Prof. Dr. M. KARUNANITHI, B.Pharm., M.S., Ph.D., D.Litt.,

Prof. Dr. M. Karunanithi serves as the Chairman and Secretary of Vivekanandha Educational Institutions for Women and Vivekanandha Medical Care Hospital. A true philanthropist and a living legend, his relentless dedication to the service of humanity has earned him a constellation of prestigious honours that include the Vidhya Rattan, Rashtriya Rattan, Hind Rattan, and Kongunattu Sathanaiyalar awards, in recognition of his sincere and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women and the empowerment of education across diverse disciplines.

The Esteemed Chairman’s selfless service, combined with hard work and determination for the cause of women’s education, has earned him many coveted titles. For his contributions to women’s empowerment, he was conferred with the honour “Vidhya Rathna” in 2007 by the World Friendship Council in the United Arab Emirates. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellors of Madras, Anna, and Dr. M.G.R. Medical Universities have jointly conferred on him a new title as “Achiever in Women’s Education”. The Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Major General K.V. Krishna Rao, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam, Hon’ble Dr. Bishma Narayan Singh, and Former Governor of Sikkim, Hon’ble Dr. V. Rama Rao jointly honoured him with the title “RASHTRIYA RATAN,” and these titles for his achievements speak volumes of his greatness. 

A renowned citizen of India, Professor Dr. M. Karunanithi was awarded the “HIND RATTAN INTERNATIONAL AWARD” by the NRI Welfare Society of India, London, in 2008 for his dedicated service towards the noble cause of women’s education. In December 2008, he was awarded D.Litt. by the Tamil University, USA, for his outstanding service to women’s education. On 8th October 2009, the Human Resource Research & Development Organization (HRRDO), Dharmapuri, presented the prestigious “Dr. G. Bhujanga Rao, I.A.S. Award” to our Chairman for his excellence in women’s education. On 7th February 2010, Dr. N. Mahalingam, Chairman Emeritus, NIA Educational Institutions, Pollachi, presented “The Kongu Nattu Sadhanaiyalar Award” to our Chairman, Prof. Dr. M. Karunanithi. He was also honoured with the “Best Edupreneur – 2013 Award” by the Times Group.