Vellayani, 04-02-2024 – In a remarkable display of innovation and teamwork, the entrepreneurial team from the College of Agriculture (CoA), Vellayani, has clinched the title in the basic track at the prestigious national Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by IIT Bombay.
VELLAYANI 03-02-2024
In a remarkable display of innovation and teamwork, the entrepreneurial team from the College of Agriculture (CoA), Vellayani, has clinched the title in the basic track at the prestigious National Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by IIT Bombay.
As part of the Foundation Day (01/02/2024) of Kerala Agricultural University, an inauguration ceremony was organized to inaugurate the Weather Data Centre and Automatic Weather Station at College of Agriculture, Padannakkad. The facilities were created by using the funds from Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).
The AICSA 2024 symposium, a collaborative effort between the College of Agriculture Vellayani and Corteva Agriscience, proved to be a resounding success. The two-day event, held on January 18th and 19th, focused on 'Advanced Technologies and Innovative Practices for Climate-Smart Agriculture: Bridging Academia, Industry and Society'. The symposium featured various prominent speakers, including Dr. Swati Nayak from the International Rice Research Institute and Anne Elise Stratton, a postdoctoral researcher from the University of Hohenheim, Germany. A key highlight was Dr.
January 20, 2024, Vellayani - In an exemplary display of responsibility and community spirit, the students of the National Service Scheme (NSS) at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, dedicated their day to sprucing up their campus. The cleanliness drive was marked by active participation, with many students joining forces to rid the campus of litter and debris.
In a remarkable act of community service, the NSS unit of the College of Agriculture Vellayani hosted a blood donation camp, uniting hands with the esteemed Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology and Pol Blood, a noble initiative by Kerala Police. The event, held on February 1, 2024, witnessed an overwhelming response with a turnout of nearly 80 enthusiastic participants, including students and faculty members.
In an impressive display of scientific ingenuity, Ashir K, a student of B. Sc. - M. Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology from the 2019 batch, and a proud member of the Entrepreneurial Cell (E-Cell) at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, emerged as the winner of the esteemed BioVantage Challenge. The event, organized by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), is known for its rigorous competition, exclusively catering to science students.
The College of Agriculture Vellayani, recently hosted the transformative 'Illuminate 2023' workshop, organized by E-Cell CoA Vellayani, which brought together 120 enthusiastic participants and 18 online attendees. This event, held on January 8th, 2024, aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and foster a learning and collaborative environment.
In an impressive showcase of innovation and sustainability, five outstanding teams from the Entrepreneurial Cell (E-Cell), of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, have been selected to participate in the prestigious Kerala State Biodiversity Board Youth Ideation Challenge 2023.
In an exciting educational opportunity, renowned IT professional Sthanu Ramakrishnan Thambi conducted a 75-minute session on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specially tailored for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The session was scheduled to take place on January 19th, from 10 AM to 11:15 AM, at the campus of the College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
