National Educational Services Trust (NEST) is a registered trust working across Salem and Namakkal districts of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Self Help Group formation, microfinance linkage, health awareness and child protection.
To professionalise microfinance delivery channels in India and bring them into the mainstream, so they match the formal financial sector and global best practice.
To be a role model in the use of microfinance facilities to bring about socio‑economic improvement among the under‑privileged sections of the community.
To adopt best practice in dispensation of timely and adequate financial services — flexible and responsive to the needs of under‑privileged communities — to improve quality of life.
2/60, Kuppuchi Palayam, Marapparai [PO], Thiruchengodu [TK], Namakkal [DT], Tamil Nadu – 637410
Bank operated by: Mrs. K.K. Lakshmi (Managing Trustee) & Mrs. R. Sangeetha (Financial Trustee)
44, Kannara Street, Edappadi [PO], Salem [DT], Tamil Nadu – 637101
Facilities: Rented building; can host a 40‑member day‑long program (electricity, water & sanitation) or 10 members residentially on a dormitory basis.