PAYYANUR COLLEGE

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ACTIVITIES

BOTANY DEPARTMENT

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The PG Department of Botany, in association with the E. Sreedharan Centre for Life Skill Education (ESNCLSE), organized a motivational interview for the students on 12th April 2024. Dr. Maya P, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at RARS Pilicode, was the resource person
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The PG Department of Botany organized a lively festival celebrating botany, artistry, flavors, and fun under the banner of ‘Harmony Harvest.’ The event took place on March 7, 2024, and was inaugurated by Dr. Ratheesh Narayanan, Head of the Department of Botany. It received positive feedback and was well-attended by students from all over the college.
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On March 5, 2024, the Postgraduate Department of Botany held its association inauguration. Dr. Ginny Antony, Assistant Professor at Central University of Kerala, delivered the inaugural address and a technical speech. Students from both the undergraduate and postgraduate sections actively participated in the event. The inauguration marks a significant milestone for our association’s future activities
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On February 17, 2024, the PG Department of Botany at Payyanur College organized a workshop on Budding and Grafting (Nursery Techniques) in collaboration with Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayath and Kunjangalam Manga Kootayma at Kovvapuram. The event featured Mr. MVP Muhammad as the resource person, and Smt. Prarthana A, President of Kunhimangalam, inaugurated. Thirty students participated in the training, where they learned essential skills and techniques related to nursery practices.
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On February 3, 2024, the PG Department of Botany, in collaboration with Wild Trust of India (WTI), observed World Wetland Day with a mangrove restoration programme at Thuruthi, Payyanur. Students engaged actively in planting over 500 mangrove saplings along the shoreline, guided by WTI experts who emphasized the ecological importance of wetlands and mangroves.
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Jointly with Kunjangalam Manga Kootayma, the PG Department of Botany organized a traditional mango seedlings planting programme at VIRAS College Vilayankode on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. The programme was inaugurated by Er. Riyas TK, the Director, VIRAS College.
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Botany Toppers recognition and Alumni Aid ceremony and also one day seminar on “Conservation of mangrove wetlands” by Dr. K M Khaleel, Principal, Sir Syed Institute of Technical studies, Taliparamba, Kannur was conducted on 6th November 2023. Also Honoring of Dr. M K Ratheesh Narayanan, recipient of P J Thomas endowment Best teacher award – 2023.
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On November 2, 2023, the PG Department of Payyanur College organized a one-day seminar in collaboration with Government Ayurveda College Hospital, Kannur, to commemorate National Ayurveda Day. The seminar focused on the theme "Scope of Plant Research in Ayurveda." Dr. S. Gopakumar served as the resource person for the event, providing valuable insights into the integration of plant research within Ayurvedic practices.

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The PG Department of Botany organized a workshop on fungal staining for postgraduate students on October 27, 2023 at 2.00 pm. During the workshop, our eminent alumnus, Dr Balakrishnan P, Associate Professor (Retd), PRNSS COLLEGE, Mattanur, interacted with the students and provided experiential learning on various fungal staining methods.
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The Botany Department of Payyanur College, in collaboration with Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayath conducted a hands-on training program in mushroom cultivation on October 25, 2023. This extension program was designed to empower women in the Kudumbasree initiative with valuable knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture. Smt Prarthana A, President, Kunhimanalam Grama Panchayat inaugurated the venture.

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The Taekwondo Training Program, organized by the PG department of Botany on October 17th, 2023, was a commendable initiative aimed at empowering female students through self-defence skills. Miss Vishnupriya Santhosh, a Taekwondo Black Belt practitioner, served as the trainer, bringing her expertise and experience to inspire and guide the participating students
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On the occasion of World Food Day, October 16, 2023 the PG Department of Botany at Payyanur College, in collaboration with the Payyanur College NSS Unit 11 and the Payyanur College Biodiversity Club, organized a special event aimed at celebrating the importance of millets in our diet and the genetic diversity they offer. The event featured an exhibition showcasing various types of millets and their value-added products. The program was inaugurated by the Principal of Payyanur College, Dr. V M Santhosh.

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The P.G. Department of Botany at Payyanur College organized a talk on ‘ETHICS IN SCIENTIFIC CAREER' on October 12, 2023 at 10 30 am. The session was handled by our esteemed alumna Mrs. Aswathi N V, Research Scholar, Central University of Kerala. Faculties and PG students of the department participated in the programme.  
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The PG Department of Botany organized a talk on Mental Health and Personal Hygiene in association with International Girl Child Day Celebration on October 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the College Seminar Hall. The Adolescent Health Counselor, Ms. Sini Sebastian from Thaluk Hospital, Payyanur, served as the resource person. Thirty-five students and four teachers participated in the programme
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The PG Department of Botany and Kunhimangalam mangakoottayma jointly organised traditional mango seedling planting programme Ormakalude Cherumanthoppu at MRCD School, Thayneri on 20th September 2023. Sri S Chandrasekhar IAS, District Collector Kannur inaugurated the programme
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PG Department of Botany in association with Biodiversity Club, Sir Syed College Taliparamba conducted a visit to biodiversity park, Karimbam, Taliparamba as part of Ozone day celebration on 16th September, 2023
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PG Department of Botany and Department of Zoology jointly organised a workshop in association with SERAH on the topic “Guidance to PG Entrance” on 15th september 2023. One of the Eminent Alumni of Botany Department, Mr Sidharth S Nair, Research Scholar, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba handled the session. Fifty students participated in the programme
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The P.G. Department of Botany, Payyanur College organized a Research Methodology Seminar in Microbiology on September 5, 2023, as part of the Teacher’s Day Celebration. The seminar featured Mr. Shiju M P, an esteemed alumnus and Deputy Manager Senior Microbiologist at Aster MIMS Hospital, Kannur. A total of 92 students from the Department of Botany actively participated in the seminar.
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The PG Department of Botany in association with IQAC Payyanur College organised Jeevani – Swadeshi Samrudhi Ke Sath as a part of College level closing ceremony of 75th year Independence Day celebration on 14th August 2023. Shri M P Unnikrishnan an organic farmer interacted with the students on the topic “Indigenous knowledge on Traditional and medicinal plants.
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The PG Department of Botany, Payyanur College in collaboration with Kunhimangalam Krishibhavan and Department of Agriculture Kerala State initiated the establishment of a medicinal plant garden under the fruit and vegetable garden Development Scheme of Kunhimangalam Krishibhavan (2022-2023 plan) on August 14, 2023. The programme was officially inaugurated by Mr. Vijin, MLA, Kalliassery Grama panchayath with 105 participants. Nearly 100 species of medicinal plants were planted
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The Payyanur College PG department of Botany and ‘Kunjangalam Manga Kootayma’, organised another tree planting programme called "Maduramampazhachottil" at E.K.N.M Government Polytechnique, Nadakavu, Kasaragod District on August 9th, 2023. Sri T. P. Padmanabhan Master officially inaugurated the program
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The PG Department of Botany in association with Kunhimangalam and Valapattanam Gramapanchayath organised a workshop on PBR Renewal on 4th August 2023 at 2 30pm. Suhada, Field Assistant Kerala Biodiversity Board presented the theme talk . 61 students and 3 teachers participated in the programme.
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The PG department of Botany observed World Nature Conservation Day on July 28 with various conservation and education activities. The department organized a tree planting initiative in the campus, also conducted clean-up drives in Department conservation garden.

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The PG Department of Botany with the technical support of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) organized a programme, titled ‘Kandalvanayathra’ on 25th July, 2023. Adv. K. Sukumaran, President Rotary Club of Payyanur inaugurated the programme. Boating through the Mangrove forests of Kunhimangalam Grama Panchayath has been conducted for 17 biodiversity club members of Payyanur College
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PG Botany department in collaboration with ‘Kunjangalam Manga Kootayma’ and Trikaripur Grama Panchayath organised the program titled "Ormakaludae Cheru Manthoppu" aims to conserve the traditional mango varieties of the Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. The formal inauguration of the program took place on July 22nd 2023 at Nadakavu, Trikaripur. The inauguration was done by Dr. V Balakrishnan, who is a former Member Secretary of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board and also holds the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). The chief guest for the event was P Dhanesh Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Social Forestry.

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PG Department of Botany and Department of zoology in joint orientation with Malabar kaipad farmer Producer Company Ltd. organized an awareness programme entitled “Natural organic Kaipad Rice tracts of North Kerala and its nutritional Products’ on 4th July 2023 at College Seminar hall. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Santhosh. V.M. Principal, Payyanur College and the technical session was handled by Prof. (Dr). Vanaja T. Head, RARS & Director, Kaipad Agency, Govt. of Kerala. Over 60 students and many staff participated in the programme.