The inaugural was presided by SRMIST’s Associate Director (Campus life) and UBA nodal officer, Dr. V. Thirumurugan. The special address was presented by Dr. Shanthi Prince, HOD of ECE. This program celebration is organised by Dr. T. Deepa, Associate Professor of ECE department. 

ECE department faculty co-ordinators and student co-ordinators along with village panchayat president Mrs. Vasanthi Sambasivam and Mr. Sambasivam, Vice president Mrs. Manjula Karthikeyan, village panchayat secretary Mr. Seetharaman and Nattarasanpattu village panchayat ward members were part of the women’s day celebration.

Dr. Lalitha J, Vice Principal of SRM Institute of Hotel Management and Professor Shanthi Prince, HOD of ECE were honoured during the celebration. Professor Shanthi Prince shared her insights on International Women’s Day to show the importance and significance that women have on the lives of their family members and society.

·     The main aim of the campagin was to create awareness among community members      of Kolathur through events like a skit, dance and a short awareness session.

·    To engage school students and the families in the community and  highlight their role in achieving effective handwashing , according to the WHO standards by following specific handwashing techniques.

Event:

·  We conducted the event in a government elementary school in Kolathur village,      chengalpattu district. The Panchayet leaders and Headmaster of the school were present and inauguarated the event.

·    SPH BPH students took part in a skit and dance where they acted out the do's and don’ts of handwashing and hygiene practices. which was guided by MPH students phD scholars and staffs.

·    An interactive session was conducted with the community members where we got to know what the community members thought in terms of the practices and what they do at home.

·  There were a series of games that were played by children present at the event. These games emphasized the handwashing techniquest that need to be practiced. Those who have arranged the cards were awarded with gifts as to encourage other kids to participate and learn the handwashing techniques and small gifts were given to them

·    A photobooth was developed by the MPH students, that was used to take pictures of students and community members. These pictures were used to promote and spread awareness on social media.