T.M. Jambulingam (Aged 80), also known as Jambulingam Mudaliyar, was born in 1890 into a Sengunthar family in the village of Thirukandeeswaram, situated in the Thiruvaur District of Tamil Nadu, India. He was a prominent Indian figure, recognized as a philanthropist, politician, landlord, and freedom fighter. Jambulingam Mudaliyar made a remarkable discovery by identifying lignite coal in the Neyveli region. He generously donated several hundred acres of his personal land to establish the Neyveli Lignite Corporation, India Limited.
In 1871, the British Government passed the Criminal Tribes Act, which he ardently opposed. Jambulingam Mudaliyar worked tirelessly for the welfare and protection of tribal people affected by this Act. The British government arrested some members of the Vembur Paraiyar and Piramalai Kallar communities under the Criminal Tribes Act, establishing the Aziz Nagar settlement in the southern districts and detaining these individuals there. The residents of Aziz Nagar suffered severe deprivation, lacking even basic necessities. Jambulingam Mudaliar visited the Aziz Nagar settlement informally, providing food and essential supplies to those in need.
He vehemently protested against the Criminal Tribes Act, although it was only partially repealed for the Vanniyar Padayachi of South Arcot. Jambulingam Mudaliar displayed a strong commitment to promoting literacy among rural populations. He held several significant government positions and was honored for his services when the British Government conferred upon him the Rao Bahadur Award in June 1934. He passed away on the 28th of October, 1970.
T. M. Jambulingam
(1890 – 1970) – (Tamilnadu)
T.M. Jambulingam (Aged 80), also known as Jambulingam Mudaliyar, was born in 1890 into a Sengunthar family in the village of Thirukandeeswaram, situated in the Thiruvaur District of Tamil Nadu, India. He was a prominent Indian figure, recognized as a philanthropist, politician, landlord, and freedom fighter. Jambulingam Mudaliyar made a remarkable discovery by identifying lignite coal in the Neyveli region. He generously donated several hundred acres of his personal land to establish the Neyveli Lignite Corporation, India Limited.
In 1871, the British Government passed the Criminal Tribes Act, which he ardently opposed. Jambulingam Mudaliyar worked tirelessly for the welfare and protection of tribal people affected by this Act. The British government arrested some members of the Vembur Paraiyar and Piramalai Kallar communities under the Criminal Tribes Act, establishing the Aziz Nagar settlement in the southern districts and detaining these individuals there. The residents of Aziz Nagar suffered severe deprivation, lacking even basic necessities. Jambulingam Mudaliar visited the Aziz Nagar settlement informally, providing food and essential supplies to those in need.
He vehemently protested against the Criminal Tribes Act, although it was only partially repealed for the Vanniyar Padayachi of South Arcot. Jambulingam Mudaliar displayed a strong commitment to promoting literacy among rural populations. He held several significant government positions and was honored for his services when the British Government conferred upon him the Rao Bahadur Award in June 1934. He passed away on the 28th of October, 1970.
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