REPORT

Department of Biosciences organized a Hands-on Training on Mushroom Cultivation in association with Institution’s Innovation Council of MESCAS and ED Club. The workshop was conducted on 19/01/2024 at 10.00am in the college seminar hall. Ms.Rajeena C.A was the programme coordinator.

The event commenced with a solemn prayer, setting a respectful tone for the Inauguration. A warm welcome was extended to all attendees, creating a hospitable atmosphere by Ms.Febina Ferose, HOD of Biosciences. Dr. Murugan R, Principal, Inaugurated the Ceremony. Mr. Lagheesh V. M, Vice Principal, Rahul Tampi R, Institution’s Innovation Council MESCAS President, Ms. Divya Antony, Staff Secretary, Ms. Bushara V.B, ED Club Coordinator given felicitations for the ceremony. Ms. Rajeena C.A, Programme Coordinator, thanked all participants and supporters for this training workshop.

The resource person of this programme was Anitha Jaleel, Proprietor of M/s. Jerry Mushroom who has secured Karshika Vikjana Vyapana Award in 2021. The session included both theory and practical with a vast description on essential steps required for the cultivation of mushroom.She gave an idea regarding the spawn preparation, basic requirements, the cultivation of mushroom, etc. After that demonstration was carried out by preparing the mushroom bed along with students.

About 101 students from Biosciences department, ED Club and third year students from BBA department were registered and participated in this training programme and other faculty members from Biosciences and various departments were present. E- Certificates were provided to all participating students. The event concluded with a rendition of the national anthem, fostering a sense of unity and patriotism . The workshop ended at 1.00PM.

RAJEENA C. A