Dr. Mrs. Meena Muthiah, is the Kumara Rani of Chettinad and a woman of diverse talents and interests. Hailing from a family of philanthropists and educationists,she has committed herself to the noble cause of shaping young minds of our nation, by starting this temple of knowledge Chettinad Vidyashram – a school that aims at a holistic development of its wards.
Dr. Mrs. Meena Muthiah is not only the Correspondent and Senior Principal of the institution; she is a role model to the staff and the students. She exemplifies dedication to her mission, excellence in her accomplishments and humility in her attitude. Her untiring effort and able guidance has ranked Chettinad Vidyashram 13th in the South Zone League of Day Schools and third in the city by Education World, an annual publication.
Her keenness for service has no boundaries. She has headed and continues to head many voluntary organizations and renderes her
Her Interests and talents
- Traditionally trained in the art of painting
- With singular devotion revived the Tanjore Art
- Trains enthusiasts in the Kumaran Rajah Muthiah School of Arts and Crafts.
- Her student’s paintings have been chosen for State and National awards.
- The Kumara Rajah Muthiah Muthamizh Mandaram was started by her September 2000 to promote fine arts in tamil and to encourage young artists. The mandaram has hosted many music, dance and dramas of well known and budding artists
As Educationist:
- Kumara Rani Meena Muthiah Higher Secondary School
- Kumara Rajah Muthiah Higher Secondary School
- Kumara Rani Meena Muthiah Matriculation School
- Kumara Rajah Muthiah College of Music
- Kumara Rani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science
- Basha Academy
Her Degrees:
- Graduate of the Madras University 1954
- Diploma in Business Management from the Madras University 1964
- M.A – Annamalai University
- B.Ed - Annamalai University
- Doctorate from Annamalai University 2002
As a Philanthropist:
- Started an orphanage taking children from Rameshwarm Tidal wave victims
- Participates in and involve’s children in community services under 'Season of Sharing' focusing on under privileged children
- Has promoted computer literacy in rural districts by a tie up with Annamalai Polytechnique
- Has improved hospital facilities for women and children at Kanadukathan
Her Awards:
- For the sake of honour award (1994)
- Param Acharya Award and Teachers Day Award
- Life Time Achievement Award by Rotary (2007)
- Best Educationist Award by Mega TV (2009)
- One of the top 3 women of Chennai Award by Sakhi Mandal Sahyog (2009)