Value Added Course on “Food Safety Course Level 2”

                          Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized a Value added course on “Food Safety Course Level 2” from 07.03.2023 to 13.04.2023 at Zoom meet. This course was presented to the students which included theoretical and hands-on-training programs with food safety aspects. Mr.Venu Vinayagam – Director AVT Academy for Professional Education has been invited as the trainer for the value addition program. The session was started with an activity which elaborated the essentials of food safety and contamination associated with the production of food. It further focused on identifying the root cause and controlling and managing the preservation of food in the food industry. Towards the end of the session, students were able to gather an appreciable level of knowledge in the food safety and its strategies and the risk in food safety measures posed by specific micro-organisms. Totally, 37 (I, II &III year) students from the department of FSPM have actively participated in this program.

Promoting Health from Climate Change Observing “World Health Day”

ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, organized an Outreach Activity on “Promoting Health from Climate Change” Observing “World Health Day” on 12.04.2023 at Kalikapann, Sivagangai Road, Madurai. The theme line of WHO (World Health Organization) “Protecting Health from Climate Change” towards World Health Day was explained to the people of that village. Students of I and II BBA promoted the importance of maintaining health. They also raised slogans and displayed posters for promoting health. Totally, 40 students from I BBA and 4 students from II BBA eagerly participated in the program.

Inter-departmental “Dumbsharade” Competition

The Hospitality Education Network (HEN) Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an inter-departmental “Dumbsharade” competition on April 11, 2023. Students from various departments (totaling 32 students) actively participated in the competitions. K.R.TRISHIKA and SK.SHATHISHRI, II B.Com. B&I, took first place, and SOLAIAPPAN SIVABALAN.S. and P.ILAKKIYA RAJA, II FSPM, took second place; S.GOKULAKANNAN and G.PRASANNA, II B.Sc. (SSS), took third place in this competition..

Value Added Course on “Nutrient Analysis”

Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized a Value added course on “Nutrient Analysis” from 06.04.23-11.04.23 at Tamilnadu Food Grains Yard, Madurai. This course was presented to the students which included theoretical and hands-on-training programs with experimental aspects. Dr.K.Singaravadivel, Director, Tamilnadu Food Grains Yard Madurai has been invited as the trainer for the program. The session was started with an activity which elaborated the significance of nutrient analysis in various foods.  Towards the end of the session, students gathered an appreciable level of practical knowledge on nutrient analysis techniques with much interest. Totally, 13 (III year) students from FSPM have actively participated in this program.

Workshop on Data Driven Business Decision

A Workshop on Data-Driven Business Decision was organised by the Lakshya Association of the MBA Department on April 11, 2023 at 9 a.m. in the Seminar Hall.

Dr J K Sharma, Executive Director, IIMT University, Greater Noida, spoke on the objective of decision-making, better insights on data mining, cost reduction, competitive advantage, and improved customer experience.

 

Totally, 123 students (68 I- MBA, 9 – Anna University, 46 – BBA)and 8 faculty members participated in the workshop, Dr R Sivajothi and Dr K S KarthikBabu were the coordinators.

 

SLCS-Samaaj Seva – Extension Activity on “SWACHHTA HI SEVA”– Cleanliness is service”

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a SLCS-Samaaj Seva—Extension Activity on “SWACHHTA HI SEVA”—Cleanliness is Service, as a one-day cleaning activity at Nedumadurai Temple, Madurai, on 10.4.2023. Totally, 23 students and 1 faculty members from Marine Catering and Hotel Management took part in this program and created awareness among the rural people  about importance of green environment in their surroundings. As a part of the program, they started walking along the street, collected plastic waste, and cleaned the temple. Students actively participated in the program by giving it their full support, which made it a great success.

COMPUTER LEGEND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Techno Fest Association, Department of Computer Science (SSS), celebrated the birthday of the Computer Legend Mr.Wesley Allison Clark, was an American physicist who is credited for designing the first modern personal computerwas celebrated on 10.04.2023 at the Seminar Hall. The students from I BSC CS (SSS) and II BSC CS (SSS) have attended the Session.The celebration started with the welcome address delivered by P. Gokulannamalai, II B.Sc CS (SSS). Mrs. D. Padmapriya, Head of the Department rendered the felicitation address. Sasi Regha S, II BSC CS (SSS) delivered speech on the computer legend Mr.Wesley Allison Clark. As a part of the celebration, R.Divya & V.Vanitha from II BSC CS(SSS) conducted a technical Quiz program I BSC CS (SSS) and II BSC CS (SSS) students. Totally 82 students participated in the computer legend birthday and got benefitted. The session was concluded with Vote of Thanks delivered by T.Karthi of II BSC CS(SSS).

“Awareness Program on PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)-Crop Insurance”

The Department of Commerce (B&I) along with the Cuentas Association organized an awareness programme on PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)- Crop Insurance” on March 31, 2023 for the people of nearby villages. The coverage of insurance is very low in India. This scheme provides insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers for the failure of the notified crop due to natural calamities, pests & diseases. The scheme could be implemented through a multi-agency framework by selected insurance companies under the overall guidance & control of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA& FW), Government of India (GOI). Further, they explained that DAC&FW has designated/empanelled  Agriculture Insurance company of India (AIC) and private Insurance companies 1) ICICI-Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. 2) HDFC-ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd. 3) IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. 4) Cholamandalam MS General Insurance 2 Company Ltd. 5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. 6) Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. 7) Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd. 8) Tata-AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. 9) SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. 10) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd.  provides crop insurance.

Our faculty, Mr. R. Dhamotharan, NSS officer along with 15 students of I B.Com (B & I) participated in this program and nearly 20 farmers got benefitted through this program.

Workshop on Carving (Vegetable, Fruit & Ice)

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a two-day workshop on Carving on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 for the students of I and II years. Chef. Santhoshkumar of Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 76 students participated and got benefitted through this program.

Workshop on Carving (Vegetable, Fruit & Ice)

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a two-day workshop on Carving on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 for the students of I and II years. Chef. Santhoshkumar of Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 76 students participated and got benefitted through this program.