Prem Vihar - Social Work Centre

Prem Vihar is an umbrella for many social work initiatives all threaded together with a common theme of empowerment

Prem Vihar - A Beacon of Compassion and Legacy

Prem Vihar, a touching tribute to the Late Honorary General Secretary, Mrs. C. Prema Kumar, is more than just a physical structure. It embodies the dreams and compassionate vision of the Founders, Sir Mutha & Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao.

Prem Vihar is an extension of a dream that traces its history back to the very beginning of The Madras Seva Sadan. It started in 1942, by providing shelter and refuge to 80 evacuees from Burma, who were displaced during World War II. The dream was further consolidated with the construction of the current 73,000 sq.ft haven for underprivileged women and children in 2019.

The home continues to be a refuge for women and children even today. The aim is to provide mental, physical and spiritual well-being to all of them. Additionally, various vocational skills are imparted, along with academic skills to ensure that women and children have the necessary life skills to succeed outside the campus walls.

Nurturing Dreams, Building Futures

At the heart of Prem Vihar, covering 3 floors, are dormitories which offer free residential accommodation to women and children.

The first 2 floors cater to girl children below the age of 18, while the 3rd floor has been allocated for the economic rehabilitation of women.

In service of residents, the ground floor of Prem Vihar houses a recreation and TV room, a medical bay, and a spacious, well ventilated and well-lit dining hall that is attached to an industrial kitchen.

Co-Working Spaces

Prem Vihar provides free space to five NGO's who work in the areas of rehabilitation, empowerment and vocational needs individuals. The NGO's housed in Prem Vihar work with varied groups of special needs that include cerebral palsy, visual impairment, and intellectual & developmental disabilities.

Vocational Training

Prem Vihar, a dedicated space allocated for basic vocational training sprawls over 5015 sq.ft. space dedicated for vocational training aimed to enhance employability and to empower the youth. Operating under the auspices of funding and implementing partners, skill training is offered to beneficiaries through well-structured training programs which offers them dignity and stability.

Use Of The 2000 sq.ft Conference Hall

Prem Vihar provides it's conference hall on-demand, and free of charge, to NGO's and other self-help groups who require a seminar hall to conduct any free workshops or awareness campaigns in support of their cause and/ or area of service.

Clean energy & other sustainable initiatives

Prem Vihar actively supports various sustainable initiatives like clean energy via solar power, rainwater harvesting, and an integrated sewage treatment plant (STP). The STP is based on Vortex DEWATS technology, while the solar plant a state-of-the-art elevated rooftop solar plant.

Crafting Lives, Fostering Community

What sets Prem Vihar apart is its commitment to 'Collaboration' and 'Empowerment'.

Within its walls, individuals are not only provided with shelter, but also, equipped with vocational skills that nurture creativity and independence. The co-working space further extends its impact by providing free resources for awareness programmes, workshops, and training sessions for other NGOs and Non-Profits.

Beyond a physical structure, Prem Vihar is a hub striving towards positive community impact by encapsulating the ideals of The Madras Seva Sadan. It stands as a living testament to the belief that every individual, regardless of circumstance, deserves an opportunity to thrive.

In honouring the legacy of its Founders, Prem Vihar emerges as a space of love, resilience, and transformation. It is not just a shelter; it is a commitment to a brighter future, where compassion knows no bounds and service to humanity continues with unwavering dedication.

Coworking Spaces - A facility partner for non profits

Nool - Weave your future

Weave your future - caters exclusively to survivors of gender based violence, who have left their homes and need to start life from scratch.This thrift store opened by PCVC, is filled with beautiful clothes, handbags and jewellery
Nool - Weave your future

Weave your future - caters exclusively to survivors of gender based violence, who have left their homes and need to start life from scratch.This thrift store opened by PCVC, is filled with beautiful clothes, handbags and jewellery
Kairassi

Kairassi is an initiative dedicated towards empowering children and adults with special needs, for people from a weaker socio-economic background.
Kairassi

Kairassi is an initiative dedicated towards empowering children and adults with special needs, or for people from a weaker socio-economic background.
Kairassi

Art work done by Kairassi at Prem Vihar.The CCI children underwent a workshop and participated in this painting activity.
Kairassi

Art work done by Kairassi at Prem Vihar.The CCI children underwent a workshop and participated in this painting activity.
Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre

The Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre is a venture that has been taken up by Justice Ganesan Vijayambigai Trust.Their mission is to enable children with Cerebral Palsy to join the mainstream by providing comprehensive treatment and high quality rehabilitation completely free of charge.
Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre

The Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre is a venture that has been taken up by Justice Ganesan Vijayambigai Trust.Their mission is to enable children with Cerebral Palsy to join the mainstream by providing comprehensive treatment and high quality rehabilitation completely free of charge.
Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre

The Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre is a venture that has been taken up by Justice Ganesan Vijayambigai Trust.Their mission is to enable children with Cerebral Palsy to join the mainstream by providing comprehensive treatment and high quality rehabilitation completely free of charge.
Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre

The Sei Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Care Centre is a venture that has been taken up by Justice Ganesan Vijayambigai Trust.Their mission is to enable children with Cerebral Palsy to join the mainstream by providing comprehensive treatment and high quality rehabilitation completely free of charge.
Maithree

Maithree is an association of parents of exceptional children. Their unit at Prem Vihar is aimed at conducting vocational training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are above 18 years of age.
Maithree

Maithree is an association of parents of exceptional children. Their unit at Prem Vihar is aimed at conducting vocational training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are above 18 years of age.
Maithree

Maithree is an association of parents of exceptional children. Their unit at Prem Vihar is aimed at conducting vocational training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are above 18 years of age.
Yein Udaan

The name "Yein Udaan" is an amalgamation of two languages - Tamil ('Yein' meaning 'My') and Hindi ('Udaan' meaning 'Takeoff').
Yein Udaan

At Yein Udaan, we aim to work on the holistic development of underprivileged children, by providing them with academic and extra-curricular training and believe that building a skill-set, independent of academic features will help children grow into confident and self-aware individuals.
Yein Udaan

The name "Yein Udaan" is an amalgamation of two languages - Tamil ('Yein' meaning 'My') and Hindi ('Udaan' meaning 'Takeoff').
Yein Udaan

At Yein Udaan, we aim to work on the holistic development of underprivileged children, by providing them with academic and extra-curricular training and believe that building a skill-set, independent of academic features will help children grow into confident and self-aware individuals.

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Mrs. Krithika Kumar Quintal - Honorary General Secretary

Ms. Anjallee Kumar - Head Of Operations

Mrs. Krithika Kumar Quintal - Honorary General Secretary

Ms. Anjallee Kumar - Head Of Operations

Tech Mahindra Smart Centre @ Prem Vihar

Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The Madras Seva Sadan welcomed the Tech Mahindra SMART Centre, located in Prem Vihar, in June 2023. Founded in the year 2006, Tech Mahindra Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the corporate giant Tech Mahindra Limited, and works extensively on the vision of 'Empowerment through Education' with three key focus areas – Education, Employability, and Disability. The Skills-for-Market Training or the SMART Program is the flagship employability program started in 2012 by the Tech Mahindra Foundation.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The Tech Mahindra Foundation has been implementing the SMART program by establishing a network of Centres – both directly and through other partners. The Tech Mahindra SMART Centre at Prem Vihar, is the result of a three way partnership of community empowerment oriented organisations, namely Tech Mahindra Foundation, Valliapa Foundation - the implementing partner for this centre, and The Madras Seva Sadan.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The Tech Mahindra Foundation has been implementing the SMART program by establishing a network of Centres – both directly and through other partners. The Tech Mahindra SMART Centre at Prem Vihar, is the result of a three way partnership of community empowerment oriented organisations, namely Tech Mahindra Foundation, Valliapa Foundation - the implementing partner for this centre, and The Madras Seva Sadan.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

Valliapa Foundation, is the implementing partner of the SMART centre at Prem Vihar. Valliappa Foundation, a part of the reputed "The Sona Group", was started by Shri. Karumuthu Thiagarajan Chettiar a great visionary and a freedom fighter, and the foundation believes in the transformative power of education with a mission to nurtures talent and transform lives.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

SMART Centres train youth from economically weaker sections from urban communities with requisite employability skills through a structured skill development training program, ensuring that they are placed in suitable dignified jobs. The program places great emphasis on foundation job skills such as Spoken English, Basic IT and Workplace Readiness.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The SMART Centre at Prem Vihar is poised to impact lives by offering specialised training in the field of Medical Coding. The Centre is a 5000 sq feet independant space located on the 3rd floor of the Prem Vihar building, with 8 spacious rooms, which include classrooms, computers labs and staff rooms.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The Centre is a 5000 sq feet independant space located on the 3rd floor of the Prem Vihar building, with 8 spacious rooms, which include classrooms, computer labs and staff rooms.It is shaded by huge trees on one side , and The Madras Seva Sadan playground on the other side, making it a bright and learning friendly environment for students. The facility has easy access from the main road, with ample parking.
Tech Mahindra Smart Centre

The Tech Mahindra Smart Centre welcomed 125 students in the first year of its operation.