SCHOOL OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Contribution of Alumni

The Department of Youth Welfare Studies, M.K. University of outstanding alumini utilized the services of the Department as well as the University. Some of their contribution towards the promotion of academic profile of the department are given below.

Mr. Dinesh Oliver Ponraj, an alumni of the Department, served as District Collector i/c. He gave Rs.23 lakhs under self- sufficiency scheme to construct the second floor building of Department.

The Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of the services rendered by the Department of Youth Welfare in the field of Coaching for IAS Exams since 1992 sanctioned Anna Centenary Coaching Centre for IAS Exams with Provision for free coaching and boarding for 100 students every year which is setup in the Department of Youth Welfare in February 2010.

The Vice – Chancellor in a discussion with Thiru Dinesh Oliver Ponraj, District Collector i/c and the Governing Council Members on 15th April 2010
Four Day National Seminar on "Leadership in Peace Building”

Department of Youth Welfare Studies and ACISCA jointly organized a Four Day National Work Shop on ‘Leadership in Peace Building” from 24th to 27th March 2012 at Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University.

Dr.K.R. Shyam Sundar, Ph.D., IPS., Director General of Police, an Alumni of MKU inaugurated the national seminar. Members seen on the stage clock wise Dr.John Zachariah, President, ACISCA, Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head, Dept. of Youth Welfare Studies, Thiru. K.P.T. Agri Gansen, Syndicate Member and Thiru.Issac Mohanlal, Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madurai High Court.
Dr. Prateep V. Philip, Ph.D., IPS., Additional Director General of Police, an Alumni of MKU Delivering the Valedictory Address.
Seminar on Importance of Civil Services in the 21st Century and Special Coaching for IAS Exams

Department of Youth Welfare Studies organized a seminar on “ Importance of Civil Services in the 21st Century and Special coaching for IAS Exams” on 20.11.2012 at Dr.Mu.Va. Arangu, Madurai Kamaraj University.

Thiru.V.Palanikumar, IAS., Director General, Anna Institute of Management, Chennai, an alumni of MKU Speaks - Members seen on the stage clock wise Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head, Dept. of Youth Welfare Studies, Thiru. Aravind, IAS., Asst. Collector (Trainee), Thiru. Anshul Mishra, IAS., Madurai District Collector, Dr.Pradeep V.Philip, IPS., ADGP, Chennai, an alumni of MKU Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, Tmt.P.Prem Kala Rani, Principal, All India Civil Services Coaching Center, Chennai and Dr.K.Pitchumani, Registrar.
Dr.Pradeep V.Philip, IPS., ADGP, an alumni of MKU Speaks - Members seen on the stage clock wise Thiru. Aravind, IAS., Asst. Collector (Trainee), Thiru. Anshul Mishra, IAS., Madurai District Collector, Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, Thiru.V.Palanikumar, IAS., Director General, Anna Institute of Management, Chennai, Tmt.P.Prem Kala Rani, Principal, All India Civil Services Coaching Center, Chennai and Dr.K.Pitchumani, Registrar.
Best Women Achiever Award Function
Dr(Mrs) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice Chancellor, has received the Best Women Achiever Award instituted by the Rotary International District 3212 held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Dr.Mu.Va.Arangu on 08.03.2013. (member in clock wise) Dr.C. Saradhamabal, Syndicate Member, Dr.G. Jeyalakshmi, Syndicate Member, Dr.N.Saraswathi, Syndicate Member, Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head, Rtn. Major Donor Thiru. H. Shajahan, Governor, Rotary International District, Thiru.K. Sokkalingam, IPS, IGP, Costal Security Group, Chennai, an alumni of MKU, Dr.R. Kannan, Syndicate Member and , Dr.K. Pitchumani, Registrar i/c and Dr.V.Shobaba Bai, Director, EMMRC, Madurai Kamaraj University. Thiru K Sokkalingam, IPS, Inspector General of Police, an alumni of MKU delivered the key note address.


26th Youth Festival

The Department of Youth Welfare Studies, organized the 26th Madurai Kamaraj University Youth Festival on the theme “Higher Education for Youth Empowerment and Employability from 19th to 20th March 2011 at the Yadava College, Madurai

Dr.R. Kannan, IAS., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Department, Government of Tamail Nadu, and an Alumni of MKU inaugurated the 26th Madurai Kamaraj University Youth Festival held at Yadava College for Men by lighting the Kuthu Vilakku followed by Prof. Dr. R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor MKU, Thiru. Isaac Mohanlal, Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Dr. N. Saraswathi, Syndicate Member, Prof. S. Vivekanandan, President, MUTA, and Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head look on. Dr.K. Kannan, IAS an alumni of MKU delivered the inaugural address on the theme “Higher Education for Youth Empowerment and Employability”.
29th Youth Festival
Dr.Pradeep V. Philip, ADGP, and an Alumni of MKU inaugurated the 29th Madurai Kamaraj University Youth Festival held at CPA College, Bodi by lighting the Kuthu Vilakku
Dr.Pradeep V. Philip, ADGP, and Alumni of MKU Speaks Dr. Rajarajan, Principal, CPA College, Bodi, Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Syndicate Member, MKU, Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, MKU are seen on the dias.


Madurai Kamaraj University Alumni Meeting

Department of Youth Welfare Studies and ACISCA jointly organized a Four Day National Work Shop on ‘Leadership in Peace Building” from 24th to 27th March 2012 at Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University.

Dr.K.R. Shyamsundar, IPS, DGP (Retd) Special Rapporteur, National Human Rights Commission and an Alumni of MKU Speaks – Members seen on the stage clock wise Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Syndicate Member, MKU, Dr.M. Thirumalai, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, and Alumni of MKU Dr.P.Gunasekaran, Vice-Chancellor, Thiruvalluvar University and Alumni of MKU Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, MKU, Dr.K. Sokkalingam, IPS, Inspector General of Police are seen on the dias.
Dr.K. Sokkalingam, IPS, Inspector General of Police and an Alumni of MKU Speaks – Members seen on the stage clock wise Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Syndicate Member, MKU, Dr.M. Thirumalai, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, Dr.P.Gunasekaran, Vice-Chancellor, Thiruvalluvar University, Dr.K.R. Shyamsundar, IPS, DGP (Retd) Special Rapporteur, National Human Rights Commission Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, MKU, and other aluminous of MKU.
Swami Vivekananda Research and Education Centre
Dr.R. Kannan I.A.S. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Hindu Religious Endowments and Tourism Government of Tamil Nadu and an Alumni of MKU Speaks - Members seen on the stage clock wise Dr. V. Chinniah Professor and Head, Department of Management Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head, School of Youth Empowerment, MKU, Prof. Dr.G. Pankajam,Former Vice-Chancellor, Ghandhigram Rural University, Government of India, Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, MKU, and other aluminous of MKU and Swami Kamalathmananda, President, Ramakrishna Muth, Madurai
Dr.M.Ravi I.P.S, Inspector General of Police, Chennai and an Alumni of MKU Speaks - Members seen on the stage clock wise,Dr.K. Selvakumar, Syndicate Member,MKU, Dr.PP.Chellathurai, Professor and Head, School of Youth Empowerment, MKU, Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Mathivanan, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. G. Natchiar, Director, Emeritus Human Resource Department, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai and Dr.G. Jeyalakshmi, Syndicate Member, MKU.


Department Council

Dr.Pradeep V. Philip, I.P.S., Inspector General of Police and an Alumni of MKU was nominated as a member in the Department Council for designing and Development Curriculum for the P.G. programme namely M.A. (Administrative Studies). He participated in the Department Council Meeting and Contributed to Curriculum formulation & Development in 2011.