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
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

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.

[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 AIADMK party from 1972 to 1987 and was a special envoy to the Chief Minister.

  • The chairman of Madras Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metro Water).
  • Honorary services as Elected Member of Legislative Council
  • Director of Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation.

Educational institutes

Industrialist

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

  • Jeppiaar Ready-Mix Concrete Pvt Ltd (Has 2 plants, one in Chennai and one in Muttom)
  • Jeppiaar Tyre Retarding Pvt Ltd
  • Jeppiaar Blue metals Pvt Ltd
  • Jeppiaar Power Plant Pvt Ltd
  • Jeppiaar Construction and Apartments Pvt Ltd
  • Jeppiaar Water Division
  • Jeppiaar Fishing Harbour Private Limited - Muttom
  • Jeppiaar Cements Private Limited

Death

On 18 June 2016, he died shortly after experiencing breathlessness, sometime between 8.30 PM and 8.45 PM IST.[2][3][4] He was rushed to the emergency ward of Global Hospital at around 8.50 PM, Perumbakkam, where he was declared dead upon arrival.[3] 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.

Launch of Memorial Museum

As a tribute to him, a Memorial Museum was set up and inaugurated in the premises of Jeppiaar Engineering College on 17 June 2017. The museum is an artistic tribute to him, and was launched a day before his first death anniversary, by Dr.Regeena Jeppiaar. This museum is the first of its kind in India, which has been exclusively dedicated for an educationist. It has a collection of his various portraits, depicting his life and achievements in many fields such as academic, cultural, and social circles from his childhood till demise amongst his personal things. The whole work of the museum was designed by the artist Mr.A.P.Sridhar. Several dignitaries from cinema and educational fields attended and inaugurated the museum.[5]

  • The Vice President of the Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi.
  • The President of Tamil Nadu Self-financing Engineering Colleges Association.

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. ↑ "JPR MEMORIAL MUSEUM HAS BEEN INAUGURATED IMAGES & NEWS". Archived from the original on 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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