SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGE (Autonomous) Affiliated to Bharathidasan University TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 600 002 TAMILNADU Accredited with A+ (4 th Cycle) by NAAC ANNUAL REPORT (2020-2021) 13 th March 2021 Chief Guest Dr. AKHILA SRINIVASAN Director Shriram Capital Ltd. Director, Shriram Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Managing Trustee, Shriram Foundation The light that guides us all – To them we owe all our achievements. Our Revered Founder Srimathi Alamelu Seethalakshmi Ammal Padmabhushan Sri N. Ramaswami Ayyar Titles Conferred on our Founder ‘Rao Sahib’ by the British Government ‘Rao Bahadur’ by the British Government ‘Diwan Bahadur’ by the British Government ‘Padma Sri’ by the Government of India ‘Padma Bhushan’ by the Government of India CONTENTS S. Page Particulars No. No. 1. Annual Report 1 2. Appendix I: Ph.D. Awardees 27 A. Faculty 27 B. Students 27 3. M.Phil. Awardees 27 4. List of Prize Winners 28 A. Aided 30 B. Unaided 44 5. Appendix II: Results at a Glance 54 i) Aided Courses 54 ii) Unaided Courses 66 6. Appendix III: List of Scholarships 76 7. Appendix IV: Faculty Activities 80 A(i) Conferences / Workshops / Seminars / Symposia / Webinars – 80 Presented A(ii) Conferences / Workshops / Seminars / Symposia / Webinars – 92 Attended B. Research Publications 99 C. UGC Sponsored One Day Seminars Organized by the 108 Departments 8. Appendix V: Activities 116 A. College Union 116 B. Affiliated Associations 126 C. Physical Education 146 D. Internal Quality Assurance Cell 148 S. Page Particulars No. No. E. National Service Scheme 150 F. National Cadet Corps 152 G. Youth Red Cross 153 H. Centre for Ethics and Human Values 154 I. Youth Forum 155 J. Career Guidance and Placement Cell 156 K. Exnora Club 157 L. Entrepreneurial Development Cell 158 M. Red Ribbon Club 160 N. Gender Champion Club 160 O. SEERAS Diet Clinic 161 P. Green Dream through Neem 163 Q. Swachh Bharat Campaigns 164 R. Vasantham Fitness Club 165 9. Appendix VI: Students’ Activities 166 A. Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Symposia - Attended / 166 Presented through Virtual-Platform (2020-2021) B. Details of Students’ Research Project 200 C. Prize Winners - Competition Attended 200 D. Social Initiatives undertaken by students 217 E. Competitive Exams passed by the students 222 10. Appendix VII: Delegates’ Visit through Virtual Platform during 223 2020-2021 11. Appendix VIII: List of Donors 230 70 th College Day Annual Report 2020-21 SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGE (Autonomous) Affiliated to Bharathidasan University TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 002 Accredited with A+ (4 th Cycle) by NAAC www.srcollege.edu.in ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021 Honuorable Chief Guest of the day Dr. Akhila Srinivasan, Director, Shriram Capital Ltd. Director, Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd., Managing Trustee, Shriram Foundation, our beloved Secretary Sri R. Panchapakesan, Dynamic Director Executive Sri Ramani Panchapakesan, Illustrious Director Academics Dr.Kannan Panchapakesan, ever enthusiastic Member Management Dr. Usha Rani Krishnan, Vice-Principal Dr. M. Vasuki, distinguished guests, dedicated teaching luminaries, noble parents, well wishers, my dear ever-vibrant students and esteemed members from the media, I deem it a great pleasure and privilege in welcoming you all to this joyous occasion of the 70 th College Day of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College. At this juncture I with deep sense of reverence, remember our Madam Co-ordinator Srimathi. Vasantha Panchapakesan, who is showering her immense blessings on us from her heavenly abode. Seeking the choicest blessings of the presiding deity of our complex, Goddess Akilandeswari and our revered founder Padmabhushan Sri N.Ramaswami Ayyar on this 70 th College Day. I feel honoured in presenting the report of the activities of our college during the academic year 2020-2021, before this august gathering. According to the great thinker and philosopher cum teacher, Aristotle, Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all The great Scientist and Physicist Albert Einstein says “Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think”. Thus the goal of education is a gradual process which brings positive changes is human life and behaviour. Mahatma Gandhi strongly believed that, “Educating Woman is educating the society”. Our revered Founder Padmabhushan Sri N. Ramaswami Ayyar envisioned a developed society, by providing a suitable ambience for educating Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-2 1 70 th College Day Annual Report 2020-21 and empowering the women in the background of traditional and cultural values. The visionary dream of our founder was realized when this temple of learning Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College was established in the year 1951. The institution which had a humble beginning with 11 students under a thatched roof, today stands tall as one of the most premier women’s institution. The legacy of our revered founder is carried forward by our respected Secretary. The unflinching support provided by the proactive and participative management helps us in marching towards excellence. Our gratitude is due to the ardent personalities, Executive Director Sri Ramani Panchapakesan and Director-Academics Dr. Kannan Panchapakesan for their immaculate academic and technical guidance which enables us to succeed in our endeavors. Sustained academic growth and harmonious relationship is ensured among the faculty, students and the management. Our college offers 24 programmes at the UG level and 16 programmes at the PG level, 7 M.Phil. and 8 Ph.D. programmes . We offer B.Voc. programmes in i. Horticultural Science ii. Apparels made ups & Home Furnishing iii. Beauty and Wellness Alternate Therapy Yoga iv. Food Processing v. Electronic Circuit Designer and Electrician under the National Skill Qualification Framework for the academic year 2018- 2021. The performance of the students in the skill qualification examination is highly commendable. The world faced a major setback during the year 2020, in the form of COVID ’19. When the whole world decided to move on, the only option available was the virtual platform. Our college in tune with the present scenario gradually shifted to the virtual mode, enabling the students to continue their studies without any break. By the meticulous planning with indomitable spirit, the college marches ahead with online admission, teaching and learning, examinations and evaluation were successfully carried out to accomplish the academic year 2020-2021. Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-2 2 70 th College Day Annual Report 2020-21 It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I record the sudden demise of our beloved Madam Co-ordinator, Smt. Vasantha Panchapakesan. The First Lady of the complex was an affectionate motherly figure who took care of the entire educational complex. She never hesitated to bring about positive changes in the hostel, facilitating a home like atmosphere for the students residing in the hostel. She always motivated and encouraged the faculty members to excel in academic and research activities. She was a significant driving force during the NAAC Re-accreditation process in 2019, which enabled us to secure the prestigious A+ Grade. SPECIAL AWARDS BESTOWED Our college received Gyan Cast Award of Excellence for “TOP TEN COLLEGES” in Tamil Nadu. Our college students delightly engaged in learning the mother tongue. This spirit motivated Gynamite to award our college. Our college students created an awareness on the importance of physical activities during the Covid-19 pandemic in adopted villages. The Villagers with a gratitude awarded our college as the Best Institution. Recognizing the services rendered towards producing an excellent student community, our college received Youth Exnora 25 th year special award 2021. “Gem of student’s Exnora Institution for long time service” on 26.02.2021. Lt. A. Shakila, Associate NCC officer , was felicitated by 4 (TN) GIRLS BN NCC, Commanding Officer Col. GOPI KUMAR for representation of Cadets of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2020. Dr. S. Kala, Dean of Quality and Research, Department of Botany has won The Best Educational Poster Global Award for her contribution towards education 2020. Dr. M.V. Alli, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics received The best poster award from Nutrition Society of India, conducted International Web conference on ‘ Food Technology and Nutrition- Prospects for health’ by Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. Dr. M. Nalini, Department of History, received “ Arumozhi Award 2020” from Cholar Varalatru Ayvu Sangam for Best field worker. Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-2 3 70 th College Day Annual Report 2020-21 Kanchi Kalai Sangamam and International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai has conferred Dr. Radhakrishnan Award to Dr. M. Rajakumari , Dr. K. Umarani, Dr. K. Kamatchi, Dr. M. Manimekalai, and Dr. K. Karumbayee (Assistant Professor), Ms. T. Manimegalai & Dr. G. Sudha, ( Lecture). Dr. K. Umarani , Assistant Professors of Tamil has received the Young Scholar Award 2020-Porunai Illakiya Kalam, Tamil Nilam Foundation, Nangal Foundation, Chennai. Dr. J. Jayapriya, Assistant Professor Department of Tamil has been granted Arutjothi Award, by Visva Sivanandam Foundation and Pyinthamil Ilakiya Peravai. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Dr. S. Santhi, Associate Professor of Chemistry has generated a Patent for the “Fluorescent