Port Blair, July 27: The Department of Homescience, JNRM in association with the Lions Club of Port Blair, organised a meet on “Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s Life and Message to Youth”to observe the 3rdDeath Anniversary of Dr A.P.J.AbdulKalam, former President of India on 27th July 2018 in Seminar Room, JNRM. Initially floral tribute was paid to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam followed by a film on Dr Kalam’s life.
Mr.P.Sugendran, IA &AS, Director of Audit, the Chief Guest on the occasion.Addressing the gathering said Dr Kalam was a great inspirer to the students and youth. Imbibing the best qualities of Kalam would transform the self and nation, he added. The hard work and perseverance of Dr Kalam took him to RashtrapathiBhawan.
Dr Murali Krishna, Cardiologist of ANIIMS was the guest of honour on the occasion and he said, Kalam was always remembered as a Teacher. Despite being a great scientist he wanted the humanity to reap the benefits from science for its development for disease and hunger free society. Many books written by him would be assets to the nation.Lion Mr.S. Subramanian, President, Lions Club of Port Blair praised APJ Abdul Kalam for his humanitarian service, great wisdom and his people friendly approach. He assured the Principal that the Lions Club would assist future programmes for the leadership development of youth through Home science Department. He asked students to emulate the life of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Lion Mr.T.Rajaguru, Secretary said Dr Kalam was a great scientist and his efforts to develop the nation are praiseworthy. He was the real Peoples President in all times in meeting the children and youth.
Speaking on the occasion Dr N Francis Xavier, Principal, JNRM, recalled his brief association with APJ Abdul Kalam soon after the tsunami. He called him a great visionary and who wanted to solve the energy problem of A & N Islands by utilising the thermal power from Barren island volcano. Dr Kalam wanted to develop Andaman on par with Iceland. K.Venkatesan, HOD, Homescienceand Convener of this programme recollected his association and work experience on PURA with Dr Kalamand shared his love towards island and its people. He informed the gathering about Dr Kalam mini library for the students in which Kalam’s books would play vital role in moulding the character the young and ignited minds. The Lions club came forward to support for Dr Kalam Books Library in Home Science Department. Mr.K.Venkatesan administered “ten point oath” of Dr Kalam to the students. The Lions Club Office bearers Mr. D R Murugesan (Zone Chairperson), Mr. T.Kannan, (Treasurer), Mr.B.V.Karunagaran (Ex Secretary), Mr. R Murugesan (Past Zone Chairperson), Mr.Thiruselvam (Ex Treasurer) were also present on the occasion. Mrs.NidhiShekhawat Assistant Professor of Homescience proposed vote of thanks. Mrs.Poonam Singh, Resource Person of Home Science moderated the programme.
