Suriya honored students on the 33rd award function of Sri Sivakumar Educational & Charitable Trust in Chennai recently. About 20 students were awarded Rs 10,000 each amounting to Rs 2 lakh of monetary assistance.
The trust, founded by the actor's father Sivakumar, who himself is a well-liked artiste, was supporting the education of deserving candidates for greater than three decades.
In his address, Sivakumar expressed happiness in serving the society for greater than 25 years. He said that he was really happy that his legacy of nurturing the needy is now carried on with the similar passion by his sons Suriya and Karthi.
Suriya said 'Agaram Foundation' is aiming to cater to the ground of socio-economic pyramid. 'Education isn't any more a want but a basic necessity in life except food, shelter and clothing', he said.
Speaking at the occasion, Karthi expressed interest to succeed in out to do lot more to the society. On the function, Thai Tamil Palli supporting primary education of less privileged children of Tindivanam; and Vazhai, pioneers of mentoring first generation learners, received Rs 1.5 lakh each.
