Editorial Board Pulwama Day Observation Patrons:- Dr. K N Thrivikraman - Chairman Sri. K H Parameswaran - Secretary Dr. S P Subramanian - Principal Dr. C T George - Vice Principal Prof. Sushma M - Dean - Academics From the inaugural ceremony Members:- On 14th February 2020, as a program started at 3.00 pm of love. Then the security Sri. Jayan P - Member, part of Pulwama Day in the seminar hall with the guards shared their experi- Director Board Obsevation, the NSS Unit inaugural address by Dr. ences in their service years Prof. Thankachen P V - observed the day by orga- George. C.T. After the inau- for the Nation. The program Head EEE nizing a Honouring Pro- gural address the Head of winded up by 4.00 pm with Prof. Sudheer K V - gram for the Ex-Military departments honoured the the vote of thanks by Vol- Head CE Servicemen (Security Prof. Ganesh P - Head CSE security guards and pre- unteer Secretary followed Prof. Praveenkumar K - guards of Sreepathy). The sented them gifts as a token by the National Anthem. Head ME Mr. Jishnu N - AP/ AS&H Ms. Ashmy Antony - AP/CSE Mr. Vishnu K - Lab Instructor - AS&H Honouring the Ex-Service men Mr. Pradeep M - Lab Instructor EEE Message from Principal I am extremely happy and proud that Sreepathy Institute of Management and Technology is releasing the half yearly Newsletter “Panchajanyam” for the period January – June 2020. I congratulate the editorial team for their hard work behind the compilation of the reports of various activities organized during the period. I am also excited to know that various departments, associations and clubs like NSS, IEDC, IEEE, IE have organized useful events both online and offline for the benefit of staff and students. I wish the efforts will continue and the future editions of Panchajanyam will be better and better in terms of contents and quality of presentation. Dr. S P Subramanian Stay Safe. Together let us overcome the difficulties caused by the pandemic COVID Principal -19 Srishti - Online Fest On 24 March 2020, the During this Lockdown period, International Dance Day Competition Government of India under the NSS Unit of Sreepathy Prime Minister Narendra organized an online fest Modi ordered a nationwide named “SRISHTI” to nurture lockdown, limiting the various talents of the movement of the entire 1.3 students. The volunteers of the billion population of India as unit along with staff a preventive measure against organized a number of events the COVID-19 pandemic. with proper guidelines. Bottle Art Competition As a part of SRISHTI, the Unit conducted Bottle Art From the online Dance Competition competition for students both inside and outside Sreepathy. International Dance Day is a modern ballet. The day strives Certificates were distributed to the prize winners. global celebration of dance, to encourage participation created by the Dance and education in dance Committee of the through events and festivals International Theatre Institute held on the date all over the (ITI), the main partner for the world. performing arts of UNESCO. The NSS Unit 233 of SIMAT The event takes place every observed this day by year on 29 April, which is the conducting Online Dance anniversary of the birth of Challenge competition and Jean-Georges Noverre released a performance (1727–1810), the creator of video of the volunteers. Quiz Competition The most technologically efficient machine that man has ever invented is the book. Every year MAY 11th is Bottle arts by students observed as the NATIONAL The NSS Unit 233 of SIMAT also observed the TECHNOLOGY DAY. The following days: day marks the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998 World Day Against Child Labour-12/06/2020 and India’s technological World Blood Donor Day-14/06/2020 advancements in the space. Vayana Dinam-19/06/2020 As a part of this day, the NSS students of Sreepathy on 12th International Yoga Day-21/06/2020 Unit 233 of SIMAT has May. Certificates were International Day Against Drug and Illicit organized an online Quiz issued to the participants and Trafficking-26/06/2020 competition for all the winners. Road Safety Awareness - Mask Challenge Programme NSS Volunteers making masks Poster making by NSS Volunteers COVID-19 has changed all our lives in the recent weeks. The NSS Unit of SIMAT Technology and the people While a vaccine is still far away we can only protect observed the National road around the campus. The NSS ourselves by social distancing and by using face masks and and safety week by providing volunteers of SIMAT other protective shields. During this pandemic period face a lot of helpful and necessary prepared posters to aware mask has become a part of our daily lives. The NSS Unit information to the students of the people about the road and 233 of SIMAT along with the staff of Sreepathy have took Sreepathy Institute of safety measures and the an initiative in making masks for the needy people and Management and importance of road rules. students of nearby schools and also for our college. Break the Chain Campaign The first case of the 2019– suspended all tourist visas, spreading the awareness the community about the 20 coronavirus pandemic as a majority of the about COVID-19 and virus and precautions to be was reported in India on 30 confirmed cases were focusing on the personal done in order to reduce the January 2020, originating linked to other countries. hygiene development. chance of spread. Mr. Syam from China. This Epidemic The Ministry of Health & Being a part of the Break Prasad G (PO NSS UNIT, named COVID-19 have Medical Education actively The Chain Campaign the SIMAT) put a start to the spread in many parts of the work to reduce the spread NSS UNIT 233 of SIMAT campaign by giving world. The educational of the Corona virus. placed awareness posters sanitizers to the staff of institutions and many As Prevention is better than and hand wash inside the SIMAT and giving an commercial establishments cure the Government of college campus and nearby awareness among them to have been shut down to Kerala had started a Restaurants, Hotels, Tea keep the personal hygiene. prevent the spread of the campaign “BREAK THE shops, Bakeries etc. Few virus. India has also CHAIN” aiming at volunteers gave an idea to Part of Break the chain campaign TAKSHILA - Three Day Adventure Camp of various adventure bases Syam Prasad. G (NSS PO). and activities. It had various The inauguration of the 3-day competitions and camp was done by Mrs. interactive and practical Sushma.M (Head of ECE sessions under experienced trainers from Kerala State Bharat Scouts & Guides. The camp was intended to induce courage, confidence and socio-cultural values among students. From Inagural Ceremony st rd The NSS Unit 233 of 21 -23 , 2020 at Sreepathy. From felicitation speech Sreepathy Institute of Dept. & Dean - Academics. Management and Ms. Bhagyasree.P.G (NSS Technology conducted a Associate PO) and Mr. self-organized Adventure Sarath. S (Asst. Prof. ME Camp for the first time in the Dept) delivered the history of Sreepathy as well felicitation Speech. The as among the other NSS From felicitation speech inaugural session ended by Units in Kerala. The 3-day The 3-day Adventure camp 5 pm with the vote of thanks Adventure camp - From welcome speech “Takshila” started with the by Ms. Anagha.G (NSS TAKSHILA was from Feb The camp was comprised welcome speech by Mr. Volunteer) The first session was an Ice about the National Service Mask Distribution breaking session handled Scheme and the need & by Mr. Sulfeeker Aly P.K oppurtunities of NSS. The (Founder of “TEAM session was really IGNITE INDIA”, NSS interesting and entertaining Trainer). for the volunteers. The first The session influenced the day of the camp ended by volunteers and brought a 10.30 pm after the gaming spirit in them & gave an idea session. Handing over masks to the Head Mistress As a part of the MASK CHALLENGE, during the COVID-19 pandemic time, an initiative by the NSS UNIT 233,SIMAT, started on 22nd of MAY, the first set of stitched 100 masks were collected from the volunteers. On 5th June, these masks were handed over to the Smt. Jayasree(Head Mistress, GHSS NAGALASSERY) by Mr Syam Prasad G (Programme Officer, NSS Unit From group gaming session 233,SIMAT). Day - 2 [22/02/2020] The second day of the camp started at 5.30 am with morning drill & exercises, followed by assembly at 7 am. After fresh up and breakfast the adventure base started by 9.30am. The following are the events - Tunnel crossing, Dummy leg walking, Rope balancing, Ladder crossing, Beam balancing, Shooting, From Adventure session Tyre crossing, Blind walk, Fire walk, Treasure hunt, Dark room rescue. An Emergency first aid session was handled by Mr. Akhil.T.A(57th Rabindranatha Tagore Open Rover Crew) & Ms. Sherin (409th Annie Besant Open Ranger Crew). The day winded up by 11pm with cultural programs. From Adventure session Day - 3 [23/02/2020] The last day of TAKSHILA Crew), Joseph Ancel started with morning drills Bonaparte( 57th and March past followed by Rabindranatha Tagore Open the assembly. After the Rover Crew).All were assembly the volunteers representatives of Kerala cleaned the campus. State Bharat Scouts & A session on Disaster Guides. Management was handled The 3 day camp ended with by Nandhana.P.J(409th the feedback session Annie Besant Open Ranger followed by the Prize Crew),Anjana.N.R(409th distribution session & Annie Besant Open Ranger closing ceremony. Prize Distribution Disaster Management Session Onlininayi Oruma - Phone Distribution Campus COVID-19 pandemic Internet Connectivity.