Dr. M.G.R. FC & RI, Ponneri celebrated the 72 nd  Republic Day

Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University celebrated the 72 nd  Republic day at its main campus. The Dean of the institute, Dr.B. Ahilan was escorted to the celebration dais by the security staffs of the institute and also gave the guard of honour to the Dean. The Dean unfurled the National flag and the college staff, students and security personnel honoured the National flag. In the republic day address, Dean spoke on the history as well as importance of India becoming a republic and invited the staffs and students of the institute to contribute to fisheries development overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. On this occasion, Kamali, A. I Year M.F.Sc., gave ex-tempore about women empowerment and Dr. L. Suruveli, AP, DFEES spoke about role of Indian fisheries in food security. To acknowledge their contribution in the overall development of the Institute, Dean presented ‘Best Worker’, ‘Best Contractual Labourer (Male)’ and ‘Best Contractual Labourer (Female)’ awards to Mr. Srinivasan, Mr.N.Suresh and Mrs. V. Sathya respectively. Mr. Sanjay I Year M.F.Sc., served as the Master of Ceremony of the event. Dr. L. Surulivel, Assistant Professor, DFEES coordinated the republic day celebrations.