EDC

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

ODD SEMESTER

2025 – 2026

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Awareness Programme on Entrepreneurship	07.07.2025	Mr. J. Arumai Ruban District Programme Manager EDII-Tn Collectrate, Sivagangai
Hands On Training Programme on Skin Care Products	01.09.2025	Ms. T. Franglin Claret, Founder and CEO of FC Herbal Products, Sivagangai.
Food Fiesta	04.09.2025	Rev.Dr.Sr.Meldintha Mary Principal Idhaya College for Women
Industrial Visit	19.09.2025	Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Incubation Centre, Periyakulam. strong>

EVEN SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Idea Generation Workshop	16.02.2026	Mrs. R. Jayanthi E & I Cell Coordinator, Idhaya College forWomen, Sarugani.
Hands on Training on Honeybee Farming	11.02.2026	Mr. M. Sivaraj Trainer, Melur.
Entrepreneurship Promotional Activities for Outgoing Students	02.03.2026	Dr. S.P. Kasthuriba Devasena Associate Professor of English and EDC Coordinator, Sree Sevugan Annamalai College, Devakotta. Mr. F. Arockia Samy Dean for Extension Activities and Assistant Professor of Commerce with CA, Anandha College, Devakottai. Mr. J.R. Nagarajan Assistant Director, District Industries Centre, Sivagangai. Dr. Rajesh Nallaiah Managing Director of RNR Agri Developers, Madurai.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

ODD SEMESTER

2024 – 2025

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Awareness Programme on Entrepreneurship	10.07.2024	Mr. Subash Pandiyan Founder & CEO, Trading Secret Institute, Thirppuvanam.
Entrepreneurial Sparks	03.10.2024	Mr.J.Arumai Ruban District Coordinator, Sivagangai & ILO Trainer, EDII – TN.

EVEN SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Awareness Programme on MSME	09.01.2025	Mr.T.Kannan General Manager DIC Office, Sivagangai.
Business Plan Preparation and IPR	27.02.2025	Dr.R.Nageswari Former Principal Seethalakshmi Aachi College for Women, Pallathur.
Industrial Visit	09.04.2025	Kannan Devan Tea Factory, Munnar.

2023 – 2024

ODD SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Workshop on Idea Generation Techniques	06.07.2023	Mr.Arumai Ruban Joseph Field Coordinator, EDII-IEDP Hub, Alagappa University Karaikudi.
Training Program on Mushroom Cultivation & Country Chicken and Goat Rearing	08.08.2023 & 09.08.2023	Mr. P. Arumugam Director, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur. Mrs. Selvi Assistant Director, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur. Mr. K. Palanisami Trainer, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur
Industrial Visit	07.09.2023	Svasti Technology Solution and Aranya Health Care, Trichy.

EVEN SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Pitch Challenge Toolkit Activity	03.11.2023	Dr.S. Regina Associate Professor, Department of ECE, Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College, Arasanoor, Sivagangai.
Naan Mudhalvan Niral Thiruvizha	01.02.2024	Arumai Ruban Joseph Master Trainer & District coordinator, Sivagangai..
Entrepreneurship Promotional Activities for the Outgoing Students	05.05.2023	strong> Mrs.A.Usharani., M.A., M.Ed., Regional Team Coordinator & Star Pearl Executive, Milife Style Marketing Global Pvt.Ltd., Illayangudi. Mr.J.Arumai Ruban., MCA.,M.E., Field Coordinator & Master Trainer, EDII –IEDP Hub, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

ODD SEMESTER

2022 – 2023

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awareness	03.08.2022	Mrs.A Usha Rani, Regional Team Coordinator & Star Pearl Executive, Milife Style Marketing Global Pvt. Ltd., Illayangudi. Mr.J.Arumai Ruben, Field Coordinator & ILO Trainer, EDII-IEDP Hub Alagapa University, Karaikudi.
Celebration of World Entrepreneurs Day	21.08.2022	Dr.S.Selvarani, Head & Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani.
Celebration of National Nutrition Week	05.09.2022	Dr.S.Usha Rani, Head & Assistant Professor, Department of Bio- Chemistry, Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani.
Ideation Programme	19.09.2022	Mrs.SP.Sigappi, Head & Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administation, Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani.
Industrial Visit	07.10.2022	Mr.S.Vibith, Assistant Manager, Madurai Agri Business Incubation Forum, Madurai
Treeplantation	14.10.2022
Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Idea Generation	18.10.2022	Mrs.R.Jayanthi, EDC Coordinator & Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani.

 

EVEN SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Funding Opportunities for Budding Entrepreneurs	12.01.2023	Mr.S.Ram Sundar, Director, HEBESEC Technologies Pvrt. Ltd., Mr.J.Arumai Ruben, Field Coordinator & ILO Trainer, EDII-IEDP Hub Alagapa University, Karaikudi.
Mehandi Stall	21.03.2023
Jewel Making	22.03.2023

 

2021 – 2022

ODD SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme 2021	10.06.2021	Flt.LT.Sridhar Chakravarthi Mulakaluri, Leadership Coach and Start up Mentor& Mr.Dharaneetharan G.D, Digital Life Style Monk and founder, Social Edge, Mr. Sivakumar Palaniyappan, Founder & Director, Thinkfluence Global. Mr.Sunil Borah, Senior Trainer, ICT Academy
Funding Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs	29.07.2021	Mr.M.Siva Bharathi, Field Coordinator, AURCT – IEDP Hub, Anna University Regional Campus, Thirunelveli Mr.R.Ramachandhiran, Field Coordinator/ILO Trainer, EDII –TN Hub, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
Ideation Programme	25.09.2021	Mrs.R.Jayanthi, EDC Coordinator & Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on One Million Ideas	29.10.2021	Ms.I Gayathri Principal, Piratchi Thalaivar Dr.MGR Arts and Science College for Women, Utchipuli, Ramnad. Mr.J.Arumai Ruben, Field Coordinator & ILO Trainer, EDII-IEDP Hub Alagapa University, Karaikudi

EVEN SEMESTER

ACTIVITY	DATE	RESOURCE PERSON
Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign	03.12.2021	Mr.Bashayalar MAttapalli, Senior Partner in CA firm Mr.K.Gopal Rao & Co., Dr.R.Subramaniyan, Founder and CEO, MIND BIZ Flt.LT.Sridhar Chakravarthi Mulakaluri, Leadership Coach and Start up Mentor.
Entrepreneurship Awareness on TNSI 2021	13.12.2021	Mr.J.Arumai Ruben, Field Coordinator & ILO Trainer, EDII-IEDP Hub Alagapa University, Karaikudi.
Awareness Programme on Entrepreneruship	25.02.2022	Dr.R.Nageswari, Head & Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur.
Workshop on Design Thingking	10.03.2022	Dr.C.Thiruvalar Selvi, Assistant Professor & EDC Coordinator, Department of Commerce, PSY Arts & Science College, Arasanoor.
Workshop on Business Plan Preparation	16.03.2022	Dr.S.Sudhamathi, Assistant Professor, Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Workshop on Intellectual Properties Rights	18.03.2022	Dr.S.Nazar, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce & PG Research Department, Dr.Zahir Hussain College, Illayankudi
Workshop on Institute Innovation Council	22.03.2022	Mr.R.Rajkumar, EDC Coordinator, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carrier Hub, alagappa University, Karaikudi.

 

2014-2015
OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Our College celebrated 68th Independence in Leve Oldage Home, Arockiya Nagar, Sarugani on 14th Aug 2014. On that day, our EDC students performed a comedy skit to entertain the oldage people in the Home. The seasoned people enjoying the programme very happily. They also started singing and dancing with our students. Finally our students wished them for Independence day.

TAILORING TRAINING PROGRAM

Our College Entrepreneur Development Cell conducted 15 days training program of Tailoring to the nearby village people from 21.08.2014 to 05.09.2014. Among the participants only 13 members were selected from three villages.

On that day, our EDC coordinator Mrs.S.Selvarani, HOD, Department of Commerce delivered a motivational talk on our motto of EDC “To create more and more self employment opportunities for Women entrepreneurs” and to uplift the women in the society, how this will help for the poor, how to improve their economical condition, how to increase their confidence about the future and to stand on their own legs.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

Entrepreneurship Development cell encourages the students to become successful entrepreneurs. So we arranged an industrial visit to the final B.Com students. This visit is an essential to get knowledge about the activities of an enterprise. Our selected units are Mahadev granite, Meha Granimarmo Pvt.Ltd, Shri Shyam Exports Sivagangai &Madurai district.

From this Industrial visit, our students got clear cut idea about the granites manufacturing industries from purchasing till its exports. All the steps are explained by the proprietors. Ever growing demand of these granites requiring more and more entrepreneurs. If one who to start this unit, the GOVT. is ready to provide financial and other assistance. But the only required quality is challenging and daring personality. Our EDC is identifying such persons. 

2015-2016
MEHANDI STALL

EDC conducted Mehandi stall on 10.01.15 at our college campus. Nearly 90 students were eagerly participated and we have collected Rs.1400/- from Mehandi stall. This amount will be utilized for the development of our EDC activities. EDC members actively participated and put efforts throughout this programme.

FACULTY TRAINING PROGRAMME

Alagappa University conducted faculty training programme on entrepreneurship for five days from 22.01.15 to 26.01.15. Dr.S.Selvarani EDC coordinator, HOD of Commerce and Miss Nithya Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated .They came to know more about entrepreneurial development. During these five days various resource persons were invited by the university and our staff members have discussed with them how to execute these events within our college to reach out the students and the adopted village.

2016 - 2017
ONE DAY SEMINAR - NEURO LINGUISTICS PROGRAMME

Entrepreneurship Development cell conducted One Day seminar on “Neuro Linguistic Programme and Entrepreneurship Development Programme” [NLP and EDP] on 29.02.2016 at our college campus. The program started with merciful prayer. The chief guest Mr.Benalt Jay Ragland, Business consultant, Madurai gave a special address about NLP and EDP. He insisted that every entrepreneur should have not only profit motive but also they should have services and psychological mind. Our students got much knowledge about Neuro Linguistic management and Entrepreneurship.

JEWEL MAKING

On 16.07.2016 EDC conducted a Jewell making training in our college. Mrs.R.Banumathi, an expert and trainer in the field of Art and craft, karaikudi gave training to our students. She trained the students to make variety of ornaments like earrings, Necklace, chains, Anklets, Bracelets etc,. The trainer demo class inspired our students to become an entrepreneur in the near future.

OUTREACH PROGRAMME

On 06.08.2016 the members of EDC went to outreach programme at Chokkanathapuram for the Art and Craft training. Nearly 7 trainers of our college trained the village people. Approximately 50 beneficiaries were participated and they were trained to make earrings, bracelets, chains, anklets, pot painting, etc,. The ornaments were made up by full of papers and also other materials. The motto of our outreach programme was only to support the helpless people, unemployed women, physically challenged people from our adapted village. 

2017 - 2018
AWARENESS PROGRAMME

EDC conducted awareness programme for all EDC members on 28.01.2019 at our college. It was started with prayer. Ms.R.Nanthini III B.COM EDC president had given the welcome address. The programme presided over by Rev.Sr.Mariya Josephine, Vice Principal. She shared her Entrepreneurial ideas and skills to the club members. Nearly 150 EDC volunteers participated.

GROUND CLEANING

EDC students cleansed the ground of our management block on 29.07.17.They rendered this service early enthusiastically. Nearly 50 students involved in this service.

OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Our EDC volunteers visited leve Old Age Home, Arockiya Nagar, Sarugani on 24.08.17. They cleansed the rooms, arranged the things, cut their nails and comp their hairs. Our students voluntarily also distributed biscuits, soap and dress materials to them.

2018-2019
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

In the glories morning of 25.07.2018 we conducted the “EDC Orientation Programme”. The day started with prayer song. Followed by, EDC secretary Ms.Nanthini has initiated the programme with pleasant welcome address our EDC Coordinator Mrs.K.Seethalakshmi, explain about the importance of entrepreneurships with the help of PPT, it is very useful to the EDC members.

  After that play a small short film about the meaning of business for creating more and more self employment opportunities for women entrepreneurs and to uplift the women in the society. The main purpose of this programme is to increase their confidence and to stand on their own legs.

MEDICAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME

A MEDICAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME organized by All Club Association on (21.08.2018) Tuesday. The programme started with a delightful Prayer Song  followed by Welcome  address which was rendered by Ms.M.Mahakeerthi II B.Sc Physics and  Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi, Head, Department of B.com CA felicitated the gathering.

Dr.P.PorselviMathavaMoorthy, MBBS., DGO., Anbu Specialty Hospital., Devakottai ,the chief guest ,  gave an Awareness about  Adolescents Health issues, Life skills and Malnutrition to the staff and students. Finally the Programme ended with the Vote of Thanks and National Anthem.

CANDLE MAKING

On 25.09.2018 EDC Organized the “Candle Making” Programme. In that programme our EDC coordinator gave the Demonstration to, how to make the candle. After that EDC members followed the demonstration to make the candle themselves. Nearly 100 students participated in this programme. Finally the colourful candles are given to principal sister Dr.C.Jothi Mary to use this candle for chapel.

PAPER BAG MAKING

http://holyangelsnurseryprimarytgode.edu.in/ On 23.01.2019 EDC Organized the “Paper Bag Making” Programme. The aim of conducting this programme is to make the campus as plastic free zone and to breath fresh air. We instructed the students to avoid plastic bags and use the paper bags, So we trained the students to make the paper bags. In this Programme nearly 50 students participated. Finally EDC members check all the class rooms whether the students bought plastic papers and also insisted the students to avoid the use of plastic bags.

OUTREACH PROGRAMME
DATE: 03.02.19  

The programme was carried out with the help of four students from 2nd Year BCA and 2nd Year Physics accompanied by two faculty members, EDC Coordinator Mrs.K.Seethalakshmi Dept of Computer Applications and Secretary Mrs.Yogalakshmi Dept of Physics. The objective of this event was to create self employee. In this day we showed demo to prepare two things.

• Colorful candles
• Paper Bags

Nearly 150 NSS students and some village people were participated in this programme. They were eagerly done the Colourful candles and paper bags. Finally we would like to thank our NSS Coordinator Mrs.SP.Visalakshi Dept of English, the other faculty members and NSS students were arrange this wonderful opportunity.

2019 -2020
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
“The Achievements of Club Activities Are The

Results of the Combined Effort of Each Individual”
Our EDC cell conducted an Orientation programme on July 25.07.2019.The programme started with prayer song. Miss. A.Joice Caroline from III BCA welcomed the gathering. The chief guest Mr.A.Victor Benevent Raj, Director of Computer Studies, Ananda College.  In his presentation, he explained in detail on “Who is an entrepreneur”, “Qualities of an entrepreneur” and also said the students to be brave in her life. Nearly 150 students participated in this event. Miss.M.Kavitha from III Physics delivered the vote of thanks. Finally the programme concluded with National Anthem.

FACULTY TRAINING PROGRAMME
DATE: 05.08.19

Department of Women’s Studies & Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Chennai, has conducted “Three Day Faculty Development Programme” about “Students Registration in Entrepreneurship Development Cell” at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. In that Programme EDII trainer insisted EDC Cell must treated as a small company.
The following details were explained

• It has specific name, Mail ID, Bank Account and Pan card.
• This company has a one CEO, HR, Accountant, PMS, in students circle only.
• EDC students should registered the names and paid RS 300/- for their examination. Syllabus and study material has given in website. Students will clear the exam the fees amount will be refund to their account.
• Staff should encourage the student’s creative idea and led them to prototype, the best prototype welcomed by EDII Chennai.                   

OUTREACH PROGRAMME
DATE: 18.10.19

Department of Women’s Studies & Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Chennai, has conducted “One Day TAKE OFF Programme” about “Simulation of Entrepreneurship Skills” at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. The Resource person was Mrs.K.Manimekalai Head, Women’s Studies, Mr.N.Rajendran Vice chancellor, Alagappa University, Mr.Vishal Vijay ., Master Trainer, EDII and Dr.P.Veeramani Assistant Professor, Women’s Studies. In that Programme the EDII Trainer gave the number of ideas and Tricks to develop the business in this broad society.          

TWO DAYS WORKSHOP
DATE : 19.11.19 & 20.11.19

Alagappa university organized Two days workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship” on November 19th and 20th in Science block, Karaikudi. Nearly 62 faculties were participated in this programme. Mrs.K.Seethalakshmi, Co-ordinator of EDC & R.Yogalakshmi, Secretary were participated in this workshop. The First Day Mr.Hari Prasad Karnam, Patent Engineer, IP Dome, Chennai, gave the brief explanation about Importance of IPR, followed by Mr.krishnamoorthy, IP Agent, Metayage, Coimbatore, gave information about Software Application Production or converting the final year project into a commercial product through. The Second Day Mr.M.Ajith, Deputy Controller, Intellectual Property India, Guindy, Chennai, gave the wonderful interaction to the faculty members on the subject of “Software used for IP Search”. The last session was handled by Mr.Oggu Prasad Rao, Deputy Controller, Intellectual Property India, Guindy, Chennai, gave the IP Search Practical’s. It was very informative and knowledge enriching programme, so we decide to motivate the students to think innovative ideas to identify new invention and then patent that new invention in India.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Date : 07.01.2020

One day Orientation programme was organized by Department of Women’s studies, Entrepreneurship Development cell & Innovative Institute, Chennai on “TAMILNADU STUDENTS INNOVATORS 2020” on 07.01.2020 at seminar hall, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. The chief guest were Prof. K.Manimegalai, Head of the Department, Women’s studies, Mr.Pandidurai Durairaj, Director, Penzzle Education, Ms.Venkateshwari, Mrs.P.Veeramani, Hub coordinator, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Mr.Shivashankar, Additional Director of EDII. Our staff member Mrs.R.JAYANTHI Assist Prof., Department of Commerce and Mrs.M.Soniya Prof., Department of Tamil have participated with 10 volunteers of our students from various departments.

The chief guest gave the special address about

• Innovations
• Generation of new ideas.
• How to register their ideas in patent.
• What are factors considered to select ideas?

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Date : 24.01.2020

EDC organized an orientation programme for the volunteers. The main aim of that programme was to encourage our volunteers for generating new ideas in Entrepreneurship. In that programme Mrs.K.Seethalakshmi EDC coordinator & Mrs.R.Jayanthi Assistant Proffessor, Department of commerce delivered speech about IPR, E-Cell registration and Create an innovative busin

2022-2023
Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awareness Programme

Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Idhaya College for Women, Sarugani and EDII - IEDP Alagappa University Hub, Karaikudi has organized a event on the topic of “Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awareness Programme” to the volunteers on 03.08.2022 at 01:30pm. Mrs.R.Jayanthi, Assistant Professor of Commerce & EDC Coordinator delivered welcome address. The programme was presided over by the Dr.Sr.C.Jothimary, Principal, Idhaya College for Women, followed by felicitation given by Mrs.A.Punitha Mary, Head and Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Idhaya College for Women. The Chief guests on that day was Mrs.A.Usharani., M.A., M.Ed., Regional Team Coordinator & Star Pearl Executive, Milife Style Marketing Global Pvt.Ltd.,, Illayangudi and Mr.J.Arumai Ruban MCA.M.E., Field Coordinator & ILO Trainer, EDII –IEDP Hub, Alagappa University, Karaikudi delivered special address on the Topic of “Women Entrepreneur”.

World Entrepreneurs Day

Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Idhaya College for women, Sarugani has celebrated “World Entrepreneurs Day” with the volunteers to create an awareness about Business and Entrepreneurship on 21.08.2022 at 2pm. Miss.M Thanush Priya, III B.Com delivered welcome address. The programme was presided over by the Dr.Sr.C.Jothimary, Principal, Idhaya College for Women. The guest on that day was Dr.S.Selvarani, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

After the address, the question session was given to the participants. The live stories of successful Entrepreneurs video are played for easy understanding of the students. Miss. Rasika, EDC volunteer from III B.Com has proposed the vote of thanks. 125 students have attended and benefited.

National Nutrition Week

Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Idhaya College for women, Sarugani has celebrated “National Nutrition Week” to the volunteers on 19.09.2022 at 2pm. Miss.M Thanush Priya, III B.Com delivered welcome address. The programme was presided over by the Dr.Sr.C.Jothimary, Principal, Idhaya College for Women. The guest on that day was Dr.S.Usha Rani, Head and Assistant Professor, Department of Bio- Chemistry

After the address, the question session was given to the participants. Some live examples given about lungs and lever decease for easy understanding of the students. Miss. Rasika, EDC volunteer from III B.Com has proposed the vote of thanks. 120 students have attended and benefited.

Ideation Programme

Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Idhaya College for women, Sarugani has organized “Ideation Programme” to the volunteers on 19.09.2022 at 2pm. Miss.M Thanush Priya, III B.Com delivered welcome address. The programme was presided over by the Dr.Sr.C.Jothimary, Principal, Idhaya College for Women. The guest on that day was SP. Sigappi, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration delivered special address, she explained about

After the address, the question session was given to the participants. The live stories of successful Entrepreneurs video are played for easy understanding of the students. Miss. Rasika, EDC volunteer from III B.Com has proposed the vote of thanks. 120 students have attended and benefited.

industrial visit

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of our College arranged an industrial visit to NABARD-Madurai Agri Business Incubation Forum (MABIF), Tamil Nadu Agri University, Madurai on 07.10.2022. 102 students from different department along with three faculty members visited the industry. In this visit students got tons of clarity and ideas about the system there. Mr.S.Vibith, Assistant Manager, who gave clear explanations about MABIF offers the following incubation services .

They were keenly observing all the information’s. This experiential learning helps the students to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values and to know the things practically through interaction, working methods, employment practices and also to provide a good opportunity for the students. The students felt that the visit was really beneficial, informative.

E-Leaders workshop

The Alagappa University, Alagappa Institute of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Innovation and Carrer Hub & Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Govt of TAMILNADU had conducted two days of E-Leaders workshop ( 14.10.2022 & 15.10.2022 ) . The Resourse Person of the Workshop was Ms. GOURI GOPINATH, MASTER TRAINER, CHENNAI.

She shared successful live story of the budding entrepreneurs by fun games. From our college 3 volunteers have participated and benefited.

Dr. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM’S birth anniversary

In the event of Dr. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM’S birth anniversary, the tree plantation program was organized by the entrepreneurship development cell. This program was held in our college on 14th Oct, 2022. Sixty students actively participated in the program. We had planted many types of plants. The objective of this event is to teach students, to save and protect our environment. This was a great initiative to make our atmosphere neat and clean. The staffs and students planted sapling under the guidance of Sr.Petricia Noeline.

Mentoring Entrepreneurship & Innovation Skills

The Alagappa University, Alagappa institute of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Innovation and Career Hub & Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation institute, Govt. of TAMILNADU had conducted three days of faculty development program on “Mentoring Entrepreneurship & Innovation Skills” (11.10.2022, 12.10.2022 & 12.10.2022). The resource person of the workshop was Mrs. GAURI GOPINATH, The master trainer, Chennai

DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP

The Alagappa University, Alagappa institute of skill development, Entrepreneurship innovation and career Hub & Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation institute, Govt. of TAMILNADU had conducted two days of “DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP” (01.11.2022 & 02.11.2022). The resource person of the workshop was Mr. R.ARUN KUMAR, The master trainer, Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu.

SPOKE INSTITUTIONS REVIEW MEET

THE ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, ALAGAPPA INSTITUTE OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATION AND CAREER HUB & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION INSTITUTE, GOVT. OF TAMILNADU had conducted a “SPOKE INSTITUTIONS REVIEW MEET” (14.02.2023). The chief guest of the program was the honorable vice chancellor, Alagappa university prof. Dr. G.RAVI. The main agenda of the program was to discuss and review the IEDP activities with the aim of strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the spoke institutions. Based on this review, Mrs.R.JAYANTHI, EDC coordinator, Idhaya College for women-sarugani won the best spoke college and best E-cell coordinator award received from the honorable vice chancellor prof. Dr. G.RAVI Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

Jewel Making

Our Entrepreneurship Development Cell organized a Jewel Making event to enlighten the students on the significance of festivals on the occasion of college day celebration. The students had enjoyed the day to the hilt. They made eye-catching pieces of jewellery, through Paper Quilling, Beads, Paper Flowers, Silk Threads etc. The ornaments were of various designs and attractive colours of neck pieces, earrings etc. The aim of this event is to inculcate creative thinking. Each and every student took part in the event enthusiastically and sold the ornaments among their friends with minimum profit. The activity was conducted under the supervision of Mrs. R. JAYANTHI, EDC Coordinator, and Ms.M. MEENAKSHI SUNDARI, EDC Deputy Coordinator, Idhaya College for Women-Sarugani. The activity in-chargers and other faculties appreciated volunteer’s creativity efforts put in and motivated them for active participation in all the future activities.

Mehandi Stall

Our Entrepreneurship Development Cell organized a Mehandi Stall to enlighten the student’s Entrepreneurship Skills, also to generate Revenue and Maintain Accounts. Students from various Departments participated in the Mehandi Stall to exhibit their creativity. Students displayed their artistic designs through an array of Mehandi on their hands. They performed beautifully Arabian, Bridal, Arabic and Indo Arabic style Henna. This stall was conducted under the supervision of Mrs. R.JAYANTHI, EDC Coordinator, Idhaya College for Women-Sarugani. The aim of this program was not merely to see the drawing skills of the student but also the creativity of the student and their way of representation which will in turn improve the overall personality and talent of students. In this stall 16 volunteers have participated and benefited.

2023-2024
IDEA GENERATION TECHNIQUES

Idhaya College for women, sarugani organized a workshop on “IDEA GENERATION TECHNIQUES” on 06.07.2023 in collaboration with EDII-IEDP Alagappa University Hub, Karaikudi. The program was commenced with a welcome address by Ms. HAAMIDHA AKBAR BADHUSA III-B.Sc., Physics. The chief guest on that day was J.ARUMAI RUBAN, Field Coordinator, EDII-IEDP Hub, Alagappa University Karaikudi. The primary focus of the session was to create awareness about the entrepreneurship, and to motive the students to enter into the business world.

MUSHROOM CULTIVATION & CHICKEN AND GOAT REARING

The entrepreneurship development cell organized a training program on “MUSHROOM CULTIVATION & CHICKEN AND GOAT REARING” was held on August 08 & 09, 2023 at Idhaya Auditorium. The program was welcomed by Ms. Haamidha Akbar Badhusha from III-B.Sc., physics. It was presided over by Rev. Sr. Dr. C.JOTHIMARY, Principal, Idhaya College for Women, followed by the presidential address given by Dr.R.VIJAYALAKSHMI, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce with CA, Idhaya College for Women. The chief guest on that day was Mr. P. ARUMUGAM, Director, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur Mrs.SELVI, Assistant Director, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur. He explained about the purpose of training, loan availability and the importance of mushroom cultivation. Then the event was engaged by Mr. K. PALANISAMI, Trainer, Rural Training Centre, Amaravathipudur.

industrial visit

Entrepreneurship Development Cell arranged an industrial visit for the EDC volunteers on 07.09.2023. We have visited EDII Anna University Incubation Research Forum, Svasti Technology Solution and Aranya Health Care, Trichy, The main object is to understand the working methods and employment practices. Moreover, it gives exposure from academic point of view. From this visit, our students are able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

PITCH CHALLENGE TOOLKIT

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell organized an activity on PITCH CHALLENGE TOOLKIT on 03.11.2023. Ms. S.JAYALINCY III B.Com delivered welcome address. The programme was presided over by Rev. Sr. Dr. C.JOTHIMARY, Principal, Idhaya College for Women-Sarugani. The Chief Guest on that day was Dr. S.REGINA, Associate Professor, ECE Department, Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College, Sivagangai.

NAAN MUDHALVAN NIRAL THIRUVIZHA PHASE-II

Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Idhaya College for women, sarugani organized a workshop on “NAAN MUDHALVAN NIRAL THIRUVIZHA PHASE-II” on 01.02.2024. The program was commenced with a welcome address by Ms. S.JEYALINCY III-B.Com. The chief guest on that day was ARUMAI RUBAN JOSEPH, Master Trainer & District coordinator, Sivagangai. The primary focus of the session was to create awareness about the intellectual property rights, and to motive the students to enter into the business world.