On the eve of victory of operation Sindoor, Pondicherry University organized Tiranga March at University campus. Students and faculty coordinators of affiliated Colleges attended the programme.
Programme begun with National Anthem, Thamizh Thai Vazhthu and Pondicherry University Anthem. Followed that welcome address delivered. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Govt. of Puducherry Mr.K.Kailashnathan inaugurated the Tiranga March, in the Presence of Hon’ble Home Minister of Puducherry, Mr.A.Namassivayaam and Mr. P.M.L.Kalyanasundaram,MLA, Kalapet Constituency.
Total 10 cadets (2022, 2023 & 2024 batch) and ANO, Lt.Dr.P.Hemavathi, participated in the March as per the instruction received from Pondicherry University.
Ms.Pranaya Sajeev, Ms. Jeevitha.S, NCC Alumni (2022 batch), Cadet.Mayookaha.B, Reshma Raju, Mahalakshmi, (2023 batch) cadet. Agathiya, Sabitha.R & Hemalosinini (2024 batch) from College of Nursing participated in the event. Refreshment arrangements were made for the participants by the organizing team.

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It is aware that the Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram, also known as ULLAS (Understating Lifelong Learning for All in Societies) is an “Education for All” programme which aims to educate non-literates of age 15 and above and to achieve 100% literacy in India. This Scheme is for five years from 2022 to 2027.
According to the circular issued by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education with the slogan ‘Each one Teach Ten’ for TEI and ‘Each one Teach Five’ for NSS volunteers and NCC cadets helped a lot and motivated teacher training institutions to perform Door to Door survey. At present nearly 300 electoral booths are in survey and remaining 433 booths need to be surveyed. So the training was conducted to NSS & NCC officers of College education at DIET, Lawspet, Puducherry.
Dr.Anusuya.D, Asst.Prof cum NSS officer & Lt.Dr.P.Hemavathi, Asst.Prof cum ANO, CON attended the training. About 50 NSS & NCC officers attended the training. Mr.Rajkumar, Programme coordinator briefed about ULLAS structure and function which covers training of volunteers towards the door to door survey to identify the non learners and teaching the non learners. He also mentioned the benefit to the volunteers and NSS & NCC officers. The program came to an end at 5pm. Refreshment arrangements were made by DHTE unit.

Cadet.Jeevitha.S studying in B.Sc Nursing IV Sem (2022 Batch) participated in Vikshit Bharat- Young Leaders Dialogue-National Youth Festival 2025 which was organized to identify the talent of the youths and to meet the Honble Prime Minister in New Delhi on 11 &12 January. She represented Puducherry along with other 20 selected students. Event was coordinated by Dr.B.Ravikumar, Associate Professor & Nodal officer, Puducherry University.
She cleared two online rounds in first week December and one offline presentation about Empowering women and importance of social indicator on 26 December 2024 at Pondicherry University. After an interview she got selected for PPT presentation in National Youth Festival 2025. The team met Honb’le Kailashanathan, Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry and Dr.Thanikarasu, vice chancellor, pondicherry university on 6th january at governor’s office, puducherry before proceeding to National Youth Festival.
Team reached New Delhi on 9th January. She presented on Empowering women and improvement of social indicator in the Young Leaders Dialogue. Team got chance to meet and interact Honb’le Prime Minister, many other ministers and leaders including Honb’le Finance Minister Smt.Nirmala Seetharaman, Smt.Meeta Rajivlochan, IAS, Secretary to the GoI, Department of Youth Affairs, Senior officers from Armed forces. Cadet.Jeevitha.S successfully attended the event at New Delhi and reported back on 14 January.

Arrangements were made by Lt.Dr.P.Hemavathi Asst.Prof Cum ANO under the guidance of Dr.G.Annal Angeline, Principal, CON-PIMS.

Wall painting at Govt. Primary school kalapet, Puducherry on 21 March 2025.

Visit to Shanthi bhawan- Home for destitute 20 March 2025 at Chinna Kalapet.

THALSAINIK CAMP-INTER GROUP COMPETITION

• Cadet. Janani.G (2021 batch) attended EBSB Camp at Udaipur, Rajasthan from 4 Jan to 15 Jan 2024.
• Rs.5788/ cadet paid by the PIMS as camp expenses including messing, POL, incidental, TA &DA.

Cadet.Senbaga Vishvindha and Sousiksha from MBBS II year (batch 2021) hosted the event at Raj Nivas, Puducherry.
• The appreciation party was arranged for the cadets return from RDC 2024 and AI TSC, AIVSC &AINSC 2024 at Governor’s office, Puducherry.
• Honourable LG.Tmt. Thamizhisai soundarajan, Commodore. Atul Kumar Rastogi, DDG, TNPAN, Col. R.R.Menon , Grp Cdr, NCC group, Puducherry , Commanding officers, GCI, PI staffs and Cadets from Army, Navy and Air force attended the programme

We celebrated 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024 at PIMS campus near Flag post area. Program begun with word of prayer by Rev.Fr.Joby, Chaplain. Welcome address given by Dr. Anil J Purty, Registrar, PIMS. Followed that Dr.Renu G Boy Varghese Director Principal, PIMS handed over the bouquet to the chief guest Prof. Dr.R.P. Swaminathan, Head of General Medicine. Flag was hoisted by the Chief guest and National Salute given by the gathering, which was followed by Indian National Anthem by the student choir.
March past done by NCC Cadets, Students of MBBS, B.Sc Nursing and College of Health sciences I year and Security guards. Dr. Nishanth Rajan, Vice Principal-UG introduced the chief guest followed that Independence Day address by Chief guest Prof. Dr.R.P. Swaminathan, Head of General Medicine, PIMS. Dr.Stalin.P, Vice Principal PG & Research handed over the memento to the Chief Guest. Dr.Nayyar Iqbal, Coordinator-MEU, delivered vote of thanks. Lt.Dr.P.Hemavathi, Asst.Prof cum ANO, CON given drill training to the cadets and students. Mr.Binod Roy, Security Manager.
Dr. Annal Angeline, Principal, College of Nursing and Dr.Shweta Oommen, Principal College of Health sciences, graced the occasion by their presence. HODs, Faculty, Staff and students were part of the Independence Day celebration.
Following seven cadets, Shriya S.S, Durga.V, Padmashri, Pavithra.V, Pranaya, Priayadharshini.D, and Priayadharshini.L from 2022 & 2023 batch participated in Independence Day parade at Beach road, Puducherry. NCC unit- PIMS observed Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from 09-15 Aug 2024. Tiranga Rallies and Marches on public places, distributed flags, hoisted the National Flag at their homes during the Independence Day to inspire the citizens Photos were uploaded by the Cadets and obtained E- Certificate on the portal www.harghartiranga.com.

• 76th Republic day was celebrated at PIMS.
• Major Yogesh Sharma, Former MO,RHC,PIMS was the Chief guest.

• Cadet. Valarmathy.S and Jeevitha. S. BSc (N) II year 2022 batch visited Indian Navy Ship (INS) Delhi best ship (2023-2024) at Chennai.
• Cadets reported to the unit on 24.11.24 at 12 noon and reported back on 25.11.24 at 6.30pm.

• International Yoga day 2024 was observed jointly by NCC & NSS unit of College of Nursing, PIMS on 21st June 2024.
• Theme “Yoga for Self & Society” was unfolded by Lt.Dr.P.Hemavathi, Asst.Prof CON and Associate NCC Officer, PIMS.
• Yoga was demonstrated by Ms.Revathishree B.Sc. (N) III Sem (2022 batch) who awarded with Gold medal in Yogasana Championship -2022, Dhyanchand state award 2022 and Bronze medal in Khelo India -2023.
• Total 299 students and 25 faculty and staff took part in the event