The inauguration of the first-year classes at Nandha Polytechnic College, which is entering its 18th year with the objective of improving the livelihood of rural students, was held in a grand manner.
The inauguration ceremony for the first-year undergraduate and postgraduate classes was conducted by Mrs. Bhanumathi Shanmugan, Member of Sri Nandha Educational Trust, and Dr. M. Ravi, former Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, who attended as the chief guest. They inaugurated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp.
Speaking at the event, Sri Nandha Educational Trust Chairman Mr. V. Shanmugan expressed his happiness that the two colleges, which are entering their 18th year, have received high-level accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
He said that, with their primary objective of ensuring “Employment for All,” the institutions have been conducting various professional training programmes, workshops and seminars to prepare students in accordance with the expectations of the industry.
He urged the students to focus on their studies and personality development, maintain discipline and good habits, and work towards fulfilling their parents’ dreams.
Earlier, College Principal Dr. S. Nandagopal welcomed the first-year students and their parents.
The function was attended by Sri Nandha Educational Trust Joint Managing Trustees Mr. S. Nandakumar Pradeep and Mr. S. Thirumoorthy, Engineering College Principal Dr. U.S. Raghupathi, Polytechnic College Principal Mr. G. Mohankumar, and Administrative Officer of Nandha Technical Campus Mr. A.K. Velusamy. They welcomed the first-year students and offered their best wishes.
Former Director General of Police Dr. M. Ravi subsequently delivered the special address.
He advised the students that self-confidence is the most essential quality as they enter college after completing their school education. He said that self-confidence can be developed by fully understanding one’s individual talents, awareness of strengths and weaknesses. At the same time, he stressed the need to avoid overconfidence and the attitude that one knows everything. He advised students to understand what needs to be done, when it should be done and where it should be implemented, saying that this approach would increase their chances of success.
He also urged the students to get at least six to seven hours of sleep every day and maintain good physical health by participating in group sports on the grounds in the evening and engaging in walking, cycling and running in the morning.
He advised the students to become highly capable individuals with clear thinking, positive ideas and strong human values through proper planning in both education and physical fitness. He conveyed his wishes to the students and their parents and thanked them.
At the end of the function, Dr. N. Vijayakumar, Head of the First-Year Science and Humanities Department, proposed the vote of thanks.