Jeppiaar

Col.Dr.Jeppiaar
Born (1931-06-11)June 11, 1931
Muttom, Nagercoil
Died June 18, 2016 (2016-06-19) (aged 85)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Nationality Indian
Fields Entrepreneur, Educationist
Alma mater Anna University
Known for Founder & Chancellor of Sathyabama University
Notable awards

Honorary Colonel by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate,

Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry & Andaman Nicobar
Spouse Remibai Jeppiaar
Children Maria Zeena
Regeena
Sheela
Vijayarajeswari

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 privatisation of engineering education in Tamil Nadu.

[1] His net worth was estimated at ₹3,000 crore in 2016.

Early Life and philosophy

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.

Political career

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.

Educational institutes

Industrialist

He has established several companies which also includes more than 20000+ employees working under Jeppiaar institutions and companies.

List of Jeppiaar Companies :

Death

On 18th June 2016, he died shortly after experiencing breathlessness, sometime between 8.30 PM and 8.45 PM IST.[2][3][4]The car driver was not available and there were only few bus drivers in the campus. As they were not able to operate the luxurious car Jeppiaar was taken in college bus when he experienced breathlessness between 8.30 and 8.45 PM IST. He was rushed to the emergency ward of Global Hospital at around 8.50 PM IST, Perumbakkam, where he was declared dead upon arrival.[3] He was aged 84, at the time of death. Funeral of Jeppiaar took place at Sathyabama University, Chennai on 19th June, 2016 which 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 Sathyabama University.

Other posts

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Gaur, Mahendra (2006). Indian Affairs Annual 2006. Gyan Publishing House. p. 71. ISBN 9788178355290. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Prominent educationist Jeppiaar dies in Chennai". The News Minute. 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  3. 1 2 "Jeppiaar a pioneer in setting up of private engineering institutions died - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  4. ↑ "Jeppiaar, founder of Sathyabama University, passes away". The Hindu. 2016-06-18. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  5. ↑ "Jeppiaar Info" (PDF).
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