A.G & S.G SIDDHARTHA DEGREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, VUYYURU

Report of the Activities and Achievements for the Academic Year 2016-17

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

• The Department of English in association with IQAC has initiated an extension activity

Fund Raising Programme for the Blind. An amount of Rs.1500/- was collected from

the students and donated to the Indian Association for the Blind (IAB), Madurai,

Tamilnadu.

• Smt D.Divya, Lecturer in English has attended a Faculty Development Programme on

“Effective Teaching” organized by P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts&Science,

Vijawayada on 24th October, 2016.

• Smt D.Divya, Lecturer in English has attended a Faculty Development Programme

Workshop on “Technology in the Class Room” organized by SDMS College,

Vijayawada on 4th November, 2016.

• Ms.G.Soni, Head, Dept.of English and Smt D.Divya, Lecturer in English have

participated in a UGC Sponsored Multi-Disciplinary National Seminar on “INDIA’S

DEMONETIZATION POLICY – PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES” and presented

a paper entitled “Demonetization – Indian Farmers Fear Losing Crops & Income

from Government Move Against Black Money” organized by the Arts Department,

A.G&S.G S Degree College, Vuyyuru during 23rd & 24th January, 2017.

• The Department of English in association with IQAC has organized a Workshop on

“Careers in English Language” by Dr.G.Sri Latha, P.B.Siddhartha College,

Vijayawada on 14th December, 2016 in the English Language Laboratory.

• Ms.G.Soni, H.O.D of English participated in a Two Day Residential Training

Programme on “Gender Sensitization” during 19th and 20th January, 2017 at Andhra

Pradesh Human Resource Development Institute, Bapatla.

• The Department of English and Exams Wing in association with IQAC have organized a

workshop and an interactive session on “PREPARATION FOR PEER TEAM VISIT

FOR NAAC ACCREDITATION” by Sri P.Gopichand, M.A,M.Phil,(Ph.D),Associate

Professor & Teacher Trainer, J.K.C College, Guntur on 27th December, 2016.

• Sri B.Bulli Babu, Lecturer in English has participated in a UGC Sponsored Two-Day

National Seminar on “INDIAN LITERATURE – A SOURCE OF MODERN

THINKING FOR YOUTH” organized by the Department of Oriental Languages,

Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada during 21-22 February, 2017 and

and presented a paper entitled “INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH”

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

• The Department of Environmental Studies in association with IQAC celebrated “World

Environmental Day” on 6th June, 2016 and conducted the activity of planting trees on

the campus.

• The Department of Environmental Studies in association with IQAC and Jana Vignana

Vedika has organized a Guest lecture on “Environmental Pollution Effects and

Scientific Attempts” by Sri D.Satya Prasad and Sri J.Srinivas, Members, Jana Vignana

Vedika on 24th August, 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU

• The Department of Telugu has organized “Telugu Language Day” on 29th August,

2016. On this occasion the Department of Telugu has organized Essay Writing and

Elocution Competitions to all the students.

Essay writing competitions

• The Department of Telugu in association with IQAC started a Certificate Course in

Yoga for the second year students from 7th November,2016.

• The Department of Telugu in association with IQAC started a Certificate Course in

Journalism for the second year students from 7th November, 2016.

• The Departments of Telugu and Hindi in association with IQAC have celebrated

“Children’s Day” on 14th November, 2016 at Sirisha Rehabilitation Centre, Vuyyuru

and donated a Gas Stove and distributed Pens, Pencils, Note books, Sweets and Fruits to

the Mentally Challenged students.

DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

• The Department of Hindi in association with IQAC has organized a Guest Lecture on

“Rastra Bhasha Aur Rastra Ki Ekhatha” by Sri R. Parameswara Rao, Senior Manager,

Corporation Bank, Guntur on 14th September, 2016.

Hindi Day Celebrations

DEPARTMENTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, HISTORY AND ECONOMICS

• Dr.G.Veerraju, H.O.D of Political Science has participated in a National Seminar on

“Higher Education at Cross Roads” and presented a paper entitled “Relevance in

Higher Education” organized by Indian Institute of Public Administration at Andhra

University on 8th October, 2015.

• Dr.G.Veerraju, H.O.D of Political Science has participated in an International

Conference on “Buddhism and Establishment of Democratic Society, the way forward”

and presented a paper entitled “Buddhism and Democratic Values” organized by

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 15th & 16th November, 2016.

• The Department of Political Science, History and Economics in association with IQAC

jointly organized a UGC sponsored Multi-Disciplinary National Seminar on “INDIA’S

DEMONITIZATION POLICY – PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES” on 23rd & 24th

of January, 2017. Prof.K.Nageswar,Former M.L.C and the Editor of Hans India acted as

a Key Note Speaker. Prof.S.Rama Krishna Rao, Vice-Chanceller, Krishna University,

Sri K.S.Lakshmana Rao, Former M.L.C and Sri G.Venkateswara Rao, C.O.O,K.C.P &

IC Ltd, Vuyyuru also and eminent personalities have participated in this National

Seminar.

Dr.K.Nageswar, Addressing the gathering

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

• The Department of Botany in association with IQAC has arranged a guest lecture on

“Bio-Diversity” by Prof.Ch.Srinivasa Reddy,P.B Siddhartha College of Arts & Science,

Vijayawada on 6th January, 2017 for all II year B.Z.C students.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

• The Department of Zoology in association with the Department of Botany and IQAC

has organized a Student Quiz on 1st September, 2016.

Student Quiz

• The Department of Zoology in association with IQAC has organized a Guest Lecture on

“Vermi Compost” by Sri R.Praveen Dutt, Lecturer in Zoology, L H R Government

College, Mailavarm on 14th September, 2016.

Sri R.Praveen Dutt Addressing the gathering

• The first and second year students of B.Z.C have participated in Science Exhibition

organized by JanaVignana Vedhika at VRKM High School, Vuyyuru on 16th September,

2016 on account of World Ozone Day.

Science Exhibition

• The Department of Zoology in association with IQAC has arranged a guest lecture on

“Sound Mind and Healthy Life” by Dr.P. Pavan Kalyan on 16th November, 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

• The Department of Mathematics in association with IQAC has arranged a guest lecture

on “Speed Maths” by Dr.P. Satyanarayana Sharma, Montessori College of Education,

Vijayawada on 12th December, 2016.

• The Department of Mathematics in association with IQAC has organized Essay Writing,

Elocution and Quiz competitions to the students on the occasion of ‘National

Mathematics Day’ (Birth Anniversary of Mathematical genius Sri Srinivasa

Ramanajun) on 22nd December, 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

• Sri Ch.V.Anil Dai,H.O.D of Physics participated in a week National Workshop in

“Quality Improvement in Higher Education” from 18th to 24th August, 2016 at Sir

C.R.Reddy Autonomous College, Eluru.

• Sri Ch.V.Anil Dai, H.O.D of Physics participated in a workshop on “Curriculum

Reforms to Enrich Quality in Higher Education” organized by VSR&NVR College,

Tenali from 7th to 13th September, 2016.

• Sri Ch.V.Anil Dai, H.O.D of Physics and Sri P.Venkata Ramana, Lecturer in Physics

participated in a Two-Day National Seminar on “Energy & Ecology” organized by Sir

C.R.Reddy Autonomous College, Eluru during 4th & 5th October, 2016.

• Sri Ch.V.Anil Dai, H.O.D of Physics participated in a Two Day Residential Training

Programme on “Gender Sensitization” during 19th and 20th January, 2017 at Andhra

Pradesh Human Resource Development Institute, Bapatla.

• The Department of Physics in association with IQAC and Luminescence Society of

India has organized a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “MATERIALS AND

APPLICATIONS” on 7th January, 2017. Prof.Linda Peteaunu acted as a resource

person and eminent personalities Dr.K.V.R Murthy,M.S University of Baroda, Vadodara

and Dr.Panigrah, Dr.Durga Prasad etc.,participated in this National Seminar.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Sri T. Naga Prasada Rao,Head, Dept of Computer Science, Ms.R.Sowjanya, Lecturer in

Computer Science and Smt.T.Keerthi, Lecturer in Computer Science have participated

in a 3 Day Faculty Development Program on “Digital Imaging with Adobe Photoshop”

organized by the Dept of Computer Science, PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science,

Vijayawada from 8th to 10th June, 2016.

• Sri T. Naga Prasada Rao has participated in a One Day National Workshop on “A.P

State Council of Higher Education” organized by Krishna University Machilipatnam

on 26th August 2016.

• The Department of Computer Science, in association with IQAC has arranged a guest

lecture on “Normalization Concepts” by Sri T.S. Ravi Kiran, HOD, PG Center

P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada on 21st September, 2016.

• Ms. S. Devi Sushma and V. Naga Malleswara Rao, Lecturers in Computer Science have

participated in A 2 Day Faculty Development Program on “TECHNOLOGY IN THE

CLASSROOM” organized by Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhnartha Mahila Kalasala,

Vijayawada during 4th & 5th November, 2016.

• The Department of Computer Science in association with IQAC has initiated an

extension activity Fund Raising Programme for the Orphans. An amount of

Rs.10,000/- was collected from the students and donated a Water Purifier to to Rehabath

Children’s Home, Vuyyuru on 31st December, 2016.

• The Department of Computer Science in association with IQAC and the PG Department

of Computer Science has arranged a Guest Lecture on “Problem Solving Skills” by

Dr.M.Babu Reddy, Assistant Professor, Krishna University, Machilipatnam on 6th

January, 2017 for all final year B.Sc(Computers) and M.Sc(Computers) students.

• The Department of Computers in association with IQAC has arranged a Guest Lecture

on “How to Develop a Project” by Sri K.Anil, Software Developer, Vijayawada on 2nd

February, 2017 for all III year B.Sc(Cs) students.

THE PG DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

• PG Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC arranged a guest lecture on

“Electro Chemistry”, by Prof.C.Ram Babu, on 22nd September, 2016.

• Dr.V.Sreeram, H.O.D of PG Chemistry, Sri V.N.V Kishore Lecture in Chemistry and

Sri Ilyas, Lecturer in Chemistry have Participated in National Workshop on “Radio

Chemistry” Jointly organized by the Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied

Scientists and the Department of Chemistry, P.B. Siddhartha College, on 27th& 28 th

September, 2016, Vijayawada

• The PG Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC has organized a Guest

Lecture on “Titrimetric Analysis” by Dr.K.Bala Murali Krishna, ANU, Guntur on 1st

October, 2016.

Dr.K.Bala Murali Krishna addressing the students

• Dr.V.Sreeram delivered a invited talk on “IR Spectroscopy” in one day workshop on

“Structure Determination of compounds by spectroscopic Techniques, A problem

Solving approach” organized by the department of Chemistry, ANR College, Gudivada

on 28th October, 2016.

• Dr.V. Sreeram Presented a paper in AP Science Congress on “New Validated HPLC

Method for the Estimation of Methyl Hydroxy Benzoate in Tablet formulation”

organized by Krishna University, Machilipatnam at PB Siddhartha Auditorium on 07-09

November, 2016.

• Sri V.N.V. Kishore, Lecturer in Chemistry participated in AP Science Congress

organized by Krishna University, Machilipatnam at PB Siddhartha Auditorium on 07-09

November, 2016

• The PG Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC has organized a SERB

Sponsored National Workshop on “RECENT TRENDS IN MATERIAL SCIENCE,

NANO SCIENCE AND NANO TECHNOLOGY” on 3rd January, 2017.

• PG Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC arranged a guest lecture by

Dr.T.N.V.S.S.Satyadev, on “Electronic Spectra” on 8th February, 2017.

THE PG DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

• The Department of M.Sc Computer Science in association with IQAC has arranged a

Guest Lecture on “Types of Information – Trees and Graphs” by Ms.K.Priya,

P.B.Siddhartha College, Vijayawada on 3rd October, 2016.

P.G DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

• The P.G Department of Commerce in association with IQAC has arranged a Guest

Lecture on “Personality Development and Human Values” by Dr.Kala Hasti,

Community Radio Speaker, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 21st January,

2017.

CAREER GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT CELL

• The Career Guidance and Placement Cell in association with IQAC has organized a One

day Workshop on “Soft Skills, Personality Development and Tips and Techniques to

get selected in Job Interviews” by Sri Vallepu Arjun, MD, LVS Technologies,

Hyderabad on 1st September, 2016.

Sri V.Arjun addressing the students

• The Career Guidance and Placement Cell in association with IQAC has organized an

Awareness Programme on “Career Objective – Motivation” by Sri R.Srinivasa Rao,

Trainer, Penn state Review, Vijayawada on 8th September, 2016.

Sri G.Satyanarayana, CI, Vuyyuru and Sri, R.Srinivasa Rao addressing the students

• The Career Guidance and Placement Cell in association with IQAC has arranged an

Awareness Programme on Civil Services of UPSC Examinations and Groups

examinations to the UG and PG students by Sri B.Vijay Bhaskar, ACP, East Zone,

Vijayawada on 25th October, 2016. The ACP has appreciated the Volunteers of NSS

Units – I & II and NCC Cadets and distributed the certificates to the volunteers who

have active ly participated in Krishna Pushkaralu – 2016.

ACTIVITIES OF NSS

• NSS units I & II in association with IQAC organized “Vanam Kosam Manam”

programme on 29th July, 2016 and conducted “Sow A Sapling” activity on the campus.

Vanam Kosam Manam

• NSS Units – I & II in association with IQAC celebrated “International Yoga Day” on

21st June, 2016. On this occasion, Sri Srinivasa Maruthi, Yoga Master, has delivered a

lecture on Yoga and Yogasanas to NSS volunteers.

International Yoga Day celebrations

• The volunteers of NSS Units – I & II have rendered their services in Krishna

Pushkaralu 2016 in Thotlavalluru mandal from 12th August, 2016 to 23rd August, 2016.

NSS Volunteers rendering services at Krishna Pushkar Ghats

• NSS Units – I & II and NCC in association with IQAC and Red Ribbon Club have

organized a “Mega Blood Donation Camp” on 7th September, 2016.

Mega Blood Donation Camp

• N.S.S. Units –I&II and Red Ribbon Club in association with IQAC have organized a

Rally on the occasion of World Aids Day on 1st December, 2016.

• The volunteers of NSS Units I&II have rendered their services at Penamakuru and

Katuru Villages in Special Camp from 28th January, 2017 to 3rd February, 2017.

Activities of NCC

• The NCC Cadets have attended to “An awareness camp on Opportunities in Indian

Army to Youth” by Mr.S.R.Naik, Major, Army Recruitment Office, Visakhapatnam, on

28th & 29th June, 2016 in the college campus.

Mr.S.R.Naik addressing the gathering

• 21 NCC Cadets have participated in “Combined Annual Training Camp” at Nuzivid,

from 28th June, 2016 to 7th July, 2016.

Combined Annual Training Camp

• NCC Cadets Mr.Ch.Anil Kumar, B.Hemanth Kumar, J.Geetha and T.Sushma have

successfully completed “National Unity Camp” from 7th November ,2016 to 18th

November,2016 at Madyapradesh.

• Sri M.Somaiah, NCC Officer and NCC cadets Mr.KSVS Sai Kumar, T.Anok Kumar,

MD.Rehaman and T.Pavan Kalyan have participated in National Unity Camp held at

Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur from 10th January, 2017 to 21st January, 2017.

GAMES & SPORTS

• The Department of Physical Education has organized “Summer Cricket Coaching

Camp” from 5th May, 2016 to 31st May, 2016.

• The Department of Physical Education has organized “Badminton Coaching Camp”

from 5th May, 2016 to 31st May, 2016.

• Sri D.Bala Krishna, Physical Director attended the “International Conference on

Physical Education” at Panaji, Goa from 2nd June, 2016 to 4th June, 2016.

• The Physical Education Department has conducted “Physical Fitness Camp for Men

and Women” and “Cross – Country Coaching Camp” from 12th July, 2016 to 8th

August, 2016.

• S.D.Bajibhi of I B.A has secured 1st place and Athletic Championship in 4x100mtrs

Relay State Level (Inter District) Athletic Meet.

• S.D.Bajibhi of I B.A has secured 3rd place in 4x400mtrs Relay State Level (Inter

District) Athletic Meet.

• M.Sree Lakshmi of I B.A has participated in 3rd Juniors (Inter District) State Level Soft

Ball Championship.

• The Department of Physical Education in association with IQAC has organized

“Krishna University Inter-Collegiate Men and Women Badminton Tournament” from

16th to 18th September, 2016.

Inauguaration of Badminton Tournament

• The following Teams have won the Krishna University Inter-Collegiate Men and

Women Badminton Tournament conducted in Indoor Auditorium.

Men Team:

➢ ANR College, Gudiwada

➢ A.G&S.G Siddhartha Degree College, Vuyyuru

Women Team:

➢ KVRS College, Vijayawada

➢ PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada

Badminton Tournament Winners

• The following students have been won the tournament and selected for the Krishna

University Badminton Team

Men Team:

1. Mr. G. Seetha Ram Kesari, PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada.

2. Mr. V.Siddhartha, PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada.

3. Mr.K.Manoj Kumar Reddy, PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada.

4.Mr.AVR Siva Kumar, PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada.

5.Mr.M.Pratap Kumar, ANR College, Gudivada.

6. Mr.SK Babu Lal, Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada.

7.Mr.M. Karthik, AMM College, Gudiwada.

Women Team:

1. Ms.R.Indhu, PB Siddhartha College, Vijayawada.

2. Ms.P.Sai Sowjanya, Vikas College of Physical Education.

3. Ms.M.Haritha, K.V.S.R College of Pharmasuiticals, Vijayawada.

4. Ms.D. Sri Durga, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

Krishna University Badminton Team

• Krishna University Vice Chancellor Sri S. Rama Krishna Rao has visited the College

campus on 17th September, 2016 and appreciated the greenery in the campus, Students

Maintained Rose Garden and Solar Energy Plant and other facilities providing by the

college

Krishna University Vice-Chancellor’s Visit

• The following medals have been won by the women athletes in the Intercollegiate

Athletic Meet at Indira Gandhi Muncipal Stadium, Vijayawada organized by Vikas,

College, Nunna from 30th November,2016 to 1st December,2016.

❖ 7 Gold Medals

❖ 6 Silver Medals

❖ 2 Bronze Medals

❖ II Place in Kabaddi (Organized by Mantissori Women’s College, Vijayawada)

❖ Winners at State Level Cross Country (Srikakulam).

LITERARY AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Students of our college have secured the 2nd place in Folk Dance at Youth Festival

organized by Yuvajana Samakya at IIIT Campus, Nuzivid on 3rd November, 2016.

• Mr.B.L.V.N Sai Babu, of I B.Com (Computers) has secured 2nd Place in Essay Writing

on “Swachch Bharat Role in Building India” and Ms.R.Satya Bhargavi of III B.Sc (EM)

and P.Geeta of II B.Com(Computers) have secured 3rd place in debate on “Media Role

in the Society” organized by K.B.N College, Vijayawada on 19th November, 2016.

• The following students have won various prizes in ‘Krishna Tarang – 2016’ organized

by Krishna University, Machilipatnam from 26th November, 2016 to 28th

November,2016.

i. Clay Modeling – 1st Place - P.Geeta, II.B.Com(CS)

ii. Rangoli - 2nd Place - J.Revathi, II B.Z.C(E.M)

iii. Mimicri - 2nd Place - P.Jaya Krishna, III B.Com

iv. One-Act-Play - 2nd Place - D.Vineeth Babu, K.S.V.S Sai

Kumar,

S.Naveen, K.Naga Lakshmi,

G.V.M.Ganesh of II B.Com (Cs),

P.Jaya Krishna,III B.Com, PSVS

Uttej, E.Tejaswi, V.Sai Tejasri of

IB.Sc(Cs)

• Ms.P.Srujana and Y.Pujitha of II B.Sc(Cs) have secured 1st place in Poster Presentation

on “Energy Storage Devices” at district level competitions held at SDMS college,

Vijayawada on the occasion of ‘Energy Conservation Day’ on 13th December, 2016.

• The following students have won various prizes in “Lakshya – 2016” organized by

SDMS college, Vijayawada on 15th &16th December, 2016.

1. Group Folk Dance - 1st Place

▪ P.Jaya Krishna – III B.Com

▪ Ch.Anil Kumar – II B.Com(Cs)

▪ V.Bala Sai – II B.Com(Cs)

▪ J.Geetha - II B.Com(Cs)

▪ K.Rama Lakshmi, I B.Com

▪ N. Lavanya, I B.Com

2. Cartoon Presentation - 1st Place

▪ Vaheeda Begum, II B.Com(Cs)

3. Jokes - 2nd Place

▪ B.Kumar Raja, I B.Com(Cs)

▪ B.L.V.N Sai Babu, I B.Com(Cs)

▪ V. Niharika, I B.Com(Cs)

▪ M.Jeevani, II

• The following prizes have been won by the students in “Youth Festival – 2017”

organized by the Department of Youth Welfare Krishna District at SRR&CVR Govt

College, Vijayawada on 25th January, 2017.

▪ Group Dance – 1st Place

▪ Rangoli Competition - 1st Place

▪ Patriotic Dance (Group) - 2nd Place

• The following prizes have been won by the students in ‘SCIENTIA – 2K17’ organized

by Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 30th January, 2017.

▪ Mr. SCIENTIA – 2K17 - 1st Place

▪ Patriotic Dance (Group) - 1st Place

▪ Paper Presentation - 2nd Place

• The following prizes have been won by the students in ‘MIND SPARKLE -2K17’

organized by SDMS College, Vijayawada on 27th January, 2017.

▪ Spot Selfie - 1st Place

▪ Short Film - 2nd Place

• The following prizes have been won by the students in ‘CONVERGENCE – 2K17’

organized by P.B.Siddhartha College, Vijayawada on 27th January, 2017.

▪ Group Dance (Folk) - 3rd Place

▪ Chanakya (Balance Sheet Analysis) - 3rd Place

ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

• The Women’s Association in association with IQAC has organized an Awareness

Programme on “Right for Good Health” by Dr.Bolla Kusuma Neela, Asst.Prof, SDMS

College, Vijayawada on 8th September, 2016.

Smt R.Annapurna Devi,CDPO and Dr.B.Kusuma Neela Addressing the gathering

• Women’s Association in association with IQAC has arranged an awareness programme

on “ANTI-RAGGING ISSUES” by Sri V.V.Satyanarayana, C.I,Vuyyuru on 18th

January, 2017. Smt.J.Syamala Devi, President, Rotary Club and Sri L.Rambabu,

S.I,Vuyyuru Town also participated in this awareness programme.

• Women’s Association in association with IQAC has arranged an awareness programme

on “Eve teasing” by ‘Mahila Rakshak’ Vijayawada City Police and Sri K.Sridhar, SI,

Vuyyuru Rural on 30th January, 2017.

• Smt D.Rajya Lakshmi, H.O.D of History, Smt.D.Aruna Kiranmayee, Lecturer in

Zoology, Ms.B.Navaneeta, Lecturer in Chemistry and students of various classes have

attended in “NATIONAL WOMEN’s PARLIAMENT” organized by the Govt.of

Andhra Pradesh during the period 10th - 12th February, 2017 at Pavitrasangamam,

Amaravati, A.P, India.

Ms.Srujana Paladugu of II B.Sc(Computers) Sharing her views on

“Women in Education” at “NATIONAL WOMEN’s PARLIAMENT”and the Women

staff and girl students of the college at “NATIONAL WOMEN’s PARLIAMENT”

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Independence Day celebrations have been organized in the college campus on 15th

August, 2016. On this occasion, the college Alumni Association members have joined

their hands to give financial help to a final year Medical Student.

Independence Day Celebrations

• Andhra Kesari Sri Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu Jayanthi celebrations have been

organized on 23rd August, 2016.

Andhra Kesari Sri Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu Jayanthi celebrations

• The Degree College Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff and the Principal have felicitated

Sri Y.Chakradhara Rao, Administrator, Siddhartha Academy on account of Birthday of

Dr.Sarvepalli Radha Krishna (Teachers’ Day) on 7th September, 2016.

Teachers’ Day Celebrations

• “Rastriya Ekta Diwas” (National Unity Day) has been celebrated in the campus on

account of Sardar Vallabhai Patel Jaynthi on 31st October, 2016.

• IQAC has arranged an Awareness Programme on Cashless Transactions by Smt.Rohini

Devi, M.R.O, Vuyyuru and Sri G.Sai Pradeep, Manager, ICICI Bank, Vuyyuru on 24th

November,2016 for all the degree students.

• IQAC in association with the Revenue Department has organized an Awareness Rally

on “Cashless Transactions and Digital Payments” to create awareness among the

students and the public in Vuyyuru town on 6th December, 2016. The Staff and the

students and Govt.Official, Mandal Magistrate Smt.Rohini Devi, M.R.O have also

participated in this rally and human chain.

• Academic Audit for the Academic Year 2016-17 has been done in the college by Sri

S.Jaganmohan Rao, Lecturer in Political Science, Govt Degree College, Avanigadda and

Dr.R.Kameswari, Lecturer in Physics, SRR&CVR Govt College, Vijaywada on 5th

January, 2017.

• Sri K.Satyanarayana, Principal and other staff members of college have felicitated Sri

Panda Siva Linga Prasad, M.L.A for Calgary Foothills, Canada on 13th January, 2017

as he was the former student of this institution and Siddhartha Academy.

EVENTS OF PRIDE

• The following are the winners of PRATHIBHA AWARDS – 2016 announced by the

Krishna University, Machilipatnam for the academic year 2015-16.

1. Mr.Veeramallu Naresh, B.Sc

2. Ms.Kaki Anusha, B.Z.C

These students have received Rs.20,000/- Cash Prize, Del Company Tab worth

Rs.15,000/- along with the certificates from the Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara

Chandra Babu Naidu on 15th October, 2016.

PUBLICATIONS

• Dr.V.Sreeram, published a paper on “Influence of Transition Metal (Cu, Al) ions

doping on structural and optical properties of ZnO Nano powders” for International

Journal of chemical studies, Vol.5 (1)70-73, 2017.

• Dr.V.Sreeram, K.Satyanarayana and A.V.D.Nagendrakumar published a paper on “ New

Validated HPLC Method For the Estimation of Oxazepam in pharmaceutical

Formulation” in American Journal of Pharmatech Research,Vol.7(1)Feb,2017

• Dr.V.Sreeram,A.V.D.Nagendrakumar, published a paper on “New Validated RP -

HPLC Method For the Estimation of Phenanthrene in tablet Formulation” in

International Journal Of Advanced Research In Medical & Pharmaceutical

Sciences,Vol.2(1)Jan,2017.

• Dr.V.Sreeram published a paper on “Influence of Transition Metal (Cu, Al) ions

doping on structural and optical properties of ZnO Nano powders” in International

Journal of chemical studies,Vol.5 (1)70-73,2017

• Sri N.V.Srinivas Rao,Head, Dept of Mathematics, Smt D.Sunitha, Lecturer in

Mathematics and SmtK.Lakshmi Prasanna published a book entitled “Algebra” in

Telugu Medium for the Second Year students bearing ISBN number 978-93-83959-24-

2 published by Students Helpline Publishing House Private Limited.

• Sri G.Srinivas, H.O.D of Telugu has published an article titled “The Literature of

Ikkurthi Narasimha Rao – Classification” in a book “Telugu Vyasa Parijatam”

bearing ISBN Number 979-931489-09.

INDUSTRIAL VISITS

• The P.G. Department of commerce has organized an industrial-tour to ALEAP –

INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SURAMPALLI, NEAR BY NUNNA VILLAGE, and

VIJAYAWADA.on 25th November,2016.

Garment industry

Moulding Industry LED Tube Lights and Bulbs Industry

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

• Smt D.Rajya Lakshmi, H.O.D of History was awarded Ph.D on the topic “Evolution of

Handicrafts in Andhra Pradesh” on 20th February, 2017 by the University of Hyderabad.

REFRESHER COURSES

• Sri G.Srinivas, H.O.D of Telugu has attended a UGC sponsored Refresher Course held

at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi between 17.10.2016 to 05.11.2016.

• Sri G.Srinivas, H.O.D of Telugu has attended a UGC sponsored One Day National

Seminar on “”Challenges in Teaching Language” and presented a paper titled “Teaching

Telugu Grammar” organized by the Departments of Languages, SRR&CVR Govt

Degree College, Vijayawada.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

THE EVIL EFFECTS OF THE CONSUMPTION OF CHEAP LIQUOR/ALCOHOL ON THE

PUBLIC

The Excise and Prohibition department, Vuyyuru in association with IQAC has arranged an

awareness campaign and discourse on the ‘EVIL EFFECTS OF THE CONSUMPTION OF

CHEAP LIQUOR ON THE PUBLIC’ for the students and staff of the college on 18-02-2017.

The resource persons are

1. Sri.A.U.B.SUBRAHMANYAM, Prohibition and Excise Inspector, Vuyyuru

2. Smt.O.MADHAVI, Prohibition and Excise Sub- Inspector, Vuyyuru

The Department has created awareness among the staff and the students of the college on the

evil effects of consumption of alcoholic products and also illicit Distillation of Liquor. The

effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration and changes in the

metabolism of the liver and brain and alcoholism. Alcohol intoxication affects the brain,

causing slurred speech, clumsiness, and delayed reflexes. Alcohol stimulates insulin production,

which speeds up glucose metabolism and can result in low blood sugar, causing irritability and

possibly death for diabetics.

• IQAC has arranged a Brainstorming session for the Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff

on “Preparation for NAAC-Peer Team Visit" by Dr. V.Srinivasa Rao, Lecturer,

Govt.Degree College, Rampachodavaram on 19th February, 2017.

• IQAC in association with Eco-Friendly Club has arranged an awareness camp on

“Paper Waste Management through Recycling Process” by Indian Trade

Corporation, Poranki on 23rd February, 2017 for the students and the staff of the college.

THE 42nd COLLEGE ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

• The 42nd College Annual Day was celebrated on the 25th February, 2017.

Sri G.Srinivas, Joint Secretary& Head, UGC SERO, Hyderabad was the guest of

honour.

NAAC VISIT

The NAAC Peer Team has visited our AG&SG Siddhartha Degree College of Arts & Science

during 6 - 7 March, 2017.The peer team members are as follows.

1. Prof. A. K. Mittal (Chairperson)

Vice Chancellor, BabuBanarasi Das University

Faizabad Road, Lucknow – 227 105, Uttar Pradesh

2. Prof. BekingtonMyrboh (Member Co-ordinator)

Professor, Department of Chemistry

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022

3. Prof. M. JezerJebanesan (Member)

(Former Principal, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), K.P. Road, Nagercoil – 629

003, Tamil Nadu) 19 A / 1B, Zion (West) Street, Nagercoil-629001, Tamil Nadu

On 6th March 2017 the Peer team has visited all the departments including the supporting

services like NSS, NCC, NETWORK RESOURCE CENTRE, CAREER GUIDANCE CELL,

EXAMS WING,WOMEN’S HOSTEL,INDOOR STADIUM, HEALTH CENTRE, CANTEEN

and LIBRARY and the team is satisfied with the healthy academic ambience of the college and

the performance of the faculty which have been highlighted, followed by

students/alumni/parents /cultural meet. On 7th March 2017 the team members interacted with

the Principal and the IQAC Coordinator as well while writing the report and some suggestions

are given followed by EXIT meet.

Recommendations/Suggestions of the NAAC Peer Team for Quality Enhancement of the

Institution

• Efforts may be pursued to start short term programmes in the cutting edge areas which

may be of particular benefit in career relevance; networking with external agencies for

offering the above programmes be explored.

• Exploring the research potentials of the faculty, provision of consultancy services be

encouraged by establishing formal linkages with industries / institutions, appropriate

incentive for the concerned faculty in revenue sharing be formulated.

• The Management may take immediate steps to institute a Centre for Women

Empowerment and Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

• The ICT thrust in teaching / learning may be strengthened / expanded further.

• Adequate thrust may be given in faculty development activities, particularly in latest

pedagogy (Major/Minor Research Projects) and e-content preparation.

• The Library must have latest current journals in all disciplines.

• Laboratory Instruments may be enhanced for science departments.

• Modernized GYM is required for students.

Our College is Re-accredited with Grade “A” by NAAC, Bengaluru on 27th March,

2017 with CGPA 3.05/4.00.

NAAC PEER TEAM Receiving Guard of Honour

Documentary Evidences by the Principal to the NAAC Peer Team

NAAC Peer Team Exit Meet

• IQAC has arranged an awareness workshop on “Funding opportunities for Research and

Collaboration in the Higher Education System of India” by Sri P.V.BrahmaChari,

Coordinator, IQAC, Assistant Professor in Bio-Technology, Krishna University,

Machilipatnam on 11th April, 2017 for all the Teaching Staff of the college.