BIO-DATA OF G. D. NAIDU (Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Field	Information
Full Name	Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu
Popularly Known As	G. D. Naidu
Date of Birth	23 March 1893
Place of Birth	Kalangal Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death	4 January 1974
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Engineer, Industrialist, Inventor, Philanthropist
Father’s Name	Gopalaswamy Naidu
Spouse	Mrs. G. D. Naidu
Children	G. D. Gopal and others
Place of Residence	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Had limited formal schooling (up to 3rd standard).
Entirely self-taught through experimentation and observation.
Gained technical expertise by dismantling and studying machinery such as motorbikes and engines.

CAREER HISTORY

Year	Milestone
1920s	Started Universal Motor Service (UMS) — first public transport company in Coimbatore (route: Pollachi–Palani).
1930s	Designed and built India’s first indigenous electric motor (with D. Balasundaram).
1935–1940	Created several inventions: electric razor, juice extractor, distance adjuster for cameras, vote recording machine, and kerosene-powered fan.
1940s–1950s	Promoted agricultural research, developed hybrid crops and farming machinery.
1950s–1960s	Supported establishment of technical education institutions, including GCT Coimbatore.
Later Years	Founded G. D. Naidu Charitable Trust and G. D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition, Coimbatore.

MAJOR INVENTIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

India’s first indigenous electric motor (1937)
Electric razor (Rasant model)
Automatic juice extractor
Vote recording machine (tamper-proof)
Distance setting device for cameras
Low-cost radio sets for Indian homes
Innovations in automotive repair, mechanical design, and small machinery
Agricultural tools and hybrid crop experiments

INSTITUTIONS FOUNDED / ASSOCIATED

Universal Motor Service (UMS) – Transport company
G. D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition, Coimbatore
G. D. Naidu Charitable Trust
Gedee Car Museum (established posthumously by his son)
Support to Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore

TITLES & RECOGNITIONS

Known as “Edison of India” for his wide-ranging inventions.
Recognized pioneer of Indian industrial development in the early 20th century.
G. D. Naidu Elevated Expressway, Coimbatore, named in his honour.
Honoured through science museums and industrial exhibitions across Tamil Nadu.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Self-made, visionary, and passionate about science.
Believed in practical education and innovation-based learning.
Advocated for technological self-reliance in India.
Lived a simple lifestyle with strong discipline and work ethic.

LEGACY

His life continues to inspire engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
The G. D. Naidu Museum & Industrial Exhibition showcases his inventions.
His name remains synonymous with creativity, invention, and education in Coimbatore’s industrial history.

Organisations & Projects Under G. D. Naidu Charities (Coimbatore)

Name	Description / Function
G. D. Naidu Science Museum	A museum to showcase inventions, machines, engineering tools etc., preserving the legacy of G. D. Naidu.
Gedee Car Museum	A museum of vintage and classic cars associated with the “Gedee” name (G. D. Gopal), maintaining collection and display of automobiles.
Experimenta Science Centre	A modern interactive science centre set up in 2023 under G. D. Naidu Charities. It has hands-on exhibits (~120 or more), designed to stimulate curiosity, for students & general public.
Gedee Technical Training Institute	A technical training institute to impart skill-based, practical engineering / technical education, run by the same trust.

🧑‍🔧 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF G. D. NAIDU

Period	Organisation / Role	Description
1910–1915	Various odd jobs	Began working as a cleaner and helper in a hotel and as a mechanic’s assistant. Used his earnings to buy and study a motorcycle — his first step into engineering.
1920–1930	Founder, Universal Motor Service (UMS)	Established the first public transport service in Coimbatore (Pollachi–Palani route). Employed hundreds of drivers, mechanics, and staff, pioneering bus operations in South India.
1930–1940	Inventor / Engineer	Set up small workshops and labs in Coimbatore. Designed electric motors and industrial gadgets. Offered technical jobs to young mechanics and innovators.
1940–1960	Industrialist & Manufacturer	Founded factories producing motors, radios, and electrical devices. Created large-scale employment for local workers and technicians in Coimbatore.
1960–1974	Educationist & Philanthropist	Founded and funded educational and technical training institutions, generating teaching, training, and administrative jobs for engineers and educators.

🏭 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES UNDER G. D. NAIDU CHARITIES

Today, his charitable trust and associated institutions in Coimbatore continue to employ hundreds of people across education, technology, and museum operations:

Organisation	Employment Roles
G. D. Naidu Science Museum	Curators, museum guides, administrative staff, engineers, electricians, maintenance staff
Gedee Car Museum	Curators, historians, mechanics, customer service, operations team
Experimenta Science Centre	Science educators, exhibit designers, event coordinators, technicians
Gedee Technical Training Institute	Trainers, lab instructors, counselors, office staff
G. D. Naidu Charitable Trust Office	Administrative officers, HR, finance, PR & communications team

💼 Employment Impact

Thousands of direct and indirect jobs created since 1920s in transport, electrical, and manufacturing sectors.
Promoted vocational training and skill-based education, empowering Coimbatore’s industrial workforce.
Inspired formation of numerous small-scale industries in Tamil Nadu, many started by his former trainees and employees.

Here’s a clear and complete overview of G. D. Naidu’s family background, including his early family, spouse, and descendants who continue his legacy in Coimbatore 👇

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY BACKGROUND OF G. D. NAIDU

Full Name

Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu

Parents & Early Family

Relation	Name / Details
Father	Gopalaswamy Naidu – A farmer from Kalangal village, near Coimbatore. He supported agriculture and traditional village life.
Mother	Name not well-documented; she passed away when G. D. Naidu was a child.
Family Origin	Traditional agricultural family from Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. Modest economic background, deeply rooted in rural traditions.

Marriage & Immediate Family

Relation	Name / Details
Spouse	Married at a young age (wife’s name not widely recorded in public archives). She supported his early career.
Children	Had one son — G. D. Gopal, who became a well-known industrialist and philanthropist.

Descendants & Their Work

Member	Role / Contribution
G. D. Gopal (Son)	– Founder of Gedee Group of Companies (engineering, machinery, and education).

Established the Gedee Car Museum, Gedee Technical Training Institute, and Gedee Foundation in memory of his father.
Continued his father’s industrial and educational vision. | | G. D. Naidu Grandchildren / Family Members | Continue managing G. D. Naidu Charitable Trust and related institutions like the G. D. Naidu Science Museum and Experimenta Science Centre in Coimbatore. |

Family Values & Lifestyle

The family followed a simple, disciplined, and science-oriented lifestyle.
Deeply believed in education through experimentation and self-reliance.
Maintained strong ties with Coimbatore’s industrial and educational communities.
Focused on philanthropy, innovation, and technical education for youth.

Legacy of the Family

The G. D. Naidu family is among Coimbatore’s most respected industrial families, instrumental in shaping its reputation as the “Manchester of South India.”
Their institutions continue to serve as centers of learning and inspiration for students, scientists, and entrepreneurs across India.