K. M. Vasudevan Pillai

Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai
Born (1946-05-17) 17 May 1946
Kerala
Nationality Indian
Occupation Indian educationist, social entrepreneur, institution-builder, and philanthropist
Known for Founder and CEO of the Mahatma Education Society
Notable work The author of book EduNation: The Dream of an India Empowered
Spouse(s) Dr. Daphne Pillai
Children Dr. Priam Pillai
Dr. Minerva Pillai
Franav Pillai
Website Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai

K. M. Vasudevan Pillai (born 17 May 1946, in Kerala, India) is an Indian educationist, social entrepreneur, institution-builder, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of the Mahatma Education Society, a not-for-profit trust that manages 48 educational institutions, from schools and colleges to institutions of architecture, management, engineering, vocational education, and teacher training. The institutions are spread over 5 locations (Chembur, Gorai, Panvel, New Panvel, and Rasayani) and serve over 30,000 students. The Mahatma Education Society[1] employs over 2000 teachers, many who have been trained in-house.

Early life and education

Born into a family of agriculturists, Pillai is one of six children.[2] To acquire an urban education, he was sent to Mumbai in 1962, at the age of sixteen. After completing his post-graduation in English Literature, he worked for a year as a lecturer of English in Somaiya Polytechnic College, Mumbai. Later, he completed his doctoral thesis on the works of the renowned English poet, William Wordsworth, traveling through the length of the Lake District to track the poet's life and sources of inspiration. In 1970, Pillai[3] established the Chembur English High School under the aegis of the Mahatma Education Society .

Family

Pillai is a long-standing resident of Chembur. In 1981 he married Dr. Daphne Pillai,[4] a lecturer of English Literature at Jaihind College Mumbai.[5][6] Daphne Pillai[7] was also the Founder President of Soroptimist International, Mumbai-Chembur,[8] and has been responsible for several initiatives for the empowerment of women,[9] including an adult literacy drive in slums.

Achievements

Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Mahatma Education Society was felicitated on 6 December 2007 by the then Dr. Vijay Khole, Vice Chancellor of University of Mumbai for his contributions to social and institutional engineering in education.

Publications

Dr. Pillai [17] is the author of "Edunation: The Dream of an India Empowered,[18] " a book[19] that offers insights into what can be done to transform India's education sector.[20] The book is an exhaustive reference point for policy-makers, institution-builders, teachers and educators.

Further reading

EduNation: The Dream of an India Empowered, Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai,[21] ISBN 978-93-5085-685-7

References

  1. "Well-rounded education". epaper2.mid-day.com. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  2. "Global education: A road filled with challenges". epaper.timesofindia.com. 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  3. "Education can Iron out Inequities". www.thenewindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  4. "Educationist". www.si-istanbul2015.org. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  5. "SAVVY Felicitates Successful Business Women From Different Fields - SAVVY Honours - Celebrating Success Awards 2016". www.prnewswire.co.in/. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
  6. "SAVVY SUCCESS". www.afternoondc.in. p. 3. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  7. "SAVVY HONOURS CELEBRATING SUCCESS AWARD". epaper.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
  8. "Shaping Minds". www.sibombaychembur.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  9. "Dr. Daphne Pillai Nurtures Young Minds". www.magnamags.com. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  10. "The IGCSE approach to keep your child ahead". www.pressreader.com. Mid-Day. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  11. "Learning the Right Way". epaper.timesofindia.com. 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  12. "Next Generation Schools - Dr. Pillai Global Academy". epaper2.mid-day.com. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  13. "We are creating today's citizens for tomorrow's global world". www.dnaindia.com. 2009-03-23. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  14. "Global Program - International Management Exchange Program". Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  15. "India pitches for greater IBSA, BRIC role". www.thehindu.com. 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  16. "Cooperation among BRIC nations". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  17. "Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai's book EduNation launched". www.instantpublish.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  18. "Article - 'India Empowered...' Dream Of An Educationist". Epaper.timesofindia.com. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  19. "Article Window". epaper.timesofindia.com. 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  20. "Humanist Within". Epaper.timesofindia.com. 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  21. "Dr. Pillai book exposes inadequacies in the Indian education system". epaper.dnaindia.com. 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-11-09.

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