award” by Erode District Collector, Mr. Pra...
22 January 2023, Mr. P. Naveenkumar, Founder of Atchayam Trust, was honoured with the Manithaneya Mamani Award by Shree La Shree Ambalavana Des...
31 October 2021, Mr. P. Naveenkumar received the Akshaya Patra Award from former DMK Minister Mr. M. P. Swaminathan, on behalf of the Shree Aks...
23 April 2022, Atchayam Trust was honoured with the “For the Sake of Honour Award” by Rotary International District 3203, recognising the organ...
09 March 2019, The Aram Award was conferred by Young Indian (Yi) Chapter, recognising Mr. P. Naveenkumar’s values-driven social work and his ef...
14 July 2019, Atchayam Trust received the “Best NGO for Excellence in Social Service Award” from Mr.A.R. Murugadoss, Indian film director and s...
Atchayam Trust has been accredited Gold certification by Give.do for Excellence and Transparency Give.do granted the 'Gold' certification to Atchayam Trust, acknowledging its outstanding performance, transparency, and effectiveness in fulfilling its missions and aiding vulnerable communities.
Special Consultative Status with National Consultative Committee for Beggars Atchayam Trust holds special consultative status as a member of the National Consultative Committee, mandated by the Supreme Court of India.
Member of Government of India Expert Committee on Beggary Rehabilitation & Counselling Contributes to national-level guidelines and training modules for counselling and rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging.
Implementation Partner of the Government of India’s SMILE Sub-Scheme for Beggary Rehabilitation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) Atchayam Trust is an authorised implementing organisation of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Sub-Scheme, a Central Sector initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging
Atchayam Trust has been accredited Gold certification by Give.do for Excellence and Transparency Give.do granted the 'Gold' certification to Atchayam Trust, acknowledging its outstanding performance, transparency, and effectiveness in fulfilling its missions and aiding vulnerable communities.
Special Consultative Status with National Consultative Committee for Beggars Atchayam Trust holds special consultative status as a member of the National Consultative Committee, mandated by the Supreme Court of India.
Member of Government of India Expert Committee on Beggary Rehabilitation & Counselling Contributes to national-level guidelines and training modules for counselling and rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging.
Implementation Partner of the Government of India’s SMILE Sub-Scheme for Beggary Rehabilitation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) Atchayam Trust is an authorised implementing organisation of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Sub-Scheme, a Central Sector initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging
Your act of giving can transform lives. With your support, we offer shelter, food, and holistic rehabilitation for the homeless and destitute — helping them recover, rebuild, and find their place in society.
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