T.K Rajendrapanicker, A great visionary in the field of education and upliftment of coastal areas of Alappuzha. He is the founder of buddha group of institutions under T K Divakaran Memorial Charitable Educational Trust. His contributions in the field of education is recognized with Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation’s Gandhi Award. Buddha Group of institutions comprises of Buddha College of Teacher Education, Muthukulam, Buddha College of Elementary Teacher Education, Muthukulam and Buddha Education Centre Central School, Muthukulam.