Government Women’s Polytechnic College NEWSLETTER [Approved by All India Council for Technical Education October 2020 NBA Accredited Diploma in Computer Engg. 20192019----20222022 ]]] to March 2021 Nedupuzha, , , INDIA – 680007 web: gwpctsr.ac.in Ph:487-2449182, Email: [email protected] VISION MISSION To be a centre of excellence for empowerment of Having state–of-the-art infrastructure. women by developing professional Enhancing engineering skills and creativity competencies and skills with social orientation through innovative teaching learning methods. through value-based technical education. Imparting technical knowledge and skills with values and ethics in tune with current industrial trends. Inculcating leadership qualities and commitment to society & environment.

ACADEMIC RESULT ANALYSIS

Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Student Activity Centre, Inauguration of Library block and renovation of computer block was done on 12 th February 2020 by Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education Prof. Shri. K T Jaleel. Shri. Adv K Rajan, Hon’ble Chief Whip of Kerala Government (MLA ) presided over the meeting. Shri. MK Varghese, Hon’ble Mayor of Thrissur corporation was the chief guest in the function. Smt. Dr. T P Baijubai , Director of Dept of Technical Education welcomed the dignitaries.

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Shri. Subrahmanian CM, Trade Instructor at GWPC Nedupuzha left for the heavenly abode on 2nd March 2021. With deep sorrow, a condolence meeting in memory of the departed colleague was organized the by Staff members of GWPC Nedupuzha on 3rd March 2021. Staff members and students of GWPC Nedupuzha paid homage to Subrahmanian Sir and also shared their memories about their association with him.

Transfer

A farewell function was arranged to Smt. A S Chandrakanta, former Principal who got transfer to SITTTR Kalamassery as Deputy Director. The send off function was organized by Staff club of GWPC Nedupuzha on 2nd February 2021. As a token of appreciation from the GWPC Staff fraternity, a memento was handed over by Mr. Sidhikh V A, Secretary, Staff club of GWPC on behalf of staff. We, the fraternity of GWPC wish best of luck for your future endeavors.

Shr. Ansar V H, who worked as Non Technical Assistant in our college got new job at Additional District & session Court, Irinjalakkuda as LD typist. He was relieved from his duty on 8th April 2021. Congratulations Sir.

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Transfer

Shri. Ramdas, Watchman of our college got promotion transfer to Government Engineering College, Thrissur. He was relieved from his duty on 8th April 2021. Senior staff member Smt. Malathy handed over the memento in a special meeting arranged on the day of relieving. Congratulations Sir.

Retirement

Shri. Suresh Babu P E, Physical Education Instructor retired on 30 th April 2021 after 24 years of govt. service . He has been working in our college from 2017. He brought immense achievements to our college which includes overall championship 2017-18, overall championship in athletics meet 2019-20 etc. We, the fraternity of GWPC thank him for his immense contribution to the college and wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

Achievements

Shri. JAYACHANDRAN GRABS EMINENT SOCIAL WORKER AWARD Shri. Jayachandran T, Trade Instructor of Electronics Department has been awarded the APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Best Social Service Teacher by the Social Research Society for the year 2020-2021. The award was handed over by Retired High Court Judge Dr. B Kamal Pasha in a special function at ICCS College of Engineering & Management, Mupliyam Thrissur. Congratulations Sir and we are really proud of you.

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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE DAY CELEBRATION International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 st February every year to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. Various activities were organized by the NSS unit of GWPC Nedupuzha.

REVALUATION CAMP APRIL 2020 ICAI EXAM Revaluation camp for the first time was held from 14 th For the first time in the history of GWPC November 2020 to 17 th December 2020 at GWPC Nedupuzha, the college functioned as an Nedupuzha. The camp was co-ordinated by Dr. online exam centre for ICAI exam. The exam Raneesh Konnola, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. was held from 18.01.2021 to 28.01.2021.

FIRST YEAR ADMISSION On 16 th March 2021, a one day NBA training An orientation programme for the first year students workshop for KMCT polytechnic, Kozhikode and their parents was conducted on 22 nd February was organized by Dept of Computer 2021. Engineering.

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An FDP on “Artificial Intelligence” has been conducted under the auspices of the Department of Computer Engineering from 14 th to 19 th September 2020. This FDP was jointly collaborated by AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL). The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Usha Titus IAS, Principal Secretary Higher Education and the presidential address was delivered by Dr. Baijubai, Director of Technical Education. The programme was co-ordinated by Mr. Biju MJ, HoD Computer Engineering Dept.

The Department of Electronics Engineering organized a National Web Conference on "Online Teaching and Learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic" jointly collaborated by SITTTR, Kalamassery on November 20 and 21. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Rajasree M S, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the presidential address was delivered by Dr. PV Abdul Hameed, Joint Director, RDTE Kothamangalam. The programme was co- ordinated by Mr. Soman CR, HoD Electronics Engineering Dept.

The Department of Electronics The Department of Electronics Engineering organized a Engineering organized a Faculty Workshop on “Research Paper Development Programme on Preparation" jointly collaborated “HDL and MATLAB” jointly by SITTTR, Kalamassery” from collaborated by SITTTR, 02.12.2020 to 07.12.2020. The Kalamassery from 02.11.2020 to programme was inaugurated by 06.11.2020. The programme was Prof. Dr. Sudhirnath Panda, inaugurated by Smt. Beena P, Director, NITTTR, Chennai. The Joint Director (in-charge), RDTE, programme was co-ordinated by Kozhikode and the presidential Mr. Soman CR, HoD Electronics address was delivered by A S Engineering Dept. Chandrakanta, Principal, GWPC Nedupuzha. The programme was co-ordinated by Mr. Soman CR, HoD Electronics Engineering Dept.

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BLOOD DONATION CAMP 13 Volunteers of NSS unit donated blood to the Blood Bank of Medical college Thrissur on the Republic day this year.

ROAD SAFETY MONTH National Road Safety Month was celebrated by the NSS unit on 15.02.2021.

PULSE POLIO IMMUNIZATION VEGETABLE GARDEN CREATION NSS unit joined with Health NSS volunteers planted a vegetable Department to conduct a pulse garden in our campus and cleaned polio immunization programme the premises on 18.12.2020. on 31.01.2021.

CAMPUS CLEANING DRIVE A campus cleaning drive was conducted by NSS volunteers in our campus on 14.01.2021. ORIENTATION CLASS FOR FIRST YEAR VOLUNTEERS An orientation class was arranged on 06.02.2021 for the newly enrolled NSS volunteers with the intention to impart the principles and motto of NSS to the volunteers. The orientation class was handled by Shri. Jayachandran T, Motivational speaker who is also a staff member of the college. Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Thrissur - Empowering Women through Education and Technology 6 of 9 Government Women’s Polytechnic College NEWSLETTER [Approved by All India Council for Technical Education October 2020 NBA Accredited Diploma in Computer Engg. 20192019----20222022 ]]] to March 2021 Nedupuzha, Thrissur, Kerala, INDIA – 680007 web: gwpctsr.ac.in Ph:487-2449182, Email: [email protected] NSS at GWPC

Cleaning of the surroundings of Cleaning at the surroundings of Kasthurba Gandhi National Memorial Heritage museum cleaning on primary health centre on Trust on 16.03.2021. 12.03.2021. 19.03.2021.

PLACEMENT at GWPC

Campus placement drive by KYB Motorcycle Suspension India Pvt. Ltd, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu was conducted on 5th March 2021. 19 students from our college and 11 from SRGPTC Triprayar were selected. The placement drive was lead by the Placement officer Ms. Gowrimol D, Lecturer, Computer Engineering.

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IEDC unit of GWPC Nedupuzha conducted various online and offline activities during October 2020 to March 2021.

November 14 – 16 IEDC conducted 3 day technical film fest to introduce new Technical Film Fest technology around the world. November 28 IEDC conducted a motivational session by Mr. Abhisad Guruvayur. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS December 17 Know Your IEDC conducted an online session for first year students to IEDC introduce IEDC activities and KSUM. The session was handled by Mr. Jayachandran T, Nodal officer, IEDC. January 01-13 MASK The students made different type masks (2/3/4 layers) and a sold it MANUFACTURING inside and outside campus. The sale was inaugurated by Smt. A S Chandrakanta, Principal. February 10-13 VAIGA IEDC members participated in the "VAIGA AGRIHACK' at AGRIHACK Thrissur organized by the Dept of Agriculture, Govt. of Kerala on 2021 February 10-13. February 8 -10 Technology Our unit trained the members of IEDC unit of Sree Rama Govt. Transfer Polytechnic College, Thriprayar on new technology of power electronics. March 17-18 LED Bulb A hands-on training for making LED bulbs was conducted by manufacturing IEDC Nedupuzha unit on March 17-18 2021. Dileep M, CTO, IFAB technologies handled the session.

Hardware service centre LED bulb first sale WOMEN’S CELL at GWPC

WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION Women’s cell, IEDC and NSS unit of GWPC Nedupuzha jointly organized and celebrated women's day for one week (07.03.2021 to 12.03.2021). Various competitions were arranged on each day.

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REPUBLIC DAY The Republic Day was celebrated on 26 th January. The NCC unit conducted flag hoisting ceremony and parade honouring the Indian Republic and citizens of our nation. After the parade, the cadets donated blood.

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, our NCC cadets did most of the activities on digital basis. Our NCC cadets have done their maximum to spread awareness and to convey the importance of each day through various social and digital platforms. Some of the activities are listed here.

October 2 Gandhi Jayanthi October 8 Indian Air force Day November 11 National Education Day November 14 Children's Day November 21 Linguistic Harmony Webinar November 16 National Law Day December 1 Aids Day December 2 National Pollution Control Day December 4 Indian Navy Day December 7 Indian Armed Forces Day December 10 Human Rights Day January 12 National Youth Day January 15 Indian Army Day January 26 Republic Day February 4 World Cancer Day February 14 Pulwama Attack Remembrance Day February 21 International Mother Language Day February 28 National Science Day March 8 International Women’s Day March 22 World Water Day

Editor: Dr.Raneesh Konnola, AP Chemistry Principal: Mrs. A S Chandrakanta Mr. Biju M J (3-2-2021 onwards)

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