Our Founder-Mr. A. Jaishankar
Mr. A. Jaishankar began his career as a marketing executive at Manoj Prakashan at age 29. In 1995, he founded Maria Enterprises in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, followed by Maria Publishers in 2004. His landmark cursive writing book marked the start of educational innovation that would reach thousands of institutions across multiple states.
Guided by the motto "Empowering Mankind," Mr. Jaishankar built Maria Publishers into an educational powerhouse, ensuring quality education reaches children from cities to remote villages.His legacy lives in every book and every student they touch—a testament to one man's dedication to shaping young minds. Maria is truly of Jai, for Jai, and by Jai. We salute Mr. Jaishankar for his unwavering commitment and wish him the rest he rightfully deserves.
Why Us?
The Maria AI2 Programme is a comprehensive learning programme containing printed and digital resources towards effective learning for children.
Ideate
Developing critical and conceptual skills
Apply
Applying analytical and intelligent thought
Analyse
Conceptual analytical research
Implement
Holistic learning made effective
What We Do
We publish textbooks from kindergarten to high school across core and non-core subjects in multiple languages—English, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu. With quality content and engaging illustrations, our books inspire students to learn with curiosity and joy.
About Maria Publishers
Founded in 2004 by Mr. A. Jaishankar, Maria Publishers is a trusted name in school book publishing, guided by the philosophy: Empowering Mankind. We blend the enduring value of printed books with dynamic digital tools—interactive activities, videos, and assessments—to spark curiosity and support global learning.
Our books are widely used in leading Indian schools, thanks to our commitment to quality and engaging design. We also host regular workshops to promote innovative teaching and digital integration.
Maria Publishers empowers educators and students alike, shaping a future of confident learners and inspired teaching.
Our Support Throughout Your Journey
Beyond textbooks, we offer worksheets, activity books, posters, and flashcards to enrich learning. Our e-learning platform, Digimaria, provides videos, interactive flip books, and interactive exercises for self-paced learning. We also support teachers with manuals, syllabi, and training workshops, making education engaging for all.
About the Directors
Mrs. Nirmala Jaishankar
Managing Director
Oversees the strategic vision and
operations, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission to transform education.
Ms. DorothyJaishankar
Director
Drives the company’s market expansion and builds strong relationships with schools and distributors across India.
Ms. Catherine Maria
Director
Leads the creation and quality control of our educational materials, ensuring excellence in every book and digital resource.