*"Green Breakthroughs: Revealing Corn and Rice Starch Bio-Plastics in Tackling the Microplastic Menace"* at KSMDB COllege Sasthamkotta
The schedule unfolded as follows:
Morning Session:
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Ceremony and Inaugural Address:
Prayer led by Smrithy Nidhi, Semester 1, Dept of Botany.
Welcome address by Ms. Lekshmy Sreekumar, Coordinator Bhoomitrasena Club & Responsible Tourism Club.
Presidential Address by Prof Dr. K C Prakash, Principal KSMDB College.
Inaugural Address by Dr Suneel Pamidi IFS, Member Secretary Directorate of Environment and Climate Change.
Lighting the lamp.
Introduction of resource persons by Dr Geeta Krishnan Nair P., Head of the Department of Botany and Convenor General Clubs.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Seminar Session 1: "Exploring the Microplastic Menace: Environmental and Health Implications"
Speaker: Prof. Dr E Shaji, Head of the Department of Geology, University of Kerala.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Networking and Refreshments
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Seminar Session 2: "Revolutionizing Packaging: Corn and Rice Starch-Based Bio-Plastics as Sustainable Alternatives"
Speaker: Mr Nebu Thomas, MD Anna Polymers.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Interactive Session and Felicitations:
Various dignitaries and club members recognized for their contributions.
Vote of thanks by Ms. Vindhya VS.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Session:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Exhibition Viewing and Poster Presentations
Anchors:
Ms. Ayisha Dept of Botany.
The symposium successfully provided a platform for meaningful discussions, expert insights, and community engagement, fostering a sense of responsibility towards environmental conservation. The diverse range of sessions, interactive forums, and networking opportunities made it a valuable event for all participants. The commitment of the college and its affiliates to environmental stewardship was evident throughout the symposium.
Report of the programme Download