The NSS Unit of MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) successfully organized an Awareness Program on Disaster Management in association with the 5th Battalion APSP State Disaster Response Force on Friday at the college campus. The program was conducted with the objective of educating students on disaster preparedness, effective response strategies, and the importance of community participation during emergency situations.

The program featured Inspector Sri S. Chandra Sekhar as the Chief Resource Person, who delivered an insightful address highlighting the growing need for disaster management awareness in the present-day scenario. He elaborated on the crucial roles and responsibilities of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and emphasized the importance of youth involvement in acquiring life-saving disaster management skills.

A team of 25 members from the Disaster Response Force conducted live demonstrations and practical sessions, showcasing advanced equipment and rescue techniques used during natural calamities such as cyclones and floods. Students actively participated and gained hands-on experience in rescue operations in river and sea scenarios. They were also educated on safety measures to be followed during thunderstorms, lightning, fire accidents, earthquakes, and train accidents.

Special emphasis was laid on early warning systems, CPR training, and basic physical examination techniques, equipping students with essential knowledge to respond effectively during emergencies. The team further shared real-life disaster incidents from Andhra Pradesh, helping students understand the seriousness and unpredictability of such situations.

An exhibition on disaster response tools and components was also organized, which attracted significant attention from students and faculty members.

The program witnessed the presence of Sri G. Siva Prasad (RSI), Sri K. Bhaskara Rao (RSI), NSS Programme Officer Sri N. Shanmukha Rao, and Dr. G. Anjaneyulu, Professor of ECE & Boys Hostel Warden, along with NSS volunteers, faculty, and a large number of students.

The event proved to be highly informative and impactful, enhancing awareness and preparedness among students to effectively handle disaster situations and contribute responsibly to society.

 

 

March 14, 2026 |vizianagaram

MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) celebrated its 28th Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur on March 14, 2026. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries, faculty members, students, and parents, making it a memorable occasion.

The program was graced by Shri Y. Ravi Sankar Reddy, IPS, Commandant, 5th Battalion, APSP, Vizianagaram, as the Chief Guest, and Smt. P. Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju, MLA, Vizianagaram, as the Guest of Honor.

On this occasion, Dr. Y. M. C. Sekhar, Principal of MVGR College of Engineering, presented the Annual Report for the academic year 2025–26, highlighting key achievements such as infrastructural developments, faculty development initiatives, and outstanding student accomplishments across academics, sports, and co-curricular activities.

Addressing the gathering, Shri P. S. Sitharama Raju, Director, MVGR, emphasized the rapidly evolving global landscape and the uncertainties associated with it. He encouraged students to stay confident and proactive, noting that the institution is continuously adapting its curriculum and skill training programs to meet current industry and market demands.

The Guest of Honor, Smt. P. Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju, expressed her happiness in witnessing a significant number of girl students receiving academic excellence awards and excelling in sports, NCC, and NSS activities. She highlighted the Andhra Pradesh Government’s commitment to the development of Uttarandhra, focusing on job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities. She urged students to equip themselves with global competencies and seize emerging opportunities.

In his address, the Chief Guest, Shri Y. Ravi Sankar Reddy, IPS, appreciated the rich legacy and societal contributions of Sri P. V. G. Raju and his family. He congratulated Smt. Aditi Gajapathi Raju for carrying forward this legacy. He advised students to adapt to technological advancements, effectively manage time, and continuously upgrade their skills. He emphasized that real competition begins after graduation and encouraged students to take calculated risks and remain resilient.

During the ceremony, meritorious students and winners of academic, sports, and cultural competitions from various departments were honored with certificates and cash awards by the Chief Guest, along with the Principal and Director, in the presence of their parents.

		I SEM 2024-25 BATCH				II SEM 2024-25 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	Roll No	NAME OF THE STUDENT	SGPA	CREDITS	Roll No	SGPA	CREDITS	WEIGHTED AVG
1	CIVIL	24331A0121	IDDUBOINA GAYATRI	9.7	20	24331A0121	8.75	20	9.23
1	EEE	24331A0230	KOTTAKOTA DILLESWARA RAO	9.5	20	24331A0230	8.8	20	9.15
1	MEC	24331A0392	PASALA MOHITHA	9.65	20	24331A0392	9.5	20	9.58
2	MEC	24331A0361	KORNI GEETHA	9.8	20	24331A0361	9	20	9.40
1	ECE	24331A0418	BHAVIRTHI MONISHA	9.7	20	24331A0418	9.75	20	9.73
1	ECE	24331A04E4	POLISETTY BHUVAN SAI	9.75	20	24331A04E4	9.7	20	9.73
2	ECE	24331A04E0	PINNINTI GEETHA SPANDANA	9.9	20	24331A04E0	9.4	20	9.65
3	ECE	24331A04B6	MONDI RAJA RAJESWARI	9.85	20	24331A04B6	9.4	20	9.63
3	ECE	24331A04G2	SADIREDDY PUSHPA SRI	9.7	20	24331A04G2	9.55	20	9.63
1	CSE	24331A0557	CHILLA LIKHITA	9.75	20	24331A0557	9.85	20	9.80
1	CSE	24331A05Q4	SAGIRISETTY PUJITHA	9.75	20	24331A05Q4	9.85	20	9.80
2	CSE	24331A0572	DOPPA PRANAV	9.8	20	24331A0572	9.7	20	9.75
3	CSE	24331A05N0	PENUMALI RAXITHA RANI	9.55	20	24331A05N0	9.9	20	9.73
4	CSE	24331A05C6	KANAMATI HASMITHA	9.75	20	24331A05C6	9.6	20	9.68
4	CSE	24331A05L4	PAPPALA POOJITH	9.9	20	24331A05L4	9.45	20	9.68
4	CSE	24331A05O1	PUDI SANKARA RAO	9.5	20	24331A05O1	9.85	20	9.68
5	CSE	24331A05D2	KASI LOKAVARDHAN	9.4	20	24331A05D2	9.9	20	9.65
5	CSE	24331A05O5	RAJANA VAISHNAVI	9.8	20	24331A05O5	9.5	20	9.65
1	CHEM	24331A0826	KOTAMSETTY MONIKANJALI	9.65	20	24331A0826	9.7	20	9.68
1	IT	24331A1249	GUNTURU SIVA PARVATHI	9.65	20	24331A1249	9.6	20	9.63
1	IT	24331A1293	PILLATI VARSHINI	9.5	20	24331A1293	9.75	20	9.63
2	IT	24331A1214	BANKI BARATHI	9.9	20	24331A1214	9.3	20	9.60
1	CSIT	24331A0768	LAKAMRAJU RENUKA	9.75	20	24331A0768	9.65	20	9.70
2	CSIT	24331A0719	BOBBILI SURYA SREE	9.9	20	24331A0719	9.45	20	9.68
1	AIML	24331A4257	LAKSHMI PATHIVADA	10	20	24331A4257	10	20	10.00
2	AIML	24331A4254	KORNI GANESH	10	20	24331A4254	9.75	20	9.88
1	DS	24331A4441	MOPADA JAGANMOHAN	9.8	20	24331A4441	9.6	20	9.70
1	ICB	24331A4732	KAYALA GIRIJA KUMARI	10	20	24331A4732	9.85	20	9.93

 

		III SEM 2023-24 BATCH					IV SEM 2023-24 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	Roll No	NAME OF THE STUDENT	SGPA	CREDITS	Roll No		SGPA	CREDITS	WEIGHTED AVG
1	CIVIL	23331A0146	SARIDI SAI RUPA	9.42	24	23331A0146		9.63	24	9.53
1	EEE	23331A0220	DERASAPU APPANNA	8.67	24	23331A0220		8.92	24	8.80
1	MEC	24335A0303	BODDETI RISHI TEJ	8.42	24	24335A0303		8.83	24	8.63
2	MEC	24335A0307	PAKKI PAVAN SURAJ	8.42	24	24335A0307		8.25	24	8.34
1	ECE	23331A0446	DWARAPUDI LAHARI SIVANI	9.88	24	23331A0446		9.63	24	9.76
2	ECE	23331A04F6	REDDY POLINI	9.5	24	23331A04F6		9.63	24	9.57
3	ECE	23331A04E6	POTTANGI DIVYA ESWARI	9.5	24	23331A04E6		9.38	24	9.44
1	CSE	24335A0510	KOTHAVALA PAWAN KUMAR	9.17	24	24335A0510		9.88	24	9.53
2	CSE	23331A05H6	SURADA RAMESH	9.5	24	23331A05H6		9.38	24	9.44
3	CSE	23331A0545	DHAVALESWARAPU MEENAKSHI	9.5	24	23331A0545		9	24	9.25
3	CSE	23331A05E0	POLAMARASETTI SRAVANTHI	9.21	24	23331A05E0		9.29	24	9.25
1	CHEM	24335A0808	KOLLURU LAKSHMI TEJASWI	9	24	24335A0808		9.5	24	9.25
1	IT	23331A1271	KUDAVALLI LAVANYA NAGA DURGA	9.13	24	23331A1271		9.25	24	9.19
2	IT	23331A12A7	RAYIPILLI LOKESH KUMAR	9.25	24	23331A12A7		9	24	9.13
1	CSIT	23331A0744	NAMBALA SHIRISHA	8.79	24	23331A0744		9.29	24	9.04
1	AIML	23331A4201	ADHYA NAIDU CHOKKAKULA	8.88	24	23331A4201		9.63	24	9.26
1	DS	23331A4466	YEDLA SRILASYA	9.63	24	23331A4466		9.63	24	9.63
1	ICB	23331A4733	MARRI SRINIVAS	9.5	24	23331A4733		9.75	24	9.63

 

		V SEM 2022-23 BATCH				VI SEM 2022-23 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	Roll No	NAME OF THE STUDENT	SGPA	CREDITS	Roll No	SGPA	CREDITS	WEIGHTED AVG
1	CIVIL	23335A0106	NADUPURU MOUNIKA	8.6	23.5	23335A0106	8.6	21.5	8.60
1	EEE	23335A0212	LOPINTI JAHNAVI	8.5	24	23335A0212	8.57	21	8.53
1	MEC	22331A03A7	VYSYARAJULA PAVAN KUMAR	8.7	23	22331A03A7	8.91	22	8.80
2	MEC	23335A0309	PENTAPATI RAKESH	8.22	23	23335A0309	8.82	22	8.51
1	ECE	22331A0487	KORADA DHARMATEJA	9.32	22	22331A0487	9.61	23	9.47
2	ECE	22331A04B6	NADUPURU VAMSI	9.05	22	22331A04B6	9.74	23	9.40
3	ECE	22331A04I0	VIKRAM SUSEELA	9.18	22	22331A04I0	9.48	23	9.33
1	CSE	22331A05F5	SABBELLA ANANTALAKSHMI	9.61	23	22331A05F5	9.18	22	9.40
2	CSE	22331A05E7	RAMAYANAM VARENYA	9.22	23	22331A05E7	9.45	22	9.33
3	CSE	22331A05A5	MUDUNOORI  SRI CHAITANYA VARMA	9.48	23	22331A05A5	9.05	22	9.27
3	CSE	22331A05E2	PULLETIKURTI CHAITANYA DEEPIKA	9.35	23	22331A05E2	9.18	22	9.27
3	CSE	22331A05H5	VADDI  ASHA	9.22	23	22331A05H5	9.32	22	9.27
1	CHEM	23335A0802	BOJJA DHANUSH SATYA KIRAN	9	21	23335A0802	9.5	24	9.27
1	IT	22331A1228	GOKA RAKESH	8.96	23	22331A1228	9.05	22	9.00
1	IT	22331A1254	KOLIPAKA KANAKA SRI TRISHALI	9.09	23	22331A1254	8.91	22	9.00
1	IT	22331A1287	RAPETI RUCHITHA RATNA MERI	8.7	23	22331A1287	9.32	22	9.00
2	IT	22331A1224	EDARAPALLI MRUDHULA	8.96	23	22331A1224	8.91	22	8.94
2	IT	22331A1231	GORLE JYOSHNAVI	8.96	23	22331A1231	8.91	22	8.94
1	CSIT	22331A0725	KORATANA CHANDRA KALA	9.35	23	22331A0725	9.32	22	9.34
1	AIML	22331A4260	VALLI HEMALATHA	9.35	23	22331A4260	9.32	22	9.34
1	DS	22331A4414	DANTA RAJESHWARI	8.83	23	22331A4414	8.95	22	8.89
1	DS	22331A4445	SONALI SHARMA	8.61	23	22331A4445	9.18	22	8.89
1	ICB	22331A4744	PASAGADUGULA SRAVANTHI	9.48	23	22331A4744	9.32	22	9.40

 

		I SEM 2024-25 BATCH				II SEM 2024-25 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	Roll No	NAME OF THE STUDENT	SGPA	CREDITS	Roll No	SGPA	CREDITS	WEIGHTED AVG
1	MBA	24331E0060	KESARI VAISHNAVI	9.11	27	24331E0060	9.11	27	9.11
2	MBA	24331E0029	DANTHULURI SAI KRISHNA LAHARI	8.96	27	24331E0029	8.96	27	8.96
2	MBA	24331E0091	NOWPADA HIMANI	8.81	27	24331E0091	9.11	27	8.96
		III SEM 2023-24 BATCH				IV SEM 2023-24 BATCH			WEIGHTED AVG
1	MBA	23331E0078	NALLAMILLI ASHA LATHA	9.14	21	23331E0078	8.89	27	9.00
2	MBA	23331E00B1	THALLAPUDI ANKITHA	8.57	21	23331E00B1	9.22	27	8.94

 

BRANCH WISE OVERALL TOPPERS OF 2021-22 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	REG NO	NAME OF THE STUDENT	FINAL CGPA
1	CE	21331A0103	ALLU HEMANTH KUMAR	9.09
2	CE	21331A0140	KORADA PRAVEEN	8.91
1	EEE	22335A0204	KORUKONDA KOMALADEVI	8.86
2	EEE	21331A0264	NEYIGAPULA NAVEEN SAI KUMAR	8.77
1	MEC	21331A0311	ANDIBOYINA BHARATH SAI	8.94
2	MEC	21331A03F0	VAYALAPALLI KUMAR SAI	8.93
3	MEC	21331A0356	GEDELA PRASANNA KUMAR	8.67
1	ECE	21331A0444	GALLA HEMANJANI	9.66
2	ECE	21331A04C4	PINAGADI MEGHANA	9.43
3	ECE	21331A0485	LANKALAPALLI SANDHYA RANI	9.37
1	CSE	21331A05G5	SHAIK AZEEM PASHA	9.54
2	CSE	21331A05G3	SEETHAMRAJU VENKATA SAI SATHVIK	9.37
3	CSE	21331A0583	KATTA MONIKA	9.36
1	CHE	22335A0814	NAKKA SAIBABU	9.21
1	IT	21331A1238	GODASU VIDHYADARI	9.21
2	IT	21331A1208	BALLINI JHANSI	9.16

 

MBA TOPPERS OF 2023-24 BATCH
S.No.	BRANCH	REG NO	NAME OF THE STUDENT	FINAL CGPA
1	MBA	23331E0078	NALLAMILLI ASHA LATHA	8.94
1	MBA	23331E0093	RONGALI V S T VYSALINI	8.84

 

The celebrations concluded with a vibrant Special Evening Cultural Show, where students showcased their talents through various dance performances, musical instrument recitals, and singing. The colorful performances added joy and energy to the event, leaving the audience delighted.

The 28th Annual Day celebration reflected the institution’s commitment to excellence, holistic development, and its vision of nurturing future-ready professionals.

 

MVGR College of Engineering proudly hosted Aadhrita-2026, its flagship techno-cultural-sports fest, bringing together students from across the region for two days of innovation, creativity and competition. The event successfully showcased the spirit of learning, collaboration and talent under the inspiring theme:

“Innovate. Integrate. Inspire.”

Over the two vibrant days, the MVGR campus transformed into a dynamic hub of technology, culture, sports and entrepreneurship.

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Massive Participation from Across Institutions

Aadhrita-2026 witnessed an impressive daily footfall of more than 5200 students from 22 engineering colleges, universities and IIITs.

Among them:

• 1000+ students from external institutions actively participated.

• Nearly 1500 student participations were recorded across events.

• A total of 27 events were conducted under multiple categories.

These categories included:

• Technical competitions

• Multimedia and design contests

• Cultural performances

• Sports tournaments

The event provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their skills, exchange ideas and collaborate with peers from different institutions.

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Flagship Event – 24-Hour Software Hackathon

One of the most exciting highlights of Aadhrita-2026 was the 24-Hour Software Hackathon.

The hackathon encouraged students to develop AI-powered and user-centric solutions using modern technologies and design thinking.

Key highlights:

• 101 teams qualified for the grand finale

• Around 350 students participated

• Teams worked continuously for 24 hours to build innovative software solutions

The event demonstrated the technical excellence, creativity and problem-solving abilities of young innovators.

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Technical and Innovation Events

Students actively participated in several technical competitions including:

• Coding challenges

• Robotics competitions

• Drone technology contests

• UI/UX and design competitions

More than 400 students enhanced their technical skills through these events.

Additionally, innovation-focused competitions such as:

• Ideathons

• Paper presentations

• Technical debates

attracted around 250 students, encouraging research thinking and idea development.

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Cultural Events – Celebrating Creativity

The cultural events brought tremendous energy to the campus.

Students showcased their talent in:

• Dance performances

• Music competitions

• Fashion shows

• Creative arts events

These programs created a lively and colorful atmosphere, celebrating creativity, confidence and artistic expression.

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Sports Events – Spirit of Teamwork

Sports competitions such as:

• Volleyball

• Basketball

• Throwball

were organized during the fest.

A total of 26 teams from 15 engineering colleges participated, demonstrating sportsmanship, teamwork and competitive spirit.

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Student Startups Supporting the Fest

A remarkable aspect of Aadhrita-2026 was the involvement of four in-house student startups, which contributed to the digital infrastructure of the event.

These startups include:

• NetMaxin

• Viversed

• Clientura

• IndoVerb

They developed digital platforms for:

• Online registrations

• Event management systems

• Promotions and outreach

This initiative reflects the strong entrepreneurial ecosystem growing within MVGR.

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Aadhrita Coin – Blockchain Innovation

Another innovative concept introduced during the fest was “Aadhrita Coin.”

This digital currency prototype, developed using Blockchain technology, was implemented by the faculty team to demonstrate the potential of decentralized technologies.

This initiative added a unique technological dimension to the event.

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Distinguished Guests and Leadership

The valedictory ceremony was graced by Sri Ravi Bhavaraju, Head – TCS Visakhapatnam, as the Chief Guest.

The event was conducted under the leadership and guidance of:

• Dr. Y. M. C. Shekhar, Principal, MVGR College of Engineering

• Prof. S. Mohan Kumar, Dean – ES & EI

The management, faculty coordinators, organizing committees, volunteers and sponsors played a vital role in making the fest a grand success.

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Winners of Aadhrita-2026

The following students and teams emerged as winners in various competitions conducted during the fest.

Conclusion

Aadhrita-2026 successfully brought together technology, creativity, sports and innovation on a single platform.

The event not only celebrated achievements but also encouraged students to learn, collaborate and innovate for the future.

As the curtains close on another successful edition, the spirit of Aadhrita continues to inspire students to:

Innovate in their ideas,
Integrate their knowledge,
and Inspire the world around them.

The Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) of MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) celebrated International Women’s Day on 7th March 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students, faculty, and staff.

The celebrations commenced with a Walkathon, organized in association with the Andhra Pradesh State Women’s Commission (APSWC) under the theme “Honouring the Warrior Within.” The initiative aimed to create awareness about women’s empowerment and to inspire a spirit of strength, resilience, and confidence among participants.

The program was graced by Prof. Y. M. C. Sekhar, Principal, as the Chief Patron. The event also featured distinguished guests including Ms. P. Sudha Sankari, Project Manager, Infosys, and esteemed alumna Ms. R. Sahaja Messie Evangeline. Faculty members, students, and WEC members actively participated in the celebrations.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Y. M. C. Sekhar emphasized the importance of empowering women through education, self-confidence, and leadership. The Chief Guest, Ms. Sudha Sankari, highlighted the challenges faced by students in today’s competitive environment and encouraged them to focus on practical application of knowledge, strong communication skills, and ethical values. Alumna Ms. Sahaja inspired the audience by sharing her professional journey, including her achievement of securing a rank in APPSC and her selection as a District Employment Officer.

The celebrations also featured a wide range of competitions that showcased the creativity, intellect, and teamwork of participants. Events such as Collage Making, Essay Writing, Elocution, Crossword Puzzle, Problem Solving Relay, Group Discussions, Throw Ball, Badminton, Tennikoit, and Chess were conducted with enthusiastic participation.

The program concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, recognizing winners across various competitions, followed by vibrant cultural performances by students, making the event both meaningful and memorable.

Collage Making

• Mounika Reddy – CSIT
• L. Gayatri – IT

Essay Writing

• T. Dhana Sriya – CSE

Elocution

• D. Roshini - CSIT

Crossword Puzzle

• M. Jahnavi – DE
• G. Lashitha – CSIT

Problem Solving Relay

• S. Geetika Gayatri - IT
• M. Jayasri - IT

Group Discussion Winners

• Faculty: P. Jyothi (CSE), N. Sushma Rani (DE), N. Aswini (CSE), D. Sowjanya (DE), K. Janaki (CSE), Swathi (DE), K. Hymavathi (CSE)
• Students: D. Roshini (CSIT), B. Amritha (CSIT), K. Tejo Ramani (IT), B. Pavitra (IT), M. Amrutha (IT)

Throw Ball Winners

• G. Triveni (CSE), Ch. Gyaneshari Reddy (CSE), Y. Siri (CSE), K. Divya Sanjana Varma (CSE), U. Bharathi (CSE), D. Poojitha (CSE), G. Reshma (ECE), J. Keerthana (CSE), V. Karishma (EEE), Ch. Pavani (IT), K. Triveni (IT), B. Poojitha (ECE)

Badminton Winners

• D. Poojitha (CSE)
• B. Manisha Rani (CSD)

Tennikoit Winners

• J. Keerthana (CSE)
• Nikitha (IT)

Chess Winners

• A. Bhanusri (IECT)
• T. V. V. S. Lasya Sree (CSE)

The Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) Coordinator, Dr. M. Sarah Kamala Kumari, appreciated the enthusiastic participation and dedicated efforts of all students, faculty members, and organizers. She emphasized that such initiatives play a vital role in fostering confidence, leadership, and empowerment among women. The active involvement of department-wise faculty representatives and student coordinators significantly contributed to the grand success of the event.

The Women Empowerment Cell of MVGR College of Engineering organized an inspiring and thought-provoking session on the theme “Professional Challenges of Women” on 28th February 2026, exclusively for the women faculty members of the institution. The programme aimed to encourage meaningful dialogue, strengthen confidence, and empower women professionals to navigate challenges in their careers with resilience and clarity.

The session was graced by the esteemed Director, Sri P. Sitarama Raju, who addressed the gathering with an insightful and motivational speech. In his address, he emphasized that perception plays a crucial role in shaping how individuals understand and respond to situations. He noted that while perspectives may vary, it is essential to ensure that perceptions do not lead to discrimination based on colour, caste, gender, or any other differences.

The Director highlighted that feelings of inferiority often arise from within and should not be allowed to limit personal or professional progress. He explained that true professional competence is not merely determined by years of experience, but by the positive transformation in one’s thinking, attitude, and outlook towards work and life.

He further stressed the importance of self-respect and self-satisfaction in every role, encouraging faculty members to recognize their worth and contributions. He urged them to focus on meaningful engagement, work with confidence, and avoid undervaluing themselves. His address concluded with a powerful message encouraging everyone to face challenges with courage, determination, and resilience, reinforcing that confidence and perseverance are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

The session witnessed active participation and engagement from the women faculty, making it highly interactive and impactful. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing sincere appreciation to the Director for his inspiring words and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement.

The initiative reflects the institution’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for women professionals, enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.