19 Sep 2022
Club name: Sukshmajeevanu - Microbiology Club
Number of participants: Inhouse 80.
Activity Conducted:
The international microorganism day started off on a positive note with a welcome speech by Prof Shilpa. B.R, HOD and Deputy Director, School of Applied Sciences. This was followed by the introduction of chief guest by Dr. N.M. Guruprasad who presided over the welcome ceremony. Our guest speaker Mr. K N Radhakrishna then took over the dais and began his talk titled “Importance of microbes in soil health and agriculture”. He presented data on his current work on mushroom cultivation and gave a detailed insight on the importance of retaining soil health for better nutrition to reach human lives. He went on to emphasize the role of farmers in our country’s economy as well. On the whole, students got a firsthand experience of how the entrepreneurship world involving microbes-based industries are faring in the competitive world. It was an informative and engaging session for all. The talk ended with a vote of thanks by Prof Shilpa B.R. After the talk, students proceeded towards various competitions being organized like collage making, Just a minute, Logo making as well as Video demonstration. All rounds were judged by experienced faculty members who appreciated the efforts of the students as well as teachers in organizing the events. This was followed by lunch break and the final event of the day was Quiz which was presided over by Prof Sridevi, Principal, Reva Independent PU College, Yelahanka. It was a closely fought affair wherein students of both UG and PG courses participated actively with a lot of enthusiasm. The event ended at 4.45pm with a vote of thanks Dr. Ankita C. The prize distribution ceremony was held on 26th September and all winners (UG and PG) were presented with a momento and certificate of appreciation by the organizing committee.
Talk by resource person
Students’ participation in collage making
Just a minute event
Prize distribution
