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The Felicitation ceremony to our chancellor Dr.G. Viswanathan organized by VITAA on 27 th June 2009 in Image Auditorium, Chennai

Dr G.Viswanathan Honoured with a Ph.D. by West Virginia University, USA

Dr G.Viswanathan the KG Foundation's "Dynamic Indian of the Decade" award

Dr G.Viswanathan receiving the CII's Entrepreneur Award from Mr. Dayanithi Maran.

Dr G.Viswanathan Honoured with a Ph.D. by West Virginia University, USA

 
 
Name Dr.G.Viswanathan
Address #54, Thennamaram Street,
Vellore – 632 001, Tamil Nadu,
 India
Date of Birth 08-Dec-1938
Education
B.A. [Economics] 1959
M.A. [Economics] 1961
Loyola College, University of
Madras

B.L. 1963 Madras Law College, University of Madras

Advanced Management Program 2003,Harvard Business School, USA
Present Position Chancellor                               
VIT University
Vellore – 632 014,
Tamil Nadu, India    

Chairman and Managing Trustee North Arcot Educational and Charitable Trust, Vellore  

Vice President, Thiru.Vi.Ka-Dr.Mu.Va. Educational Trust, Chennai  

Founder-President, Vellore Tamil Sangam from 1980 onwards

Member of Parliament, 1967-77
                                        
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A condensed version of the long biography, best for a first impression.
Biography

The advancement of a nation, especially of a country like India, depends to a large extent on the progress of its villages. The quality of education imparted at these rural areas is of utmost importance in elevating the status of our villages and ultimately the nation.

 

It is an undisputed fact that the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Kamaraj, understood this fully and contributed his best to ensure primary education in almost all the villages of the state. Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna enjoy an unparalleled credit in the social and intellectual growth of this state. Such men of eminence have inspired many people to serve the masses in different fields.One such inspired man who has earned a reputation for himself in diverse fields like politics, law, education and philanthropy. He is an eminent identity of Vellore, a town renowned for its culture, history and tradition.

 

He is none other than the illustrious Dr. G.Viswanathan.