We are pleased to share impactful initiatives supported by the IIT Palakkad Charitable Trust over the past few years. These efforts reflect our sustained commitment to improving educational access, infrastructure, and student well-being—particularly for underprivileged communities in the region. These continued supports have enabled meaningful progress in creating equitable learning opportunities and nurturing young minds.
Education Materials and Infrastructure
A contribution of Rs. 90,000 was made to purchase uniforms and school bags for 100 students from below-poverty-line families. This initiative ensured that children have access to basic necessities for attending school with confidence LP Government School, Kanjikode 25 May 2023.
In response to a request from the school, books, notebooks, calculators, and bags were distributed to higher secondary students at the Govt. Higher secondary school in Malampuzha, Palakkad on 28 July 2023, marking a meaningful step toward supporting academic needs.
In response to a request from the same school, the Trust funded the purchase of a water purifier system costing Rs. 40,000, along with three-year Annual Maintenance Contract worth Rs. 12,000 on 12 March 2024. This initiative ensures access to safe and clean drinking water for both students and staff.
A grant of Rs. 1,00,000 was provided to the GVHSS, Kanjikode on 23 July 2024 to establish science laboratories, promoting hands-on experiential learning. Staff volunteers from IIT Palakkad offered their expertise to the school teachers to design the laboratory setup, ensuring an effective utilization.
An allocation of Rs 48,320 was made to provide school bags and essential learning materials, enabling students of Government LP School, Elappully on 04 April 2025, to actively participate in the academic year with enthusiasm.
The Trust spent Rs. 1.5 lakhs to create a modern classroom in Government Lower Primary School, Kanjikode in July 2025 to enhance the quality of education through better infrastructure.
Medical Emergencies
Students from economically challenged backgrounds, who were in dire need to meet emergency medical expenses for the self or families, were provided immediate assistance. We believe standing by their side in those moments of crises is important for them to overcome it and continue their education.
Amount Year
Rs 602153 - 2021
Rs 95000 - 2025
Rs 17000 - 2026
Fellowships
The trust supported the Earn As You Learn (EAYL) programme of the IIT Palakkad between 2021 - 2024. This programme supported the deserving students of IIT Palakkad with financial difficulties in exchange for services to the Institute on a part-time basis. Students selected under the scheme offered services to the library, engineering divisions, computer centre etc of the Institute during their free hours and earned a small fellowship to meet their expenses.
The trust believes this programme encourages self-reliance among the students.
Amount Year
Rs 148155 - 2021
Rs 298681 - 2022
Rs 638242 - 2023
Rs 119270 - 2024