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The Parents Teachers Meeting started at 02.30 pm and the following points were discussed:

Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan, HOD, inaugurated the meeting and Mr. B. Variamuthu, Assistant Professor, welcomed the students and their parents.

Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan presented the details of various activities conducted by the Department in the past 9 months. Parents appreciated the faculties of the department for their tireless work. The performance of the students in CIA- I along with the percentage of attendance as on February 2023 was informed to the parents. Parents were intimated of the students with poor attendance with a prior warning.

In total, 53 students of I BBA along with their parents and guardians attended the meeting.  Some parents requested to send them the information of the college bus departure time delay, while returning from the college. Some parents represented to improve the quality of food in the canteen. Most of the parents requested to change the morning time of the college, as they feel difficulty in preparing food for their wards. Feedbacks were collected from all parents and the meeting came to an end at 04.30 pm.

Consumer Awareness Club & Department of BBA participated in a Seminar on “World Consumer Rights Day” on 18.03.2023. The members of Consumer Club and Department of BBA participated in this seminar. Dr. C. Packialakshmi, Founder & Managing Director, Women Consumer Protection Association, Madurai, organized this program. Mr. S.J. Charkravarthy, President, District Consumer Commission, Thiruvarur, and             Mrs. M. Murugaselvi, Consumer Protection Officer, Madurai Collectorate, acted as thechair persons. They briefed on 8 rights of the consumer as given below;

1. Right to safety
2. Right to basic needs
3. Right to choose
4. Right to information
5. Right to representation
6. Right to seek redresal,
7. Right to healthy environment and
8. Right to consumer education.

They explained the procedures to approach Consumer Redresal Forum for consumer exploitation. This program was coordinated by Dr. B. Meenakshi Sundaram, Consumer Club Coordinator. In total, 3 members of consumer Club and 16 students of I BBA and 9 Students of II BBA eagerly participated in the activity.

ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, participated in the ‘EXPORT SUMMIT 2023’ at Agro Food Trade Centre, Madurai, on 11.03.2023, as a part of MoU with Export Promotion Council. Our student learnt the bilateral trade between India and El Salvador, Peru, Canada and Indonesia. Mr. S. Rethinavelu, Chairman of Agro Food Trade Centre Export, informed the audience at the inauguration session that Export was a stable & sustainable business.   He said that the state government is planning to increase the export of processed fruits and vegetables. At present, only 2% of the fruits and vegetables are exported, which, if increased to 10%, would be a big revenue boost. Mr. Javier Manuel Paulinich, Ambassador for Peru to India informed that textiles and apparel are on top followed by food and beverages. Mr. Guillermo Rubio Funes, Ambassador of El Salvador to India, said that there are many opportunities for students to become entrepreneurs.  Panel discussions by various experts were held under various topics, which included the state government initiative to transform Madurai as an export hub, bilateral trade, etc. They said that in export the most important thing is product selection and problem identification.  In this seminar, students got more information and new ideas on the bilateral trade & export formats. Totally, 17 BBA students and two faculty members attended this program.

On 10.03.2023, ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, organized an Industrial visit to Atlas Exports Enterprises, Textile Park, Karur.  This company exports textile materials to around 50 different countries. The purpose of this visit is to learn the process of production and logistics in textile industry. They have sophisticated automated machines with the state of the art technology for production process. They have waving & cut to pack system, helped by a dedicated team of 1700 employees engaged in different shifts. Our students learnt the process of weaving, sewing, quilting and stitching and also stacking of materials in warehouses.  They got aware of the equipments and machineries used in the above process. Totally, 33 students from I BBA were benefited by this factory visit.

ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, organized an awareness campaign to promote happiness among the public observing ‘World Happiness Day’ on 10^th March, 2023 at Karur. Students of I BBA promoted the various ways to be happy among the devotees at Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur. The students also carried banners containing slogans for being happy. They also explained that one can be happy forever by helping others. Totally, 33 students from I BBA eagerly participated in the program.

ZEAL Association of Department of BBA organized an “Expert Talk on Process of Innovation Development” on 03.03.2023 at Seminar Hall. Mrs. J Saranya, Proprietor, Next Gen Sprouted Health Mix, Madurai, was the guest speaker. The guest explained the various methods of Innovative Development in Business Process. The above activity was conducted to enhance the MOU signed with Next Gen Sprouted Health Mix, Madurai. In total, 46 students of I BBA attended the program. Through this lecture, the students gained an exposure on Innovative Development process in business ventures.

ZEAL Association of the Department of BBA along with the Institution’s Innovation Council – SLCS, conducted an Exposure Visit to Understand Innovative Strategies adopted at Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Kattur, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichirappalli District on 15.02.2023. Mr. V. Ramachandran, Senior Manager – Technical, Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, acted as a guide. He explained the various steps including crushing, extraction of juice, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, centrifugation and refining involved in the process.  He explained that through innovative double refining methods, they get clear crystals of sugar with premium quality.  In total, 2 Students from II BBA and 38 Students from I BBA eagerly participated in the program.

ZEAL Association of Department of BBA organized a Seminar on “Budget Talk” on 13.02.2023 at Seminar Hall. Dr. Wajahat Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Thiagaraja School of Management, was the guest speaker. The guest explained the salient features of Union Budget, which was presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Seetharaman, for the financial year 2023 – 2024.  In total, 9 students of I BBA and 8 students of II BBA presented papers on budget of different sectors of India. Totally, 70 students of BBA attended the seminar. Through this lecture, the students gained an exposure on Union Budget.

Consumer Awareness Club & Department of BBA conducted a Seminar on “Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment” on 08.02.2023. Dr. Sindhana, B.A.M.S, Medical Officer, AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Centre acted as the guest speaker. The students of Consumer Club and II BBA attended this program. Dr. Sindhana explained the source of Ayurveda in India and the various factors that help in Ayurveda. She briefed on the various benefits of Ayurvedic treatment such as absence of side effects, healing the root cause and cost effectiveness.  The queries raised by the participants were clarified by the speaker. This activity was organized by Dr. B. Meenakshi Sundaram, Assistant Professor, BBA & Coordinator, Consumer Awareness Club. In total, 10 students of consumer Club and 29 Students of II BBA eagerly participated in the activity.

 

ZEAL Association of the Department of BBA along with the Institution’s Innovation Council – SLCS, conducted an outreach program “Innovation & Entrepreneurship” in Mahatma Montessori School – BABA – CBSE on 31.01.2023. Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan, HOD, Department of BBA and Dr. B. Meenakshi Sundaram, Convener – SLCS IIC, were the speakers. The program was divided into two sessions. The first session was handled by Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan. He explained the nature and key role of entrepreneurship in developing the Indian Economy. The second session was addressed by Dr. B. Meenakshi Sundaram. He dealt with the role of Innovation in developing entrepreneurship. In total, 3 Students from II BBA and 2 Students from I BBA assisted the event. Totally, 205 school students and 14 Teachers from Mahatma Montessori School eagerly participated in the program.