Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering

Sri.Si.Pa.Aditanar founder of AEI was born in Kayamozhi on Sep 27,1907. In 1934, as a Barrister, he visited Singapore to practise 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 the society. In 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 in May 24, 1981.