The Launch of CK Unavagam Sets New Benchmark in Education: CavinKare’s Next Generation Blends Student Learning with Service to Society
Cuddalore, August 20, 2025: Carrying forward a legacy of compassion rooted in her great grandmother’s belief that every person deserves a dignified meal, Ms. Amudhavalli Ranganathan, daughter of CavinKare Chairman & MD CK Ranganathan and Executive Director of CK Educational Institutions, today launched CK Unavagam – India’s first student-led dignified meal service that combines social impact with real-world learning for the students.
Operated by CK Educational Institutions and CavinKare, CK Unavagam is spread across 4,500 sq. ft with a seating capacity of over 200, and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily at highly affordable prices starting from just Rs. 10. While the community gains access to wholesome, nutritious, and dignified meals, students gain the rare opportunity of running a full-fledged enterprise – managing finances, coordinating with vendors, handling inventory, ensuring quality, engaging customers, leading teams, and marketing.
The idea draws inspiration from Late Mrs. Manoranjitham, grandmother of Mr. CK Ranganathan, whose lifelong belief was that “Every person deserves a dignified meal.” Carrying forward this spirit of compassion and guided by her grandfather – Late Shri R ChinniKrishnan’s vision that “Whatever the rich man enjoys, the common man should be able to afford too.”, Ms. Amudhavalli has built a model that connects family legacy, social impact, and education innovation.
Speaking at the launch, Ms. Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director of CK Educational Institutions and Director, New Initiatives & E Commerce, CavinKare said, “CK Unavagam is very close to my heart – it is my way of bringing alive my great grandmother’s legacy and my father’s vision, while giving today’s students a chance to learn what it truly means to serve. This is not about charity; it is about dignity. By engaging our students in this mission, we are creating responsible citizens who understand compassion, community spirit, and sustainability. CK Unavagam is proof that legacy can be transformed into lasting public good.”
Mr. CK Ranganathan, Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare added, “I congratulate Amudhavalli and the CK Educational Institutions team on this pioneering initiative. CK Unavagam is a meaningful innovation that blends education with social impact, and I am confident it will serve as an inspiration for many more such models in the future.”
By blending learning with service, education with enterprise, and legacy with innovation, CK Unavagam sets a new benchmark in India’s education landscape. It proves that classrooms need not be limited by four walls and that the most powerful lessons are learned when students step up to serve society. Beyond operational skills, CK Unavagam is a platform where students learn empathy, responsibility, and leadership. This teaches them the importance of compassion and accountability, shaping them into socially conscious professionals ready to make an impact both in their careers and society.
About CK Educational Institutions: CK Educational Institutions is a philanthropic initiative of CavinKare, dedicated to empowering society through education. Over the years, it has nurtured countless success stories, shaping leaders and experts across diverse industries. Guided by the vision of Mr. CK Ranganathan and Ms. Amudhavalli Ranganathan, the group today manages six institutions in Cuddalore, offering both State and National curricula.
With over 6,000 students, CK Educational Institutions provides holistic education through CK School of Practical Knowledge (State Board) and CK School of Progressive Education (CBSE). It also encompasses CK College of Education, CK College of Engineering & Technology, and CK Digital School — a pioneering, digital-first institution committed to delivering world-class education to rural children.
By leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies, CK Educational Institutions ensures an immersive, blended learning experience. With a strong focus on bridging the digital divide, it remains steadfast in its mission to make high-quality education accessible to all, transforming not just students but the future of the communities it serves.
About CavinKare: CavinKare is a diversified FMCG major with business interest in personal care, professional care, dairy, snacks, foods, beverages & salons. The brand portfolio consists of Shampoos (CHIK, Meera, Karthika, and Nyle), Hair Wash Powders (Meera &Karthika), Coconut Oil (Meera), skin creams (Fairever & Spinz), Deodorant; Talc (Spinz), Pickles (Ruchi & Chinni’s) and Snacks (Garden), Hair colors (Indica), Retail Salon Products (Raaga Professional), Beverages (Maa), Dairy (Cavin’s), Beauty Salons (Green Trends & Limelite), and D2C Personal Care products (Buds and Berries). Most of the brands are clear winners in their respective product categories. A dedicated R & D center equipped with the latest equipment and technologies constantly supports the divisions in their endeavours. CavinKare has achieved significant milestones and a competitive edge with a sound understanding of mass marketing dynamics and has established a firm foothold in the national market. CavinKare’s success is based on it being firmly grounded to its corporate mission ‘We shall grow significantly better than the industry by fostering innovation and building preferred brands, through passionate and delighted employees’
