Deparment of Chemical Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering jointly organised World Water Day celebration on 23.3.23 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Arasur, Coimbatore. The real aim and outcome of the event is a) To create an awareness in the minds of younger generation on water usage, importance etc.
b) To inform the latest developments in the water conservation and management and wastewater management areas. Dr. S. Balasubramanian, HoD/Chemical, Dr. G. Anusha, HoD/Civil and Dr. E. Nakkeeran, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering are the convenors of the event. For the Inaugural function, Mr. R. S. Krishnasamy, Convenor, Water Watch, Siruthuli was the chief guest and had delivered a guest lecture about the water bodies in coimbatore, how it looks in the past, how it is at present and what are the plans to preserve it for the future generations. Everything he discussed in a very neat and efficient manner for the benefit of students . The students are also overwhelmed on his presentation. Dr. M. AKila , Principal, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Arasur, Coimbatore gave away the presidential address in which he highlighted about the importance of water and how to use it in scarcity times. Various events were conducted during the event such as essay writing, art competion, quiz competition, poster competition, plant design competition, field trip, short film competition, film screeening on the importance of water. Valedictory function was conducted in the evening in which Dr. R. Ilangovan, Former Chief Engineer, PWD, Water resource department, Tamilnadu was the chief guest . He also given a guest lecture on the water management and also given away the prizes for the various competition winners. The event successfully ended with a happy note.
