Victorian Botany Alumni Showcase Floral Achievements

Fast Summary

• The Botany Department of Government Victoria College, Palakkad, celebrated its 75th anniversary (platinum jubilee) with a reunion on Saturday.
• The Victorian Botany Alumni Association (VIBA) organized the event to unite alumni who studied botany at the college over the past 75 years.
• VIBA has been actively supporting the department through initiatives such as annual endowment lectures, industrial visits, skill training programs for students, and infrastructural developments like reception counters and seminar halls.
• QR-coded signages have been installed at Vatika, a botanical garden maintained by District Tourism Promotion Council in Palakkad town.
• A souvenir honoring late professor R. Vasudevan Nair featuring scholarly papers was released during the event.
• Ottappalam Subcollector Anjeet Singh inaugurated the reunion; additional speakers included Principal in charge Ravi kumar K.,Head of Botany rasmi A.R., and Principal Maya C. Menon from Government College Tholanur. Film director Lal Jose also joined as a guest in the afternoon.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The festivity of 75 years by Victoria College’s Botany Department highlights enduring contributions to academia and sustainability by fostering strong alumni engagement through VIBA’s dedicated efforts. Initiatives like skill training programs, endowment lectures, and facility upgrades illustrate how active alumni networks can bridge gaps between generations while enriching academic resources for current students.

The installation of QR-coded signage at Vatika reflects effective use of technology to enhance public understanding about biodiversity conservation-an approach that can be replicated across educational campuses nationwide for environmental awareness initiatives.

Going beyond mere nostalgia-driven reunions toward meaningful educational investment sets an inspiring example for other institutions in India aiming to honor legacy while preparing future scholars with practical skills pertinent for competitive scientific fields.read more: Source