Jeppiaar
| Col.Dr.Jeppiaar | |
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| Born |
June 11, 1931 Muttom, Nagercoil |
| Died |
June 18, 2016 (aged 85) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Anna University |
| Known for | Founder & Chancellor of Sathyabama University |
| Spouse(s) | Remibai Jeppiaar |
| Children | Viji Sheela Maria Zeena Regeena |
| Awards |
Honorary Colonel by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry & Andaman Nicobar |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Entrepreneur, Educationist |
Honorary Colonel by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate,
Jesuadimai Pangu Raj (June 11, 1931 – June 18, 2016), also known as Jeppiaar or J.P.R., was an Indian politician, educationist, and industrialist from the Christian Mukkuvar community. He was born in Muttom near Nagercoil, Travancore Cochin Presidency, now the Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
He obtained his Bachelor of Law (B.L.) from Madras University and his Ph.D. from Anna University. He is the founder and Chairman of Jeppiaar Educational Trust and he is the Founder and Chancellor of the Sathyabama University. He was also the President of the Consortium of Professional, Arts and Science Colleges of Tamil Nadu.
He is one of the pioneers in privatization of engineering education in Tamil Nadu.
His net worth was estimated at ₹3,000 crore in 2016.
Jeppiaar was born in a Mukkuvar Christian family.His father was Jesuadimai and mother Panimalar Ammal, after whom he named the Panimalar educational institutions. He was an ardent fan of M. G. Ramachandran, since his childhood.
He rose to great heights through his hard work and commitment. His philosophy of life includes the very known 3 Cs which are Confidence, Courage and Character.
During Dr.M.G.Ramachandran’s Regime, he acted as the Government chief whip of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council.He also served as the Secretary of the Chennai District ADMK party from 1972 to 1987 and was a special envoy to the Chief Minister.
He has established several companies which includes more than 20000+ employees working under Jeppiaar institutions and companies.
On 18 June 2016, he died shortly after experiencing breathlessness, sometime between 8.30 PM and 8.45 PM IST. He was rushed to the emergency ward of Global Hospital at around 8.50 PM, Perumbakkam, where he was declared dead upon arrival. He was aged 85, at the time of death. Funeral of Jeppiaar took place at Sathyabama University, Chennai on 19 June 2016 and was attended by students, teachers, politicians, film personalities and people from different walks of life; and he was laid to rest at the entrance portion of the University.
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