G. R. Damodaran
G. R. Damodaran | |
|---|---|
| Vice-chancellor of Madras University | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Chairman of Special Committee on the Reorganisation of Polytechnic Education | |
| In office 1969–1970 | |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Member of the Madras Legislative Council | |
| In office 1958–1970 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | P. R. Ramakrishnan |
| Constituency | Pollachi |
| PSG College of Technology Principal | |
| In office 1951–1970 | |
| Member, Syndicate, Madras University | |
| In office 1948–1981 | |
| PSG Industrial Institute | |
| In office 1943–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1914 |
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G. R. Damodaran (20 February 1914 – 1986) was an educationist, an administrator, and founder of The GRD Trust in Coimbatore. He was the founder of PSG College of Technology and founder principal of PSG College of Arts and Science. Dr. G R Damodaran held positions of leadership and served education in a wide range of field and sectors. He was the chairman of the Southern Regional Committee of the AICTE and chairman of the Govt. of India's High Power Committee on the Reorganisation of Polytechnic Education (1969–1970). He was the vice-chancellor of the Madras University. He served as a Member of Parliament and of the Legislative Council of Tamil Nadu.