IVA Kerala, 08 - Apr - 2020

Thrissur -Maanuthy unit -The installation ceremony of office bearers 2020, Annual convention, Family get-together and cultural night was organized

The installation ceremony of office bearers 2020, Annual convention, Family get-together and cultural night was organized by the IVA CVAS Mannuthy unit on 27.01.2020. Dr. S. Maya, President, IVA CVAS Mannuthy unit- 2020 presided over the function. The function began at 6.30 pm with a prayer by Dr. Ashi, MVSc student. Dr. Divya P.D., state committee member delivered the veterinarians oath. Dr. N.S. Sunilkumar, Secretary, IVA Mannuthy unit welcomed the gathering. Dr. Justin Davis introduced the chief guest. Prof. (Dr.) M.R. Saseendranath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University inaugurated the function. He emphasized on the importance of extension activities to counteract the misleading news about the hormone usage among the broiler industry. As a token of gratitude Dr. Rajagopala Raja, Former Director, CASAGB honoured Hon’ble Vice Chancellor on behalf of the unit.

Dr. J. Abraham, Founder director of Centre of Excellence in Meat Science and Technology installed the new office bearers by administering the installation oath. Dr. S. Maya, President, IVA CVAS, Mannuthy unit delivered the acceptance speech and presidential address. Dr. N. Ashok, Registrar, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University distributed the Faculty excellence award and Students excellence awards and addressed the gathering. Dr. Ajith Jacob George, Director of Academics and Research, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University honoured the scientists retired from the university during the year 2019. Dr. C. Latha, Dean, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Dr. P.V. Tresamol, Associate Dean, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Dr. Haroon Abdul Rasheed, Joint Secretary, IVA, Kerala and Dr. S. Shibukumar, Treasurer, IVA Kerala felicitated the function.

The official function was followed by cultural programmes in which 26 different items were performed by retired teachers, faculty, students and family members. A total of 320 people participated in the faction. The programmes were concluded at 11.30 pm