K. Kathiresan Trust (KKT) was established on 31 st March 2011 and registered (196/11). It has been formed by students to honour their teacher Prof. K. Kathiresan for his outstanding contribution to environmental science. He is an internationally renowned scientist, celebrated teacher and social worker, served in Annamalai University from 1985-2016 and is currently serving as the Honorary Professor and UGC-BSR Faculty fellow in Annamalai University.