The Nilgiri Planters Association, in commemoration of their centenary year 1991 formed a trust in the name of NPA Centenary Charitable trust with laudable objectives. The NPA Polytechnic College is a project launched by the trust with the object of improving the quality of l ife of words of the plantation workers apart from benefiting students from the local community within the guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Harmonious development of the body, mind and soul is emphasized with discipline, hard work and team work so that ultimately the students will rise to the ideal of "ARISE AND SHINE".