Management
- FOUNDER:
SRI.SI.PA.ADITANAR founder of AEI, was born in Kayamozhi on Sep 27, 1907. In 1934, as a Barrister, he visited Singapore to practice law and earn the investment for his journalistic career. In 1948 he commenced THE DAILY THANTHI and revolutionized the field of journalism and created a far-reaching impact on the society. In the political arena too, Sri.Si.Pa.Aditanar adorned the Tamilnadu Assembly speaker post in 1967 and later in 1969 assumed charge as a Minister for Co-operation and Agriculture. He established AEI in 1962, to uplift the rural masses by providing quality higher education in Arts, Science, Physical Education, Teacher Education, Engineering, Management, Medical & Paramedical science, etc. which are usually available in urban cities. He passed away on May 24, 1981. - FOUNDER-CHAIRMAN:
PADMASHRI Dr.B.SIVANTHI ADITYAN was a multifaceted personality with each facet representing the peak of achievement in different fields. He was a sportsman and sports administrator par excellence. He had been the President of the Indian Olympic Association for almost 10 years, held office in several International sports bodies. He was awarded the Olympic Order of Merit by the International Olympic Committee for his services rendered for the development of sports and education.
He was a renowned industrialist, a newspaper baron of high repute, a dedicated educationalist, and a quiet, unassuming philanthropist. He had been accorded the single honor of being appointed as the Sheriff of Madras for two consecutive terms.
He was the Director of THE DAILY THANTHI and had rendered distinguished service to the Tamil language. He made an outstanding contribution in the field of education in the state. He established temples of learning in remote and inaccessible areas of the state.
Today, thousands of young students who study in these institutions are living testimony to his commitment and dedication. In recognition of his service in the field of education, he was conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Madurai-Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, University of Madras & Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University.
He was honored with the award of Padma Shri by the Central Government in 2009. PADMA SHRI Dr. B. SIVANTHI ADITYAN served in the Senate and Syndicate of four Universities, namely, Madurai-Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, Bharathidasan University & the University of Madras. He was also appointed as a member of the Planning Board of the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
International Awards:
Olympic Order of Merit by the International Olympic Committee in 1995
Gold Medal by International Volley Ball Federation for his contribution to Volley Ball in India.
Sports and Study Award by the International Olympic Committee in 1987
'OCA Merit Award' on 14.11.2010 by Asian Olympic Council
National Awards:
'Shironmani' Award in 1990
'Vijayashree' Award in 1990
'Padmashri' Award by the Government of India in 2009
- CHAIRMAN:
SRI. S. BALASUBRAMANIAN ADITYAN is the Chairman of Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Aditanar College of Arts & Science, Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Padma Shri Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Nursing, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute, Sivanthi Academy & Sivanthi Matriculation School.
He serves as the Director of Daily Thanthi, Daily Thanthi Private Limited, Educational Trustee Company P Limited, Metronation Chennai Television P Ltd, which owns Thanthi TV, India Cabs Pvt Limited, Gay Travels Pvt Limited, Rani Weekly Pvt Ltd., Subasri Reality Pvt Limited, Sivanthi Farms Pvt Limited, Rukmani Publications P Limited, Indian Newspaper Society, India Cements Limited. He is the advisor of Malar Publications Pvt Ltd which owns Maalai Malar, Evening Tamil Daily, AMN TV, Hello FM, and Rani Printers.
He served as the Executive Director of Maalai Malar in 1990 and was solely responsible for the innovations and new concepts, enhance the quality of content, Design, Layout and finally made Maalai Malar as the No.1 Eveninger in India. - CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE:
Govindammal Aditanar College for Women is the first self-financing college in Thoothukudi district established by Aditanar Educational Institution in the year 1987 with the lofty idea of spreading higher education to the rural masses. Its mission is to impart quality education to the womenfolk and make them self-reliant, good and useful citizens of our motherland. It is my pleasure to record the remarkable achievement that Govindammal Aditanar College has the academic credit of securing many university ranks continuously from its establishment.
So far, our college students have obtained 1297 university ranks including 78 gold medals. The academic pursuits of the students are duly complemented by different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. No doubt, our college has played a major role in the enrichment of the economic and social status of thousands of women students of this locality.
The college is growing at a highly progressive phase of development and gained a name in the minds of the stakeholders as a well-reputed Women College in Thoothukudi district.
Sri.S.Balasubramanian Adityan
Chairman
Aditanar Educational Institution