Social Outreach Activities

Hindustan for Kerala (H4K)

Flagging off of relief materials by Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO, Hindustan Group of Institutions

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO, Hindustan Group of Institutions (Left) and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Right) handing over a cheque worth Rs. 50 lakhs to Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri Pinarayi Vijayan (Centre) towards Kerala Relief Fund.

The catastrophic damage caused by the recent floods due to unprecedented rains in Kerala had made a call to the conscience of the nation. The Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI), Chennai, was at the forefront involving themselves in relief measures lending helping hand to the victims and trying to restore the beauty of God's own country. We collaboratively took various humanitarian initiatives under the banner Hindustan for Kerala (H4K) both in the form of material and monetary contributions. The Operation H4K was carried out relief consignments in three phases between 25 August and 25 September 2018 in Chengannur, Allappuzha, Thrissur, Kottayam, and Ranni, the major towns severely devastated by the flash floods. The unparalleled enthusiasm and dedications shown by students and faculty reflected in the voluntary services and substantial donations they made in the form of essential relief commodities. Around 50 lakhs rupees were spent on items such as nutritional consumptions, imperishable food comprising 5500 kg of rice, 1000 kg of dhal varieties, 200 kg of flour, biscuits; kitchenware essentials such as gas stoves, utensils, and dosa pans; over 1300 sanitizing wares and toiletries; blankets, towels, bed sheets, pillows and buckets; survival essentials including mosquito repellent, coils, candles, match boxes, first aid kits etc. H4K relief team also visited the flood ravaged colonies in the vicinity, expressed their solidarity with its victims, and extended helping hands. Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology

Volunteers and faculty members of relief consignment

and Science; and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science had the privilege of meeting the Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala Sri Pinarayi Vijayan on behalf of Hindustan Group of Institutions and presented a cheque for Rs. 50 lakhs to express our solidarity with the people of Kerala. Hindustan Group of Institutions has maintained their mission to those in distress in times of humanitarian grief and crisis. We thank all our contributors for their service and donations towards this noble act of kindness.

Hindustan for Tamil Nadu

Cyclonic Storm Gaja was the fifth named cyclone of the 2018 Indian Ocean cyclone season. Gaja made a huge trail of destruction in the districts of Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Dindigul, Trichy, Karur, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Karaikal in the Union territory of Puducherry. At least 50 people were killed, over 100 cattle and 600 goats were also killed in the cyclone. About 250,000 people were evacuated to relief camps. More than 117,000 houses, including thatched huts and tiled roof houses were damaged. As a mark of our solidarity with the victims of Gaja cyclone, and expression of condolences, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science and Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Foundation made a monetary contribution worth Rs.25 lakhs towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund for expediting the process of relief work and restoring normalcy to the victims.

Read Left: Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts and Science; Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson, Hindustan Group of Institutions; Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO, Hindustan Group of Institutions handing a cheque for Rs.25 lakhs to Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Secretariat, Fort St. George.

SOCIAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Rendezvous with Dr. Kamal Haasan

All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2018 (AIVSC 2018), a highly esteemed National Level Competition for the Air Wing cadets of 16 Directorates of NCC across the Country was held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from 24 October to 04 November 2018. AIVSC 2018 had test of talents in Microlite Flying, Aero Modelling, Drill, 0.22 Rifle firing, Skeet shooting and Health & Hygiene competitions. Flying Officer Mr. Giri Rangarajan, HITS was assigned as the Contingent Commander for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Directorate (Air Wing NCC). A well-trained 42 cadets under headship of Mr. Giri, represented HITS in AIVSC 2018 and bagged three notable awards namely, 2018.

Flying.

Modelling. Acknowledging the quote, the Headway Foundation in association with HITS and Chennai OMR Club of Y’s Men International organized an event entitled “Rendezvous with Dr. Kamal Haasan” at the latter’s auditorium on 25 January 2019. The event was primarily scheduled to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Mrs. Raghavi Senthil Kumar, Founder, Headway Foundation; and President,Tamil Nadu Wheelchair Basketball Association and also a proud alumna of HITS presided over the function.

A click with cheque worth Rs. 6 lakhs presented to Tamil Nadu Wheelchair Basketball Association by Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS (Second from Right). Also seen are Dr. Pon Ramalingam, Registrar, HITS; and Dr. Kamal Haasan (Left).

Mr. Ashok Verghese handing over a ‘Unique Mirror of Kerala’ that was accepted with gratitude and appreciations by Dr. Kamal Haasan.

NCC All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2018

Fondly called ‘uzhaghanayagan’ (Universal Hero), Dr. Kamal Hassan is idealized in Tamil Nadu for his theatrical skills and moves to the sensational rhythms. This most celebrated person has stepped in to Politics recently and has committed himself to serve the public through Makkal Needhi Maiyam roughly translated as People's Justice Centre. In his address to the youth of Hindustan, Haasan identified the future of nation in their hands. He voiced, "Honesty can only be found amongst youngsters; and that is why I chose college as a platform to speak Politics, though controversial. Youngsters certainly lay the foundation for future. I thereby request you to hold on to your rights to vote and never sell them for bribe. Speaking of the differently abled, I have never pitied them for their disabilities; rather only awed,

Dr. Kamal Haasan as how they could keep the winning stride high irrespective of their differences from others. They surely are a record of my inspiration!” Dr. KCG Verghese Charitable Foundation believes in empowering persons with disabilities; and ensures inclusiveness and equality to them. In act of appreciation and recognition, the Foundation presented a cheque for Rs. 6 lakhs to Tamil Nadu Wheelchair Basketball Association. This monetary contribution could promisingly be invested to procure efficient Wheel Chairs working on latest technology.

AIVSC 2018 group snap with the cades

Overall Champions of AIVSC Gold - Best Directorate in Gold - Best Directorate in Aero

Awareness Programme

Inmates of Kayar village vowing to adopt hygienic sanitary measures. An awareness programme and Arts on 28 May 2019 at Kayar to address the importance of village in Kancheepuram, one of menstrual hygiene, the effect of the villages adopted by Hindustan. societal taboos on health and Tmt. Rekha Rangarajan, Director environment and the availability Data Patterns, distributed the of sustainable menstrual products; Cloth Pad Kits comprising two and a training session to make stitched cloth pads and some extra cloth pads was organized by material to make another to the department of Fashion, Design, villagers.