Dr T R Paarivendhar is the Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Amaravati, a premier institution committed to offering a globally relevant, multidisciplinary education. A visionary educationist and philanthropist, Dr Paarivendhar founded the SRM Group in 1968, driven by a mission to create a powerful platform for knowledge, empowerment, and social upliftment. Over the decades, SRM has grown into one of India’s largest and most multicultural educational conglomerates, offering a truly multidisciplinary learning environment to students and researchers from across the globe.
Under his guidance, the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, established in 1985, has grown into a prestigious centre for higher learning known for setting benchmarks in professional education. His early recognition of the role that quality education plays in nation-building helped set high standards for professional education in India. Under his leadership, SRM has expanded its footprint across the country, including the establishment of SRM University-AP, in the year 2017, which stands today as a globally connected, regionally transformative hub of education and innovation.
Beyond his work in academia, he is also recognised for his public service as a Distinguished Member of Parliament, representing the Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Deeply rooted in compassion and social commitment, Dr Paarivendhar believes in empowering the disenfranchised through education. He sees divinity in the smiles of the marginalised and has made it his mission to support meritorious yet underprivileged students by offering full scholarships, thereby enabling upward social mobility and dignity for the underprivileged.
Dr Paarivendhar’s philanthropic vision stems from a deep-rooted belief that education is the most powerful tool for empowerment. His efforts have enabled countless students to improve their life standards and reclaim their dignity through access to world-class education.
Respected widely for his humility, foresight, and service-driven leadership, Dr T R Paarivendhar continues to inspire generations of educators, students, and social reformers. His legacy is reflected not just in the expansive educational institutions he has built, but in the thousands of lives transformed under his guidance.