J. S. S. Malelu
J. S. S. Malelu | |
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| Born | 1886 |
| Died | 1969 |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Principal, Church social action leader |
| Years active | 35 years at Tata Industrial Bank (retired 1958); Principal until 1969; Honorary President of Bible Society of India (1958–1965); Director of Church's Auxiliary for Social Action (1958–1961) |
| Known for | Banking career; leadership at Bible Society of India and Church's Auxiliary for Social Action; Principal of Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala Banker's Training College |
J. S. S. Malelu (1886–1969) was a distinguished banker and served as the Principal of the Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala Banker's Training College in Mumbai. He is recognized for his impactful involvement with the Bible Society of India and the Church's Auxiliary for Social Action.
Throughout the Indian independence movement, Malelu was an active supporter of the Indian Congress and stood against British colonial policies.
Contribution
Malelu dedicated 35 years as Assistant Manager at Tata Industrial Bank, which later became the Central Bank of India, retiring in 1958. His efforts were instrumental in shaping the banking landscape in India.
At Bible Society of India
Between 1958 and 1965, Malelu held the position of Honorary President of the Bible Society of India, where he made notable advancements towards its objectives. Edwin H. Robertson described him as "another powerful voice from India" in his work Taking the Word to the World: 50 Years of the United Bible Societies. During his presidency, Malelu actively engaged in meetings of the United Bible Societies, including a notable visit to their Grenoble headquarters in 1961.
At Church's Auxiliary for Social Action
From 1958 until 1961, Malelu acted as Director of the Church's Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA) based in New Delhi. Having previously functioned as treasurer for the National Council of Churches in India, he guided CASA’s humanitarian response during the Tibetan refugee influx into Bhutan. His leadership during this period is documented by Mar Aprem Mooken and H. Dwight Swartzendruber.
At Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala Banker's Training College
Malelu maintained his role as Principal of the Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala Banker's Training College in Mumbai up to his passing in 1969, continuing to serve actively until then.
Other contributions
Throughout his career, Malelu occupied several significant positions including treasurer of the Bombay Representative Christian Council (1934–1935), inaugural Treasurer of the Spiritual Life Centre in Nasarpur (1947–1949), and treasurer on the committee of the Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society in Bangalore. In this latter capacity, he collaborated with prominent personalities such as N. D. Anandarao Samuel and M. M. Thomas. His expertise in financial management earned widespread recognition.