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Right from its inception, NMTS has been conducting Tamil classes free of charge for more than four decades. Many non-Tamil speaking persons as well as the children of local Tamils benefit from this class and learn the Tamil language.
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To familiarize young children with the greatness of Thirukkuralr, the greatest of literary works in Tamil, NMTS has been arranging a Thirukkural Recitation competition for school and college students from 2002 onwards. Nearly 1000 students participate in this event every year and they are awarded participation gifts and special prizes are awarded to the winners.
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NMTS took the initiative to get the road adjacent to its building to be renamed “Thiruvalluvar Salai“ in 2004.
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The state of Maharashtra witnessed its first Tamil conference successfully held by NMTS in 2005, The conference brought all Tamil organizations in the State under one umbrella to foster Tamil unity.
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The Patron of NMTS, Dr. V.G. Santosham’s VGP Ulaga Tamizh Sangam has donated a 7.5 ft. high Thiruvalluvar statue weighing 1.5 tonne, which has been installed at the NMTS building complex in the year
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For the past 9 years Navi Mumbai Tamil Sangam has been enabling the provision of Tamil textbooks in Maharashtra .. Navi Mumbai Tamil Sangam coordinates with the local schools teaching the Tamil language and obtains book donations worth Rs. 3 lakhs from the Tamil Nadu Text Book & Educational services Corporation of the government of Tamil Nadu. These books are being transported from Chennai to Navi Mumbai, by NMTS and distributed to the schools in Mumbai free of cost at a special function organised for this purpose.
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NMTS has been recognized as a Study Centre for virtual learning by the Tamil Virtual Academy, a global e-learning University of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Sangam’s students have been appearing for the examinations and clearing the same with very high scores.
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NMTS has the unique distinction of being the only cultural organisation, which provides the sterling performance of world-renowned artists free of charge to its members and the public every year.
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Pongal, a major and favourite festival of Tamils spread all over the world is celebrated each year by NMTS with pomp and gaiety. A lavish Pongal feast for its members and well-wishers, totalling nearly 1500 persons is arranged by the Sangam every year.
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The Sangam celebrates ‘Thiruvalluvar Day’ and invites fellow Tamil Units to honour Saint Thiruvalluvar.
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NMTS celebrates the birthdays of People’s President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as ‘Youth Talent Promotion Day’ and provides an opportunity for youngsters to showcase their talent. Similarly, lyricist Kaviyarasu Kannadasan’s birthday is also celebrated with enthusiasm, as Light Music Program titled ‘paattu paadaa vaa’.
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To inculcate patriotic spirit among the youth, NMTS organises a patriotic dance festival titled as ‘Vandhe Maatharam’ around our Independence Day and invites various dance schools to present dances based on patriotic songs.
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NMTS celebrates the birthday of the national Poet, Subramanya Bharathiar by organising recitation, elocution, essay and music competition based on the poet’s works. Prizes are distributed to the students.
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‘ Tamil Isai Aaradanai’, is a unique music festival and one of its kind in Maharashtra which highlights the Tamil Isai compositions and composers.
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Pattimandrams and seminars are organised by the Sangam in which globally renowned personalities and litterateurs participate.
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As part of the International Women’s Day programme, a free medical check-up camp by a reputed hospital chain for all citizens is being conducted every year. Lectures by renowned medical practitioners and counsellors are arranged. Coupled with this, NMTS encourages the lady entrepreneurial and culinary skills of ladies by organizing an exquisite food festival. A cosmopolitan multi-lingual variety entertainment programme is also organised on the occasion. Women Achievers are felicitated on this occasion with ‘Achiever’s awards.
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Senior Citizens Day and Differently Enabled Person Day are also being celebrated apart from national Days like Republic Day and Independence Day.
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NMTS felicitates the learning of Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, Mridangam, Karate, and Bollywood dance.
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NMTS library has a rich collection of Tamil literary works, novels self-development books and poetry collections. It serves the members as well as the general public.
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NMTS has recognized the significance of promoting awareness about Disaster Management among the youth. It has actively participated in the conduct of “Disaster Management Training Camps” for school children in and around Navi Mumbai and has educated 15,000 children in this critical skill.
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NMTS has consistently exhibited its philanthropic spirit by collecting donations to help the victims of natural disasters and has donated the amounts to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.