Achievements of DBSSS
Tailoring Training (Since 1980):
Tailoring classes have been running successfully for 45 years.
In collaboration with the State Government, DBSSS has provided skill training and certification in tailoring.
Thousands of women have been trained, many of whom have started their own tailoring businesses.
In the last financial year alone, 50 students were trained.
A garment unit is currently being established, offering employment opportunities for trained students.
Typewriting Training:
Over the last two batches (one year), 110 students were trained.
Among them, 25 students secured distinction, and 17 students earned first class in the Government Typewriting Examination.
Students are also motivated to appear for government competitive exams.
Photography Training:
Four students were trained in photography under the mentorship of Mr. Palanikumar, senior photojournalist.
Their work was featured in The Indian Express and various YouTube channels, where they shared their life stories through photography.
One student was admitted to Loyola College, Chennai, for further studies in visual media.
National Recognition:
In 2024, DBSSS received an award for Best Youth Service Activities from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Women Empowerment through Microfinance:
During 2024–2025, DBSSS disbursed ₹4.64 crores as microfinance loans for women’s empowerment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in partnership with NABARD, ICICI Bank, and SURABI.
Numerous success stories have emerged, where women have scaled their businesses and improved their financial stability.
Silambam Martial Arts Training:
25 children are currently receiving training in Silambattam, preserving traditional Tamil martial arts and promoting discipline and self-defense.
Career Guidance and Higher Education Support:
Around 70 students from slum communities, especially those in 10th and 12th grades, received career guidance.
National-level residential workshops were conducted, with participants from Kerala, Karnataka, and other states, focusing on research and development for marginalized youth.
Community Health and Welfare Support:
Weekly medical support is provided to around 30 elderly individuals every Friday.
100 e-autos were distributed on subsidy to women in North Chennai, promoting both women’s economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.
Awareness and Development Camps:
DBSSS has conducted numerous awareness camps on education, health, livelihood, and legal rights, impacting hundreds of families.