N. Kesavan

N. Kesavan (d. 2011) was an Indian politician, philanthropist and founder of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Educational Trust, from Puducherry. He served as Member of the Legislative Assembly from Lawspet assembly constituency from 1996 to 2001. He was appointed as Government Whip in Puducherry Legislative Assembly during his tenure.

N. Kesavan is the founder of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Educational Trust which runs many colleges in Puducherry.

About Trust

In 1996, N. Kesavan, formed Sri Manakula Vinayagar Educational Trust with a view to provide technical and medical education to the weaker sections of the society. After the death of the founder the trust is now headed by its Chairman and Managing Director Mr. M. Dhanasekaran.

Institutions

The following institutions have been started and are functioning successfully till date.

• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Madagadipet, Puducherry
• Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry
• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry
• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry
• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Polytechnic College, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry
• Venkateswara College of Education & Teacher Training Institute, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry

• "Sri Manakula Vinayaga Educational Trust" (PDF) – via The international Credit Rating Agency. 

Kesavan was also the founder of Mailam Subramania Swamy Educational Trust which was established in 1996. Mailam Engineering College is an institution formed under this trust.