Unnat Bharat Abhiyan SRMIST: Baburayanpettai

Gram Sabha Meeting-Baburayanpettai

Gram Sabha Meeting Report <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Village: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Baburayanpettai <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">District: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chengalpattu <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Taluk: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Madurantakam <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Date: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">15 August 2025 <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Time: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Presiding Officer: <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Village President: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mrs. L. Navaneetham <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Attendees: <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vice President: Mr. K. Batvachalam <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">UBA Village Coordinator: Dr. Sathaiah. M <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Village Health Nurse (VHN): R. Balasukambhal <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ward Members: Mrs. Ambhika, Mrs. Kalaivani <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Library In-charge: Mrs. S. Malarvizhi <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Anganwadi Worker: Mrs. E. Sivakami <span face=""Noto Sans Symbols", sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">• <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Village residents <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Agenda & Resolutions Passed <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.71931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.81600189208984pt; margin-right: -0.26007080078125pt; margin-top: 12.7559814453125pt; margin: 12.756pt -0.260071pt 0pt 90.816pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.612pt; text-indent: -17.612pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">1. Provision of Purified Drinking Water: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It was resolved to ensure continuous supply  of purified drinking water to all residents of Baburayanpettai. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72556; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.31200408935547pt; margin-right: -0.248046875pt; margin-top: 7.5628662109375pt; margin: 7.56287pt -0.248047pt 0pt 90.312pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.684pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.684pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2. Lake Renovation (2024–25): <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Small-sized lakes in the village will be renovated under  the Grama Annai Marumalarchi Thittam – Phase II, and the progress will be monitored  periodically. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.21600341796875pt; margin-right: -0.2320556640625pt; margin-top: 7.380401611328125pt; margin: 7.3804pt -0.232056pt 0pt 90.216pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.78pt; text-indent: -17.78pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">3. Correction of Previous Year’s Report: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The previous year’s report (arikkai) was  presented before the Gram Sabha and corrected as per public feedback. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.32400512695312pt; margin-right: -0.248046875pt; margin-top: 7.342926025390625pt; margin: 7.34293pt -0.248047pt 0pt 90.324pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.684pt; text-indent: -17.684pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">4. Monitoring of MGNREGA Scheme: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The implementation of MGNREGA works will  be closely monitored and evaluated for transparency and effectiveness.<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72514; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.43199920654297pt; margin-right: -0.26800537109375pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin: 0pt -0.268005pt 0pt 90.432pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.936pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.936pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">5. Allocation of Social Fund for JJM Infrastructure: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It was resolved that 10% of the  social fund will be allotted for the construction of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)  infrastructure. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72431; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.46800231933594pt; margin-right: -0.3160400390625pt; margin-top: 7.38458251953125pt; margin: 7.38458pt -0.31604pt 0pt 90.468pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.54pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">6. Chief Minister’s House Construction Scheme: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Eligible beneficiaries will be  identified for the Chief Minister’s House Construction Scheme, and applications will  be submitted through the e-Sevai Maiyam. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.71931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.43199920654297pt; margin-right: -0.248046875pt; margin-top: 7.51287841796875pt; margin: 7.51288pt -0.248047pt 0pt 90.432pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">7. Rehabilitation of Records: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Records related to Urimai Sanrtha Thittam, Social Welfare  Schemes, and Vazhavathara Thittam will be updated and maintained properly. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72264; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.44400024414062pt; margin-right: -0.32000732421875pt; margin-top: 7.59295654296875pt; margin: 7.59296pt -0.320007pt 0pt 90.444pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.672pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.672pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">8. Awareness on PMSBY & PMJJBY: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Awareness programs will be conducted to inform  villagers about Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri  Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) – covering accident insurance and life insurance  schemes. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72431; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.39600372314453pt; margin-right: -0.27203369140625pt; margin-top: 7.529571533203125pt; margin: 7.52957pt -0.272034pt 0pt 90.396pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.612pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -17.612pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">9. Construction of Drainage Channels: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Drainage channels (Kazhivuneer Kalvai) will  be constructed along all roads in Baburayanpettai to ensure proper wastewater  management. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.73097; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.81600189208984pt; margin-right: -0.3079833984375pt; margin-top: 7.392913818359375pt; margin: 7.39291pt -0.307983pt 0pt 90.816pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.3pt; text-indent: -17.3pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. Opening of ABHA Accounts: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All villagers will be encouraged and assisted in opening  Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.81600189208984pt; margin-right: -0.2960205078125pt; margin-top: 7.32623291015625pt; margin: 7.32623pt -0.296021pt 0pt 90.816pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.324pt; text-indent: -17.324pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">11. Tamil Nadu Health Insurance Scheme: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All eligible residents will be enrolled under  the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72931; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 90.81600189208984pt; margin-right: -0.1881103515625pt; margin-top: 7.3428955078125pt; margin: 7.3429pt -0.18811pt 0pt 90.816pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 17.3pt; text-indent: -17.3pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">12. Dustbin Installation: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dustbins will be installed at all major road junctions in the  village to promote cleanliness and waste management. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Conclusion: <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.72556; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 72.37200164794922pt; margin-right: -0.1220703125pt; margin-top: 12.756011962890625pt; margin: 12.756pt -0.12207pt 0pt 72.372pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36.008pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The meeting concluded with active participation from all attendees, with unanimous  agreement on the above resolutions. The Village President thanked all participants for their  involvement and commitment to village development. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Prepared by: <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dr. Sathaiah. M <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">UBA Village Coordinator <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Baburayanpettai<div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> <img height="338" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdr_A9AaHBDX7W1kE4QWSFFvwvred-MQ4PirweyA4H3-IH6jowo7UeSCZMjmtlzvEWOF13vl53dLGwKx8XEPf9DevQGKCMZdIl-CY8Ame_LN1qiCD9_t2MhcaM4d7-uiQToKfPj=w655-h338?key=9i9Ms5tvW9iphtXLQlYLHg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="655" /></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </div>

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Hands on Training to Assemble Solar Study Lamp – World Earth Day 2025 (22.04.2025)

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Strengthens the connection between educational institutions and rural
communities.<o:p></o:p> On
22nd April 2025, part of celebrating WORLD
EARTH DAY – 2025 a “Hands-on
Training session for assembling solar study lamps” was successfully
conducted under the initiative of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), SRM Institute of
Science and Technology (SRMIST) in collaboration with the Department of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering and SRM College of Agricultural
Sciences. The event aimed to promote sustainable energy practices and enhance
technical awareness among students and local community members. The training
took place on the SRM College of Agricultural Sciences campus and saw active
participation from school students, faculty members, and representatives from
Minnal Chithamur, Baburayanpettai and Keezhathivakkam adopted villages. The
program commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. Anbarasan A., the
overall coordinator of the event. He greeted all the dignitaries,
faculty members, and participants, setting a positive and enthusiastic tone for
the session. <o:p></o:p>Dr.
Anbarasan emphasized the importance of renewable energy in today’s world and
highlighted the role of educational institutions in fostering sustainability
and community empowerment. His remarks reflected the commitment of SRMIST and
the College of Agricultural Sciences to the ideals of the Unnat Bharat
Abhiyan.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvgJjF3pCiOZbIBTq1fDXFCK2055502bW-Dj6zigmBB6PNoy35Wtv9Ijqq8V-oI8hPLunu5aCqIzr1CfOphCbvXQyJbWcrLGdKHh6_mqPQg0YwCH9HXUlsDmsgY_NRMoWC0Trmk4lOMqn85ZtVuNxKqA9D5AWtiw6RSVyvHQJrDACFkqsUtTQS64my2o/s4096/IMG20250422112358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvgJjF3pCiOZbIBTq1fDXFCK2055502bW-Dj6zigmBB6PNoy35Wtv9Ijqq8V-oI8hPLunu5aCqIzr1CfOphCbvXQyJbWcrLGdKHh6_mqPQg0YwCH9HXUlsDmsgY_NRMoWC0Trmk4lOMqn85ZtVuNxKqA9D5AWtiw6RSVyvHQJrDACFkqsUtTQS64my2o/w640-h480/IMG20250422112358.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>          The program was
officially inaugurated by Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Nodal
Officer of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan – SRMIST. In his inaugural address, he
emphasized the importance of renewable energy, especially in
the context of rural development. Dr. Thirumurugan highlighted
how initiatives like solar energy not only help bridge the energy gap in
underserved areas but also empower communities through sustainable and
affordable solutions. <o:p></o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpqVTcavRnHQcGVJ1kcBXOOpqQf3yezw23-hmP9aYvJkWA_82b29K3L_-9D8emAiqRvxaYp4OGDzUIZ__TpXmPkboylVK_k-cOuWFdeU90BkdE-hNvY2I6ZiONiLBR99iylfFK4VhHkJBUWVAVKRU5oEPgqR7x5GED_SMKlqBEmzUsfrzb89n4Fjlaa4/s4096/IMG20250422113118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpqVTcavRnHQcGVJ1kcBXOOpqQf3yezw23-hmP9aYvJkWA_82b29K3L_-9D8emAiqRvxaYp4OGDzUIZ__TpXmPkboylVK_k-cOuWFdeU90BkdE-hNvY2I6ZiONiLBR99iylfFK4VhHkJBUWVAVKRU5oEPgqR7x5GED_SMKlqBEmzUsfrzb89n4Fjlaa4/w640-h480/IMG20250422113118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>              An insightful speech was
delivered by Dr. Thirugnana Kumar S., Professor and Head of the
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding. In his address, he highlighted
the critical importance of renewable energy in the current
global context. He spoke about how adopting sustainable energy solutions like
solar power can significantly mitigate the societal and environmental
impacts of conventional energy sources. He emphasized that transitioning
to green energy is not just a technological shift, but a responsibility to
preserve our planet for future generations. His words inspired
participants to consider their role in protecting Mother Earth through
conscious and innovative actions. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Govindhasamy, Panchayat President of
Keezhathivakkam, and Mr. C. Balaji,
Panchayat President of Minnal Chithamur. Their participation added
significant value to the occasion and reinforced the community’s involvement in
sustainable development efforts. <o:p></o:p>On this occasion, Mr. C. Balaji delivered an engaging and
thoughtful speech emphasizing the urgent need to combat global warming through
renewable energy adoption and nature conservation. He commended the efforts of
SRMIST and the organizing teams for initiating a program that not only educates
but also equips individuals with tools to make a tangible difference in their
lives and the environment.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwTzr1rlKahgMCeJqWYfGht54pfIJ-_k4B89v_RsVGrQnJROeYNSco8K4BGY50jq3OfYb7RDhqqV31FlqkgRH5R0GdpvNbJi09ZkJHmO0ycy5JDE2knTR5VcbM-uU-4Iizk_55aISRHicMiEiPC8XJOJdHReaUikS6u8kJ5OoCE-wcKN9ne82dB74uSY/s1280/IMG-20250424-WA0044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwTzr1rlKahgMCeJqWYfGht54pfIJ-_k4B89v_RsVGrQnJROeYNSco8K4BGY50jq3OfYb7RDhqqV31FlqkgRH5R0GdpvNbJi09ZkJHmO0ycy5JDE2knTR5VcbM-uU-4Iizk_55aISRHicMiEiPC8XJOJdHReaUikS6u8kJ5OoCE-wcKN9ne82dB74uSY/w640-h480/IMG-20250424-WA0044.jpg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsT10Ff9Y4etSsxJ6sl0l1rzdlVzn-_DYEYThPFazEoY5E1o8hXjX5-NmA1eAFBm2KSSpLzKwJ3nzEEce0OWmcMOWNDeMv_1EVvYVVJbVdwht25cDXd6utzqOksprMVUNfH1pzZ64XY-o5Yziyymwd6m22yLFkyepwZGc8oOt_qaR0aYzwfmJK7btKE0Y/s4096/IMG20250422115627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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provided with individual solar lamp kits and guided step-by-step through the
assembly process by Associate Professors and Lab in charge from EEE department Dr.
Geetha, Dr. Usha and Mr. Saravanan. The session focused on understanding the
components of a solar study lamp, including photovoltaic panels, batteries, LED
circuits, and switches, along with safety practices and troubleshooting
techniques. Mr. Velmani – AME and his team were part of this great initiative. <o:p></o:p>This initiative not only
empowered participants with practical skills but also reinforced the message of
energy conservation and self-reliance. To further encourage the application of
the skills learned, each participant was allowed to take their assembled lamp
home, enabling them to use it in real-life situations and support their
educational or household needs. The event concluded with a feedback session and
the distribution of participation certificates. It was well-received by
attendees and marked another successful step by UBA-SRMIST towards rural
upliftment and sustainable development.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>        The
event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr.
N. Periasami, Village Coordinator – Keezhathivakkam.
He expressed his gratitude to all the dignitaries, organizers, faculty members,
and participants for making the training program a resounding success. Dr.
Periasami specifically acknowledged the efforts of the Unnat Bharat
Abhiyan team at SRMIST, Ms.Aishwarya.L, Ms.Anju, Mr.Sridhar.N.S and Dr.sathiah
– village coordinator Baburayanpettai. Also thank College of Agricultural Science for
organizing such a meaningful initiative that directly contributes to rural
empowerment and environmental sustainability.<o:p></o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec0ri7zLFZsnZlXGm2g9loG0RATRZknGyg_XAfHw4JtiRnwkK1wNwH84HrRLKbxFyJGWN9_0_2TZ6wIExobjZcJtPrwipyE9onzrZ1gSnh_EdB2RGBHA2lcClzChnzfJJVF3eCsQBSJinU1IfensiD8jtA9NVakXhlWyUkGmfzpY-cinN8omq2OE9mmo/s4096/IMG20250422133359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec0ri7zLFZsnZlXGm2g9loG0RATRZknGyg_XAfHw4JtiRnwkK1wNwH84HrRLKbxFyJGWN9_0_2TZ6wIExobjZcJtPrwipyE9onzrZ1gSnh_EdB2RGBHA2lcClzChnzfJJVF3eCsQBSJinU1IfensiD8jtA9NVakXhlWyUkGmfzpY-cinN8omq2OE9mmo/w640-h480/IMG20250422133359.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

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