REPORT ON INAUGURATION OF TCS IRM CENTER

Vickram College of Engineering in association with TCS started TCS IRM centre in the college campus on 18^th November 2016. Dr.G.Viswanathan, Founder& Chairman, VIT University inaugurated the TCS IRM centre and presided over the function. The program started with invocation. Dr.S.Nagarajan, Principal, Vickram College of Engineering delivered the welcome address. Mr.M.K.S.Sreenivasan, the Chairman, Vickram Group of Institutions delivered the presidential address. In his speech he felt very happy to have tie up with TCS by utilizing the space available in college effectively and inturn TCS also provides internships, inplant training and projects at TCS . He said that the college gives training on soft skills and competitive skills and highlighted that 80% of our eligible students got selected in campus interviews. He advised the students to use this center to enhance their skills and to play a vital role in getting placed. He also insisted the students to use social media in correct sense and to update their skills. He said that man should fulfil his responsibilities in respective ages. He introduced the chief guest by appreciating his hard work and dedication even in his seventies. He cordially invited the chief guest to deliver his speech.

The Chief Guest Dr. G.Viswanathan, Founder& Chairman, VIT University, delivered the Chief Guest address on ethics, which students should follow for the betterment of the nation. He also talked about the importance of Tamil Language and its culture. He quoted that India is rich but Indians are poor as less priority is given to higher education. He compared India with China in all aspects and he motivated the youngsters to bring changes in society in all fields to strengthen our Nation's economy. He encouraged the students to set up a corruption free India. He also shared his own experience with four Chief Ministers as MP and MLA. He talked about the simplicity of various leaders like Shri.Anna Durai and Shri.Kamaraj who were the former Cheif Ministers of Tamilnadu. He insisted the students to have them as their role model to overcome the hurdles in life. He gave a clear picture about paying tax to the goverment which paves way for the sustainable improvement in the society. He said that only 3% of people are paying tax in our nation when compared to other developed countries where the contribution is more than 50% and its the duty of the youngsters to induce awareness in paying the tax according to their income among the people. He encourged the students to go for agriculture and manufacturing industry which increases the job opportunites in India rather than service industries which is more volatile. He also spoke about the importance of electing a proper leader with honesty.

In his speech he advised the students to read Thirukural the uncomparable book in the World, that provides solution to all the problems and holds the needed virtues and values. He also insisted the students to be good as well as efficient in their life. And he concluded the speech by stressing that intergity and honesty are the essential qualities especially to the younger generation.

Thiru.S.Manishwar Raja, Regional Passport Officer, Madurai was the guest of honor. He gave a brief description about the digital system which is used in the goverment sectors particularly in passport office that eased the passport application process without any interference of touts. He encouraged the students to use maximum use of the TCS IRM centre by adopting a nearby village and digitalizing it. On behalf of the audience he gave assurance to the Chief Guest that the ethics which he insisted to bring up the change in the society will be adopted. Ms.A.B.Gurulakshmi, Vickram College of Engineering, delivered the vote of thanks. And the program ended with the National Anthem.