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`Knowledge connectivity must'

Knowledge connectivity should be used to enhance wage structure and living standards of poor handloom weavers.

Khadi and handloom sectors needed information flow, design support, training productivity and appropriate value additions for their survival in the highly competitive global market, said. T. Karunakaran, Vice-Chancellor, Gandhigram Rural Institute, while addressing a two-day regional seminar on `Management of textiles industries in the changing global scenario,' held in Gandhigram recently.

The Joint Director of Handlooms, L. Subramanian, said there was an impressive growth in spinning and garment sectors.

But weaving and wet processing sectors, which were weak, needed technological upgrading to enhance productivity through installation of shuttle-less looms. Tamil Nadu that utilised 30 per cent of Technology Upgrading Fund for textiles had now become a prominent zone for textiles and allied activities.

Tirupur and Karur clusters had shown enough resilience to meet global challenges, he said.

In his special address, the Handloom Export Promotion Council Chairman, Sivakannan, appealed to students to take up entrepreneurship in design development and value addition of handloom goods in select clusters of handlooms.

The right supply chain management would reduce the cost of handloom goods, he said. The seminar also discussed human resource management, marketing, e-commerce, design systems and role of developmental agencies.

Gandhigram Rural Institute conducted a five-day free training programme on `Skill training and qualitative constructive technology' for masons on its premises recently. Utilisation of power tool, use of chemicals in construction, earth quake-resistant construction technology and safety in construction were taught to the participants. Experts demonstrated how an old cracked slab could be retrofitted and how to strengthen it again. The participants were enlightened on the latest water proofing chemicals, crack fillers and admixtures.

An Eco-Club was set up at Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women in Periakulam in Theni district recently. The Rajya Sabha MP, T.T.V. Dinakaran, inaugurated the club recently. About 75 students had become its members.

Ananda College, Devakottai, celebrated its second College Day on its campus recently. R. Ayyappan, former Joint Director of Collegiate Education, and J. Susaimanickam, Bishop of Sivaganga, were the guests of honour.

In his presidential address, Mr. Ayyappan said English was essential in this competitive and fast-growing world.

M. Asirvatham, secretary, and M.L. Jesudass, Principal, participated.

The National Service Scheme unit and Youth Red Cross of Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi, conducted their annual day on Friday.

Addressing the gathering, P. Ananthasayanam, NSS Programme Officer, VHNSN College, and nodal officer, Red Ribbon Club, Virudhunagar district, urged the students to equip themselves at all levels and render service to society as good citizens. He also distributed NSS and YRC certificates to volunteers.

The Principal, K. Rajakumar, presided. S. Chandra Bose and M. Anbalagan, Programme Officers, presented the annual report.

A. Ayyanar welcomed the gathering.

Sankaralingam Bhuvaneswari College of Pharmacy, Sivakasi, organised a seminar on `Pharmacist's role in drug trade and dispensing' recently. T. Ilango, Registrar, Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council, enlightened the students on the rules and regulations governing the field of pharmacy. Students were given guidance in starting drug-manufacturing industries.

K. RAJU IN DINDIGUL,

C. JAISHANKAR IN RAMANATHAPURAM AND S.S. KAVITHA IN MADURAI

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM K. RAJU IN DINDIGUL, C. JAISHANKAR IN RAMANATHAPURAM AND S.S. KAVITHA IN MADURA

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