A CSR-driven initiative by RECCA SEWA Charitable Society for the upliftment of Kerala’s tribal communities
The Vision: Education, Empowerment & Equity
RECCA SEWA’s mission has always been rooted in silent, powerful action. Our latest initiative — the Social Study Centre at Laha–Manjathodu, Pathanamthitta — is a step toward restoring dignity, opportunity, and inclusion for the Malapandaram tribal families, one of Kerala’s most socio-educationally backward communities.
Location: Perunad Panchayat, Ward IX, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala
Beneficiaries: 109 nomadic Malampandaram tribal families
How It Started: A Timeline of Progress
| Date | Milestone |
| 06 Dec 2023 | Expression of Interest submitted to District Collector, Pathanamthitta |
| Jan 2024 | Clearance received from District Tribal Development Officer |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Building permit issued by Perunad Panchayat |
| 12 May 2025 | Foundation stone laid in the presence of Tribal, Forest officials, and local leaders |
| Jun–Jul 2025 | Foundation and wall work completed; revised design approved |
Jul–Aug 2025 SEP Oct Nov | Roofing & internal works in progress Roofing nearing Completion ,Fabrication of doors and windows nearing completion Visit by Canara bank Official , Financial Support extended Tiles and kota stone being positioned and laying work planned to commence from Dec first week followed by electrical fittings and fittings for and bathrooms. |
Project Overview
- Total Area: 1110 sq. ft (approx. 103.11 sqm)
- Facilities: Multipurpose Hall, Office Room, Toilets, Lobby, Verandah
- Usage:
- Basic education by Tribal Dept. facilitators
- Anganwadi and health/literacy awareness
- Emergency relief shelter
- Cultural and community events
Community Elder (Ooru Mooppan) Sri Raju has extended full support and expressed the community’s eagerness for project completion.
Project Cost & Funding
| Description | Amount |
| Original Estimate | ₹21,00,000 |
| Revised Estimate (due to design changes) | ₹25,00,000 + GST |
| CSR from Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) | ₹10,00,000 (Approved) |
| CSR from CII Guardian International Ltd | ₹4,50,000 (Transferred) |
| Balance Required | ~₹10,50,000 + GST |
Project Implementation
| Activity | Oversight |
| Site Supervision | EC Members on rotation every 2 weeks |
| Contractor | Sri Shibu Samuel, Dora Infrastructures & Properties Pvt. Ltd. |
| Agreement Type | ₹1,750/sq. ft – Labor inclusive; Materials directly procured by SEWA |
| MoU Status | Finalized and ready for execution |
| Monitoring | Jointly by Secretary, Treasurer, and EC; updates to be sent to CSL, CIIGIL & RCS |
Construction Phases & Payment Milestones
| Phase | Timeline | Payment % |
| Mobilization Advance | Week 1 | 10% |
| Foundation & Basement | Week 4 | 20% |
| Superstructure Completion | Week 8 | 25% |
| Roofing & Ceiling | Week 12 | 20% |
| Electrical, Plumbing, Finishes | Week 16 | 10% |
| Completion & Handover | Week 18 | 10% |
| DLP & Security Release | Week 70 | 5% |
Recent Developments
- Drawings revised (post community visit). Toilets to be modified to have only one closet instead of 2 for improved usability and approved by architect.
- Contractor agreement finalized; ready for implementation.
- Appeal for donations processed via SEWA and NITC Alumni WhatsApp groups.
Why This Centre Matters
The Manjathodu Social Study Centre is more than bricks and mortar:
- It gives 109 tribal families access to structured learning.
- It becomes a center of dignity, safety, and growth.
- It becomes a service center from where many services like can be extended by Government and other bodies to help
- It honors Kerala’s commitment to inclusion and tribal upliftment.
This is how change begins — one classroom, one child, one community at a time.
How You Can Support
We’re still seeking ₹10+ Lakhs in donor contributions.
Suggested Donor Tiers:
₹25,000 • ₹50,000 • ₹1,00,000 (or any amount of your choice)
80G Tax Exemption Available CSR Documentation Available Donors will receive regular updates, visuals & recognition
Bank Details – RECCA SEWA CHARITABLE SOCIETY
- A/C No: 37460128229
- Bank: SBI, Civil Station Branch, Kakkanad
- IFSC: SBIN0070339
- PAN: AADTR2111E
- CSR Registration: CSR00062029
Construction photos , Foundation Ceremony visuals and formal approvals will be updated on the RECCA SEWA website ( rest in physical form will be available with EC )
A Legacy We Build Together
Over the past two decades, RECCA SEWA has stood by those in need and has successfully completed over 60 projects in the past 20 years
from scholarships, festival gifts and medical emergencies to tribal education and disaster relief like Santwanam Tsunami Relief Homes, Flood Relief Aid & Palliative Care Centers
— powered by the quiet strength of our alumni community.
This project is more than a structure.
It’s a living symbol of what REC /NITC engineers can create when compassion meets action.
We invite you — our like-minded alumni, friends, and well-wishers — to be part of this journey.
Let this be our collective legacy — one built not just with bricks and cement, but with hope, prayers, and purpose.
A legacy that says: “We showed up. We gave back. We cared.”
With heartfelt gratitude,
Gita Ramachandran
President, RECCA SEWA Charitable Society
WORK IN PROGRESS IN PICTURES Stage by Stage
Mr. Girish Shanbagh, Chief Manager of Canara Bank Ranni, visited our project site upon the directive of the General Manager in Trivandrum during our site Visit. They expressed admiration for our mission and the project itself.
Canara Bank may also consider extending support through their CSR fund.
Status as of End Nov 2025: Indebted and grateful to Canara Bank for sponsoring 2 Lakhs for this Project
Status as of end Dec 2025 : Tiling , Fitting Windows , Electrical and Plumbing Works nearing completion . Furniture for the Study Centre is being arranged . Application for KSEB connection already given. Other minor works being taken care of
Status as of 25/01/2026: Final Touchups, cleaning , connections, awaited
Grateful to our Benevolent Sponsors
