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Events

1998
This was the first year of operation and 10 students at school level were selected for the academic year beginning June 1998. .

1999
In the second year both school and collegiate students were supported. Some students previously supported by Aksharam at the school level were given continued support at the collegiate level.

2000
Aksharam supports many more students this year including school and collegiate students with increased diversity of beneficiaries across educational disciplines.

2001
Many exciting developments have taken place in the past year. These include the incorporation of Aksharam as a tax exempt organization in the United States, support for online and credit card based donations and the opening of a new bank account to support these activities. 

2002 
Aksharam continues to be a source of support to a growing number of students.  The organization has been the receipient of several corporate matching grants over the past year. Additionally, Mr. Giridharan Bharathan, a long time volunteer has assumed the role of Treasurer to help streamline our operations in the United States.

2003 
Many students supported by Aksharam through their school and collegiate education begin graduating this year. Alumni from schools in Trichy continue to generously donate to Aksharam.

2004 
Aksharam has a record setting year in terms of disbursements due to an increase in revenue. Students in almost every discipline are supported by Aksharam including the Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Vocational Training.

2005 
Aksharam continues to be a steady source of support to a large number of students at every level.

2006 
Aksharam receives its first donations from students who were previous beneficiaries of Aksharam.