SMIDS

Stella Maris institute of Development Studies (SMIDS) is an NGO that was founded and is managed by the Sisters of the Congregation of the ‘Daughters of Mary’, Kanyakumari ,Tamil Nadu, India.

It extends its services to all people irrespective of caste, class, creed, religion, culture, race and gender. SMIDS promotes welfare among socially disadvantaged people and facilitates social inclusion, empowerment and mainstreaming in society.