T.K.Madhava Memorial College (TKMMC)

T.K.Madhava Memorial College is named after the great freedom fighter and social reformer Sri. T.K. Madhavan. He was born and brought up in a prominent Ezhava family in Karthikappally Taluk. From the days of his childhood, he became conscious of the days of his childhood, he became conscious of the outrageous insults and ill treatment suffered by his fellow beings under the rigors of the caste system. In his youth he became an ardent and faithful follower of Sree Narayana Guru. Inspired by the grand spiritual vision of the Guru, he dedicated his life to the cause of the oppressed masses. He was an admirer of Gandhian philosophy also. The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' organised by him with the blessings of Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi in 1924 was a momentous event in the freedom struggle of India and a turning point in the long struggle for the eradication of untouchability. In deference to the rousing call of the Guru 'to be strong through organisation', as the organising secretary of SNDP Yogam, he gave the organisation its present structure and created a mass base. His selfless and relentless striving for the uplift of the downtrodden wrecked him physically and financially. His untimely death at the age of 45 was an irreparable loss to Kerala's reformist movement. We, the people of Kerala, owe him much. As a tribute to his selfless service to humanity this temple of learning was established in 1964 through the combined efforts of Karthikappally, Karunagappally and Mavelikkara SNDP Unions. Sri. R. Shankar, former Chief Minister of Kerala and the Founder Manager of Sree Narayana Colleges, formally inaugurated the college on July 4, 1964. Like Sri. T.K. Madhavan he was also inspired by the edict of the Guru 'to be enlightened through education'. His mature vision and pragmatic approach resulted in the establishment of 14 Sree Naryana Colleges through the length and breadth of Kerala that are living monuments of the great Guru. During the last 4 decades T.K. Madhava Memorial College has carved a niche for itself among this illustrious cluster of institutions. The glorious legacy over half-a-century of academic prowess, T K Madhava Memorial College, has been the pioneering institution of Higher education in the district of Alappuzha. Being named after the freedom fighter and social reformer T K Madhavan, our College has always been in the forefront of quality education and a reinforcement to the backward and marginalized community in the rural backdrop of Alappuzha. The alumni and faculty of our College have made stellar contributions to the political, literary, cultural, scientific, and entrepreneurial firmaments since its inception which includes the poet and the lyricist Anil Panachooran, renowned Malayalam actor Ashokan, Pro Vice Chancellor of Sree Narayanaguru Open University Prof (Dr.) S V Sudheer etc. In the pursuit, to be a centre of excellence in higher education, our college has traversed many milestones. Our institution places the highest value on professional and comprehensive education that propagates the spirit of empowerment and social relevance. We believe that every student is unique and outstanding. And so, we believe that it is our responsibility as educators to nurture each and every learner, to prepare them for a responsibly better life. We strongly believe in an open and a collective collaboration and communication of teachers, parents, students and administrators for the better future of our students, institution and the society in the larger canvas. The curriculum emphasises on the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities of the students attending the college in addition to acting as a crucible for their all-round development.. . K. Madhava Memorial College, upholding the ideology of the great saint & social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, ‘Enlightenment through Education’, envisages accessible, transformative and quality education, to equip students with knowledge and skills in their chosen stream, inculcate values, provide opportunities for students to realize their full potential and thus shape them into responsible citizens. ...view more