தினேஷ் சரவணன்

Radical

compassion.

A 12-year journey of selfless service across Tamil Nadu. Proof that compassion is the most powerful force for change.

Social Activist

Activist • IT Professional • 2x TN Green Champion

Dinesh Saravanan
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Dinesh Saravanan
TN Green Champion Awardee •
The Origin

The Story Behind
the Mission.

In 2014, Dinesh Saravanan lost his brother in a road accident. His brother, a milk vendor, had spent his life selflessly helping others despite living in poverty -- distributing free milk to children, sacrificing his own marriage until age 35 for his siblings' welfare.

Dinesh, a BE CSE graduate working as a software engineer in Chennai, vowed to continue his brother's legacy. What started as a personal tribute has grown into 12 years of relentless service across Vellore, Tirupathur, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai districts.

I never ask for donations -- people see my work on social media and contribute voluntarily.

Dinesh Saravanan
What We Do
Seven Pillars

Areas of
Impact.

தாக்கத்தின் களங்கள்

Across education, housing, food, healthcare, environment, and tribal welfare -- every initiative is funded by personal income and voluntary community contributions.

Education & Smart Classrooms
01

Education & Smart Classrooms

கல்வி & ஸ்மார்ட் வகுப்பறைகள்

  • 6 government schools transformed with smart classrooms (Rs. 1-1.5L each)
  • Digital projector, speakers, woofer, pen drive & projection screen in each
  • Colorful cartoon murals creating a theater-like learning experience

6

Smart Classrooms Built

3,000

Exam Kits Distributed

10

College Scholarships

Education & Smart Classrooms

Housing & Infrastructure
02

Housing & Infrastructure

வீட்டுவசதி & உள்கட்டமைப்பு

  • 7 cement-sheet houses for tribal families in Javvadu Hills (Tiruvannamalai)
  • 9 thatched-roof huts for homeless families in Vellore district
  • 2 toilets with bathrooms worth Rs.50,000 each

7

Tribal Houses Built

9

Thatched Huts Built

3

Toilets Constructed

Housing & Infrastructure

Food & Livelihood Support
03

Food & Livelihood Support

உணவு & வாழ்வாதார ஆதரவு

  • Grocery kits distributed to 15,000+ families across 4 districts
  • Daily meals for homeless and roadside dwellers - 5 days every month for 10+ years
  • 10 push carts for widows who lost husbands, enabling self-employment

15,000+

Families Fed

10

Push Carts for Widows

5 days/month

Daily Meals Program

Food & Livelihood Support

Healthcare & Disability Support
04

Healthcare & Disability Support

சுகாதாரம் & மாற்றுத்திறனாளி ஆதரவு

  • Wheelchairs, hearing aids distributed to differently-abled persons
  • 2 oxygen concentrators + 1 smart TV donated to government hospitals
  • Medical financial aid for families with disabled members

100+

Persons Supported

3 devices

Hospital Equipment

Rs.5,000/person

Medical Aid Given

Healthcare & Disability Support

Environment & Wildlife
05

Environment & Wildlife

சுற்றுச்சூழல் & வனவிலங்கு பாதுகாப்பு

  • 15 lakh seed balls dispersed across Vellore district hills
  • 1 lakh saplings distributed door-to-door via cycle rickshaw
  • 6,000 trees planted, nurtured, and maintained personally

15,00,000

Seed Balls

1,00,000

Saplings Distributed

6,000

Trees Maintained

Environment & Wildlife

Community Welfare & Advocacy

Community Welfare & Advocacy

சமூக நலன் & வாதாடுதல்

30+ people

Govt Schemes Facilitated

500 accounts

Girl Child Savings

Tribal Welfare & Rights

Tribal Welfare & Rights

பழங்குடியின நலன் & உரிமைகள்

100+

Tribal Families Supported

20+

Hill Villages Visited

Our Journey

12 Years of
Relentless Service.

From a personal tragedy in 2014 to a movement that has touched 15,000+ families across four districts.

2014

The Beginning

Started social work after brother Saravanan's passing in a road accident. Began distributing milk and food to underprivileged children, continuing his legacy.

2015

Tree Planting Campaigns

Started distributing saplings door-to-door using a cycle rickshaw across Vellore. Began seed ball initiatives on hills.

2016

Education Support

First round of exam kits distributed to government school students. Started supporting orphan students with school supplies.

2017

Housing for Tribals

Built cement-sheet houses for 7 tribal families in Javvadu Hills, Tiruvannamalai. They were living in dilapidated thatched huts.

2018

Smart Classroom Initiative

Transformed the first government Adi Dravidar school with a smart classroom featuring projector, speakers, and colorful murals.

2019

Livelihood Support

Distributed 10 push carts to widows for self-employment. Started regular food distribution covering 5 days per month.

2020

COVID-19 Frontline Response

Fed 100 people for 200 days, distributed kapasura kudineer to 10,000+ families. Recognized by CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Won first TN Green Champion Award.

2021

School Renovations & Healthcare

Renovated girls' toilet at Perumugai school. Donated oxygen concentrators and smart TV to government hospitals during COVID second wave.

2022

6 Smart Classrooms

Completed 6 smart classrooms across Vellore district. District Collectors and MLAs inaugurated the classrooms.

2023

Environmental Milestone

Crossed 15 lakh seed balls milestone. Second TN Green Champion Award. 1 lakh saplings distributed cumulatively.

2024

Selvam Magal & Palm Seeds

500 savings accounts opened for girl children under Selvam Magal Semippu scheme. 1.4 lakh palm seeds planted along Palar river.

2025

Palar River Restoration

Major Palar river cleanup campaign with Hyundai Mobis JCB and Exnora. Featured on Thanthi TV. Continued tribal advocacy.

2026

Tribal Rights Movement

Viral reel on tribal struggles (738K views). Secured electricity for 47 families. Continuing the fight for basic amenities in hill villages.