With reference to the circular from AICTE, the NSS Unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology organized the awareness program about “Energy Literacy Training” in the Energy Swaraj Foundation Portal. The NSS Program Officer, Mr. S. Balamurugan, explained the steps to register the students in the Energy Swaraj Foundation Portal. The students were actively registered on the portal.
National Sports Day Celebration on 29.08.2023
The NSS Unit of the AAA College of Engineering and Technology celebrated National Sports Day on August 29, 2023, commemorating the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. To mark the significance of this day, NSS volunteers organized several activities to inculcate a feeling of true sportsmanship among the students and enhance their physical and social skills. The students enthusiastically participated in Volleyball, Table Tennis and Chess games with great enthusiasm and zeal. The pledge was repeated by all the students to commit themselves to exercising for a fit and healthy lifestyle. This program was coordinated by NSS unit coordinator Mr. S. Balamurugan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Mr. M. Veerukkannan, Physical Director.
International Yoga Day Celebration – 21.06.2023
As per the circular from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, International Yoga Day 2023 was celebrated on 21.06.2023 at AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi. The NSS Volunteers actively participated in the demonstration with all eagerness. NSS Volunteers Mr.V.Shanmugavel and Mr.R.Akhil explained the benefits of yoga. The performance was encouraging the students. Our college Physical director, Mr. M. Veerukkannan adviced the students to practice yoga for better health and fitness. The students and faculty members took the E-Pledge using the link mentioned in the circular given by the Government of India. Many students and staff members gained more information about the importance of Yoga. This program was coordinated by Mr.M.Veerukkannan, Physical Director.
Tree Plantation Program on 09.06.2023
The NSS Unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, completed the Tree plantation program on 09-06-2023 in the college campus. NSS Volunteer Mr.Z.Ahamed Kabeer explained the importance of tree plantation to the volunteers. He insisted the volunteers plant more trees inside the college campus to make our college a green campus. The total number of trees planted by the volunteers exceeds more than 50. This tree plantation event was coordinated by the NSS unit coordinator Mr. S. Balamurugan Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
World Bicycle Day – Awareness Rally – 03.06.2023
As per the instruction given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the NSS Unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, organised the bicycle rally on June 3, 2023, at Virudhunagar. The rally was inaugurated by Virudhunagar Baazar Station police officials. Mr.Manikandan, Sub Inspector of Police, explained the importance of bicycle rides to improve our physical fitness and reduce the toxic emissions discharged by automobiles. He insisted the volunteers use the bicycle wherever possible for transportation. This rally covered the area of Virudhunagar, starting from the Rotary Club to Main Baazar via Sivagamipuram. NSS volunteers kept the posters in their bicycles to create awareness against drug usage and its ill effects. In this rally, volunteers insisted the people at Virudhunagar not touch drugs in their lives. 20 NSS volunteers eagerly participated in the rally. This awareness rally was coordinated by the NSS unit coordinator, Mr. S. Balamurugan.
Drug Awareness Rally on 03.04.2023
With reference to the circular (ந.க.க2/36113/2022) dated February 22, 2023 from the District Collector Office, the NSS unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, organized the Drug Awareness Rally on April 3, 2023 in Thiruthangal. To eradicate drug usage among students, the government of Tamilnadu initiates various drug awareness programs for the college students. The NSS volunteers organized the awareness rally on 03-04-2023 at Thiruthangal. In this rally, the volunteers insisted all the students & people at thiruthangal, not to touch drugs in their life and also take the pledge against drug usage. The volunteers distributed the Drug Awareness Handout to the peoples & the students. This program was coordinated by the NSS unit coordinator Mr. S. Balamurugan.
EMIS – Video Mapping & Rating Workshop on 08.03.2023
In response to a circular dated March 6, 2023, from the Chief Educational Office, Virudhunagar (ந.க. எண் 680 / இ / 2023), the District Institute of Education and Training, Palayampatti, and the NSS unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, jointly organized the Educational Management Information System (EMIS) Workshop on the college campus from March 8–10, 2023. NSS Volunteer Mr.A. Bhuvanesh welcomed the chief guest, Dr. G. Valladurai, Principal, DIET, Palayampatti, and the faculty members from Virudhunagar District. The chief guest presented the book to the principal, Dr. M. Sekar, as a token of love. The chief guest explained the importance of this video mapping and rating work to the faculty members. This work provides the appropriate educational content to the school students in the EMIS. The principal, Dr. M. Sekar, explained the needed reforms in the valuation pattern in school education. Around 25 faculty members participated in the workshop. The Senior Lecturer from the District Institute of Education and Training Mr. M.Manivannan, Mr. A.N.V.Venkataswamy & NSS unit coordinator, Mr. S. Balamurugan coordinated this program.
Awareness Program on “Empowering the Youth: The Vivekananda Way” on 03.03.2023
The NSS unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology and Sri Ramakrishna–Vivekananda Peravai, Sivakasi jointly organized the awareness program on “Empowering the Youth: The Vivekananda Way” on March 3, 2023, on the college campus. NSS Volunteer B.Rohith Gurubala welcomed the chief guest, Srimad Swami Paramasukanandaji Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Viluppuram. The principal, Dr. M. Sekar, gave the facilitation address and presented the memento to the chief guest as a token of gratitude. The chief guest spoke on the vision of Swami Vivekananda and how the students, the present youth of the country, contribute towards nation-building. The chief guest encouraged the students to pursue their studies and gave useful suggestions for achieving success in their careers. The chief guest explained the importance of family values and also insisted on maintaining discipline in one’s life. The NSS Volunteers gave the donation to Sri Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Peravai. This program was coordinated by the NSS unit coordinator, Mr. S. Balamurugan.
Fireworks Workers Protection Camp on 27.02.2023
In response to a circular dated February 22, 2023 from the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur (ந.க.அ 1 / 364 / 2023), the Occupational Safety and Health Department, Virudhunagar, and the NSS unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, jointly organized the Fireworks Workers Protection Camp on the college campus on February 27, 2023. The District Collector Dr.V.P. Jeyaseelan I.A.S., Virudhungar, and Dr.P. Ganesan, President, TANFAMA, Sivakasi, inaugurated the explanatory public meeting on preventing accidents to a firecracker and matchbox workers and making the firecracker and matchbox industries without accidents. District Collector Jayaseelan said, “Explosion accidents are primarily due to human error and should be avoided.” We cannot bear the loss of lives and the consequences of such explosions. The district collector provided a training manual to the firecracker and matchbox workers. 100 firecracker factory workers were also present at this camp. Mr.A.Velmurugan, Joint Director, Occupational Safety & Health Department, Virudhunagar, Mr.Ravichandran, Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Mrs.T.Anitha, Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur and many other government officials were also present on the occasion.
National Voters Day – 25.01.2023
With reference to the circular (Roc.E – 13/1/2023-E3-225750) dated 18-01-2023 from the District Election Department, NSS unit of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, organized the Voter’s Pledge Taking Ceremony on the occasion of 13th National Voter’s Day in the college campus. NSS Volunteer Mr.T.Vetrivel Mani explained the history of this day & also mentioned the theme of this day, “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for sure”. 45 members participated actively and took the oath. This program was coordinated by the NSS unit coordinator Mr. S. Balamurugan.