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{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix = Dr.
| name = Azhagar Ramanujam
| native_name_lang = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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| nationality = Indian
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| citizenship = India
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| occupation = [[Tamil language]] Professor at [[Ooty]] Arts College
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| employer = [[Government Arts College, Ooty]]
| organization = [[National Service Scheme]]
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| known_for = [[Social Service]]
| notable_works = Spreading awareness about social issues including health, environment protection, improvement of tourism in the region and protecting wildlife.
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| awards = Indira Gandhi NSS Programme Officer Award and State-level Best programme officer award
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'''Azhagar Ramanujam''' was a Professor of [[Tamil language]] and Head of the Tamil department at [[Government Arts College, Ooty]]<ref name=award>{{cite news|title=Govt. college professor wins national award|first=D|last=Radhakrishnan|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/29/stories/2010092950640300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002030737/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/29/stories/2010092950640300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 October 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 September 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> and a [[National Service Scheme]] Programme Officer<ref name=tourist>{{cite news|title=Tourists are your guests, treat them well|first=D|last=Radhakrishnan|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2008060750340200.htm&date=2008/06/07/&prd=th&|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 June 2008|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> widely noted for social activities.<ref name=award/> As the National Service Scheme Programme Officer, he led and coordinated a volunteer team of students working in the region to create awareness among the people on various social issues including health, environment protection, improvement of tourism in the region and protecting wildlife. For his social services, he was awarded the ''Indira Gandhi NSS Programme Officer Award'' for the year 2009–2010.

==Social activities==
Azhagar Ramanujam was leading a team of volunteers involved in various social activities in [[The Nilgiris District|the Nilgiris]] district. He headed numerous campaigns against social evils and trained volunteers in effectively handling emergency situations.<ref name=award/><ref name=award1/> His other social activities include assisting forest staff in major wildlife sanctuaries to handle problems<ref name=dinamani>{{cite news|title=உதகையில் வன உயிரின வார விழா|language=Tamil|url=http://www.dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=%E0%AE%89%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A9%20%E0%AE%89%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A9%20%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%20%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AE%BE&artid=315057&SectionID=110&MainSectionID=110&SectionName=Edition-Coimbatore&SEO=|newspaper=[[Dina Mani]]|date=8 October 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> and helping the local populace in dealing with [[bush fire]]s.<ref name=mtr>{{cite news|title=Be proud of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: Minister|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article819541.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 October 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=bush>{{cite news|title=Be proud of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: Minister|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/08/stories/2010100851960300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013172841/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/08/stories/2010100851960300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 October 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 October 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> He also works in the locale in spreading awareness about AIDS<ref name=aids>{{cite news|title=Programme on HIV/AIDS|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/03/stories/2007030300900300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125153423/http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/03/stories/2007030300900300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 March 2007|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=aids1>{{cite news|title=Focus on studies, students told|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006010715550300.htm&date=2006/01/07/&prd=th&|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 March 2007|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> and other health issues, road safety,<ref name=roadsafety>{{cite news|title=Awareness rally by students brings curtain down on road safety week|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/31/stories/2008013153170300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080204154217/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/31/stories/2008013153170300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 February 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=31 January 2008|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> effect of intoxication in the younger population<ref name=maalai1>{{cite news|title=ஊட்டியில், போதைப்பொருள் ஒழிப்பு விழிப்புணர்வு பேரணி;கலெக்டர் தொடங்கி வைத்தார் |language=Tamil |url=http://www.maalaimalar.com/2011/06/27224724/drug-awareness-rally-Eradicati.html |newspaper=[[Malai Malar]] |date=27 June 2011 |accessdate=3 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407043435/http://www.maalaimalar.com/2011/06/27224724/drug-awareness-rally-Eradicati.html |archivedate=7 April 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> and the harmful effects of plastic items among various sections of the society.<ref name=award/><ref name=award1/>

He also actively involved himself in cultural programs like competitions for self-help groups,<ref name=book>{{cite news|title=Self-help groups showcase concern for social issues and world affairs|first=D|last=Radhakrishnan|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/12/stories/2011011251390300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117015436/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/12/stories/2011011251390300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 January 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=12 January 2011|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> [[National Youth Day (India)|National Youth Day]] celebrations,<ref name=youth-day>{{cite news|title='Youth should be shown the right way'|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/13/stories/2010011352230300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125060904/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/13/stories/2010011352230300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 January 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> workshops to improve tourism in the district,<ref name=tourist/> seminars on protection and preservation of monuments,<ref name=monuments>{{cite news|title=Monuments play significant role in promoting tourism: Minister|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article697336.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 September 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=monuments1>{{cite news|title=Monuments can help promote tourism, says Minister|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/22/stories/2010092252730300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926142409/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/22/stories/2010092252730300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 September 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 September 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> [[World Book Day]] Celebrations<ref name=bookday>{{cite news|title=World Book Day celebrated|author=Staff Reporter|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042959160200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502040132/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042959160200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 April 2008|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> and Wildlife Week celebrations etc.<ref name=endangered>{{cite news|title=Concern over endemic species on endangered list|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2513460.ece?css=print|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=5 October 2011|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> The volunteer team led by Azhagar Ramanujam conducted a procession along [[Commercial road, Ooty|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.<ref name=procession>{{cite news|title=Programme to create awareness on cancer|author=Special Correspondent|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/10/stories/2010101053760500.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125093245/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/10/stories/2010101053760500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 October 2010|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref> The volunteer team also conducted a camp at [[Mukurthi National Park]] to help protect wildlife, remove weeds and to prevent forest fires.<ref name=dinamani1>{{cite news|title=நாட்டு நலப்பணித் திட்ட சிறப்பு முகாம்|language=Tamil|url=http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?&SectionName=Edition-Coimbatore&artid=208136&SectionID=136&MainSectionID=136&SEO=&Title=|newspaper=[[Dina Mani]]|date=8 March 2010|accessdate=4 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406112232/http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?&SectionName=Edition-Coimbatore&artid=208136&SectionID=136&MainSectionID=136&SEO=&Title=|archive-date=6 April 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==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 [[The Nilgiris District|Nilgiris]] district for the past many years. He was awarded by [[Pratik Prakashbapu Patil]], Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.<ref name=award/><ref name=award1>{{cite web|url=http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/Education_News/20103/20100929d.asp |title=Govt. college professor wins national award – For active involvement in National Service Scheme |publisher=collegesintamilnadu.com |accessdate=3 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403121109/http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/Education_News/20103/20100929d.asp |archivedate=3 April 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> He also has been recently awarded the ''C.M.A Award'' for his social services.<ref name=yahoo>{{cite news|title=சேவையில் சளைக்காதவர்களுக்கு "சி.எம்.ஏ., விருதுகள்' |language=Tamil |url=http://tamil.yahoo.com/%E0%AE%9A-%E0%AE%B5-%E0%AE%AF-%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%B3-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95-190200000.html |newspaper=[[Dina Malar]] |date=31 July 2011 |accessdate=4 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425132600/http://tamil.yahoo.com/%E0%AE%9A-%E0%AE%B5-%E0%AE%AF-%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%B3-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95-190200000.html |archivedate=25 April 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Self-help group (finance)]]
* [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India)]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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