President

Dr. R . LAKSHMIPATHY,

President – R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences &
Joint Managing Editor of Dinamalar The Leading Tamil Daily Newspaper

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)