The Founder
( March 21, 1923 - October 2, 2014 )
Smart work is better than hardwork is the best maxim that suits the life of Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder who opted for the best solution for people’s problem then- transportation. Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder implemented an ultimate idea to use bullock carts to help people. The limitations of bullock cart transportation prompted him to modernize and Anamalais Transport came into existence which is now known as ABT limited exploring every corner of the state. The modernization of the transport fueled a thought on the importance of technical education. A vision was born. The dream was made into reality by Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam - Founder, a name that is synonymous with Pollachi. Motivated by his father's vision Nachimuthu Industrial Association Trust was established in the year 1956. The dream was cherished with the incorporation of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College in 1957 through which 120 rural students were made competent enough to work with modern technology.
The society's solicitation made him the Chairman of NIA to expand education right from schooling to engineering. Within a short span of 50 years the NIA has ventured into many avenues and has established its roots in industrialization, education, finance, transportation, synthetic gems, textiles, agriculture and automobiles. Nachimuthu Industrial Association not only offers jobs but also provides opportunities for rural students to gain knowledge and explore the fast-paced world. For his achievement in education and welfare of the society, the industrial genius has been recognized by Government of India and was conferred with Padma Bhusan in 2007.
The Chairman
The current Chairman Dr. M .Manickam M.Sc, MBA., heirs Arutchelvar.Dr. N. Mahalingam. Out of his graduation from the University of Michigan has a better understanding of the world. His being a President of All India Sugar Manufacturers Association (1996-1997) and India Sugar Technologists Association (2000-2002) has made him understand the world looks from an educational institution. NIA Institution addressed to the issues of the local society has begun to address global issues.
The current chairman makes sure that experienced technocrats are made by the institution. It is his effort to feed experience to students that a program "Earn while you learn" was launched. Moving one step ahead of his predecessor he has made global institutions to get involved with NIA Educational Institutions. Tie ups with lot many global institutions are strong evidence for his effort to make this institution a world class one.
The Chairman is honored with Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in recognisation of his contributions towards Management of Agro Processing Industries and Agricultural Development.The Correspondent
The Correspondent Shri. M. Harihara Sudhan completed his B.E (Mechanical) at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore and then he did MSc (Automobile Engineering) in University of Bath, UK. He undergone 2 years of Training in Ford, UK before taking charge as Executive Director of ABT Limited, Coimbatore. ABT Limited was incorporated in the year 1931 to deal in transport and automobile industries. He is appointed as Correspondent of Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology since November 2012. Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology was established in the year 1998 to offer 9 UG Engineering courses, 5 PG Engineering Courses, MCA Program currently & 5 Research Programme.
The Secretary
The Secretary Dr. C. Ramaswamy, the Secretary of the NIA Educational Institutions. He has been associated himself with NIA for more than four decades in providing high quality education to thousands of students. He was the Principal of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, from 1994 to 2000. He was instrumental in the development of the College in all aspects and he was also the Founder Principal of Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology. He has been the Secretary of NIA Institutions since 2000. With a strong determination and active involvement, Dr. C. Ramaswamy helps the NIA institutions achieve academic excellence. He has created an indelible page in the golden history of NIA institutions, in creating infrastructure, promoting partnerships with institutions and corporate in India and abroad as well. An experienced educationist and administrator, Dr. C. Ramaswamy has played a dominant role in the growth and development of the NIA institutions. He obtained his doctorate from Madras University for his research on Industry Institute Collaborative Model in the year 2017.