M. V. Pylee

Moolamattom Varkey Pylee (5 October 1919 - 30 December 2017) was an Indian scholar, educationist and management guru, considered by many as the father of management education in Kerala and an authority on Constitutional Law. He was awarded Padmabhushan in 2006 by Government of India for his contributions to the fields of education and management.

Biography
M. V. Pylee was born in Pulinkunnoo on 5 October 1919.

His wife, Elsie Pylee, died in 2004. An award has been instituted by Cochin University of Science and Technology, the M. V. Pylee Award, given once in three years, carrying a cash prize of Rs 200,000, a memento and citation for excellence in teaching and research and contribution to academic community.

Cochin University of Science and Technology, St. Berchman's College, Changanacherry, St. Joseph's School Pulimkunnu, St. Agnus College, Mangalore, Kerala Higher Education Trust, Good Samaritan project, India and others have benefitted from the Trust endowments.

Works
M. V. Pylee authored several books in English and Malayalam.

In Malayalam

 * Sevanathinte Rajapathayil – Autobiography
 * Russiayile Kazchakalum Anubhavangalum
 * Vidybhyasa Prasnangal, Innale, Innu, Naale
 * Managementil Thozilali Pankalitham
 * Videshathuninnum Kure Kathukal
 * Indian Bharanaghatana
 * Rashtrapathi Prathikuttil
 * Indiayude Bharanaghatana Charitram
 * Unnata Vidyabhyasam Punarudharikkan
 * Bharathathinte Bharanaghatanakku Oru Amukham
 * Vyavasayam Americayil
 * Indian Rashtriyathile Nootana Pravanatakal
 * Tourism Americayil

He also published over 200 research papers in various journals.

Awards

 * Fulbright Smith-mundt Scholar at Harvard University (1953–54 ).