Kavasam community is a centre for social apostolate with a preferential option for the poor – namely for the Sc and St (scheduled castes and scheduled tribes) people in and around Viluppuram district. Right from inception, Kavasam continues to involve in the development of Irular primitive tribal people in association with the Primitive Irular Protective front (Pazhangudi Irular Pathukappu Sangam) founded by Pro. Kalyani.