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{{Short description|Indian philanthropist and educationalist (1840–1915)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Malladi Satyalingam Naicker
| image = Sri Malladi Satyalingam Naicker.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Bronze statue of Malladi Satyalingam Naicker
| native_name = మల్లాడి సత్యలింగం నాయకర్
| birth_date = 1840
| birth_place = Korangi, East Godavari, [[Madras Presidency]] (now in [[Andhra Pradesh]])
| death_date = 1915 (aged {{c.|lk=no|75}})
| death_place = Rangoon, [[British Burma]] (now [[Yangon]], [[Myanmar]])
| occupation = Philanthropist, educationalist
| known_for = Founder of [[M.S.N. Charities]]
}}

'''Malladi Satyalingam Naicker''' (1840–1915) was an Indian philanthropist and educationalist from [[Kakinada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Satyanarayana |first=Adapa |date=2008 |title=Telugu Diaspora in South East/West Asia, 1871-1990 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44147252 |journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress |volume=69 |pages=910 |jstor=44147252 |issn=2249-1937}}</ref> He is known for founding the [[M. S. N. Charities]] and his contributions to education, public welfare, and religious causes. His charitable efforts significantly benefited underprivileged students and the local community.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Thrimurthulu |first=S. |date=11 July 2021 |title=MSN Trust committed to cause of education |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/Jul/11/msn-trust-committed-tocause-of-education-2328508.html |access-date=12 October 2024 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u2c3-AhUQ24C&q=Malladi+Satyalingam+Naicker |title=The Legislative Assembly Debates. Official Report |date=1938 |page=1635 |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and career ==
Malladi Satyalingam Naicker was born in 1840 in Korangi, East Godavari.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=6 November 2021 |title=High-level panel to probe 'irregularities' in MSN Charities |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/high-level-panel-to-probe-irregularities-in-msn-charities/article37363168.ece |access-date=12 October 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 1868, he moved to [[Rangoon]] (modern-day Yangon), where he began as a labourer before establishing himself as a businessman in shipping and trade.<ref name=":0" />

Naicker battled poverty and faced the challenges in his early life. His independent and progressive views often clashed with the authoritarian practices of the wealthy kalasis aboard the boats. Seeking a better livelihood, he left his uncle's cargo boat for Rangoon, where he changed jobs several times, eventually becoming a contractor for the supply of workers to British rice mills and naval yards. Naicker amassed considerable wealth, which he later dedicated to charitable causes.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/andhra-sarvaswamu-1943-12-06-2017/page/86/|title=ఆంధ్ర సర్వస్వము|last=మాగంటి|first=బాపినీడు|publisher=విశాలాంధ్ర పబ్లిషర్సు|year=1943|location=మద్రాసు|pages=86,87}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Sri Malladi Satyalinga Naicker |url=https://eg.ap.gov.in/MSN.ASPX |website=East Godavari District Web Portal}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==

=== Establishment of M. S. N. Charities ===
In 1912, Naicker registered a will in the district court of Rangoon, setting aside ₹8 lakh from his wealth for various philanthropic activities.<ref name=":2" /> His will stipulated that the funds be used for the establishment and maintenance of educational institutions, temples, and welfare initiatives, including providing scholarships for poor students and feeding the needy.<ref name=":3" />

Following his will, prominent figures such as Diwan Bahadur D. Seshagiri Rao Pantulu and Naicker's adopted son Subrahmanyam Naicker formed [[M. S. N. Charities]] in 1915.<ref name=":4" /> The organization was entrusted with managing these funds and implementing the charitable activities specified in the will.<ref name=":3" />

=== Contributions to education ===
A school focused on technical subjects and vocational training was established in 1927. The trust also donated land for the establishment of an industrial school (polytechnic) in 1945 and supported the creation of a junior college and degree colleges in the 1960s and 1970s.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" />

One of the significant contributions of M.S.N. Charities was the establishment of educational institutions in [[Kakinada]]. In 1915, ₹5 lakh was allocated for the purchase of agricultural lands, ₹2 lakh was deposited in banks, and ₹1 lakh was used for constructing schools, temples, and a guest house. These institutions provided free education and meals to underprivileged students.<ref name=":4" />

By 1946, the charity had established an upper secondary school, and by 1954, it had opened a Vedic school. The organization also helped establish the Andhra Polytechnic in 1946 and later a junior college and a degree college in the late 1960s and early 1970s.<ref name=":1" />

=== Religious contributions ===
Naicker's will also supported the construction of religious institutions. Several temples were built in [[Chollangi]], including a [[Shiva temple]], a [[Rama]] and [[Hanuman]] temple, and resting places for pilgrims.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" />

=== Notable beneficiaries ===
Over the years, M. S. N. Charities has assisted many students in pursuing higher education, both in India and abroad. Among the notable beneficiaries was [[Yellapragada Subbarow]], the renowned scientist who received financial support to study abroad.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Bharti |first1=Ankit H. |last2=Marfatia |first2=Yogesh S. |date=2017-11-01 |title=Yellapragada SubbaRow – The unsung Indian biochemist behind methotrexate and other drugs |url=https://ijdvl.com/yellapragada-subbarow-the-unsung-indian-biochemist-behind-methotrexate-and-other-drugs/ |journal=Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology |language=en |volume=83 |issue=6 |pages=733–735 |doi=10.4103/ijdvl.IJDVL_1018_16 |doi-access=free |issn=0378-6323 |pmid=28948942}}</ref> Other prominent personalities who received support include Maganti Bapineedu and Dr. [[Lanka Sundaram]].<ref name=":3" />
== Legacy ==
Malladi Satyalingam Naicker's charitable legacy continues through the operations of [[M. S. N. Charities]], which remains active in providing education and welfare services.<ref name=":1" /> His contributions have had a lasting impact on the social and educational landscape of Kakinada and its surrounding regions. A lesson highlighting the nobility of character and generosity of Satyalingam has been prescribed for ninth class pupils by the Education Department of Andhra Pradesh.<ref name=":3" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian philanthropists]]
[[Category:1868 births]]
[[Category:1915 deaths]]
[[Category:Indian social reformers]]
[[Category:People from British India]]
[[Category:People from Kakinada]]

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