Dr.N.Yesodha Devi, was the Principal of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women for 15 years and presently the Secretary of the college. She has more than 40 years of experience in the field of education. Her unique governance and dynamic leadership have led the institution through many milestones such as FIVE Star Accreditation by NAAC, Autonomy, ISO Certification, Accreditation with ‘A++’ Grade, “College of Excellence” by UGC and 4th position in NIRF ranking and pioneer in starting both B.Voc. Degree and Community College Programmes of UGC. Yet another milestone is the Recognition of the college by DST – FIST and DBT STAR College scheme. She is the Director of DST – Rural Women Technology Park (WTP) at Pillaiappampalayam, Annur Taluk to empower women in rural areas through innovative technologies.
Dr.Yesodha Devi was the senate member of the Bharathiar University and Chairman of the Search Committee for the selection of Vice-Chancellor, Mother Terasa University, Kodaikanal. She is member of College Committee & Academic Councils of several colleges and member of IQAC & Result Board of Bharathiar Universities. She is also member of selection committees in appointment of Principals. She served as UGC expert committee for CPE & Community College. Dr.Yesodha Devi, volunteers her service to society through various forums as Women’s Voluntary Service, Guild of Service, Indian Red Cross and CII. She is also associated with the National Institute of Defense – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as the Regional partner for the Geriatric Care programme. She is currently the Syndicate Member of Bharathiar University.
She has several awards t her credit,Best Principal Award by International Institute of Education & Management, New Delhi, Smiling Public Service Award by CRPF with Rotary Club of Tex City, Meritorious Volunteer Service rendered to project DEAF II phase on World Red Cross Day, Siranda Pennmani Award by Lions Club Mahalir Kalvi Mamani Award, Lifetime Achievement Award by GRABS Educational Charitable Trust, Chennai, The Super Human Awards‘ by Shri Anandha Kalpha Foundation, Best Educationalist Award by CRR Matriculation Higher Secondary school, Vocational Excellence Award’ by Rotary Club of Coimbatore East.