Title of the Event: An Outreach Programme to Tansowa Adharavu Illam

Date: 23rd February 2025

Time: 10.00am to 01:00pm

Mode: Offline Total Attendees: 22 Incharges: Dr. S. Suresh, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology SRMIST, Ramapuram The objective of the Event The objective of an outreach program to Tansowa Atharavu Illam is to provide food, improve the well-being of the residents, encourage local volunteers, students, and organizations to participate in supporting the illam, building a stronger sense of community responsibility, develop long-term initiatives that ensure continuous support and encouragement to take fundraising efforts by future generations towards needy people.

Synopsis of the Event The event started on 23.02.2025, 10.00 am to 01.00 pm by all faculties and Bioconsortium club student coordinators of the Department of Biotechnology.

B.Sc and M.Sc Biotechnology students have attended the event.

Key Highlights Students engaged in discussions about hygienic and safety measures, sharing simple yet essential health practices to promote well-being among the residents.

Students interacted with the elderly residents, listening to their life experiences and learning valuable social well-being.

Students actively participated in serving food, ensuring that the residents were comfortable and well-fed.

Before lunch, a collective prayer was offered, where the elderly expressed their blessings for the students, faculty, and institution.

The visit created an emotional connection, making students reflect on the importance of empathy and social responsibility.

The event concluded with a group photo, capturing moments of service and togetherness.