REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

The NCC Cadets of Kongu Engineering College celebrated 69^th Republic Day in a grand manner on 26.01.2018 in the Playground in the College premises. The Chief guest of the function Thiru A Venkatachalam, Correspondent of Kongu Engineering College hoisted the flag and took the Salute. He gave a speech on the Constitution and its formation, which is very useful and motivating. He also congratulated our NCC Cadet K Aravinth who has gone to Delhi for Republic Day Parade. The Cadets performed Arm Drill and Foot Drill during this occasion. He witnessed the march-past of the cadets and conveyed his wishes for their utmost effort. The Dean’s, The Head of various Departments, Faculty Staffs and students attended the function. Prof S.Kuppuswami, Principal of Kongu Engineering College, The Associate NCC Officer Major Dr P.S.Raghavendran and Lt Col Sanil Damodaran, The Commanding Officer of 15 (TN) BN NCC, Erode appreciated the cadets for their performance.

 

SSB TRAINING PROGRAMME

 The NCC unit of Kongu Engineering College organised a 3-day SSB (Services Selection Board) workshop conducted by Defence Academy, Coimbatore from 01/02/2018 to 03/02/2018. Around 50 aspirants (both NCC cadets and civilians) attended the training. Two trainers Col Jayavel & Col Murali from defence academy trained the aspirants. During the training, the aspirants undergone Screening, Group tasks & Psychological tests. A mock interview was conducted in which each and every students were tested in depth by the trainer Col. Murali. In the closing address, the trainers gave a memento and a book titled as "A to Z guide to SSB" to our ANO Maj Dr P. S. Raghavendran.

SWACCHTA PACHKWADA ACTIVITIES

Describing the Swachh Bharat Mission — which was launched three years ago amid wide criticism — as a social movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that just as Swaraj was achieved by satyagrahis, cleanliness would become a reality through "swachhagrahis" (those who work for cleanliness).  Speaking on the third anniversary of the mission launched in 2014 on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Modi said when he had announced the mission, it was viewed with cynicism and many even charged him with holding the programme on a public holiday.  "Even if 1,000 Mahatma Gandhi’s or one lakh Narendra Modi’s or all chief ministers and all governments join hands, the dream of cleanliness cannot be achieved. But this can be achieved if 125 – crore people of this country join hands," Modi said, calling for "jan bhagidari" (public participation) to make Swachh Bharat a success. "If Swaraj was achieved by the satyagrahis, shrestha (great) Bharat would be achieved by the swachhagrahis (those who work for cleanliness)," Modi said. He said the ranking of cities on "swachhata" (cleanl iness) has brought about a positive and competitive atmosphere. "Swachhata needs a revolution of ideas as well; and competition gives a platform to the concept of swachhata" the PM said.

         As a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Government launched Swachhta Pachkwada to make India an Open Defecation Free by 2019.  Swachhata Pakhwada started in April 2016 with the objective of bringing a fortnight of intense focus on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging GOI Ministries/Departments in their jurisdictions. An annual calendar is pre-circulated among the Ministries to help them plan for the Pakhwada activities.  The Ministries observing Swachhata Pakhwada are monitored closely using online monitoring system of Swachhata Samiksha where action plans, images, videos related to Swachhata activities are uploaded and shared. After observing Swachhata Pakhwada, Ministries/ Departments announce their achievements through a press conference and other communication tools.  For the Pakhwada fortnight, observing ministries are considered as Swachhata Ministries and are expected to bring qualitative Swachhata improvements in their jurisdictions. The focus during Swachhta Pakhwada was not only to garner people’s involvement but also to bring about behavioural and attitudinal change through innovative activities so that the ultimate goals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan could be achieved and sustained. During the Swacchta fortnight, all hospital/clinics were also directed to install waste bins for segregating waste and massive cleaning drives were undertaken in all the hospital wards and hospital premises.

The following events were conducted as a part of ‘SWACCHTA PACKHWADA’:

S No.	Event Name	Event Date	Organised Institute
1	Poster & Speech Competition	12.12.2017	KEC
2	Campus Cleaning Activity	13.12.2017	KEC
3	School Cleaning Activity	14.12.2017	KEC
4	Valediction, Swacchta Pledge & Prize Distribution	14.12.2017	KEC

'SAVE WATER' RALLY

The NCC Cadets of Kongu Engineering College had conducted Save Water and Save River Awareness Rally in Thoppupalayam on 05.09.2017. Around 40 Cadets participated in the rally which is from Kongu Engineering College to the Thoppupalayam.  The Cadets briefed the local people about the importance of Water and then explained them about the need to save Rivers. The people were told about the importance to store water. The people understood the need to save Rivers and got to know that Rain Water storage is mandatory. The Principal Prof S.Kuppuswami and NCC Officer Major Dr P S Raghavendran appreciated the cadets for creating awareness among the People.

DENGUE AWARENESS RALLY

The NCC Cadets of Kongu Engineering College had conducted Dengue Awareness Rally in Perundurai on 07.09.2017. Around 70 Cadets participated in the rally which is from Veluchami Hospital to the Perundurai Government Hospital.  The Cadets briefed the local people about the ill effects of Dengue and then explained them about the ways to stop the dengue. The people were given pamplets stating the measures taken by the Government and precaution steps. The people understood the consequences of Dengue and got to know that Clean Environment is the basic for Healthy life. The Principal Prof S.Kuppuswami and NCC Officer Major Dr P S Raghavendran appreciated the cadets for creating awareness among the People and their care towards the Society.

CAMPUS CLEANING

The NCC Cadets of Kongu Engineering College conducted a Campus Cleaning Activity on 23^rd September, 2017. About 90 Cadets participated in the activity and cleaned in and around the Campus. The Cadets were split in batches and they were sent all around the college premises. The Cadets collected the plastic wastes from the Teachers Residence till Firing Range along the road side. The Batches were also sent inside the Campus and they cleaned every department. They completely gathered the wastes from the college premises and deposited in the bins.The Cadets worked so enthusiastically that they cleaned the entire campus in one day. The Principal and the Correspondent along with our ANO Maj Dr. P S Raghavendran appreciated the cadets for their work.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP OCT 2017

The NCC Cadets of Kongu Engineering College organized Blood Donation Camp in our College Campus on 4^th October, 2017. The Cadets were willing to donate blood. As the Strength was limited to 30, these number of cadets donated blood. Our Company Commander Major Dr P. S. Raghavendran also donated blood along with the Cadets. The Principal Prof. S. Kuppuswami inaugurated the function. The Correspondent Thiru A.Venkatachalam and CO Lt. Col Sanil Damodaran felicitated the function. The Blood was donated to Blood Bank of IRT Medical College, Perundurai. The Staffs congratulated the Cadets for undertaking such activities and encouraged them to continue these kind of Social Activities.The Principal and the Correspondent congratulated the Cadets who donated blood. The Cadets gave speech on the importance of Blood Donation.