Azhagar Ramanujam

Azhagar Ramanujam was a professor of Tamil language and Head of the Tamil department at Government Arts College, Ooty and a National Service Scheme Programme Officer widely noted for social activities. and helping the local populace in dealing with bush fires. He also works in the locale in spreading awareness about AIDS and other health issues, road safety, effect of intoxication in the younger population and the harmful effects of plastic items among various sections of the society. National Youth Day celebrations, workshops to improve tourism in the district, World Book Day Celebrations and Wildlife Week celebrations etc. The volunteer team led by Azhagar Ramanujam conducted a procession along Commercial road and the Ooty Botanical Gardens and distributed handbills stressing on how breast cancer affects under-educated women and how smoking, chewing tobacco etc. affect men The procession was conducted to create awareness among the people about cancer. The volunteer team also conducted a camp at Mukurthi National Park to help protect wildlife, remove weeds and to prevent forest fires.

Recognition He was recognised for his social activities by being awarded the State-level Best programme officer award. He was awarded the Indira Gandhi NSS Programme Officer Award for the year 2009–2010 for his services to the Nilgiris district for the past many years. He was awarded by Pratik Prakashbapu Patil, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports. He also has been recently awarded the C.M.A Award for his social services.