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**Kasturi Ranga Iyengar Charitable Trust Donates E-Carts and Sewing Machines in Tamil Nadu**
**THANJAVUR, May 18, 2025** – The Kasturi Ranga Iyengar Charitable Trust, Chennai, supported by Kasturi & Sons Ltd (publishers of The Hindu and The Hindu Tamil Thisai), made significant donations to support sanitation and empower women in the Kumbakonam area on Saturday.
The trust donated five electric carts, also known as e-carts, to improve sanitation and hygiene. Two e-carts were given to the Sri Venkatachalapathy Swamy temple (Oppiliappan temple) in Thirunageswaram, while three were donated to the Government District Headquarters Hospital in Kumbakonam. These carts will be used to efficiently clear and dispose of garbage, helping to maintain a cleaner and safer environment for visitors and patients.
Additionally, the trust donated 15 sewing machines to women beneficiaries in Innambur village near Kumbakonam. This initiative aims to empower women by providing them with tools to gain financial independence.
Dr. Nalini Krishnan, Chairperson of the Kasturi Ranga Iyengar Charitable Trust, along with trustees Vijaya Arun and Krupa, formally presented the e-carts and sewing machines during the events on Saturday. These donations reflect the trust’s ongoing commitment to supporting community development and improving the lives of residents in Tamil Nadu.
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