The Tree Plantation Drive at Kattur Village Pond, Kattankulathur, officially commenced at 9:30 AM on Thursday, November 09, 2023. Mr. G. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Technologies at SRMIST, extended a warm welcome to initiate the program. The distinguished presence of Thiru. Girichandran, R Councillor of the Maraimalainagar municipality, added significance to the event as he assumed the role of Chief Guest. Thiru. Girichandran.R. delivered a compelling address highlighting the importance of the Tree Plantation Drive. Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate Director (Campus Life) & Nodal Officer at SRMIST, along with Dr. Revathi Venkatraman, Professor and Chairperson of the School of Computing, and Dr. Pushpalatha M, Professor and Head of the Department of Computing Technologies, graced the event. Dr. T. Lakshmanan, Professor and NSS Program Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRMIST KTR Campus, delivered a special address, emphasizing the crucial role that academic institutions play in instilling social responsibility among students. A total of 52 dedicated Ctech students actively participated in the Tree Plantation Drive Program, showcasing their dedication to environmental conservation. Mr. N.S. Sridhar, UBA Cell SRMIST effectively coordinated the event.The program concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks presented by Mr. M. Senthil Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Computing Technologies (SRMIST), expressing profound appreciation for the unwavering support and enthusiastic participation of all attendees, volunteers, and the Guest of Honour.
