ANNA CHAIR

As per the direction of Government of Tamil Nadu vide Letters number 23608/H/2/2008-3, Dated 14.05.2009, 09.06.2009 and 25.06.2009, the University has established an Anna Chair in 2009 in the School of Tamil and Cultural Studies. Subsequently, the Syndicate has approved the Chair on 07.01.2010 vide 22nd Syndicate Resolution Number 22.8. Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai, famously known as Perarignar Anna was an eminent multifaceted personality and famous Dravidian Leader, who was a founder of Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam. He served in as Member of Parliament and become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is a well-known novelist, dramatist, essayist and script writer. In addition, he was an eloquent, thought provoking and enlighten orator both in Tamil and English.

The major activities of the Chair are as follows:

• Conducting extensive Research on Anna’s Life, Literature and Thoughts
• Popularising Anna thoughts.
• Organising series of guest lectures on Anna’s contribution in literature and politics
• Offering Short-Term, Certificate and Diploma Programmes on Anna’s Literature and thoughts.
• Bringing out Books and Research articles.

Contact:

Prof.S.Balasubramanian
Head, Anna Chair & Director, School of Tamil and Cultural Studies
Tamil Nadu Open University
Mail id: dr.s.balasubramanian@tnou.ac.in