Founder
SRI.SI.PA.ADITANAR founder of AEI, was born in Kayamozhi on Sep 27, 1907. In 1934, as a Barrister, he visited Singapore to practice law and earn the investment for his journalistic career. In 1948 he commenced THE DAILY THANTHI and revolutionized the field of journalism and created a far-reaching impact on society. In the political arena too, Sri.Si.Pa.Aditanar adorned the Tamilnadu Assembly speaker post in 1967 and later in 1969 assumed charge as a Minister for Co-operation and Agriculture. He established AEI in 1962, to uplift the rural masses by providing quality higher education in Arts, Science, Physical Education, Teacher Education, Engineering, Management, Medical & Paramedical science, etc. which are usually available in urban cities. He passed away on May 24, 1981.
Founder-Chairman
PADMASHRI Dr.B.SIVANTHI ADITYAN was a multifaceted personality with each facet representing the peak of achievement in different fields. He was a sportsman and sports administrator par excellence. He had been the President of the Indian Olympic Association for almost 10 years, held office in several International sports bodies. He was awarded the Olympic Order of Merit by the International Olympic Committee for his services rendered for the development of sports and education.
He was a renowned industrialist, a newspaper baron of high repute, a dedicated educationalist, and a quiet, unassuming philanthropist. He had been accorded the single honor of being appointed as the Sheriff of Madras for two consecutive terms.
He was the Director of THE DAILY THANTHI and had rendered distinguished service to the Tamil language. He made an outstanding contribution in the field of education in the state. He established temples of learning in remote and inaccessible areas of the state.
Today, thousands of young students who study in these institutions are living testimony to his commitment and dedication. In recognition of his service in the field of education, he was conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Madurai-Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, University of Madras & Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University.
He was honored with the award of Padma Shri by the Central Government in 2009. PADMA SHRI Dr. B. SIVANTHI ADITYAN served in the Senate and Syndicate of four Universities, namely, Madurai-Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, Bharathidasan University and the University of Madras. He was also appointed as a member of the Planning Board of the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
International Awards:
Ø Olympic Order of Merit by the International Olympic Committee in 1995
Ø Gold Medal by International Volleyball Federation for his contribution to Volleyball in India.
Ø Sports and Study Award by the International Olympic Committee in 1987
Ø ‘OCA Merit Award’ on 14.11.2010 by Asian Olympic Council
National Awards:
Ø ‘Shironmani’ Award in 1990
Ø ‘Vijayashree’ Award in 1990
Ø ‘Padmashri’ Award by the Government of India in 2009
Chairman
SRI. S. BALASUBRAMANIAN ADITYAN is the Chairman of Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Aditanar College of Arts & Science, Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Padma Shri Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Nursing, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute, Sivanthi Academy and Sivanthi Matriculation School.
He serves as the Director of Daily Thanthi, Daily Thanthi Private Limited, Educational Trustee Company P Limited, Metronation Chennai Television P Ltd, which owns Thanthi TV, India Cabs Pvt Limited, Gay Travels Pvt Limited, Rani Weekly Pvt Ltd., Subasri Reality Pvt Limited, Sivanthi Farms Pvt Limited, Rukmani Publications P Limited, Indian Newspaper Society, India Cements Limited. He is the advisor of Malar Publications Pvt Ltd which owns Maalai Malar, Evening Tamil Daily, AMN TV, Hello FM, and Rani Printers.
He served as the Executive Director of Maalai Malar in 1990 and was solely responsible for the innovations and new concepts, enhance the quality of content, Design, Layout and finally made Maalai Malar as the No.1 Eveninger in India.
Chairman’s Message
I am proud and pleased to welcome you to Dr. Sivathi Aditanar College of Physical Education. Our College is a Teacher Education College for Physical Education and Sports. It is specially designed to make the sports persons as Physical Education Teachers and Sports Researchers.
The sports facilities available on Outdoors and Indoors at the campus makes any sportspersons understand the skills, coaching and officiating of various games and sports.
The Sports Science Laboratories available at the campus provide excellent knowledge to know about the human body acts on sports and games.
Our institution produced the best Physical Education experts occupy high positions at various institutions and they have paved the path of best teachers and researchers in the field of Physical Education & Sports.
Sri.S.Balasubramanian Adityan
Chairman
Aditanar Educational Institution