We have a long way to go!
With your help we can reach the Phase I Goal soon.
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Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirumayam
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TNF Dallas Chapter
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SKT Gandhi High School, Rayavaram |
Pudukottai district has a rich heritage with palaces, forts, temples, cave paintings and historical monuments. The district history is ancient with many references in Sangam Tamil literature. Many small villages are mentioned in Agananuru and Purananuru. It is believed that “ Avvaiyar” lived in the Avayapatti village.A treasure trove of more than 500 Imperial Roman Gold and Silver Coins were found in Karukkakurichi , a short distance from Aranthangi. The coins found contained the issues of the Roman emperors and their queens, successively from Augustus(BC 29 – AD 14) upto Vaspasianus (69-79 AD). The site of find marks the district as an important Indo-Roman trading centre. Roman coins were also found along the eastern sea coast of the district. The Pandyas, Cholas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, Vijaynagar and Madurai Nayaks ruled over this part of the country.
Pudukkottai District comprises marvelous Archaeological sites and rich Cultural Heritage. The heritage buildings, archaeological monuments, cave temples, paintings in Chithannavasal, Thirumayam Fort, architecture in Kodumbalur showcase the culture, life and times of the ancient people.
Agriculture is a major economic activity.
The literacy rate in Pudukottai district is 77%. Comparatively Kanyakumari and Chennai districts boast a literacy rate of 91.75% and 90.18% respectively.
TNF Dallas Chapter along with Sastha Tamil Foundation Dallas, and Malarum Maiyam Dallas, is planning to adopt SKT Gandhi High School, Rayavaram and Government Girls Hr. Sec. School, Thirumayam with a four year commitment.
Donate to Pudukottai district! With your help we can adopt more schools and help increase the literacy rate in the district.
With your generous donations TNF ican implement the following projects in the Government schools in the district:
