Founder’s Memorial Day 2020
Completing successfully its twentieth year of service in the field of technical education, with a great sense of pride, KCG College of Technology observed the Memorial Day of the Founder Chairman Dr KCG Verghese on 14th February, 2020.
The solemn occasion witnessed the presence of Chairperson Dr Elizabeth Verghese, Director and CEO Dr Anand Jacob Verghese, Director Dr Annie Jacob, Director Dr Aby Sam, Director Mr Ashok Verghese, Director Dr Susan Marthandan, Principals, Deans, Heads, faculty and students from all units of Hindustan Group of Institution. Well wishers of the Hindustan Group and family members were also present. Mr A John Louis IAS, District Collector Chengalpattu, Mr JCD Prabhakar, Ex-MLA Villivakkam Constituency, Rev. Dr S Xavier Alphonse, Director Indian Centre for Research and Development of Community Education were the special invitees.
Dr Annie Jacob, Director, KCG College of Technology welcomed the gathering and observed that consistent success enjoyed by KCG College was due to the enlightened guidance of the management, accomplished and supportive faculty, hard working students and the abundant grace of Lord Almighty. Dr G. Prabhakar Principal, KCG College of Technology introduced the Chief Guest and highlighted the reasons behind naming the multipurpose auditorium after the former President of India, Dr Abdul Kalam.
The chief guest Mr A John Louis inaugurated APJ Abdul Kalam Multipurpose Auditorium and in his address referred to hard work and perseverance, the qualities that helped Dr Verghese attain success. Mr JCD Prabhakar recounted the philanthropic services of Dr Verghese under the banner of YMCA and Y’s Men International. Rev. Dr S Xavier Alphonse highlighted the accomplishments of Dr Verghese and said that it is fitting to observe the Memorial Day in the auditorium named after Dr Kalam as they both shared similar attributes and interests.
Dr Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts and Science announced that under the aegis of Dr KCG Verghese Charitable Trust, Rs 20 lakhs will be donated for constructing a separate block with smart classrooms in Government School, Kelambakkam. The Headmaster of the school received a token of the commitment from the Chairperson.
A beautiful Souvenir detailing the myriad achievements of KCG College of Technology and documenting its growth from 1998 was released. All those who were involved in the successful completion of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam auditorium were also appreciated.
Dr Anand Jacob Verghese proposed the Vote of Thanks. He said the inauguration of the impressive auditorium with its indoor sports facilities reflected the late Dr KCG Verghese vision that the students should have the latest sports facilities. He thanked all the guests and members of the Hindustan Group, faculty and students for coming to pay their respect to the great educationist and visionary Dr KCG Verghese.
