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ICERME-2021: International Conference on SDG-7

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) of India, being appointed as the leader of the cluster formed by the International Association of Universities for SDG-7, organized an Online International Conference on Emerging Renewable and Modern Energy (ICERME-2021) on the theme “Access to Affordable, Reliable, and Modern energy services to all” under its Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) of ADBU, in collaboration with Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, India during 12-13 February 2021.

A total of 18 research papers on sustainable development and clean energy were presented on this global agenda. ICRME-2021 brought together researchers, educators, students and policymakers from various nations including Bhutan, Algeria, Thailand, UK and India, across academia, government, industry and non-governmental organizations to discuss, share and promote current works and recent accomplishments in various aspects of green energy sector.

ICERME-21 also featured a panel discussion titled “Synergies and trade offs between sustainable development goals and targets, with special reference to SDG-7“. The panel discussion of the conference was aimed at bringing some pertinent issues to the attention of the policymakers, budding researchers, innovators, industry professionals and the intelligentsia of the global community. With the active support and participation from various reputed institutions including IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, Royal University of Bhutan, SMIT Sikkim, NIT Silchar, Tezpur University, Assam Engineering College, RedLemon Technologies, etc., the International Conference concluded successfully.

Sustainable energy generates opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet. There are tangible health benefits to having access to electricity, and demonstrable improvement in wellbeing. Energy access, therefore, constitutes a core component of the sustainable development agenda for energy. Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG-7), as set by the United Nations General Assembly, aims to correct the enormous imbalance by ensuring everyone has access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services by the year 2030.

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Don Bosco College and GCCI forge ties to promote industry-institution collaboration

To promote skill development and industry-institute collaboration, Don Bosco College, Panjim and Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 6 February 2021. It highlights eight potential areas identified for the industry-institute engagement. Curriculum design, industrial visits, student internship, skill development programmes, guest lectures, faculty development programmes and strengthening incubation centres through industry to promote innovation, and entrepreneurship among students were the thrust areas in the MoU.

The institution is likely to have access to rich resources of essential business information and various chamber events. The offices of GCCI are conveniently situated in the heart of Goa’s capital, and also in the largest industrial estate at Verna.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Ralph de Sousa, 1st Vice President, GCCI, and Fr. Joaquim Lobo, Director of Don Bosco College Panjim, in the presence of Mr. R.S. Kamat, Director General, GCCI, Ms. Pallavi Arondekar, Deputy Director, GCCI, Ms. Alisha Souza, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College and Mr. Gilbert Mendes, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Dr Cedric Silviera, Principal at Don Bosco College at the Chamber Office of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Panjim.

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Goa’s premier non-profit business, support service and networking organization. They represent and liaise with SMEs, corporate organizations and government bodies and an association like this is aimed at bridging the existing gap between education and the industry.

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Autonomy Review Visit

The Autonomy Review Committee constituted by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi visited Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur-635601, Tirupattur District on 5th & 6th February, 2021. The six member expert committee constituting: the Chairperson Dr. N.C. Gautham, Vice Chancellor, Magatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramamdaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh-485334, Member, Dr. K.B. Sharma, Principal, S.S. Jain Subodh PG College (Autonomous & College with Potential Excellence), Jaipur, Rajasthan-302004, Member Dr. Shuchi Srivastava, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462003, State Government Nominee, Dr. G. Ezhilan, the Regional Join Director of Collegiate Education, Vellore-632006, University Nominee Dr. A. Liyakath Ali, Member Syndicate, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Islamiah College (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi-635752 and Coordinating Officer Dr. V. Jayaprakash, Section Officer-UGC-SERO, University Grants Commission South Eastern Regional Office, Chirag Lane, Hyderabad-500001 graced with their august presence in the premises of the campus for two days.

The esteemed members of the committee were bestowed an affable welcome on the first day by the institution. The NCC Cadets, Sacred Heart College received them felicitously with Guard of Honour. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, SDB, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Rev. Dr. John Alexander, Secretary, Sacred Heart College, the Members of the Management and Office Bearers offered the Committee a hospitable welcome. After a short discussion, the members visited the various academic and non-academic sections of the institution. The sections include college office, laboratories, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) office, Controller of Examinations (COE), library, archaeological discoveries, classrooms, departments, counselling center, research cell, play ground, gym, hostels, placement cell, extension services and the exhibition stalls of groups and movements. The committee met the alumni, parents, students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff individually. The college exhibited its extracurricular profile by presenting a variegated cultural programme before the committee in Kamarajar Arangam.

On the second day, the members of the esteemed committee engaged themselves in team discussion and report writing. The committee conducted an exit meeting with Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, SDB, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Dr. S. Sagayaraj, IQAC Coordinator, Sacred Heart College and Dr. L. Ravi, Chairperson, Autonomy Review Visit, Sacred Heart College to discuss the deliberations. The delegates completed their academic exercise and departed with profound gratitude. The management, staff and students were left with everlasting impression and scope for excellence in higher education.
2. TOPIC:The annual cultural fest
DATE:31st January 2021

The annual cultural fest of Sacred Heart College – HEARTBEAT 2021 was conducted on 31st January 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Kamarajar Arangam. Rev. Fr. John Alexander the Rector and Secretary of the College presided over the function and declared the cultural fest open. The special guests of honour were Rev. Fr. K.J. Louis, Don Bosco – Pannur and Rev. Fr. Balasamy, Rector, Don Bosco Institutions, Fujairah, UAE. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, the Principal gave his felicitation and urged the students to emulate St. Don Bosco. Rev. Dr. G. Theophil Anand, the Vice Principal (Admin) coordinated the entire event. Students from almost 12 departments enthusiastically participated in this cultural fest. The competitions were conducted under 13 different categories to bring out the hidden talents of the students. The event was a grand success. More than 500 students participated in various events. The winners of the competitions were honoured with certificates and momentos. This event vouched for the wide variety of cultural talents of students from all disciplines.

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Awareness on Banking Ombudsman Scheme

The Department of Commerce organized a webinar on 02-02-2021, for students in the department on the topic “Awareness on Banking Ombudsman Scheme”. The session was handled by Mr. Sreenath L., Assistant Manager, Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Thiruvanthapuram. Topics covered : 1) Banking Ombudsman. 2) List of complaints one can lodge with the Banking Ombudsman. 3) Situations in which the complaint can be rejected by the Banking Ombudsman. 4) The procedure for filing a complaint with Banking Ombudsman.

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ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY

Report of the Annual General Body Meeting:

Annual Alumni Day of Sacred Heart College was held on 31st January, 2021. The meeting started with registration at 9.30 a.m. in the morning. The registration was organized with multiple desks for registration of membership and department wise registration for the day’s participation. Members were informed about the Life and Annual Membership by the Executive Members and Volunteers. This was a special event to connect with the alumni from various parts of the world as the programme was also live streamed in Youtube and online participation was enabled via ZOOM meet. The Annual General Body meeting started at 11.00 am with a prayer song. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate presided over the programme as the chief guest. About 63 alumni members participated in this meet physically at the SHC Campus along with the present faculty members.

Another 87 members participated in the virtual mode of meeting. The Annual General Body Meeting was anchored by Dr. U. Ramesh, the Vice President (Gex). Advocate A. Jacob, Executive Member welcomed the gathering and expressed his happiness and joy in organizing the Annual General Body Meeting. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate delivered the chief guest’s address. In his speech he listed the services rendered by the college during Covid ’19 and the technological advantage we had in conducting regular classes even during this pandemic. He also shared various achievements made by the faculty members and technical team during 2020-2021. He stressed on the past pupils engagement through various means of establishing support to the college.

Appreciating the goodwill and hard work of the executive members he invited them for more innovative ways of engaging the past pupils in the future. Dr. S.M. Krishnan, President delivered the presidential address. He appreciated the support of the College Management towards past pupil engagement, specially the support rendered by Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj in implementing various activities as planned by the alumni association. He invited all the members to become life members of the alumni association and extend their support in whatever way that they can contribute. Dr. C.R. Christi Anandan, Secretary, Sacred Heart College Alumni Association presented the annual report of the alumni association mentioning the various activities including the Covid’19 relief services, Child Fund Initiatives and other activities by the SHC Alumni Association. Mr. Nicola Prakash, Treasurer, Alumni Association presented the financial report for the year 2020-21. The floor was then open for the expressions of the alumni gathered, where the members shared about the way the college had supported them in the past and they were grateful to the institution. Members also expressed their solidarity with the college.

The whole sharing session was led by Rev. Dr. John Alexander, Rector and Secretary of Sacred Heart College and he shared his perspectives and need for alumni cooperation in bringing together past pupil with the target in mind SHC 75 years Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Mr. A. Gopinathen, Vice President of Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event with appreciations of all those who had worked hard to make the event a success. A group photo was taken to retain the memories of the event. A sumptuous meal was served for all the members, participants and volunteers. The presence and support of the executive members Mr. Thangamani and Mr. Thiruupathi was highly appreciated. It was also a happy moment to find the alumni members extending their support to their departments.

ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tirupattur Dist. 31st January, 2021 Report of the Annual General Body Meeting: Annual Alumni Day of Sacred Heart College was held on 31st January, 2021. The meeting started with registration at 9.30 a.m. in the morning. The registration was organized with multiple desks for registration of membership and department wise registration for the day’s participation. Members were informed about the Life and Annual Membership by the Executive Members and Volunteers. This was a special event to connect with the alumni from various parts of the world as the programme was also live streamed in Youtube and online participation was enabled via ZOOM meet. The Annual General Body meeting started at 11.00 am with a prayer song. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate presided over the programme as the chief guest. About 63 alumni members participated in this meet physically at the SHC Campus along with the present faculty members. Another 87 members participated in the virtual mode of meeting.

The Annual General Body Meeting was anchored by Dr. U. Ramesh, the Vice President (Gex). Advocate A. Jacob, Executive Member welcomed the gathering and expressed his happiness and joy in organizing the Annual General Body Meeting. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate delivered the chief guest’s address. In his speech he listed the services rendered by the college during Covid ’19 and the technological advantage we had in conducting regular classes even during this pandemic. He also shared various achievements made by the faculty members and technical team during 2020-2021. He stressed on the past pupils engagement through various means of establishing support to the college. Appreciating the goodwill and hard work of the executive members he invited them for more innovative ways of engaging the past pupils in the future. Dr. S.M. Krishnan, President delivered the presidential address. He appreciated the support of the College Management towards past pupil engagement, specially the support rendered by Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj in implementing various activities as planned by the alumni association. He invited all the members to become life members of the alumni association and extend their support in whatever way that they can contribute.

Dr. C.R. Christi Anandan, Secretary, Sacred Heart College Alumni Association presented the annual report of the alumni association mentioning the various activities including the Covid’19 relief services, Child Fund Initiatives and other activities by the SHC Alumni Association. Mr. Nicola Prakash, Treasurer, Alumni Association presented the financial report for the year 2020-21. The floor was then open for the expressions of the alumni gathered, where the members shared about the way the college had supported them in the past and they were grateful to the institution. Members also expressed their solidarity with the college. The whole sharing session was led by Rev. Dr. John Alexander, Rector and Secretary of Sacred Heart College and he shared his perspectives and need for alumni cooperation in bringing together past pupil with the target in mind SHC 75 years Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Mr. A. Gopinathen, Vice President of Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event with appreciations of all those who had worked hard to make the event a success. A group photo was taken to retain the memories of the event. A sumptuous meal was served for all the members, participants and volunteers. The presence and support of the executive members Mr. Thangamani and Mr. Thiruupathi was highly appreciated. It was also a happy moment to find the alumni members extending their support to their departments. ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tirupattur Dist. 31st January, 2021 Report of the Annual General Body Meeting: Annual Alumni Day of Sacred Heart College was held on 31st January, 2021. The meeting started with registration at 9.30 a.m. in the morning. The registration was organized with multiple desks for registration of membership and department wise registration for the day’s participation. Members were informed about the Life and Annual Membership by the Executive Members and Volunteers. This was a special event to connect with the alumni from various parts of the world as the programme was also live streamed in Youtube and online participation was enabled via ZOOM meet. The Annual General Body meeting started at 11.00 am with a prayer song. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate presided over the programme as the chief guest. About 63 alumni members participated in this meet physically at the SHC Campus along with the present faculty members.

Another 87 members participated in the virtual mode of meeting. The Annual General Body Meeting was anchored by Dr. U. Ramesh, the Vice President (Gex). Advocate A. Jacob, Executive Member welcomed the gathering and expressed his happiness and joy in organizing the Annual General Body Meeting. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate delivered the chief guest’s address. In his speech he listed the services rendered by the college during Covid ’19 and the technological advantage we had in conducting regular classes even during this pandemic. He also shared various achievements made by the faculty members and technical team during 2020-2021. He stressed on the past pupils engagement through various means of establishing support to the college.

Appreciating the goodwill and hard work of the executive members he invited them for more innovative ways of engaging the past pupils in the future. Dr. S.M. Krishnan, President delivered the presidential address. He appreciated the support of the College Management towards past pupil engagement, specially the support rendered by Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj in implementing various activities as planned by the alumni association. He invited all the members to become life members of the alumni association and extend their support in whatever way that they can contribute. Dr. C.R. Christi Anandan, Secretary, Sacred Heart College Alumni Association presented the annual report of the alumni association mentioning the various activities including the Covid’19 relief services, Child Fund Initiatives and other activities by the SHC Alumni Association. Mr. Nicola Prakash, Treasurer, Alumni Association presented the financial report for the year 2020-21. The floor was then open for the expressions of the alumni gathered, where the members shared about the way the college had supported them in the past and they were grateful to the institution. Members also expressed their solidarity with the college. The whole sharing session was led by Rev. Dr. John Alexander, Rector and Secretary of Sacred Heart College and he shared his perspectives and need for alumni cooperation in bringing together past pupil with the target in mind SHC 75 years Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Mr. A. Gopinathen, Vice President of Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event with appreciations of all those who had worked hard to make the event a success. A group photo was taken to retain the memories of the event.

A sumptuous meal was served for all the members, participants and volunteers. The presence and support of the executive members Mr. Thangamani and Mr. Thiruupathi was highly appreciated. It was also a happy moment to find the alumni members extending their support to their departments. ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tirupattur Dist. 31st January, 2021 Report of the Annual General Body Meeting: Annual Alumni Day of Sacred Heart College was held on 31st January, 2021. The meeting started with registration at 9.30 a.m. in the morning. The registration was organized with multiple desks for registration of membership and department wise registration for the day’s participation. Members were informed about the Life and Annual Membership by the Executive Members and Volunteers. This was a special event to connect with the alumni from various parts of the world as the programme was also live streamed in Youtube and online participation was enabled via ZOOM meet. The Annual General Body meeting started at 11.00 am with a prayer song. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate presided over the programme as the chief guest. About 63 alumni members participated in this meet physically at the SHC Campus along with the present faculty members.

Another 87 members participated in the virtual mode of meeting. The Annual General Body Meeting was anchored by Dr. U. Ramesh, the Vice President (Gex). Advocate A. Jacob, Executive Member welcomed the gathering and expressed his happiness and joy in organizing the Annual General Body Meeting. Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, Principal and the Sacred Heart College Unit Delegate delivered the chief guest’s address. In his speech he listed the services rendered by the college during Covid ’19 and the technological advantage we had in conducting regular classes even during this pandemic. He also shared various achievements made by the faculty members and technical team during 2020-2021. He stressed on the past pupils engagement through various means of establishing support to the college.

Appreciating the goodwill and hard work of the executive members he invited them for more innovative ways of engaging the past pupils in the future. Dr. S.M. Krishnan, President delivered the presidential address. He appreciated the support of the College Management towards past pupil engagement, specially the support rendered by Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj in implementing various activities as planned by the alumni association. He invited all the members to become life members of the alumni association and extend their support in whatever way that they can contribute. Dr. C.R. Christi Anandan, Secretary, Sacred Heart College Alumni Association presented the annual report of the alumni association mentioning the various activities including the Covid’19 relief services, Child Fund Initiatives and other activities by the SHC Alumni Association. Mr. Nicola Prakash, Treasurer, Alumni Association presented the financial report for the year 2020-21.

The floor was then open for the expressions of the alumni gathered, where the members shared about the way the college had supported them in the past and they were grateful to the institution. Members also expressed their solidarity with the college. The whole sharing session was led by Rev. Dr. John Alexander, Rector and Secretary of Sacred Heart College and he shared his perspectives and need for alumni cooperation in bringing together past pupil with the target in mind SHC 75 years Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Mr. A. Gopinathen, Vice President of Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the event with appreciations of all those who had worked hard to make the event a success. A group photo was taken to retain the memories of the event. A sumptuous meal was served for all the members, participants and volunteers. The presence and support of the executive members Mr. Thangamani and Mr. Thiruupathi was highly appreciated. It was also a happy moment to find the alumni members extending their support to their departments.

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Entrepreneurship Development through Aquarium and Ornamental Fishery

The Department of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University in collaboration with Fishfed, Department of Fisheries, Government of Assam organised the 10th Lecture on “Entrepreneurship Development through Aquarium and Ornamental Fishery” as part of the Lecture Series ‘Science Behind Nature’ on 23 January 2021.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sanjay Sarma, State Fishery Coordinator, World Bank Funded APART Project, Fishfed, Government of Assam. Dr. Sarma shared his views on Entrepreneurship Development through Aquarium and Ornamental Fishery. The participants interacted with Dr. Sarma through the Question and Answer session wherein Dr. Sarma answered their questions and also shared a few tips with them on the management of this type of Fishery. The participants were motivated to take up Fishery as an alternative source of income as well as for aesthetics purposes.

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College celebrates National Youth Day

The Red Ribbon Club- Don Bosco College, Tura under the aegis of Meghalaya Aids Control Society celebrated National Youth Day / Vivekananda Jayanti today, the 12th January 2021. The theme of this year’s National Youth Day was Youth for Nation Building and the deliberations were on responsibilities of youth towards nation building woven together with health and life. While Fr. Bivan R. Mukhim, Principal, Don Bosco College Tura and Dr. Barbara S. Sangma, the Red Ribbon Club Nodal Officer of the College harped on youth and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda during the Inaugural function, the main thrust of the National Youth Day was Awareness on HIV & AIDS. The celebration was in two parts: the morning and afternoon sessions.

The Chief Guest of the Morning Session was Dr. Marwin R. Sangma, District Medical and Health Officer, West Garo Hills, Tura and he spoke on the spread of AIDS and the need to contain the malaise. He encouraged the students gathered for the programme that they do a lot to contribute to the over-all development of the country, beginning from creating awareness of HIV & AIDS.
The Resource Persons Dr. Rajamoni Marak MD, I/C ICTC and STI/RTI and Nodal Officer ARTC, Tura Civil Hospital gave a comprehensive presentation on HIV & AIDS and Ms. Narbecca Momin, Clinical Psychologist, Tura Civil Hospital also made a presentation on Mental Health with particular reference to HIV & AIDS patients.
The afternoon session was played out through a beautiful concept suggested by Meghalaya Aids Control Society. As a mark of effort to spread awareness about HIV & AIDS the students decorated a tree at William Point, Tura with red ribbons and cards carrying poignant messages signaling a message of solidarity and empathy with those suffering from HIV & AIDS and those who have from it.

The Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills Shri Ram Singh IAS was the Chief Guest. He spoke on the occasion and left a very pertinent message for the youth to be self-reliant, positive, constructive and to believe in oneself. Later the Deputy Commissioner administered a pledge of National Youth Day and hung the first card on the branch of a tree.

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NESAC balloons launching

The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) on 11 January 2021 conducted a demonstration presentation of tethered balloon and meteorological balloon launching at Tapesia Campus, in collaboration with the Department of Physics.

Dr. Arup Borgohain, NESAC Scientist gave a presentation in the Auditorium prior to launching tethered balloon/ kytoon with atmospheric science payload & an attached GPS sonde and meteorological balloon in front of Bosco Café.

This experiment is a part of NESAC’s campaign for the vertical profiling of aerosol and meteorological parameters over 4 selected places in North East region viz. Cherrapunji, Tapesia, Dhubri and Dibrugarh.

Tethered balloon filled with hydrogen gas with attached GPS sonde was launched 4 times per day at 6 hourly intervals for 5 days and meteorological balloon was also launched 8 times a day at 3 hourly intervals for 1 day.

The launching of balloons was witnessed by the Vice Chancellor, Fr. Dr. Stephen Mavely along with Dr. Samrat Dey, HoD, Department of Physics and faculty, staff and some research scholars.