Dr. R. Mahendran
| Dr. R. Mahendran | |
|---|---|
 Dr.R.Mahendran, Pollachi.jpg | |
| Born | 1963/06/21 Pollachi |
| 💼 Occupation | Doctor, Agriculturalist, Entrepreneur, “Joint Secretary of IT Wing in Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam” |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Abhiramhi Mahendran |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Dr. R. Mahendran[1] is an Indian doctor, agriculturalist, entrepreneur, “Joint Secretary of IT Wing in Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam”, and proponent of Vanilla Farming[2]. Dr. R. Mahendran heads his own vanilla business[3] which deals with cultivation, processing, and marketing internationally and in India.
Biography
Dr. R. Mahendran was born on June 21, 1963, into a predominantly agricultural family in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, to Mr. Rajaram and Mrs. Vijayalakshmi. He was initiated into agriculture by his grandfather, a farmer of repute in the region. He studied at The Laidlaw Memorial High School, Ketti, Nilgiris & St. Josephs High School, Coonor, Nilgiris and has a degree in (MBBS) from the KIMS, Bangalore and studied for (MD) in Internal Medicine at Stanley Medical College, Chennai. He is also a member of the All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF)[4]
Expovan, a company based in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, has redefined how Indian and international customers perceive and use vanilla. They offer vanilla cultivation expertise to the grower, with a guarantee of 100% buyback of green vanilla, which is to be processed and marketed worldwide under the name “Indian Vanilla Initiative”.
The brains behind this is Dr. R. Mahendran, the founder and CEO of Expovan, who has a vision to increase sustainable cultivation of vanilla in India[5] to a significant level. And he has succeeded in doing just that by launching the brand “Goodness Vanilla” under his company Expovan, with the motto “Indian Vanilla for the Indian consumer industry”.
Entry into politics with the help of “Makkal Needhi Maiam”
- Kamal Haasan, the President of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, appointed Dr. Mahendran as the Vice President on November 28th, 2018. source
Politics
Dr. R. Mahendran is a politician from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He is currently the Joint Secretary of the IT Wing in Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Dr. R. Mahendran was inspired to enter politics by the example of film star-turned-politician Kamal Haasan. He is one of the few successful businessmen turned politicians with strong leadership ability, quick decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of both the political and business environments.
Personal life
Dr. R. Mahendran is married to Abhiramhi Mahendran. They have four children: Pavithra, Keerthen, Nayanthara, and Nakshathra.
External links
Vikatan[1] Dinamalar[2] SimpliCity Coimbatore[3],[4] New Indian Express[5] The Hindu Tamil[6] Times of India[7] dtnext[8] Dr. R Mahendran of Maiam party files nomination at District Collectorate[9] Dr. R Mahendran Speech at Makkal Needhi Maiam Meet in Tirunelveli[10] Covai Post[11] News7 Tamil[12] The Hindu[13] Sun News[14] Instagram[15] Facebook[16] STV News[17] Kamal Haasan appeals Coimbatoreans to vote for Dr. R Mahendran[18] பொழுதுபோக்குக்காக அரசியலுக்கு வரவில்லை கமல்![19]
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- ↑ https://www.medindia.net/patients/doctor_search/dr-mahendran-r-indian-medicine-general-practitioner-family-physician-pollachi-tamil-nadu-99549-1.htm
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/under-a-vanilla-sky/article18155105.ece
- ↑ https://www.vanilla2015.com/mahendran-rajaram
- ↑ http://www.aisef.org/member_directory_details.php?id=MzYzNg==&contentid=OTA=
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2017/apr/09/tamil-nadu-vanilla-farmers-win-an-aromatic-lottery-as-price-goes-north-1591689--1.html
