Food Fest at Vivekavardhani Degree and PG College, Kothagudem

A Food Fest was organized at Vivekavardhani Degree and PG College, Kothagudem by the B.Sc. Food Science and Quality Control students.

The programme was attended by honourable guests Dr. Poorna Chander Rao, Vice Principal of SRDC Kothagudem, and Dr. Venkataswarlu from the Department of Commerce. They visited the stalls and tasted various dishes prepared by the students.

Students presented different categories of food items and explained their nutritional values. The guests appreciated the students’ efforts and gave valuable suggestions regarding food and nutrition.

The Principal, Ch. Satish, encouraged the students and shared his suggestions. The programme was organized under the guidance of V. Sudhakar, In-charge of the Food Science Department.

Faculty members including U. Sridhar (Head, Department of Botany), Nagaraju, Charitha, Mohan, and other staff also participated and appreciated the students by tasting the dishes.

The event was informative and helped students gain practical knowledge about food preparation and nutrition.

Service Activity on Sri Rama Navami by Vivekavardhani Degree & PG College-Kothagudem

Friday 27/03/2026: On the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, a service-oriented initiative was organized by Vivekavardhani Degree & PG College, Kothagudem. A special stall was set up at the Railway Station (Bhadrachalam Road), near Super Bazar, in association with Jnanodaya Educational Institutions. Esteemed Guest Lawyer Manohar Garu ingarated the program with pooja and Under the guidance of CEO Sri M. Chaitanya Krishna, and staff actively participated in distributing refreshing items like watermelon, panakam, and buttermilk to devotees.

The programme was graced by the active participation of Principal Ch. Satish garu, Dean Sai Sir, NSS Coordinator A. Mallesh, A.O. Praveen, Heads. (Comp.Science & Botany) Kiran Sir, and Sridhar, who contributed their efforts in making the event successful. This noble gesture aimed to provide relief and hospitality to the large number of devotees visiting during the festival, reflecting the institution’s commitment to social service and community welfare.

  

 

UGADI CELEBRATIONS AT VIVEKAVARDHANI DEGREE COLLEGE

Vivekavardhani Degree College celebrated the festival of Ugadi with great enthusiasm and cultural spirit. As part of the programme, II Year Food Science students actively participated by preparing the traditional Ugadi Pachadi, showcasing the significance of the festival through both cultural and scientific perspectives.

Students Pavani, Sravya, and Srujana explained the importance of the six ingredients used in Ugadi Pachadi. They highlighted not only the traditional meaning but also the biological importance of each component:

• Neem (Azadirachtin) – represents bitterness; has antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties.

• Jaggery (Sucrose) – represents sweetness; provides quick energy.

• Tamarind (Tartaric acid) – represents sourness; aids digestion.

• Raw Mango (Citric acid) – represents tanginess; rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.

• Chilli (Capsaicin) – represents spiciness; improves metabolism.

• Salt (Sodium chloride) – represents saltiness; maintains electrolyte balance.

This combination symbolizes the different experiences of life—joy, sorrow, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise—teaching the importance of accepting all emotions equally.

On this occasion, Principal Ch. Satish garu delivered an inspiring speech about the significance of Ugadi and the importance of the Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram, emphasizing cultural values and new beginnings.

The programme witnessed the active participation of faculty members including U. Sridhar (Biotechnology), N. Nagaraju (Botany), Charitha (Microbiology), Mohan Rao (Chemistry), Prameela ma’am (Telugu), and Sandhya Prasad (English), making the event a grand success.

Overall, the Ugadi celebration was informative and meaningful, blending tradition, science, and cultural awareness among students. 

వివేకవర్ధని డిగ్రీ కాలేజీలో ఫుడ్ సైన్స్ విద్యార్థుల ఉగాది వేడుకలు

వివేకవర్ధని డిగ్రీ కాలేజీలో ఉగాది పండుగను ఎంతో ఉత్సాహంగా, సాంప్రదాయబద్ధంగా నిర్వహించారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో భాగంగా II సంవత్సరం ఫుడ్ సైన్స్ విద్యార్థులు ఉగాది పచ్చడి తయారు చేసి, పండుగ యొక్క సాంప్రదాయ మరియు శాస్త్రీయ ప్రాముఖ్యతను వివరించారు.

విద్యార్థులు పావని, శ్రావ్య, సృజన ఉగాది పచ్చడిలో ఉపయోగించే ఆరు పదార్థాల ప్రాముఖ్యతను వివరించారు. ప్రతి పదార్థం యొక్క సాంప్రదాయ అర్థంతో పాటు జీవశాస్త్రీయ ప్రాముఖ్యతను కూడా వివరించారు:

• వేప (Azadirachtin) – చేదు రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; ఇది క్రిమినాశక గుణాలు కలిగి ఉండి రోగనిరోధక శక్తిని పెంచుతుంది.

• బెల్లం (Sucrose) – తీపి రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; శరీరానికి తక్షణ శక్తిని అందిస్తుంది.

• చింతపండు (Tartaric acid) – పులుపు రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; జీర్ణక్రియకు సహాయపడుతుంది.

• మామిడి (Citric acid) – తియ్యని-పులుపు రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; విటమిన్ C మరియు యాంటీఆక్సిడెంట్లు సమృద్ధిగా ఉంటాయి.

• మిరపకాయ (Capsaicin) – కారపు రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; మెటబాలిజాన్ని మెరుగుపరుస్తుంది.

• ఉప్పు (Sodium chloride) – ఉప్పు రుచి సూచిస్తుంది; శరీరంలోని ఎలక్ట్రోలైట్ సమతుల్యతను కాపాడుతుంది.

ఈ ఆరు రుచులు జీవితంలోని ఆనందం, దుఃఖం, కోపం, భయం, అసహ్యం, ఆశ్చర్యం వంటి భావాలను సూచిస్తూ వాటిని సమానంగా స్వీకరించాలని తెలియజేస్తాయి.

ఈ సందర్భంగా ప్రిన్సిపాల్ Ch. సతీష్ గారు ఉగాది పండుగ ప్రాముఖ్యతతో పాటు శ్రీ పరాభవ నామ సంవత్సరము గురించి ప్రేరణాత్మక ప్రసంగం చేశారు.

ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో జీవశాస్త్ర విభాగం అధ్యాపకులు ఉ. శ్రీధర్ (బయోటెక్నాలజీ), న. నాగరాజు (బోటనీ), చారిత (మైక్రోబయాలజీ), మోహన్ రావు (కెమిస్ట్రీ), ప్రమీల మేడం (తెలుగు), సంధ్య ప్రసాద్ (ఇంగ్లీష్) పాల్గొన్నారు.

మొత్తం మీద, ఈ ఉగాది వేడుకలు సాంప్రదాయం, శాస్త్రం మరియు సాంస్కృతిక అవగాహనను సమన్వయం చేస్తూ విజయవంతంగా నిర్వహించబడ్డాయి.

Reasoning and Aptitude Training Programme Conducted (Task) at Vivekavardhani Degree & P.G. College, Kothagudem

A Reasoning and Aptitude Training Programme was conducted at Vivekavardhani Degree & P.G. College, Kothagudem as part of the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) initiative. The Programme aimed to enhance the analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities of students, which are essential for competitive examinations and career opportunities.

The session was effectively conducted by TASK Programme Faculty Mr. Venkatesh Garu, who explained various reasoning and aptitude concepts and provided useful techniques for solving problems quickly and accurately. The training helped students understand the importance of aptitude skills in placements and higher studies.

The programme was organized with the support of Principal Ch. Satish and T.P.O Mrs. Uma Maheshwari. Many students actively participated in the programme.

Overall, the programme was conducted successfully and proved to be informative and beneficial for improving students' reasoning and aptitude skills.

Cybercrime Awareness Programme in Vivekavardhani Degree & P.G college

 A Cybercrime Awareness Programme was conducted at Vivekavardhani Degree & P.G. College to create awareness among students about cybercrimes and the safe use of the internet and social media.

The Programme was addressed by guest speakers cyber crime DSP. Ashok Kumar and SI. Jithender. They explained different types of cybercrimes such as online fraud, phishing, identity theft, and social media scams. They particularly highlighted how people, especially women and students, can be trapped through fake social media accounts and online communication. They advised students not to share personal information, passwords, bank details, or private photos with unknown persons.

The Principal of the college, Ch. Satish, also addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of cyber awareness and responsible use of digital technology.

The Programme was attended by faculty members including Sandhya Prasad from the English Department and Life Science faculty U. Sridhar, N. Nagaraju, and V. Sudhakar. The Programme helped students understand how to stay safe and alert in the digital world.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THREE-DAY SOFT SKILLS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

Three-Day Task Orientation Programme on Soft Skills was successfully conducted at VIVEKAVARDHANI DEGREE AND PG COLLEGE, KOTHAGUDEM.

The programme was held for a duration of three days (i.e.  19th - 21st Feb, 2026)  and was completed successfully with active participation from the students. The sessions were well-structured and highly informative, contributing significantly to the development of communication, personality, and employability skills among the participants.

We express our sincere gratitude to the mentor Dr. Chiranjeevi garu for guiding us throughout the programme. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Principal Ch. Satish garu, the TPO Uma ma'm, Dean sai sir and the Head of the Life Sciences Department for their continuous support and encouragement, which made the programme a great success. 

                     Thanking you.. . 

Regards

Dept. Of Botany and Life Sciences

Vivekavardhani Degree and PG College-Kothagudem.