Established in 2009, SIGN (A New Vision of Social Justice for SC/ST) bridges constitutional guarantees and grassroots execution, championing tribal land rehabilitation, women-led micro-enterprises, and sustainable self-reliance across Kerala.
“Social justice is not charity; it is the constitutional guarantee that the most vulnerable citizen stands with equality and self-respect.”
Girija C.C (Founder & Chairperson) & Sumithlal P.M (Co-Founder & General Secretary)
Official Kerala State implementing agency for tribal resettlement in Kasaragod, restoring constitutional land rights, dignified housing, and permanent infrastructure.
How SIGN delivers verified return-on-mission across three primary institutional avatars.
Years Field Action
Estd. Feb 4, 2009
Village Literacy Centers
Basic & Digital Literacy
Children's Groups (CNG)
Mentoring BPL Students
Statutory Compliance
80G, 12A, NITI Aayog
Every field project, committee, and intervention adheres strictly to these 6 constitutional principles.
Universal human fellowship transcending caste, tribe, and gender hierarchies. We bridge SC/ST communities, OBC, and rural laborers into one unified collective, ensuring unconditional dignity and mutual aid.
Unconditional constitutional equality in socio-economic and political life. Eradicating discrimination and securing fair resource distribution, land rights, and equal opportunity for BPL households.
Radical institutional honesty. Open account books, independent chartered statutory audits, public NITI Aayog portal compliance, and transparent micro-finance fund allocation.
Honoring indigenous tribal wisdom, ethno-botanical heritage, sacred groves, and traditional ecological practices. Fostering inter-generational dignity and community self-respect.
Catalyzing collective economic bargaining through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Organic Farmers' Clubs, and Children's Neighbourhood Groups across rural hamlets.
An unbroken 16-year track record of moral and civic integrity recognized by Kerala State Government missions, District Administration, Grama Panchayats, and hundreds of grassroots beneficiary families.
State-level missions, Central ministry frameworks, and community-led initiatives across Kasaragod and North Kerala.
SIGN served as the official government implementing agency for the comprehensive rehabilitation and welfare of displaced indigenous tribal communities across Kasaragod district.
Formation of Self-Help Groups and Joint Liability Groups among SC/ST women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, unlocking credit access and cooperative livelihood generation.
Community-level scholastic mentorship, nutrition tracking, personality development, and zero-dropout retention support for students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Conducted with MSME-DI Thrissur: Entrepreneurship Awareness (EAP), Development (EDP), and Skill Development (ESDP) specifically for women from SC/ST and BPL households.
Conducting grassroot adult classrooms covering basic reading/writing, banking literacy, environmental protection, and digital banking access for rural elders.
Official implementing agency for the food sustainability program, promoting organic farmers' clubs, modern agrarian tools, and traditional seed conservation.
Click any milestone year below to inspect the historical evolution of SIGN in Kerala.
Founded in Malom, Kasaragod by Girija C.C and Sumithlal P.M to lead constitutional advocacy, legal defense, and socio-economic inclusion for historically oppressed SC/ST communities.
Under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act 1961, 50% of your donation is deducted from your taxable income.
Direct transfers are 100% transparent. Email transaction reference to signkerala@gmail.com for your audited receipt.
Grassroots leadership dedicated to social justice and constitutional empowerment since 2009.
SIGN Kasaragod, Kerala
Steers institutional vision, community organizing, and women's self-help group capacity building across Kasaragod and North Kerala since 2009.
SIGN Kasaragod, Kerala
Manages government mission implementation, MSME entrepreneurship frameworks, and operations across the 125 literacy centers and organic farming units.
Verified regulatory approvals for CSR partnerships and statutory filings.
Reg. No: 48/2009
Registered 4th Feb 2009 under Act XXI of 1860 in Kasaragod District, Kerala.
KL/2024/0403420
Verified institutional registration with the National Planning Commission portal.
AAGAS2659JF20211
Donations qualify for 50% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Indian IT Act.
AAGAS2659JE20211
Non-profit charitable institution status recognized by Ministry of Finance.
AAGAS2659J
Official PAN registered in the name of SIGN A NEW VISION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR SC/ST.
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Located in Malom, Kasaragod district, Kerala. We welcome CSR partners, volunteers, and research collaborators.
BPW.VII/129, Darkas P.O, Malom,
Vellarikkundu Via, Kasaragod District,
Kerala - 671534, India.
COORDINATES: 12°20'11.0"N 75°20'55.0"E
Office: 0467 2940620
Girija C.C: +91 6282278735
Sumithlal P.M: +91 956212750
Email: signkerala@gmail.com
Website: www.signkerala.org
Whether you represent a corporate CSR foundation, a government agency, or want to volunteer, we respond promptly.
BPW.VII/129, Darkas P.O, Malom, Kasaragod District, Kerala - 671534
Section 80G Unique Reg: AAGAS2659JF20211 | PAN: AAGAS2659J
Digital Seal / Kasaragod
Girija C.C / Sumithlal P.M
Authorized Signatory, SIGN
BPW.VII/129, Darkas P.O, Malom, Kasaragod, Kerala - 671534 | Reg No: 48/2009
Name of Organisation: SIGN A NEW VISION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR SC/ST
Office Tel: 0467 2940620
Address: BPW.VII/129, Darkas P.O, Malom, Vellarikkundu Via, Kasaragod District, Kerala - 671534
E-mail: signkerala@gmail.com | Website: www.signkerala.org
| Name | Designation | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| GIRIJA C.C | Founder & Chairperson | +91 6282278735 |
| SUMITHLAL P.M | Co Founder & General Secretary | +91 956212750 |
Act: Societies Reg. Act XXI of 1860
Reg No: 48/2009
Date: 4th February, 2009
District: Kasaragod, Kerala
PAN: AAGAS2659J
NGO Darpan: KL/2024/0403420
80G Unique No: AAGAS2659JF20211
12A Unique No: AAGAS2659JE20211
Vision: To reach out to marginalised sections of society (especially SC/ST communities, women, children, and youth in rural areas) to support them in achieving a dignified life and holistic development.
Mission: Healthcare, quality education, eco-friendly models integrating traditional knowledge, financial sustainability, and indigenous cultural preservation.
Core Values: Fraternity, Equality, Transparency, Mutual Respect, Co-operation, Trustworthy.
"We hereby confirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. The organisation is fully committed to working for social justice, empowerment, and sustainable development of SC/ST communities and all marginalised groups in Kerala."
Location: Kasaragod, Kerala
Email: signkerala@gmail.com
GIRIJA C.C / SUMITHLAL P.M
Authorized Signatory
SIGN A New Vision of Social Justice for SC/ST
