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Empowering Citizens, Protecting Rights

Citizens Forum stands for justice, awareness and a better tomorrow. We take pride in helping people from all walks of life achieve the justice and peace they deserve.

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About Us

CITIZENS FORUM is a non-profit making, non-governmental, non-sectarian, social service organization. It is operating in Chennai, TamilNadu State, INDIA.

CITIZENS FORUM (NGO) play a crucial role in promoting legal awareness among the public, especially among marginalized and underprivileged communities. Citizens Forum is dedicated to spreading knowledge about legal rights and responsibilities. Their mission is to empower individuals by making them aware of the laws that protect them and the legal remedies available in case of violations.

Through workshops, seminars, legal aid camps, publications, and online platforms, the Citizens Forum strives to bridge the gap between the legal system and the common citizen. By promoting legal literacy, Citizens Forum helps create a more informed, empowered, and just society where individuals can stand up for their rights and seek proper legal redress when needed.

Working on Legal Protection

Citizens Forum is a transparent, accountable and people's participatory body for the transformation of just and equitable social order. "Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to promote and to strive for the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the national and international levels".

One of our objectives is provide free legal aid to poor. Our Forum is also devoted to provide a platform to bring together legal professionals from around the world to connect, network, develop business, address and discuss the latest legal trends, current issues/challenges and also provide fresh insight on the latest legal developments.

Working on Environmental Protection

Citizens Forum (NGO) play a vital role in addressing the pressing environmental challenges faced by the world today. Organizations like Citizens Forum are committed to protecting the environment through a variety of initiatives including conservation, advocacy, education, and sustainable development.

Their efforts focus on combating climate change, preserving biodiversity, promoting renewable energy, preventing pollution, and encouraging responsible natural resource management. Through community engagement, policy advocacy, awareness campaigns, and partnerships, Citizens Forum strives to create a healthier planet for future generations.

By empowering communities and influencing environmental policies, these Citizens Forum NGO act as crucial agents of change in the global movement towards sustainability.

Public Interest Litigation

Citizens Forum's work involves filing public interest litigations (PILs), lobbying for stronger environmental regulations, conducting awareness campaigns on environmental rights, and supporting affected groups through legal aid and advocacy.

Through our efforts, we contribute not only to a healthier planet but also to a more just and equitable society where environmental and human rights are respected and protected.

Founder of Citizens Forum

S. Krishna Kumar

S. KRISHNA KUMAR

He is a motivated social service person with excellent public speaking ability and interpersonal communication and involving in social activities and servicing towards the welfare of the society. He is an Effective Social Activists and an Environmentalist. Relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback.

He attends and speaks at several conferences throughout the year to motivate and network with fellow entrepreneurs and social activists. Outside of business hours, he stay active by doing social service through his CITIZENS FORUM and he love serving the needy/saving and planting trees/motivating new entrepreneurs/ meeting knowledgeable professionals and VIP's around the world.

Our Services

At Citizens Forum, we offer a range of services aimed at empowering and supporting communities.

Environmental Service

Committed to protecting the environment through conservation, advocacy, education, and sustainable development.

Legal Service

Providing free legal aid, promoting legal awareness, and filing public interest litigations.

Educational Service

Conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to empower communities.

Our Works

Driven by mission to create positive change Citizens Forum operate locally, nationally and globally to fill gaps left by government and private sectors.

Emergency Flood Rescue

Emergency Flood Rescue

During devastating floods, Citizens Forum conducted a daring rescue operation, saving 75 girls who were trapped and about to drown in the basement of a girls' hostel. We provided them with proper food, shelter, and emotional support during this crisis.

Korattur Lake Protection

Korattur Lake Protection

Citizens Forum took decisive legal action against Aavin Heritage for illegally dumping industrial sludge into the pristine Korattur Lake. Through our determined efforts and legal intervention, we successfully saved the lake from irreversible pollution.

Environmental Protection Case

Gujarat Child Trafficking Rescue

Gujarat Child Trafficking Rescue

In a major operation in Gujarat, Citizens Forum rescued nearly 350 children from child trafficking networks. We launched formal complaints to the Chief Minister and worked tirelessly to ensure these vulnerable children were safely reunited with their families.

Mylapore Temple Idol Theft

Mylapore Temple Idol Theft

Through a dedicated member, Citizens Forum filed a crucial Public Interest Litigation in the Mylapore Temple Idol Theft case, bringing attention to cultural heritage protection and ensuring justice for this significant cultural violation.

W.P. No.218/2019 - Madras High Court

Green Chennai Project

Green Chennai Project

In July 2017, partnering with Chennai City Commissioner Mr. A.K. Vishwanathan, we launched the Green Chennai initiative. Our first project at Paayasampakam near Red Hills successfully planted hundreds of trees, contributing to urban greening and climate resilience.

Zero Mosquito Program

Zero Mosquito Program

In November 2017, Citizens Forum launched the Zero Mosquito Program for the Government of Tamil Nadu, with acclaimed actor Arya as brand ambassador and Mr. U. Sudhir Lodha, Chairman of Exnora International, significantly reducing mosquito-borne diseases across communities.

Missing Children Habeas Corpus

Missing Children Habeas Corpus

We filed a landmark Habeas Corpus petition regarding children missing from railway platforms. Our persistent efforts resulted in court orders for compensation to parents, formation of the Children Anti-Trafficking Wing, and directives for fingerprinting newborn children in hospitals.

Habeas Corpus Petition No. 881/2016 - Madras High Court

Tiruvannamalai Tree Protection

Tiruvannamalai Tree Protection

Citizens Forum successfully challenged the proposed cutting of 1200 sacred trees along the Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai. We secured a stay order preventing the destruction of even a single tree and won the case, preserving this important spiritual and environmental heritage.

Application No. 167/2016 - National Green Tribunal

Right to Education PIL

Right to Education PIL

Advocating for educational equity, Citizens Forum filed a Public Interest Litigation on behalf of RTE students to ensure their fundamental right to education is protected and implemented effectively across the region.

W.P.No.18448/2020 - Madras High Court

Adyar River Encroachment Clearance

Adyar River Encroachment Clearance

Our Founder led a significant Public Interest Litigation to clear encroachments from the banks of Adyar River and implement rehabilitation schemes for affected communities, working towards river restoration and sustainable urban development.

W.P. NO. 19253/2022 - Madras High Court

Our Impact: Our Contribution through our NGO is important not only in terms of the results that are achieved, and for the optimism that people may feel about the defense of human rights in the world, but also because NGOs are, in a very direct sense, tools that are available to be used by individuals and groups throughout the world.

Community Strength: OUR TRUST is managed and co-ordinated by private individuals, but we also draw a large part of our strength from other members of the community offering voluntary support to the cause. This fact gives us great significance for those individuals who would like to contribute to the improvement of human rights in the world.

Rishabam Foundation

Discover the spiritual and environmental harmony of Rishabam Foundation. Founded with the divine blessings of Lord Shukracharya, this foundation is devoted to community development, environmental conservation, and spiritual growth.

From planting native trees and renovating ancient temples to supporting old age homes and sustainable water management, Rishabam Foundation complements our mission with a holistic approach to social, environmental, and spiritual well-being.

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Green Initiatives

Plantation of native trees & development of green jungles

Water Conservation

Renovation of water bodies & sustainable management

Temple Renovation

Supporting & renovating ancient Hindu temples

Community Support

Old age homes & social welfare programs

Contact Us

No. 20 Ganapathi Nagar, Vijayarani Garden, (Near water canal road) Korattur, Chennai - 600099
+91 99406 85400
citizensforum2017@gmail.com