Dindigul campus connect

Awareness programme on Indian postal schemesThe Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women organised an awareness programme on various Schemes of India Post.

S.P. Prema, Postmaster; A.

R.Rajeswari, Deputy Postmaster, Head Post Office, Virudhunagar; and S.Varatharajan, Development Officer, Head Post Office, Virudhunagar, were the resource persons.

They highlighted the features and benefits of various schemes. Faculty and Non-Teaching staff members participated. The programme provided valuable insights into the secure and reliable financial opportunities offered by India Post.

A total of 92 students and 7 faculty members of the Commerce Department benefited from this Programme.National-level workshopThe Department of Economics and Centre for Research, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, in collaboration with the National Statistical Office (Field Operations Division), Virudhunagar, organised a national-level workshop and quiz competition on ‘Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data’ to mark National Statistics Day 2026. L.

Palaniappan, Assistant Director, NSO, Madurai, welcomed the gathering. R. Jaganathan, Academic Advisor; K.

Sundaram, Head, UG Department of Economics; R. Kalirajan, Head, PG Department of Economics, and P.K.

Santhosh, Director, NSO, Madurai, addressed the participants. Principal C. Ashok distributed the certificates, and Rethinam, Assistant Director, NSO, Virudhunagar, proposed a vote of thanks.

Industry Excellence Awards ceremony KCET organises an Industry Excellence Awards ceremony. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology organised an Industry Excellence Awards ceremony. Principal S.

Senthil welcomed the gathering, and secretary R. Mahesh Kumar felicitated. Representatives of Relevantz, Pentagon Garments, Chella Software Private Limited, Sri Kaleeswari Group of Companies, Xmplar Management Solutions, Aurolab, Suresoft Systems Private Limited, Enzymco Private Limited, Manna Foods Private Limited, Thillai Masala, Hatsun Agro, Veltech Masters, Vaighai Chemicals, Toprock Interiors, Lovely Cards, The Arasan Aluminium Industries, Pioneer Asia Group, V.

V.V. & Sons and Kerala Trading Corporation participated.

Industry representatives toured the institution’s robotics and biotechnology laboratories.Parent-Teacher Association meeting Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women, Kilakarai, organises a PTA meeting for first-year students. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Parent–Teacher Association (PTA) meeting for first-year students of Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women, Kilakarai, was held.

During the event, principal S. Sumaya highlighted the institution’s excellent placement record. The meeting provided parents and students with an overview of the college’s academic programmes and strengthened the partnership between the institution and parents for the development of students.

Freshers’ Day programme SSM College of Arts and Science, Dindigul organises Freshers’ Day programme. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SSM College of Arts and Science, Dindigul, welcomed its fifth batch of students at the Freshers’ Day programme. CEO, SSM Higher Educational Institutions, N.

Ramesh Babu, was the chief guest and spoke on the importance of using technology responsibly for self-development. Principal N. Sampathkumar highlighted the institution’s academic initiatives.

The annual college magazine, ‘Agaveli’, was released during the programme.Orientation programmeTheni Kammavar Sangam College of Arts and Science, Koduvilarpatti, organised an orientation programme for first-year students. T.

K. Thirumalaisamy, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College, Uthamapalayam, delivered the keynote address and conducted an ice-breaking session on adapting to college life and making effective use of academic opportunities. The programme was held under the guidance of principal R.

S. Vetrivel.Inter-school sports meet Sivakasi Lions Matriculation Higher Secondary School organises ‘Prides 2K26’, an inter-school sports meet.

| Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The alumni of the 2021 batch of Sivakasi Lions Matriculation Higher Secondary School organised ‘Prides 2K26’, an inter-school sports meet, with the participation of 32 schools from Sivakasi and neighbouring areas. The competitions included athletics, handball, football, basketball, throwball and badminton. Industrialist Globe Group of Industries, Chandraprakasam, inaugurated and distributed prizes to the winners.

Principal Shanmugaraja welcomed the gathering, while president Sivakasi Lions Club, Muthukumaran, presided. The event was coordinated by president Suriyamoorthy and secretary Sri Harini of Prides 2K26.Silver Jubilee reunion Alumni Association of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, organises the Silver Jubilee reunion of the 2001 batch.

| Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Alumni Association of Mepco Schlenk Engin