Over the years, Mr. Manavalan and his team through their words and deeds have patiently and passionately driven home the message that for a child belonging to the depressed section education is not a luxury, but instead an absolute necessity. It is the only passport that can transport the child to a better tomorrow. Amidst the heat and the dust, SDD, through its constant drumming and its sustained ‘Education First’ Campaign, has proved to be a change-agent in its operational jurisdiction.

As a part of its ‘Education First’ Campaign, currently SDD has in place four major initiatives, viz., Student Sponsorship Programme, Free Tuition Centres, Free Computer Training and Summer Camp for Students.