A dedicated philanthropist Dr. V.K. Jayakumar, son of V Kesavan, was born on 2/10/1945 in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. After BSc degree, he passed his MBBS from Government MedicalCollege, Thiruvananthapuram in 1970. He obtained Fellowships in Chest Diseases, Gynaecology and General Practice.He received the Best Doctor award and several merit certificates.
Soon after passing MBBS, he started his own clinic in a very rural location away from home. He joined State Health Department in 1972 as an Assistant Sugeon. He was lucky to successfully operate 110 men in a day (Sterilization) in Govt.Hospital in 1975, the record of which is unbroken. He was adjudged as Best Family Welfare Medical Officer during that time and was awarded merit certificate and award by the Hon. Health Minister N.K. Balakrishnan and by the District Collector.
He started his own rural hospital namely ‘Sabarigiri Hospital’ at Anchal-village in 1978. One complete ward of the hospital is dedicated to patients from below poverty line families. He treated several hundreds of rural women and children free of cost and conducted several free medical camps and Diabetes Awareness Programmes at remote places in the state. He made several media addresses on health topics to educate the public.
He founded ‘SabarigiriSchool’ at Anchal in 1978 to uplift the illiterate rural children to the mainstream of life. This is the first CBSE affiliated school in Kollam District. He started ‘Sabarigiri Higher Secondary School’ with the State syllabus in 1982. With his passion in teaching , he took MA(English) and BEd. In 2010, he was honoured with PhD Doctorate in Child Rearing.
Children who suddenly lose their parents in calamities and become helpless to proceed with their education are given absolutely free education up to Class XII under his ‘Prathyasa’ social service programme. He has also provided home for the homeless by building new homes involving and inspiring school children in offering charitable services to the less fortunate. Hundreds of SC/ST children are given free education in Sabarigiri Schools with full Govt. support. He founded half a dozen educational institutions including College, Schools, Technical institutions and cultural centre namely "Santhi Kendram". He also has laid the foundation stone for an International School in Thiruvananthapuram for producing righteous global citizens of high quality and integrity. Presently, he is the State President of 980 State Government recognized schools and the President of CBSE Venad Sahodaya Complex involving 44 CBSE Schools in Trivandrum, Kollam & Kanyakumari districts.
As a great visionary, he visualized globalization decades back and brought out a cosmopolitan outlook and provided quality education to several thousands of children in his schools and institutions. Sabarigiri alumni spread world over speak this truth.
As a reputed and virtuous educationist, he conducts Personality and Leadership Training Programmes for teachers, students, public and Govt. Institutions. He remains as a role model for his professional colleagues.
He is the chairman of three Registered Charitable Societies. By helping the blind people world over, he is awarded Melwin Jones Fellowship by Lions Clubs International headquarters . He has benevolently contributed sizable finacial assistance to the Cancer Care Centre (C.H. Centre, Near Regional cancer centre, Trivandrum) which accomodates and helps poor cancer patients in receiving proper treatment. He has contributed generously to many orphanages and places of worships in southern Kerala.
To promote nationalism and patriotism he installed three statues of Mahatma Gandhi, one in Anchal town junction, one in Anchal school and and one in Punalur school involvin and inspring school children. His vision for environmental protection and service ignited the minds of young children in his institutions.
He inspired his school children to plant one lakh trees saplings grow them with passion for the environment. So far 8500 trees are planted by the students.
He was actively involved in flood relief work in Kuttanad in 1969 and Kulathupuzha in 1995. Team led by him was the first to reach the Tsunami stricken areas in Karunagappally coastal region with relief measures to the victims.
Known for his writings, literary skills and as an orator, he has authored about 10 books including one collection of Malayalam poems. He is the Chairman of ‘Malayattoor Samithi’, a state-level literary organization masterminded by him. He instituted the well known Malayattur Award for the best literary work in Malayalam to be given every year.
He is the Chairman of ‘Santhi Kendra’, a social service body, where Art, Cultural and Yoga activities are a routine.
He is President of Guru Dharma Pracharana Sabha(GDPS), Punalur Mandalam under Sivagiri Mut and President of Celebrities of Goodness International (COG) Trivandrum Chapter.
He is also the past Region Chairman of Lions Clubs International Distric 324E and Past President of Indian Medical Association(IMA), Anchal.
He has given generously his time, expertise and financial resources to make a difference in the lives of the ordinary people and his sole effort made Anchal got transformed into a fastest growing town in India.
He is virtually the savior of about 500 dependent families of the staff working under him. As a whole, more than 1500 people earn livelihood under his umbrella.
He is a great educationist, teacher, physician and an active social worker. His services to the poor and less fortunate will be written in golden script.
Highlights:.......
A General Physician & Educationalist
Chairman Sabarigiri Group of Educational Institutions
Cheif Medical Officer, Sabarigiri Multi Speciality Hospital, Anchal
Founder of Six schools and one training college
Director, Sabarigiri Institute of Allied Medical Sciences
Manager Sabarigiri College of Education (BEd Centre)
Family & Marital Counsellor
Personality and Leadership Trainer
Author of 10 Books in Malayalam & English
Awards and Honours:.....
Honoured by Governer of Kerala for his service activities
Winner ' Eminent Citizen of India ' Award from New Delhi
' Milennium Leader ' Award from Government of Kerala
' Sevanna Rathnam ' Award
' Chikitsak Ratan ' Award
Kerala Cultural Award
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation Award
Kalakeralam Award
Gandhibhavan Award
Wife :
Smt. N. Sula
Daughters :
Dr. Divya Arun MBBS, DCH ( Paediatrician )
Dr. Laya Sarath MBBS, DGO ( Gynaecologist )
Son :
Dr. Sabareesh Jayakumar MD Gen. Med ( Physician )
Son in laws:
Eng. Arun Divakar
Dr. Sarath Ravi
Grand Childrens:
Arjun, Niveditha, Nidhi and Madhumitha.