Sri Shakthi Institute conducts Kalam 2020 Festival

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chinniyampalayam conducted the Kalam 2020 festival for students.Technology and cultural competitions were held to challenge the individuality of the students. The event was held on February 6th, 7th and 8th. Special seminars and workshops were conducted to help people gain knowledge on various topics. There were over 45 technical competitions, over 30 non-technical competitions, and over 20 cultural competitions.

One of the notable competitions was the Hackathon which took place for 24 hours. The event was held on February 7th and 8th. The competition was titled Smart Buildings. The first prize was won by Amrita University, the second prize by PSG College of Technology. Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology won a special prize. Internship opportunities were provided along with cash prize for winners.

Corporate houses also participated in this hackathon along with the competing colleges. Various companies such as Infosys, HCL, L&T InfoTech participated.Various competitions were held in nine disciplines including Information Technology, Civil, Biomedical, Mechanical, Agriculture, Bio Technology, Bio Medical, Food Tech, Electronics & Communications, Electrical and Electronics.

The individual skills of the students play a major role in their personality traits. Therefore various competitions including western and eastern dance, folk dance, singing, musical instruments competition, mimicry, mono acting, standup comedy, street drama competition and photography competition were conducted  with emphasize on the unique qualities that each individual possess.

A short film competition was held and awards and prizes were distributed for the best director, actor and film. Sri Shakthi College Chairman S. Thangavelu, Joint Secretary Sheelan Thangavelu, College Principal Prakash, professors and students were present at the prize distribution ceremony on Saturday, February 8th.

S.Thangavelu released Kathiresan`s poetry book. He is an alumnus of the college. Many students from various colleges across the Coimbatore region enthusiastically participated in the student festival.