Students Discussion on Union Budget 2023-24

Department of B.Com (B&I) organized a session for Students discussion on Union Budget 2023-24. Mr. Nagarjun Nallasamy N, III B.Com B&I, initiated the discussion on Union Budget 2023-24 with very important points as follows:

India’s Fiscal Estimations and its impact, Changes in Direct and Indirect taxes, Growth of Agriculture sector, Development of Education, Health Care, MSMEs, Start-ups, Infrastructure – railways, roadways, logistics, green growth and energy, Basic Amenities and Housing. Students interacted enthusiastically well on the pros and cons of union budget and its impact. Totally 159 students from I & II year B.Com (Banking and Insurance) participated in the session.

Alumni Interaction session on “Sharing Guidance to Upcoming Professionals”

Department of Food Science and Processing Management and the Alumni Cell jointly organized an Alumni Interaction session on “Sharing Guidance to Upcoming  Professionals” for our I&II year students on 06.02.2023 at 10:00 a.m. in G13 hall of our college premises.SAbinaya and M. Poornima Devi (Batch: 2019-22) acted as the speakers for the session.  The speaker spoke on the positive impact of food and nutrition field and explained the variety of fields, careers in Food Science network. It inculcates vast knowledge and experience. Students can be benefited through the opportunities and experiences provided for building additional professional connections. Totally, 22 students participated in this interactive session.

 

 

“Quiz Bites”

On 06.02.2023, 2 students from Marine Catering and Hotel Management competed in the “Quiz Bites” Competition hosted by Anjali and the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA) in Chennai. Mr. C Gokul and Mr. K B Karthick Babu, from second year, actively participated in the competition. The students received a participation certificate. This competition motivated and encouraged the students with a memorable experience.

OUT DOOR CATERING (ODC) at Sterling Resorts Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management was given an opportunity to have an outdoor catering training at Sterling Resorts Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal on 03.02.2023 to 04.02.2023. Totally, 5 students from I & II MCHM were able to gather knowledge on the outlet operation procedures, Buffet arrangement, Table setting for Banquet Hall and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave worthy experience to the students.

Seminar on “Entrepreneurial Finance”

Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA and Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) jointly organized a Seminar on “Entrepreneurial Finance” on 03.02.2023 at Seminar Hall of our college premises. The Resource Person, Dr. N. Selvalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (SF), Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, (Autonomous), Madurai, shared her experience to the students. She motivated the students to think of the entrepreneurial finance as the process of acquiring capital and making financial decisions for a new venture or startup. On starting a company, entrepreneurs dedicate a majority of their time securing the funds to make their vision a reality. This involves approaching of investors and seeking loans that can allow them to launch operations and acquire resources. Funding may be provided by friends, family, venture capitalists, angel investors, banks and other sources. Totally 51 students and 7 Faculty members participated and got benefitted by attending this program.

State Level Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights”

Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, HoD & Assistant Professors, V. Gangadharan, P. Anand, E. Jacob Jebaraj and R. Ganesh, of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management attended the one-day State- Level Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights” organized by the Department of Computer Application, Satellite Campus, The American College, Madurai, on 03.02.2023. The resource persons discussed the legal rights that protect creations and/or inventions resulting in an intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic fields. They also expounded on patent rights and trademark registration.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO SAKTHI SUGARS LTD., SIVAGANGA

Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA visited Sakthi Sugars Ltd., Sivagangai Unit, Padamathur B.O., Sivagangai on 31.01.2023 (Tuesday). The main objective of the visit was to provide a technical exposure to the students about the manufacturing process and technology. This visit was organized during the annual maintenance period of the sugar factory. So, the students got a rare and great exposure to the details of the sugar manufacturing technology and bagasse based power generation technology, by witnessing the dismantled machineries and equipment. Totally, 49 students from ACCA along with 3 faculty members visited the factory.

Administrative training program

Department of Fire and Industrial Safety and NRP Safety Solutions organized “Road Safety and Defensive Driving” training program for SLCS faculty, non teaching faculty, driving school staff and drivers at SLCS on 31.01.2023, as part of the 34th  Road Safety Month.

Mr. R Prabhu, Director & Lead Safety Consultant, NRP Industrial Safety Equipments & Services, conducted the training program. The guest speaker explained the road safety rules and regulations and also shared video footages of various types of accidents. He instructed defensive driving techniques for vehicles. The participants appreciated Mr. R Prabhu for the useful program. Totally, 105 participants benefited through this program.

Career counseling on “Job Opportunities in Merchant Shipping”

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a career counseling program on “Job Opportunities in Merchant Shipping”. An alumnus, Mr. R Navaneetha Krishnan, interacted with all the students (for a total of 30 students) on 31.1.2023. He is a former student of the department and is working as a General Steward for Sea Team, Chennai. He created awareness among the students on the Job Opportunities in Merchant Shipping.  He talked on how sailing is perfect for people who are attracted to the sea. The shipping industry is one of the best fields to build a career in marine catering. Students can join in a merchant ship as general stewards and learn the duties and responsibilities, importance of health and safety measures, selection process, and documents required to join a shipping company. The program boosted students’ confidence.

“Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools”

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 31.01.2023Dr. 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.