Academic & Professional Qualification
- Graduation in Chemistry from Travancore University
- Diploma in Newspaper Management from University of Cardiff, UK
Service for Education
Service for Education
Founded Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy Foundation (SLF) to promote education.
Educational Positions
Positions in Educational Field
- Secretary – The Madura College Board (1986–1990)
- Senate Member – Madurai Kamaraj University (1989–1991, 1997–2000)
- Senate Member – Bharathiar University (1997–2000)
- President – Tamilnadu Unaided Colleges Management Association
- Syndicate Member – Madurai Kamaraj University (2003–2006, 2018–2021)
- Member – National Integration Council, MHA, Govt. of India (2005–2008)
Publications
Service to Nation Through Publications
- DINAMALAR – Tamil Daily
- THE ANTISEPTIC – Medical Journal (100+ years)
- HEALTH – General Health Magazine (60+ years)
- SAGAR SANDESH – Maritime English Weekly
Press Positions
Press-Related Positions
- Chairman – Press Trust of India (1998–99, 2006–07, 2012–13)
- Vice-Chairman – PTI (2011–12)
- Director – PTI (Current)
- President – Indian Newspaper Society (1992–93)
- Executive Committee Member – INS (Current)
- Member – Press Council of India (2001–2004, 2011–2014)
- President – Indian Language Newspapers Association (2001–2003)
Honorary Degrees
Degrees Conferred
- D. Litt (Hon. Causa) – Alagappa University (2003)
- D. Litt (Hon. Causa) – Bharathiar University (2009)
Institutions Under SLF
Institutions Established under SLF
- Krishnamal Ramasubbaiyer School
- Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science (Affiliated to MKU)
- R.L. Institute of Management Studies (Affiliated to MKU)
- R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences (Approved by DG Shipping, Affiliated to IMU)