Janab A. Thangal Kunju Musaliar
Founder, TKM College Trust
(1897 – 1966)A Visionary Ahead of His Time
Janab A. Thangal Kunju Musaliar was an extraordinary industrialist, philanthropist, and social reformer born in Kollam, Kerala. Rising to become one of the most prominent cashew industrialists in India, he dedicated his wealth and energy to uplifting society through education.
Establishing the TKM Trust
In 1956, he established the TKM College Trust, guided by the conviction that technical education was the bedrock of national progress. In 1958, he founded TKM College of Engineering, laying the foundation for an educational hub that now encompasses arts, science, institute of technology, management, and architecture institutions.
Enduring Legacy
His egalitarian philosophy and commitment to academic excellence continue to inspire thousands of alumni across the globe. Members of Club Millennium TKM 60 Plus salute his memory and strive to uphold the ideals he stood for.