Founder’s Profile – Shri N.P.V Ramasamy Udayar
Shri N.P.V Ramasamy Udayar’s life trajectory from humble origins to founding one of India’s premier private healthcare institutions is a story of unwavering grit and passion. Born on September 19, 1936 in Rasipuram, Tamil Nadu, Shri Udayar harnessed his drive to contribute to the community with measured progressive steps, transforming his aspirations into reality. His keen business acumen fuelled his meteoric rise as an industrialist that has earned him praise, recognition, and respect from colleagues and competitors alike.
Shri Udayar’s deep desire to create a meaningful and lasting contribution to society came in the form of Tamil Nadu’s first privately owned medical college – Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRMC). The college was granted permission and inaugurated on September 11th 1985 by the honourable Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. M. G. Ramachandran (former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu). SRMC has since expanded from a double-storeyed building in Valasaravakkam to a lush, sprawling, Porur lakeside situated 150-acre world class multidisciplinary institution.
Shri Udayar consistently worked at expanding the university’s scope and developing its legacy. A landmark instance is the collaboration between Shri Udayar and Mr. Robert Crone, CEO of Harvard Medical International, in July 1997. The strong partnership secured student exchange programs, curriculum reforms, and enhanced focus on health care quality, safety, leadership and faculty development. The ethos of forging global friendships and partnerships is now an integral aspect of the university’s culture which has led to the existence of a vast network, global opportunities, knowledge exchange, and constant progress.
Shri Udayar’s principles are a core essence of the university, inspiring past, current, and future students to uphold his level of excellence and commitment. In 1998, the torch was passed to the current Chancellor Shri V.R. Venkataachalam, who has upheld and implemented the values, culture, and drive instilled by Shri Udayar.
Guided by the vision of its Founder, the university drives innovation, passion, and excellence to achieve more milestones, set new benchmarks, and carry forward the legacy of Shri Udayar in all its endeavours.
In commemoration of Founder’s Day, the university pays tribute on 19th September every year.