A Tamil Voice at the United Nations

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At the Second World Summit on Sustainable Health and Well-Being 2026, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam brought a distinctly Tamil perspective to the global dialogue on resilience, sustainability and human well-being.

 

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DAC Developers Founder and MD S. Sathish Kumar poses with the “Global Change Maker Award 2026” presented by UNESCO at the UN Asia-Pacific Headquarters

 

Speaking on “From Our Roots to Our Future: Building for Generations,” he highlighted how the built environment can shape healthier, safer and more resilient communities for the future.

 

Reflections from the address

  • Kallanai — Built for Generations A lasting example of foresight, engineering excellence and public purpose.

  • Brihadisvara Temple — Precision that Endures A testament to scientific knowledge, architectural intelligence and timeless design.

  • A Timeless Tamil Thought Recalling former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who invoked “Yaadhum Oore; Yaavarum Kelir” in his address to the European Parliament, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam echoed the same words in his own address. Written by Kaniyan Pungundranar, they mean: “Every place is our home. Everyone is our kin.”

 

He also spoke about future-ready communities built around water security, clean energy, food resilience, technology, nature, affordability and human connection.

 

“The next leap in human longevity will not come from medicine alone. It will come from the built world we choose to create today.”

 

As Founder and Managing Director of DAC Developers, Dr. Sathish Kumar Santhanam underscored a larger vision: to create resilient, inclusive communities that strengthen society and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s future.Rooted in heritage. Built for generations.

 

About DAC Developers

DAC Developers, established in 2014, is a Chennai-based leading construction company with over a decade of experience in creating quality homes that enhance lifestyles. Committed to providing essential luxuries at affordable prices, DAC Developers are known for their aesthetics, amenities, and accessibility to essential facilities, where each project is uniquely designed to meet homebuyers’ needs, offering convenience and comfort. With a focus on transparency, customer trust, and superior construction standards, the company has been redefining urban living experiences with over 110 plus projects, 45 lakhs plus square feet construction, 3000 and counting happy home owners till date.

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