Kurian John Melamparambil

Kurian John Melamparambil is an Indian philanthropist, industrialist and writer from Kerala. He is the founder and chief promoter of Melam Group of Companies and the Melam Foundation. With his own generated funds, he has provided free medical treatment to over 158,000 poor patients through 1050 hospitals.

Background

Kurian John Melamparambil was born on 14 May 1954 as the second son of Late John V. Melamparambil (Kunju Kunju) and Leelamma into the 'Melamparambil', a traditional business family of Tiruvalla, a central Kerala town. His early childhood and schooling days, both primary and senior level, were at M.G.M High School, Tiruvalla where he spent time with the family members and imbibed great values from the family elders. After schooling, he joined Pre-degree course in Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla (1970–72) and from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram he completed his Graduation and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Economics (1972–75). He then moved to the Indore School of Social Work, Indore and completed his Post Graduate Degreein social work (MSW) in 1978.

All applicants for medical assistance from the Melam foundation are met and interviewed before disbursement of any assistance. He personally meets each patient/relative, however large the turnout is. He also provides food on those days to the patients and their relatives.

Padma Shri – 2010 Excellence Award – Lions Club International – 2003 and 2004 – 2010

"Yesu ente vazhikatti", spiritual memoirs of Kurian John Melamparambil. "Zero to Zenith" - Start-Up story published by Penguin Random House 2017.