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Dr. R. Elangovan

Last Updated: 30/6/2026Category: Tamil Nadu
Dr. R. Elangovan
  • Tenure/Life Period: Born June 14, 1961 – Present (Active in 2026)
  • Association and Role within Society or Entity: Former Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Union (TNCU).
  • Contributions to the Cooperative Sector: Operating state-wide from Chennai, Dr. Elangovan oversaw a massive modernization of Tamil Nadu's cooperative training infrastructure. He completely updated the curriculum across the state's cooperative management institutes, introducing mandatory modules on digital accounting, cybersecurity, and modern asset management. He championed the establishment of specialized consumer and medical cooperatives, driving the expansion of low-cost cooperative pharmacies (Co-operative Pasumarham Pharmacies) that supply high-quality generic medicines at deep discounts to the general public.
  • Awards and Recognitions: Awarded the highly prestigious national IFFCO Sahakarita Ratna Award for the financial year 2020–21 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cooperative education, training, and institutional research.