08/01/2021
An Appeal to dear DBTR alumni,
Our iconic DBTR National High School is going through a metamorphosis. As you know very well we have been the hallmark institution for bringing education to thousands of needy children from all walks of life, especially the economically marginalized children. Ours is a 120 year old institution, founded on the noble principle of bringing education to the neediest. The journey started in 1901, with Komal Srinivasa Iyengar who founded the National High School. Later, in the 1970s Diwan Bahadur Sri Rangachari magnanimously gifted 42 acres of land for the school’s betterment. As a token of respect for his magnanimity and benevolence, the name Diwan Bahadur Sri Rangachari was prefixed and the iconic school became DBTR.
In 1992, eminent personalities came together and created a Trust to help better administer the activities of the School. Their grand vision and guidance took DBTR to great heights and we excelled in both education and in sports. With the addition of several young Trustees in 2016, the school was revitalized and got the much-needed push to grasp and adapt to the new education system. DBTR has seen numerous award-winning principals and teachers, has a consistent pass percentile of more than 90% year over year and has reached pinnacles of achievement and recognition like winning the Veerapillai trophy 7 times.
There are 2300 students studying in High School and 700 students in the elementary (Primary) school at DBTR, and most of them are from the economically downtrodden strata. DBTR National High School has always been the beacon of hope, especially for the financially repressed strata, and has gone to foster and shape countless success stories (such as yourself).
The years have taken a toll on the building and now that it is over 75 years old it is vital that a new building is constructed as the existing one has become quite dilapidated. As time progresses the requirements change and the institution has to become better and bigger in order to continue with the same level of noble activities as earlier. In light of the eminent change needed, a lot of planning went into the design and we are pleased to declare that a 40000 square ft state of the art building has been proposed at a projected expenditure of INR 10 crores, inclusive of construction, furnishing, and fixtures within a period of 24 months.
As followers on DBTR social media (DBTR National Higher Secondary School | Facebook, instagram.com/dbtrmayiladuthurai) would be aware, the old buildings have been demolished and we are all set to commence construction of the new buildings, to foster a new chapter in the iconic history of National High School.
The “Bhoomi Pooja” ceremony to start off the new construction has been planned for the 25th of January 2021. It will mark the new chapter in DBTR’s history and many thousands more will get the opportunity to go forth and shine in society. We have shifted the existing school to the newly constructed Temporary Building at our school’s grounds so that the students’ education can continue uninterrupted.
Your National High School reaches out to you now. The new endeavour will be possible only with the help of generous contributions from you, alumni. This is a bugle call for you to pass on the chance for fulfillment to the upcoming generation of deserving youth.
This is an opportunity for you, the alumni to reach into the warmth of your heart and contribute to the construction fund with all your might. Here are the details of where to make your contribution.
Account number:09190100008385,
Bank: Bank of Baroda, Branch: Mayiladuthurai
Name: DBTR National Trust - Building Corpus Fund A/C
IFSC: BARB0MAYURA (fifth character is Zero)
THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER of the donor are required to prepare the receipt with proper attribution.
The Income-tax benefit of 80 G is available for the donation.
Contact details :
DBTR National Trust
20 Mahadhana street
Mayiladuthurai 609001
Mail ID: [email protected]
Phone :
Soo.Vijaikumar : +91 9842423395
K. Viswanathan : +919789983456