Master of Arts (Economics), Annamalai University, 1956, Gold Medallist in the M.A. Degree

            * Bachelor of Law, University of Madrass, 1960

            * Conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) by Alagappa University on 4th April 2003

            * First Reipient of "Periyar Award for Social Justice" from the Government of Tamil Nadu

            * Chairperson for 49 Educational and Charitable Institutions, primarily for girls