Architect of NTTF – Dr. N. Reguraj
August 22, 2024 2024-08-27 4:48Architect of NTTF – Dr. N. Reguraj
Dr. N. Reguraj
With decades of dedication and visionary leadership, Dr. N. Reguraj has been instrumental in setting unparalleled global standards in vocational education and skill development through NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation).
Inception of a Visionary Path with NTTF
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Guindy Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Academic Foundations of Excellence
A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Managing Director
NTTF and Edutech NTTF India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
Member of the Advisory Board
Global, M/s. Aisin Seiki Co., Japan
Director
Aisin Automotive Karnataka Pvt. Ltd., Kolar Dist. Karnataka
Director
TexelQ Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., Tamilnadu
Ex-Director
Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation, Govt. of Karnataka.
Nominee Director
Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council
Additional Director
Konzert Toolings Limited, Pune
Past Chairman & Trustee
TNF, Tamilnadu Chapter
Past Chairman
Confederation of Indian Industry, Karnataka State
Past Chairman
Federation of Asian Die & Mould Association (FADMA) comprising of Eleven Asian Countries.
Founder President
Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA)
Past Vice President
International Special Tooling and Machinery Association (ISTMA - World)
Former Trustee & Vice Chairman
WORTH – Centre for Rehabilitation & Training of the Physically Challenged
Prestigious Awards and Accolades
2020
- Awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering by Lincoln University College, Malaysia on February 20, 2020.
2019
- Received the Rajyotsava Award from the Government of Karnataka on November 29, 2019, with recognition for significant contributions to society.
- Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by TAGMA at the International Tooling Summit in Pune on February 7, 2019.
2018
- Recognized by Plastindia Foundation with a Lifetime Achievement Award on January 7, 2018, for creating globally recognized institutes in vocational education within the plastics industry.
- Acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award by HR Sangam, Chennai, on January 12, 2018, for exceptional leadership in skill building.
2016
- Selected as the Distinguished Alumnus by the Alumni Association of College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, during its Alumni Day on March 20, 2016.
2014
- Honored with the President’s Award as “Outstanding Employer of the Physically Challenged” in 2014.
- Awarded the Dronocharya Award by Rotary Club of Madras East on September 4, 2014, for exemplary service in vocational education and skill development.
Leading NTTF into a New Era
As the Managing Director of NTTF, Dr. N. Reguraj has guided a transformative journey marked by visionary leadership. With a distinguished career that commenced at TANSI in 1963 and continued at NTTF from 1967, he has steered NTTF’s evolution into a multi-location, multi-disciplinary organization spanning thirteen centers. Under his stewardship, NTTF has consistently maintained its reputation as an Institution of Excellence, with graduates serving as ambassadors globally in countries such as Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
His pioneering initiatives, including the groundbreaking “Learn and Earn” training model, have revolutionized vocational education by integrating practical skills with academic rigor. His strategic collaborations have empowered various institutions to offer diploma and certificate courses under NTTF’s esteemed guidance. Committed to enhancing youth employability across India, NTTF, under Dr. N. Reguraj’s leadership, continues to advance in engineering technology, industrial development, and skill training, shaping the future of vocational education.
