About our Charities
The members of the Trust Board are dedicated and have strongly resolved to continue the Founder's philanthropic services. The management is running four schools and a college viz. Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu Higher Secondary School at Tiruvallur (1887), Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Higher Secondary School at Perambur (1890), Seetha Kingston Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Kilpauk (1969), Calavala Cunnan Chetty 's Hindu Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Kakkalur (2003) and - Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu College at Pattabiram. (1969) in memory of our founder. The College and the Seetha Kingston School were started to commemorate the birth centenary of our testator.
The Trust, in continuation of the Founder's social services, makes regular monthly contributions to many needy institutions and individuals. Abhaya Nilayam at Mylapore and the Society for the Protection of Children - the Destitute Home at Washermenpet, Sri Vasavi Sisu Vihar Trust, George Town, Sri Matha Trust (for cancer patients), Nethrodaya (home for the blind) are among the numerous institutions that enjoy the financial assistance of our Trust. A modern free choultry is being run at Egmore for those who come to Chennai for medical treatment. The Trust also voluntarily donated a substantial sum towards the cost of five class rooms to Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam and Charities for their Women's College at Kothwal Market, Chennai. Medical Assistance is provided to deserving persons for undergoing major operations i.e. open heart surgery, kidney transplants, etc. Donations are given for construction and renovation of temples which are in dilapidated condition. Liberal donations are made by the management for various relief funds of Government.
Former Trustees of Our Charities
- Sri Sami Venkatachalam Chetty Garu (1920-1958)
- Sri Thatha Nagiah Chetty (1920-1935)
- Sri Thatha Raghavalu Chetty (1920-1944)
- Sri Pottur Aiyannah Chetty (1920-1933)
- Sri Rao Bahadur V. Parthasarathi Chetty (1920-192?)
- Sri C. Soobramaniam Chetty (1935-1959)
- Sri C. V. Rahava Chetty (1935-1949)
- Sri Calimidi Alavandar Chetty (1935-1939)
- Sri Sani Venkatesa Perumal Chetty (1935-1950)
- Sri Gunipudi Subramaniam Chetty (1935-1938)
- Sri G. Subbu Krishna Chetty (1938-1966)
- Sri G. Veeraraghavalu Chetty (1939-1963)
- Sri C. Y. Sanjeevi Chetty (1945-1952)
- Sri C. Ranganayaculu Chetty (1945-1951)
- Sri G. Krishna Arya (1946-1964)
- Sri P. A. Aiyannah Chetty (1945-1974)
- Sri Gollapudi Suryanarayan Chetty (1950-1955)
- Sri A. Cunniah Chetty (1951-1973)
- Sri C. Ethiraj (1953-2007)
- Sri J. Govindaasamy (1955-1993)
- Sri P. Venkataswami (1959-1984)
- Sri C. Emberuamanar Gupta (1959-2003)
- Sri C. N. Alwar Chetty (1963-2004)
- Dr. T. M. Srinivasan (1966-1984)
- Sri C. Radhakrishna Chetty (1975-1980)
- Sri T. Ramachandra (1984-1991)
- Sri S. Nandagopal (1993-2009)
Board of Trustees
Sri M.V. Cunnaiah Chetty, B.Sc., B.Com.,
President & Managing Trustee
Sri M. Venkatesaperumal, B.A, F.C.A.,
Trustee & Honorary Secretary.
Dr. Pravin TellaKula, M.B.B.S., D.O.FIACLE (Australia)
Trustee
Dr.R.Balaji Gupta, M.Sc.,Ph.D.
Trustee
Sri G.Chandramohan, B.E.,M.Tech.
Trustee
Sri Ramesh Chitrala,B.A.,M.B.A.
Trustee
Sri B.Gautham,B.Tech.,M.B.A.
Trustee
Sri C. Parankusam, BA
Trustee
Sri Veeraraghava Mukkala
Trustee
Dr. Vupputur Shakti Akash Raj, BDS MDS
Trustee
“Department of Library in association with SOLACE students Forum - PG Department of Social Work jointly Organises One day Seminar on Information Literacy, Research Skills and AI Tools for Research on 23.09.2026 at Cunnan Conference Hall.”
“The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Science is organizing a workshop titled " CPTED in Action" on 24th September 2026 at 11.00PM in the RJB hall.”
“Ph.D Research Advisory Committee on 24.09.2026”
“The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Science is organizing a career Orientation program on the title " Beyond Graduation - Career Opportunities in Competitive Exams" on 23rd September 2026 at 12.30PM in the RJB hall.”
“The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Science is organizing a one day interactive session on the title "From Clues to Proofs - A real life case based investigation session" on 21st September 2026 at 2.30PM in the RJB hall.”
“Students from the Department of Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence participated in Future 6.0 - SRTN National Finale organised by Yi Yuva at Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur. The team secured second position and received a cash prize of ₹3000.”
“College autonomous status celebration captured in leading newspaper.”
“DRBCCC Hindu College organises an interactive session on "Effective Implementation Of Autonomy". Chief guest: Dr.Smt.S.Uma Gowrie, Principal and Secretary, Ethiraj College for Women.”
DRBCCC HINDU COLLEGE: The next chapter Celebrates Autonomy on 9/9/26. Chief guest: Dr.Sathyanarayana N Gummadi, Professor, IIT Madras.
