Г вЂPadmashriвЂ™ Award by the Government of India in 2009 Г вЂOCA Merit AwardвЂ™ on by Asian Olympic Council Г Sports and Study Award by the International Olympic Committee in 1987 Г Gold Medal by International Volley Ball Federation for his contribution to Volley Ball in India. Г Olympic Order of Merit by the International Olympic Committee in 1995 M.G.R Medical University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. He was also appointed as a member of the Planning Board of the Tamilnadu Dr. SIVANTHI ADITYAN served in the Senate and Syndicate of four Universities, namely, Madurai-Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, Bharathidasan University & the University of Madras. He was honored with the award of Padma Shri by the Central Government in 2009.

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. Today, thousands of young students who study in these institutions are living testimony to his commitment and dedication. He established temples of learning in remote and inaccessible areas of the state. He made an outstanding contribution in the field of education in the state. He was the Director of THE DAILY THANTHI and had rendered distinguished service to the Tamil language. He had been accorded the single honor of being appointed as the Sheriff of Madras for two consecutive terms.

He was a renowned industrialist, a newspaper baron of high repute, a dedicated educationalist, and a quiet, unassuming philanthropist. 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 had been the President of the Indian Olympic Association for almost 10 years, held office in several International sports bodies. He was a sportsman and sports administrator par excellence. PADMASHRI Dr.B.SIVANTHI ADITYAN was a multifaceted personality with each facet representing the peak of achievement in different fields. which are usually available in urban cities.

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. 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. In 1948 he commenced THE DAILY THANTHI and revolutionized the field of journalism and created a far-reaching impact on society. In 1934, as a Barrister, he visited Singapore to practice law and earn the investment for his journalistic career. SRI.SI.PA.ADITANAR founder of AEI, was born in Kayamozhi on Sep 27, 1907.

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