The Aladi Aruna Foundation was established by Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna, the daughter; and Dr. V. Balaji, the son-in-law, to carry forward the legacy of Thiru Aladi Aruna. A visionary, prolific writer, orator, debater, journalist, poet and social activist, he joined politics at a very young age of 14. Drawn towards the ideology of Periyar, Anna and Dr. Kalaignar, he carved a niche in the field of politics at the State and National level. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly three times, to the Lok Sabha once and was nominated for the Rajya Sabha. Apart from politics, he firmly believed the only way to execute social engineering is through education to the marginalized in the rural and urban areas.
Thiru Aladi Aruna had authored seven books including two in Tamil and five in English. He created his own Weekly Magazine called “Ennam” in the 1970s to increase awareness in various respects among the public.
The visionary established “The Aladipatti Vaithilinga Nadar and Pathrakalli Amma Charitable and Educational Trust” that has its own educational institutions serving the good cause of the rural population.
The Founders of the Aladi Aruna Foundation are keen to carry forward the legacy of Thiru Aladi Aruna in the field of health, education and politics. His multifaceted contributions to the society are enormous but the unique feather in his cap is the creation of an additional High Court Bench in Madurai, in the State of Tamil Nadu. This is considered an achievement accomplished only in our State Tamil Nadu.
Equanimity, perseverance and integrity were his way of life and the Aladi Aruna Foundation earnestly tries to develop a level playing society that Thiru Aladi Aruna aspired for.
The Aladi Aruna Foundation was established in the year 2008. The foundation focuses on establishment of educational institutions, conducting preventive healthcare programmes in the rural areas, in schools, colleges and communities. The Aladi Aruna Foundation is keen to develop an intellectually and physically healthy society.
To strive and encourage students to develop a rational, interdisciplinary, multidimensional approach that would transform them as individuals with GRIT, PERSEVERANCE, ETHICS and INTEGRITY.
The Liberal Arts and Science have been the foundation of university education for centuries, emphasizing its relevance, importance and usefulness more so in the present digital era as against the previous years. The Liberal Arts and Science helps students acquire both soft and hard skills besides good career opportunities with enhanced interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
The Liberal Arts and Science augments students to UNDERSTAND and THINK. They understand the political landscapes, cultural changes and the discoveries and inventions in the field of arts and science. Many a Nobel Laureates, top business leaders and successful politicians are products of liberal arts and science colleges. Aladi Aruna College of Liberal Arts and Science offers a conducive atmosphere with a wide range of opportunities, besides a special focus on research and students’ holistic development.