Chudar is a new initiative to improve the quality of education for elementary and high-school children from underprivileged backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that every child passes out of high-school with the requisite knowledge, skills and confidence to face the future, both in school and beyond. Chudar is a Tamil word which denotes the sparkle or brilliance from a flame, and we hope our effort will enable each child to shine in their own way.