The inauguration of IPA Students’ Chapter for the students of Department of Civil Engineering and the installation ceremony of the office bearers took place on 22nd September 2018 in the Seminar Hall of our college. Dr. S. Virapan, Director, S.V. Associates, Chennai was the main celebrant to officiate the proceedings. He inaugurated the chapter and addressed the gathering. Mr. Abbas Lehary, Chairman IPA administered oath to office bearers.
(Mr. S.K. Vignesh – Chairman, Ms. S. Jayashree – Vice Chairman, Mr. R. Vigneshwaran – Secretary, and Mr. Armishal . K – Joint Secretary).
During the inauguration Dr. V. Vandhana Devi, HoD – Civil Engineering welcomed the Chief Guest and the gathering and Dr. G.Prabhakaran, Principal gave the presidential address and felicitated the student members. During his address, the Chief Guest deliberated the importance of a professional body like IPA and its benefits to the students’ community. He also gave the historical background and a summary of the recent accomplishments of IPA in India. Mr. J. Shankar, Hon. Joint Secretary, IPA Chennai was the guest of honour. He gave a special lecture on ‘Emerging Plumbing Trends in the Industry’. All the 65 members of the chapter received their ID Cards. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. J. John Alexander, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering.