The Objects of the Association are to work for the amelioration, advancement and uplift of Men, Women, Boys & Girls in every sphere of life; in particular : • To enable them to take their legitimate place in the progressive life of the nation without abandoning the distinctive genius and individuality of Indian Men, Women, Boys & Girls. • To meet the urgent demand of Indian Men, Women, Boys & Girls of renascent India for knowledge, enlightenment and culture. • To provide for general academic, cultural, technical, industrial, vocational and other education, without distinction of caste, creed or class, serving the needs of the wealthy and indigent alike. • To establish and maintain Home and provide residential accommodation and boarding for Men, Women, Boys & Girls receiving such education or training, without observing distinction of caste or creed provided however that food served shall-be only vegetarian. To foster in Home or Hostel an atmosphere of friendliness and fellowship, to develop character and to bring into the life of everyone of the inmates a spirit of self-reliance and a sense of fulfillment of the ideas of love and service. • To render necessary help and assistance to such as cannot afford to meet their expenses either in whole or in part. • To open and maintain maternity homes, hospitals, foundling homes and allied institutions. • To bring into existence a body of qualified sick nurses and midwives and teachers. • To establish and conduct branches of the Madras Seva Sadan as centres of training. |