In the year 1999 a group of philanthropic Keralites living in the United Arab Emirates met together with the initial intention of interacting and knowing each other better. After a few gatherings, everyone felt that they should do something tangible to help their home state, Kerala. After all, they are what they are now because of the love and support given by the society back in Kerala. Therefore, they should give back something without expecting anything in return.

After review and discussion of many ideas, one was selected "provide state-of-the-art higher education and training to our younger generation" that will enable them to get good jobs, and thus elevate their status in the society.

This noble vision, combined with determination, paved the way to register a Trust in December 2000 known as 'Vidya International Charitable Trust’. Like-minded, Non Resident Keralites from all over the world joined hands and contributed generously for the great cause. Today, Vidya's membership stands at over 1000 people.

• Executive Committee

• Honorary Advisory Board

Trust is registered with main objectives of promoting education among the public in general and the backward classes in particular.

The ‘VAS’ Management : Spreading Wings

Inspired by philanthropic urge and motivated by social concern, Vidya Academy of Science & Technology has been established by Vidya International Charitable Trust (VICT). The trustees are financially strong entrepreneurs, educationists and philanthropists committed to establish and develop the institutes into a world-class education centers.

VICT in its mission to propel higher education in backward regions of Kerala, is now setting up similar institutions in various parts of Kerala horizontally deploying the good practices and success of VAS. Vidya Academy of Science and Technology Technical Campus, the second engineering college of the Trust is functioning from 2013 in a serene 18 acre campus at Kilimanoor, Thiruvananthapuram District.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall administration of the Trust and its activities. An Executive Committee, comprising of 11 members, manages the educational institutions of the Trust.

VICT offers free education to bright but financially weaker students to complete their studies. Apart from scholarship enrolments, VICT extends financial assistance to the economically weaker students studying in Higher Secondary levels for undergoing entrance coaching with leading training institutes at Thrissur, Alapuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts.