Vidya’s proud alumni always prove their talents that can truly shine in various fields and have brought laurels to Vidya . 

The APJAKTU has recently published the results of the first semester B Tech examinations.Two students from CSE Dept secured “perfect 10” SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average)

As many as 11 students have secured SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) 9 and above in the first semester examinations.

The Rotary Club of Chalakudy Central organized a marathon event ‘Athirappilly Run Green Marathon’ on 07 April 2024 .

Abin Babu (S3, M.Tech, ES, ECE Dept) secured bronze in the event.

To get a feel of  real work environment, an industrial Visit was conducted to S6 EEE students during 14-17 March 2024.

Students from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department of S6, along with their group tutors, Ms Sheeja G (Asst Prof, EEE Dept) and Mr. Rajesh S K (Asso Prof, EEE Dept), embarked on an enlightening industrial visit to the renowned Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad on 14 March 2024. The excursion was not just a routine trip but an immersive experience into the realm of renewable energy, focusing on the groundbreaking floating solar project and rooftop solar initiatives spearheaded by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

Hearty appreciations to all involved !!!

It is with much pleasure, the Dept of CE is sharing the news that, Amaljo K Joshy (S6 CE Dept) cleared NPTEL examination of the course ‘Expansive Soil’

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a quality Indian e-learning platform for university-level Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. It is jointly developed by Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science It operates one of the most extensive educational Youtube channel covering engineering, basic sciences, and some humanities and social science subjects.

Ms Mary Helna (Sub Engineer, KSEB) addressed the audience and provided valuable insights about the peak hours of electrical energy consumption, highlighting when energy usage is at its highest and offering tips for saving electricity during those times.

Ms Akhila.R (Asst Prof, EEE Dept) coordinated the event. The insights shared by Dr. T.V. Vimalkumar and the active participation of attendees contributed to the success of the event. Overall, the Urja Kiran Summer Campaign – 2024 served as a catalyst for fostering dialogue and action towards a more sustainable future.

Ms. Mrithu A S (Asst Prof,CSE Dept), CSE alumni committee member, has taken initiative under the guidance of Dr Ramani Bai V (HoD, CSE Dept)to interact with alumna, Ms Ancy Anto (Senior Associate ,EY(2009-2013 Batch, CSE Dept)) for the possibility of conducting technical sessions. To begin with, CSE HoD- Dr Ramani Bai V and Ms. Mrithu conducted a meeting with EY team guided by Mr.Rijo Jhony on 08 February 2024 to negotiate for establishing industrial relationships and offering technical sessions. As outcome of this interaction, EYKalalayam project has been connected with CSE department of Vidya

The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending hearty congratulations to Ms Ancy and all involved on this laudable initiative that inspires all the students to be determined and achieve the peak of accomplishments !!!

Vidya Professors update their practical insights and innovations to increase productivity, and discuss, new challenges on how to outsmart competition with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Dr Abhilasha P S (Professor, HoD CE Dept) attended a webinar on AI as a Productivity Tool on 04 April 2024 organized by Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Trivandrum Chapter.

Real structures are highly essential for any professional course. With an aim to promote effective learning process an Industrial Visit (IV) was conducted to S8 CE B Batch students during 11-17 March 2024.

As a Civil Engineering student, they should be aware about the effective waste management for the sustainable development learn about the waste treatment plant and their components and procedure. Dr Abhilasha P S (HoD, CE Dept) and Mr Kiran Babu A R (Asst Prof, CE Dept) led the IV.

Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC)

GWMC works for securing and assisting in the orderly establishment and organization of facilities to manage solid waste and other types of waste It is also aimed to provide guidance and assistance to local bodies and organizations in terms of technology and methodology.

GWMC is established for the permanent solution for Goa waste management issues. In this waste treatment plant they are treating all bio degradable and plastic wastes properly. GWMC have a large biogas plant for treating bio degrading waste and converting this bio gas to and the plant runs by this electricity and remaining is given to the Goa State Electricity Board. All these were well explained.

The basic principle of waste treatment , modern waste management facilities were briefed with its position at GWMC (the largest and most modern waste treatment plant in India). The usage of magnetic separator for separating the tins and cans separation digested, dried waste to cement plant, dry waste and wet waste treatment facility etc were addressed.. The wet waste plant have 250 tonnes capacity and 3 biogas plant of 170 kg are installed. The compost is used for farming and gardening in Goa state. In this plant utilises hammering technology for making the waste in to smaller particles for effective waste treatment. The working of most modern waste treatment plant and its different stages of treatment and procedure and importance of effective waste treatment in sustainable development of a state were clearly demonstrated.

The session was well conducted by student volunteers Anamika P S (S4, ECE Dept) and Bilha C Bhiju (S6, ECE Dept). The glaucoma awareness session was well-received with active participation from attendees.