The College of Agriculture Vellayani, recently hosted the transformative 'Illuminate 2023' workshop, organized by E-Cell CoA Vellayani, which brought together 120 enthusiastic participants and 18 online attendees. This event, held on January 8th, 2024, aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and foster a learning and collaborative environment.
In an impressive showcase of innovation and sustainability, five outstanding teams from the Entrepreneurial Cell (E-Cell), of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, have been selected to participate in the prestigious Kerala State Biodiversity Board Youth Ideation Challenge 2023.
In an exciting educational opportunity, renowned IT professional Sthanu Ramakrishnan Thambi conducted a 75-minute session on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specially tailored for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The session was scheduled to take place on January 19th, from 10 AM to 11:15 AM, at the campus of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
Sub Lieutenant Dr. Pratheesh P Gopinath was honored with a Special Appreciation Award by the Group Commander of Trivandrum group NCC, Brigadier Anand Kumar. This accolade was presented in recognition of Dr. Gopinath's exceptional conduct of an NCC camp, which achieved unprecedented high standards, including IYOM activities, during the Annual Training Camp of 1 K Naval NCC held at Pangode Military Station.
Eight cadets from 1(K) Naval NCC, College of Agriculture Vellayani, toured Naval Ship Neelkanth at Vizhinjam port on December 18th.
In 2023, at the Annual General Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Projects on Honey Bees and Pollinators (AICRP on HB&P) held in Bengaluru from September 4th to 6th, the AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) Southern Zone, Vellayani, was honored for its exceptional research contributions during the 2022-23 period. This prestigious recognition highlights the significant advancements and achievements made by the Vellayani team in the field of apiculture and pollinator studies.
On December 12, 2023, the Department of Microbiology at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani in Thiruvananthapuram, was honored to host a specialized lecture by Dr. Braham Dhillon, an eminent Plant Pathologist from the University of Florida, USA. The focus of the session was "Fungal Pathosystems of Palms, from Diagnostics to Management."
On December 14, 2023, the AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators at RARS (SZ), Vellayani, hosted a one-day intensive training program on bee breeding. This specialized workshop was designed for postgraduate and doctoral students, along with faculty members from the Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Dr. Anith K. N., the Associate Director of Research at RARS (SZ), Vellayani, inaugurated the event with an insightful presidential address.
In observance of Human Rights Day, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, marked the occasion with a special celebration. The significance of this day, dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, was underscored. A pivotal moment occurred as a pledge to uphold human rights was taken, led by the Associate Director of Research, Dr. Anith K.N. The event aimed to foster awareness about the importance of equality, justice, and fundamental freedoms.
As a part of the international millet year 2023,1(K) naval NCC unit in association with the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Vellayani conducted a special campaign on the International year of Millets 2023 on 13th December 2023, at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
