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SRMIST Organizes Tree Plantation Drive to Mark the Hon'ble Founder Chancellor's Birthday Celebrations

<h3>SRMIST Organizes Tree Plantation Drive to Mark the Hon'ble Founder Chancellor's Birthday Celebrations</h3>Kattankulathur, 31 July 2026:As part of the birthday celebrations of the Hon'ble Founder Chancellor of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), a Tree Plantation Drive was organized on 31 July 2026 at Srivari Nagar Park in association with the Maraimalai Nagar Municipal Administration under the aegis of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) – SRMIST and National Service Scheme (NSS) – SRMIST.The programme was inaugurated by the Commissioner of Maraimalai Nagar Municipal Administration in the presence of the Municipal Chairman (President) and the Municipal Sanitary Officer, along with other municipal officials.A total of 85 students, 18 faculty members, and 8 staff members from SRMIST enthusiastically participated in the drive. Together with municipal officials, the participants planted 300 tree saplings in public parks and Open Space Reservation (OSR) lands maintained by the Maraimalai Nagar Municipality.The
 initiative was organized with the objective of promoting environmental 
conservation, enhancing urban green cover, and creating awareness about 
the importance of tree plantation among students and the local 
community. The programme reflected SRMIST's continued commitment to 
sustainable development and community engagement through collaborative 
initiatives with local civic bodies.The event concluded with a 
pledge by all participants to protect and nurture the planted saplings, 
reaffirming their commitment to building a greener and healthier 
environment for future generations.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYvq7MXqY6Z8YJlwdhMvX2wzAE2na_ek0YOImWhvHeQoIdzLYo-Y-mB9rlCJLfcBoYt6RfZZcZMd7jCsPIAPcQJxt86akVqADm0PglVwSHfWdIl2RxHV0k95fDp61c3Hs4kFKYCoKV43-pFY_ubI_VTDQR7xCbErJzIazrTBtK4j5z9yeWHOMtI4GmMs/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%203.03.31%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYvq7MXqY6Z8YJlwdhMvX2wzAE2na_ek0YOImWhvHeQoIdzLYo-Y-mB9rlCJLfcBoYt6RfZZcZMd7jCsPIAPcQJxt86akVqADm0PglVwSHfWdIl2RxHV0k95fDp61c3Hs4kFKYCoKV43-pFY_ubI_VTDQR7xCbErJzIazrTBtK4j5z9yeWHOMtI4GmMs/w640-h480/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%203.03.31%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrJqeg2TWvtO_xnQ8Ccz53cTZXwXGr9yhj9OYKlId2z_hGPO8GQ1zIhwtm5o9qf-dTwvYj3xgUV3Vc6KD82uzq58wZ1zjgufyEH5ah3Mh7QOhxk-zrQ3IRcgIVQEQK_M7X4oMZeYpUymJKj-3gY_zANBb9oFMw1jrLouGKsNf4BuiXN628aTE2qfWraU/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%203.03.32%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrJqeg2TWvtO_xnQ8Ccz53cTZXwXGr9yhj9OYKlId2z_hGPO8GQ1zIhwtm5o9qf-dTwvYj3xgUV3Vc6KD82uzq58wZ1zjgufyEH5ah3Mh7QOhxk-zrQ3IRcgIVQEQK_M7X4oMZeYpUymJKj-3gY_zANBb9oFMw1jrLouGKsNf4BuiXN628aTE2qfWraU/w640-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%203.03.32%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNwnsMhyphenhyphenin6HSJY3Pd1RVojBMpD3HGxvZRV_pg47CFT2Wj34HUz5Ll9QirHYJBFSl3qRVZzPnKI96E0WPytCEkyWED6qsSn7wduIt6iZJedqcgNE3S7F20LAeNGQHJ-XBoquZ9Tp_1132VQCQSb1Mz-SgGNBHEVusUsZMK9RfBzj7nlRJbjs9Vx807ZE/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%201.01.32%20PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNwnsMhyphenhyphenin6HSJY3Pd1RVojBMpD3HGxvZRV_pg47CFT2Wj34HUz5Ll9QirHYJBFSl3qRVZzPnKI96E0WPytCEkyWED6qsSn7wduIt6iZJedqcgNE3S7F20LAeNGQHJ-XBoquZ9Tp_1132VQCQSb1Mz-SgGNBHEVusUsZMK9RfBzj7nlRJbjs9Vx807ZE/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%201.01.32%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcagX9rDMs6GdE-ltqY0G8WXqYTyLiBRfIoEynfH_I_RZsaS4sBuWFoGkopO_vNxslt3RogooqeDQ-n_nGBlvRgcwtF2cZpr1brST-jNb4tEY4rzMvENBLMUtVJ0FTceVryfmBkCie2ySbIwy5lvnqwrIBjay3ZvjUY2e5y-5h0LQ3wFhWVDrA3tahBJc/s1048/collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1048" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcagX9rDMs6GdE-ltqY0G8WXqYTyLiBRfIoEynfH_I_RZsaS4sBuWFoGkopO_vNxslt3RogooqeDQ-n_nGBlvRgcwtF2cZpr1brST-jNb4tEY4rzMvENBLMUtVJ0FTceVryfmBkCie2ySbIwy5lvnqwrIBjay3ZvjUY2e5y-5h0LQ3wFhWVDrA3tahBJc/w640-h564/collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2nW2rohoJUGuZgfG0RZkvUJgwDv7P4Eon4khq2XNuyjpisqAMhxFYfJHR1W0dU0Qg8-K0RK_OYZxWsX9hkNsG0W1fpFPz3RgtEGyjB2RqxVWaKRMVKfljgvx-wmYRHuBY4JywB2jahrx0_Ce_6ttmI-3s_KCrwSpTuooUzuosYz7MAe2KFZcYHkldm8/s1599/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%2012.49.08%20PM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1599" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2nW2rohoJUGuZgfG0RZkvUJgwDv7P4Eon4khq2XNuyjpisqAMhxFYfJHR1W0dU0Qg8-K0RK_OYZxWsX9hkNsG0W1fpFPz3RgtEGyjB2RqxVWaKRMVKfljgvx-wmYRHuBY4JywB2jahrx0_Ce_6ttmI-3s_KCrwSpTuooUzuosYz7MAe2KFZcYHkldm8/w640-h296/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-31%20at%2012.49.08%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> </div>

SRMIST Organizes Tree Plantation Drive to Mark the Hon'ble Founder Chancellor's Birthday Celebrations

SRMIST Organizes Tree Plantation Drive to Mark the Hon'ble Founder Chancellor's Birthday Celebrations Kattankulathur, 31 July 2026...

VAN MAHOTSAV 2K26

VAN MAHOTSAV 2026 SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, organized “VAN MAHOTSAV 2K26” on 15 July 2026 in association with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and
Maramalai Nagar Municipality, with the theme “Healing the Earth through
Greener Initiatives.” The programme was organized to promote
environmental awareness, nature conservation, and the importance of tree
plantation among students and faculty members. The event was conducted with the
support and guidance of Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate Director – Campus Life; Dr. V. Chitra,
Dean, SRM College of Pharmacy; Dr. N. Damodharan, Vice Principal, SRM College
of Pharmacy; and Dr. T. Lakshmanan, Professor and NSS Coordinator.
The programme was also supported by the NSS Unit, SRM College of Pharmacy.
The event was graced by representatives of Maramalai Nagar Municipality, Dr.
Parameshwari, Commissioner, Maramalai Nagar Municipality and Municipality
Health Officer, and Mr. Selvaraj, Sanitary Officer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTc9fDF7yZIRFH1ISS0Yqrm4REHgzOKfJgIBPjfBXf62ZDntHO1yNNUpVaIluoTYwfJQAFZfMJUk89sBPgxtDJBjdOxRJFNVzetaaV91G14_mGnQHIIjmwfATgHkthxxFciM7o_DEjKhhh1aP_jvYijUuIR9mcAZgOt2E7BNGOAI181FbC6WS5Vxa51E/s1599/IMG-20260715-WA0097.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1599" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTc9fDF7yZIRFH1ISS0Yqrm4REHgzOKfJgIBPjfBXf62ZDntHO1yNNUpVaIluoTYwfJQAFZfMJUk89sBPgxtDJBjdOxRJFNVzetaaV91G14_mGnQHIIjmwfATgHkthxxFciM7o_DEjKhhh1aP_jvYijUuIR9mcAZgOt2E7BNGOAI181FbC6WS5Vxa51E/w640-h296/IMG-20260715-WA0097.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

As a major
green initiative of Van Mahotsav 2K26, a sapling plantation programme was
carried out at Potheri Park, beside SRM Institute of Hotel Management,
with the active involvement of faculty members and students of SRM College of
Pharmacy. Various indigenous and environmentally significant tree saplings,
including Veembu
(Neem – வேம்பு), Magizham (மகிழம்), Mahogany (மகாகனி), and Kadamba (கடம்பா), were planted. The plantation initiative emphasized the role of
trees in improving environmental quality, conserving biodiversity, and creating
a greener and healthier ecosystem. The programme was coordinated by Dr. M. Jagadeesan,
along with team members Dr. K. Manikandan, Dr. K. Gowri, Dr. K. Gayathiri, Dr. N. Sai Supra
Siddhu, Dr. Krishna Prabha N, Dr. R. Rushendran, and Dr. Ch. Bharath Kumar.
A total of 20
B.Pharmacy II Year students actively participated in the Van
Mahotsav activities and contributed enthusiastically to the plantation
programme.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimpW5ql56XWxIwOYBXIBtx8uO8XEUZGH6bype31FJTmfX-c1mOBVEe59PwliqGkxDZwPGsRfbV0gbcTdx5EnAnMI-0uAROpb425e1JMShPGyAroKVoEkyzbg76SYZaGzngLZomco8zrEFMHNgwOFCf4UxPEKfcYLocm1xKfDYkeSt8Q_q054U0wl0MmM/s1536/Mahotsav%20Jul%2023,%202026,%2004_40_24%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimpW5ql56XWxIwOYBXIBtx8uO8XEUZGH6bype31FJTmfX-c1mOBVEe59PwliqGkxDZwPGsRfbV0gbcTdx5EnAnMI-0uAROpb425e1JMShPGyAroKVoEkyzbg76SYZaGzngLZomco8zrEFMHNgwOFCf4UxPEKfcYLocm1xKfDYkeSt8Q_q054U0wl0MmM/w640-h426/Mahotsav%20Jul%2023,%202026,%2004_40_24%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>

As part of the
celebration, an Art Competition was also organized at G4, Examination Hall, SRM
College of Pharmacy, on the theme “Trees, Nature &
Sustainability.” The competition aimed to encourage students to
creatively express the significance of environmental conservation and
sustainable practices. The enthusiastic participation of students reflected
their commitment towards environmental protection and social responsibility. Van Mahotsav 2K26 was
successfully conducted as a meaningful green initiative, strengthening
collaboration between SRM College of Pharmacy, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, and
Maramalai Nagar Municipality. The programme inspired students and faculty
members to actively contribute towards environmental sustainability and
reinforced the collective responsibility of building a greener and healthier
future.

VAN MAHOTSAV 2K26

VAN MAHOTSAV 2026 SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technolog...

SRMIST Collaborates with District Administration to Build Disaster-Ready Youth through Yuva Aapda Mitra Training

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in association with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chengalpattu, and the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA), hosted the Yuva Aapda Mitra Volunteer Training Programme from 6–12 July 2026
 at the Kattankulathur campus. The initiative aims to develop a cadre of
 trained youth volunteers capable of supporting communities and 
government agencies during disasters and emergencies.The inaugural programme was presided over by Mr. S. Venkatachalam, Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector, Chengalpattu. The welcome address was delivered by Mr. Selvaseelan, Special Tahsildar (Disaster Management).In his special address, Dr. V. Thirumurugan,
 Associate Director (Campus Life), SRMIST, emphasized that higher 
educational institutions play a pivotal role in fostering disaster 
preparedness and community resilience. He highlighted the importance of 
empowering students with practical knowledge, leadership skills, and a 
spirit of volunteerism so they can effectively contribute during 
emergencies and support disaster risk reduction initiatives.The inaugural session was graced by distinguished experts, including Dr. M. Bharath, Epidemiology Expert; Mr. Prasanth, Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force (TNDRF); Dr. Grija, Dean, Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing; Mr. Sathish Kumar, NSS Programme Officer, Sairam Engineering College; and Mr. Prakash, NSS Coordinator, SRMIST.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEKVCJL8LOg4qpaxQBJ1vE7uidDTmNCllwOKXvkQllT6yRBam7WnCwuPvIrSQNcu1K5I57RoyqFa3MjHwYijP4RAvSD3CwlWqAsavb3AkqdjPfagWdcPYjULcPIJClFXjSN8V_nA1yoHZO6Jxivs9eoL-aVEXg2nzS1LoPehC-xh2W2GChdOSLCejRdQ/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-06%20at%2012.44.59%20PM%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbEKVCJL8LOg4qpaxQBJ1vE7uidDTmNCllwOKXvkQllT6yRBam7WnCwuPvIrSQNcu1K5I57RoyqFa3MjHwYijP4RAvSD3CwlWqAsavb3AkqdjPfagWdcPYjULcPIJClFXjSN8V_nA1yoHZO6Jxivs9eoL-aVEXg2nzS1LoPehC-xh2W2GChdOSLCejRdQ/w640-h480/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-06%20at%2012.44.59%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjln9Gym237lThGCTDHY5xOgWv6b5HA0vFymqO8tQ1RrWKdcUrJ-Dt7LS000SZrSs-WwiQJ3BV6L1ogcR-DVFQpTM1f8ZjoDdXZ5zGL1RU-N0s-f-kblNPUZAdtwm-Y7KcZLRtFvdrE6-fWmBenaa4LI4uZhLVKh7VBBE4yRyUy7VGPiomzwcI2q-KyA8/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-06%20at%2011.39.34%20AM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjln9Gym237lThGCTDHY5xOgWv6b5HA0vFymqO8tQ1RrWKdcUrJ-Dt7LS000SZrSs-WwiQJ3BV6L1ogcR-DVFQpTM1f8ZjoDdXZ5zGL1RU-N0s-f-kblNPUZAdtwm-Y7KcZLRtFvdrE6-fWmBenaa4LI4uZhLVKh7VBBE4yRyUy7VGPiomzwcI2q-KyA8/w640-h480/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-07-06%20at%2011.39.34%20AM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>  The week-long programme brought together 251 volunteers from the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), along with 15 faculty coordinators.
 Participants underwent comprehensive training in disaster preparedness,
 search and rescue, first aid, emergency response, fire safety, flood 
rescue, and community-based disaster risk reduction through expert-led 
sessions, practical demonstrations, and field exercises.The 
programme reflects SRMIST's continued commitment to social 
responsibility, community engagement, and nation-building by partnering 
with government agencies to equip young volunteers with life-saving 
skills and the confidence to serve society during times of crisis. 
Through such initiatives, SRMIST continues to nurture socially 
responsible citizens and future leaders dedicated to building safer and 
more resilient communities.

SRMIST Collaborates with District Administration to Build Disaster-Ready Youth through Yuva Aapda Mitra Training

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in association with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Chengalpattu , an...

UBA PROJECT-PREDICTIVE MODELLING FOR SOIL ANALYSIS AND CROP SELECTION WITH ML AND IOT.

<h1 style="line-height: 120%; margin: 0.05in 77.6pt 0.0001pt 86.24pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 1.4pt;">SRM Institute
of Science and Technology Department of Mechatronics Engineering</h1>

Unath Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Project       June 3, 2026

Location: Minnal Chithamur Village Principal Investigators: Dr. V. Sujatha

Co- Principal Investigators: Dr. A. Vimala Starbino

<h1 style="margin-top: 0.05pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 14.8pt;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">  Objective of the Visit</h1> The visit was planned as part of the Inauguration for
sanctioned Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)
project PREDICTIVE MODELLING FOR SOIL
ANALYSIS AND CROP SELECTION WITH ML AND
IOT.

The primary objectives were:

•<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">      
To inaugurate the UBA Project.

•<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">      
To interact with local authorities and community stakeholders. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj9G9oW-UtPoOPEYAdMNicToRGwGLzm0JlKPEthGjLNoYT2_PYVHrZTEJikUPVEAFud603s4LmQllqkD5dOV9g1QL_Xj947lMW-zbOpiswMJZdaszeQvhLns-UI3PE8pCJlOWaQPdOJmIZY3TbNPf_oAU3ciQz48h9JfrHFgyEqKv0JaujuW4q8daD-0/s1280/seg%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="1280" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj9G9oW-UtPoOPEYAdMNicToRGwGLzm0JlKPEthGjLNoYT2_PYVHrZTEJikUPVEAFud603s4LmQllqkD5dOV9g1QL_Xj947lMW-zbOpiswMJZdaszeQvhLns-UI3PE8pCJlOWaQPdOJmIZY3TbNPf_oAU3ciQz48h9JfrHFgyEqKv0JaujuW4q8daD-0/w640-h482/seg%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcO-o8OEcvC5cQ_den-87_aztLFXwKWbUq7GCg35Zj_JRVZ19qn9jAYqaIgKPoBXlXFWHCDc2b6zbzYOYe-dCRYdG-uh3cE6_0epYKdmmMsIfc0_EbC5tPKtks6Tw3mHfM5TCk-wIiYylypWAF71Q-lFcI2NkyxBGnIzYx9TqjLJzbbv2qAOpuh3loPQk/s1600/SEG%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcO-o8OEcvC5cQ_den-87_aztLFXwKWbUq7GCg35Zj_JRVZ19qn9jAYqaIgKPoBXlXFWHCDc2b6zbzYOYe-dCRYdG-uh3cE6_0epYKdmmMsIfc0_EbC5tPKtks6Tw3mHfM5TCk-wIiYylypWAF71Q-lFcI2NkyxBGnIzYx9TqjLJzbbv2qAOpuh3loPQk/w640-h480/SEG%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> 2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">  Activities Conducted Inauguration of project
by Village President: The Village President Mr. Balaji inaugurated the project and explained
the objectives of our UBA project. We received their full cooperation and
support for future activities.

The Village
President acknowledged the need and welcomed the idea of evaluating its feasibility.

A focused discussion was held regarding the
crop and fertilizer selection methods followed by the farmers currently.

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<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 37.05pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .05in; margin: 0.05in 0in 0in 37.05pt; text-indent: 0in;">Site Familiarization and Community
Interaction:</h1>

Our student teams
interacted with several farmers and village residents to understand their daily
routines, types of crops grown, and issues in fertilizers selection.

<h1>3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">  Observations</h1>

•      
Farmers mainly try to perform soil analysis before sowing and before fertilization.

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There is a visible lack of understanding in crop
selection methods and access to soil testing facilities.

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Most crops are selected randomly based on their
instincts with no scientific methods involved and lands are excessively or
under fertilized due to lack of knowledge about them.

<h1>4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">  Follow up action:</h1>

•      
A follow-up visit is planned
to meet more farmers and collect detailed
data on:

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understanding of the methodologies involved.

Ø 
Creation of dataset for fertilizer recommendation and crop selection.

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implementation and IoT features.

<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 37.4pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .05in; margin: 0.05in 0in 0in 37.4pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 37.4pt; text-indent: -23.05pt;">5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">         
Acknowledgements</h1>  We would like to express our sincere thanks to:

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Dr. V.
Thirumurugan, UBA Coordinator of
our campus, and Mr. N. S. Sridhar for
their full support and assistance in arranging transport, lunch and refreshment
to our team and coordinating the village-level visit.

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Our Head
of Department, Prof Dr T Muthuramalingam, for kindly granting OD permission
and encouraging our team to engage in this rural development initiative.

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Mr.
Mahendran and Mr. Murali from
SRM Agricultural College for
arranging banner and refreshments.

Their collective support made this visit smooth, effective, and meaningful
for both faculty and students.

<h1 style="margin-top: 9.15pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 14.8pt;">6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">  Conclusion</h1>

The inauguration of UBA project a Minnal Chithamur was successful in
establishing initial rapport with the community and identifying critical areas
of intervention. The insights gained will guide the subsequent steps of the UBA
project implementation.

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