January 20, 2024, Vellayani - In an exemplary display of responsibility and community spirit, the students of the National Service Scheme (NSS) at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, dedicated their day to sprucing up their campus. The cleanliness drive was marked by active participation, with many students joining forces to rid the campus of litter and debris.
In a remarkable act of community service, the NSS unit of the College of Agriculture Vellayani hosted a blood donation camp, uniting hands with the esteemed Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology and Pol Blood, a noble initiative by Kerala Police. The event, held on February 1, 2024, witnessed an overwhelming response with a turnout of nearly 80 enthusiastic participants, including students and faculty members.
In an impressive display of scientific ingenuity, Ashir K, a student of B. Sc. - M. Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology from the 2019 batch, and a proud member of the Entrepreneurial Cell (E-Cell) at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, emerged as the winner of the esteemed BioVantage Challenge. The event, organized by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), is known for its rigorous competition, exclusively catering to science students.
The College of Agriculture Vellayani, recently hosted the transformative 'Illuminate 2023' workshop, organized by E-Cell CoA Vellayani, which brought together 120 enthusiastic participants and 18 online attendees. This event, held on January 8th, 2024, aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and foster a learning and collaborative environment.
In an impressive showcase of innovation and sustainability, five outstanding teams from the Entrepreneurial Cell (E-Cell), of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, have been selected to participate in the prestigious Kerala State Biodiversity Board Youth Ideation Challenge 2023.
In an exciting educational opportunity, renowned IT professional Sthanu Ramakrishnan Thambi conducted a 75-minute session on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specially tailored for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The session was scheduled to take place on January 19th, from 10 AM to 11:15 AM, at the campus of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
Sub Lieutenant Dr. Pratheesh P Gopinath was honored with a Special Appreciation Award by the Group Commander of Trivandrum group NCC, Brigadier Anand Kumar. This accolade was presented in recognition of Dr. Gopinath's exceptional conduct of an NCC camp, which achieved unprecedented high standards, including IYOM activities, during the Annual Training Camp of 1 K Naval NCC held at Pangode Military Station.
Eight cadets from 1(K) Naval NCC, College of Agriculture Vellayani, toured Naval Ship Neelkanth at Vizhinjam port on December 18th.
On December 12, 2023, the Department of Microbiology at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani in Thiruvananthapuram, was honored to host a specialized lecture by Dr. Braham Dhillon, an eminent Plant Pathologist from the University of Florida, USA. The focus of the session was "Fungal Pathosystems of Palms, from Diagnostics to Management."
In observance of Human Rights Day, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, marked the occasion with a special celebration. The significance of this day, dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, was underscored. A pivotal moment occurred as a pledge to uphold human rights was taken, led by the Associate Director of Research, Dr. Anith K.N. The event aimed to foster awareness about the importance of equality, justice, and fundamental freedoms.
