BOTSNIPPETS

DEPARTMENT Of BOTANY

Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous)

Re-accredited with ‘B++’ Grade by NAAC
(Affiliated to Periyar University)
Salem - 636016.

Volume XX NEWSLETTER April 2025

(For private circulation only)

Dear Readers,
With the blessings of the Holy Trinity Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sri Sarada Devi and
Swami Vivekananda, we have made an attempt to bring out this News Letter. We submit this
Twentieth volume of News Letter at the lotus feet of Srimath Swami Chidbavananda, and Yatiswari
Saradapriya Amba. Our humble pranams are due to Directress Yatiswari Vinayakapriya Amba and
Secretary Yatiswari Guhapriya Amba. We are thankful to Dr. R. Uma Rani, M.C.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.,
Principal for her valuable guidance and encouragement and Dr. G. Vasuki, M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D.,
Controller of Examination for all her support in bringing out this Twentieth issue of this News
Letter. In this volume we have given the activities of the Department and achievements of the
faculty and students of Botany in the academic year 2024 – 2025.

CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
Board of Studies Meeting
Date: 04.11.2024
Members:

Chairman Subject Expert 1 Subject Expert 2 Geo Tagged Photos

Dr. P. Umamaheswari, Dr. P. Abirami, Associate Dr. C. Sasikumar,

Head & Associate Professor & Head, Associate Professor
Professor of Botany, PG & Research Department & Head,
Sri Sarada College for of Botany, Department of Botany,
Women (Autonomous), Vellalar College for Nehru Memorial
Salem - 636 016. Women (Autonomous), College,
Thindal, Erode – 638012 Puthanampatti,
Trichy

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 University Nominee Industrialist PG Alumnus

Dr.V.R. Sathyamurthy, Dr.G. Mayakkannan, Mrs. S. Brinda Devi,

Associate Professor of Joint Director / Executive Associate Professor,
Botany, Govt. Arts Scientist, Department of
College (Autonomous), Dynamic Megacuticals Environmental
Salem 7. Pvt. Ltd. Chennai. Science, Vinayaka
Mission‟s College of
Physiotherapy,
Salem.

Student Member (UG)

Ms. P. Abinaya
III B.Sc., Department
of Botany, Sri Sarada
College for Women
(Autonomous),
Salem 636 016.

& Other Faculty Members of the Department

Dr. B. Uma Maheswari, Associate Professor
Dr. G. Kalaiselvi, Associate Professor
Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi, Associate Professor
Dr. R.Gomathi, Assistant Professor
Dr. G. Divya Bharathi, Assistant Professor

Board of Studies Meeting

Date: 16.04.2025
Members:
Chairman Subject Expert 1 Subject Expert 2 Geo Tagged Photos

Dr. P. Abirami, Associate Dr. C. Sasikumar,

Dr.P.Umamaheswari,
Professor & Head, Associate Professor
Head & Associate
PG & Research Department & Head,
Professor of Botany,
of Botany, Department of Botany,
Sri Sarada College for
Vellalar College for Nehru Memorial College,
Women (Autonomous),
Women (Autonomous), Puthanampatti,
Salem - 636 016.
Thindal, Erode – 638012 Trichy

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 University Nominee Industrialist PG Alumnus
Dr.V.R.Sathyamurthy, Dr.G. Mayakkannan, Mrs. S. Brinda Devi,
Associate Professor of Joint Director/Executive Associate Professor,
Botany, Govt. Arts Scientist, Department of
College (Autonomous), Dynamic Megacuticals Pvt. Environmental
Salem 7. Ltd. Chennai, Science, Vinayaka
Mission‟s College of
Physiotherapy, Salem
Student Member (UG)
Ms. P. Abinaya
III B.Sc., Department
of Botany, Sri Sarada
College for Women
(Autonomous),
Salem 636 016.

& Other Faculty Members of the Department

Dr. B. Uma Maheswari, Associate Professor
Dr. G. Kalaiselvi, Associate Professor
Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi, Associate Professor
Dr. R.Gomathi, Assistant Professor
Dr. G. Divya Bharathi, Assistant Professor

Courses modified with percentage on 04.11.2024

Name of the Course Percentage of Year of

Semester
(TANSCHE) Modification Implementation
Plant Diversity IV – Gymnosperms, Paleobotany and
IV 100% 2024-25
Evolution
IV Gymnosperms, Paleobotany and Evolution – Practicals 100% 2024-25
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC VI) – Fermentation
IV 100% 2024-25
Technology
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC VII) – Environmental
IV 100% 2024-25
Impact Analysis
Plant Diversity II – Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Plant
II 30% 2024-25
Pathology and Lichens
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC III) – Botanical Garden
II 100% 2024-25
and Landscaping

Courses modified with percentage on 16.04.2025

Name of the Course Percentage of Year of
Semester
(TANSCHE) Modification Implementation
V Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic Botany 30% 2025-26
Plant Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic Botany –
V 30% 2025-26
Practicals
V Plant Anatomy and Embryology 5% 2025-26
V Cell Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding 100% 2025-26
Plant Anatomy, Embryology, Cell Biology, Genetics and
V 100% 2025-26
Plant Breeding – Practials
V Major Elective: Bio-Analytical Techniques 100% 2025-26
III Health and Wellness Course 100% 2025-26

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 Skill Enhancement Course SEC II (NME) – Mushroom
II 100% 2025-26
Cultivation
Skill Enhancement Course SEC III (IKS) – Traditional
II 100% 2025-26
System Plant Therapy
Internal Academic Audit

Date Internal Audit Members Geo Tagged Photo

Dr. S. Poongodi,
Assistant Professor,
PG & Research Department of Tamil
&
22.04.2024 Dr. S.Vijayalakshmi,
Assistant Professor of Zoology,
Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous),
Salem-16

External Academic Audit

Date Internal Audit Members Geo Tagged Photo
Dr. S. Arumugam,
Associate Professor of Botany,
Government Arts College (Autonomous),
Salem – 636 007.
11.11.2024
Dr. G. Jayanthi,
Associate Professor of Botany,
Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous),
Erode – 12.

FDP / Webinars/ Seminars/ Conferences/ Symposium Organised

No. of
Sl. Title of the Topic & Name (s) of Geo Tagged Photo
Date Benefi Level
No. Programme the Guest Speaker(s)
ciaries
“Innovation
Showcase
Exhibition” on the
occasion of
28.02.2025
National Science College
1. & - 12
Day Celebration Level
01.03.2025
Jointly Organised
by IIC &
Department of
Botany.
Workshop on
“How to stimulate
Scientific Dr.P.Umamaheswari,
Temperment?” on HoD and Associate
28.02.2025 the occasion of Professor of Botany,
College
2. & National Science NISP-Coordinator, Sri 64
Level
01.03.2025 Day Celebration Sarada College for
Jointly Organised Women(Autonomous),
by IIC & Salem – 16
Department of
Botany.

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PUBLICATIONS
Books Published
Sl.No. Name of the Faculty Name of the Book Publisher ISBN
Saliha Publications,
1. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Hand Book of Plant Vaniyambadi, 978-93-48325-49-5
Biotechnology Tamil Nadu, India

Chapters Contributed in Edited Books:

Sl. Title of the Book & Chapter Chapter No., Page No. &
No. Name Title Publisher ISBN
FACULTY
Current trends in Science and
Humanities Association of
20, 377 &
1. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi & Indian Biologists
Applications of Silver publications ISBN: 978-93-91387-57-0
Nanoparticles in various fields.
Exploring Indian Knowledge
Systems: Interdisciplinary
perspectives and applications 06, 57 &
Royal Book
2. Dr.P.Umamaheswari &
Sacred Groves: Traditional Publishing, Salem
ISBN: 978-93-48505-12-5
Knowledge Systems for
Biodiversity Conservation
Exploring Indian Knowledge
Systems: Interdisciplinary
perspectives and applications Royal Book 14, 123 &
3. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi &
Scope and Future Prospects of Publishing, Salem
ISBN: 978-93-48505-12-5
Artificial Intelligence In
Ayurveda
Exploring Indian Knowledge
Systems: Interdisciplinary
Perspectives and Applications Royal Book 33, 297 &
4. Dr. G. Divya Bharathi &
Documentation of Traditional Publishing, Salem ISBN: 978-93-48505-12-5
Knowledge of Kurumba Tribes
Inhabiting in Nilgiris
Publisher PG &
Research
Thamizhil Palthuraiyiyal Department of
5. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi & Tamil, Govt. Arts ISBN: 978-81-981828-3-8
Yoga nidra – Need of the Hour College
(Autonomous),
Salem – 7
Journal Publications:
Title of Month, Year, WoS /
Sl. Impact
Name the Title of the Paper Vol. No. & Page Scopus/ UGC
No. Factor
Journal No. Care List
FACULTY
Evaluation of acute and
subacute toxicity induced by
Matrix ethyl acetate extract of February 2025,
1. Dr. G. Divya Bharathi Science Oxalis latifolia Kunth and Vol 9(2) & 1.251 Scopus
Pharma Oxalis tetraphylla Cav. Pg. No. 32-41
Leaves in swiss albino mice
and wistar albino rats

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PARTICIPATION
Paper Presentations:
Sl. Title of the Seminar/Conference/
Name of the Faculty Date Title of the Paper
No. Symposium & Host Institution
FACULTY
Two days National Level Seminar
on Indian Knowledge System in
Mathematics, Economics, Sanskrit
27.02.2025 and Library Science, Organized by Sacred Geometry and Fibonacci
1. Dr.P.Umamaheswari & PG & Research Department of Patterns in Indian Botanical
28.02.2025 Mathematics, Economics and Traditions
Department of Sanskrit and Library,
Sri Sarada College for Women,
(Autonomous), Salem – 636016

Orientation/ Refresher/ FDPs/ STCs/ Conferences/ Seminars/ Webinars Attended:

Sl. Date/ Host Institution &
Name of the Faculty Title of the Programme
No. Duration Sponsored by
FACULTY
UGC – Malaviya Mission
07.11.2024
UGC Sponsored Online Faculty Teachers Training Centre,
1. Dr. G. Divya Bharathi to
Induction Programme. Madurai Kamaraj
04.12.2024
University.
11.11.2024 UGC – Malaviya Mission
UGC Sponsored Refresher
2. Dr. R. Gomathi to Teachers Training Centre,
Course.
25.11.2024 University of Jammu.
Organized by Department
Five days virtual Faculty of Botany under DBT-
14.08.2024
Development Programme on STAR College Scheme,
3. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi to
“Role of Botanical Survey of Bon Secours College for
18.08.2024
India in Systematics Research”. Women (Autonomous),
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
4. Dr.P.Umamaheswari

5. Dr.B.Uma Maheswari
Workshop on “Navigating the Organized by IQAC, Sri
6. Dr. G. Kalaiselvi
31.08.2024 future of Higher Education: Sarada College for Women
7. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Mastering the Academic Bank of (Autonomous), Salem –
Credits (ABC) System”. 636016.
8. Dr. R. Gomathi

9. Dr. G. Divya Bharathi

Organized by the PG &
Five Days Online Faculty
09.12.2024 Research Department of
Development Programme (FDP)
10. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi to Biochemistry, Sacred Heart
on “Global Scenario and Future
13.12.2024 College (Autonomous),
Prospects in Life Sciences”.
Tirupattur.
11. Dr.B.Uma Maheswari Organized by the
One day National Conference on
Department of Zoology, Sri
12. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi 11.12.2024 “Applications of AI in
Sarada College for Women
Conservation and Identification
(Autonomous), Salem –
13. Dr. G.Divya Bharathi of the Organisms”.
636016.

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 Two days National Level Organized by PG &
14. Dr.P.Umamaheswari Seminar on “Exploring Ancient Research Department of
27.01.2025
Indian Mathematics in the Mathematics, Sri Sarada
&
Context of Indian Knowledge College for Women
28.01.2025
15. Dr. R. Gomathi Systems (NSIKS-2025)”. (Autonomous), Salem –
(Hybride Mode). 636016.
Online Workshop on “Climate
16. Dr.P.Umamaheswari 15.02.2025 Resilient Plants for Future Organized by NPTEL.
(CRPF)”.
Organized by the
Department of
Mathematics, PSGR
17. Dr.B.Uma Maheswari
Six Days National Level Trans Krishnammal College for
disciplinary Faculty Women, Coimbatore –
17.02.2025
Development Program on 641004, in association with
to
“Mathematics in the Era of AI V.O. Chidambaram
22.02.2025
Adapting to Emerging Trends College, Thoothukudi –
and Tools” (Virtual Mode). 628008 and Sri Sarada
18. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi
College for Women
(Autonomous), Salem –
636016.
Organized by PG &
19. Dr.P.Umamaheswari Research Department of
Two days National Level
Mathematics, Economics
27.02.2025 Seminar on “Indian Knowledge
and Department of Sanskrit
20. Dr. R. Gomathi & System in Mathematics,
and Library, Sri Sarada
28.02.2025 Economics, Sanskrit and Library
College for Women
Science”.
21. Dr. G.Divya Bharathi (Autonomous), Salem –
636016.
22. Dr.P.Umamaheswari
International Webinar on
Organized by IQAC, Sri
23. Dr.B.Uma Maheswari “Ingrating Indian Knowledge
04.03.2025 System Sarada College for Women
and Artificial
24. Dr.G.Kalaiselvi (Autonomous), Salem –
Intelligence in the context of
636016.
Higher Education.”
25. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi

26. Dr.P.Umamaheswari
Organized by Botanical
27. Dr.B.Uma Maheswari Consortium, Department of
Botany in association with
28. Dr.G.Kalaiselvi Tamil Nadu Forest
07.03.2025 Wetland Day Celebration 2025 Department, Salem Forest
29. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Division and Department of
Zoology, Sri Sarada
30. Dr. R. Gomathi College for Women, Salem
– 636016.
31. Dr. G.Divya Bharathi
Jointly organized by the
Department of
Environment and Climate
change, Govt. of Tamil
One Day Workshop on
Nadu, Department of
12.03.2025 “Sustainable development
32. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Environmental Science
practices in Higher Education
Centre for Climate change
Institutions”.
and disaster management
and Tamil Nadu Forest
Department, Salem Forest
Division.
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 One Day online Workshop on
33. Dr. P. Umamaheswari 15.03.2025 “21st Century Teaching and Organized by NPTEL.
Learning Skills”.
07.04.2025 A Five Day Lead Auditor Course Organized by Nature
34. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi to on “Green, Energy, Environment Science Foundation,
11.04.2025 and Waste Management Audits”. Coimbatore.
POSITION HELD IN OWN INSTITUTION
Name of the Association / Cell /
Name of the Faculty Posistion Held
Club/Committees
IQAC Dr. P. Umamaheswari Co-ordinator
NISP Dr. P. Umamaheswari Co-ordinator
Admission Committee Dr. P. Umamaheswari Member
Botanical Consortium Dr. P. Umamaheswari Vice President
NAAC Committee Dr. P. Umamaheswari Steering Committee Member
Admission Committee Dr. B. Uma Maheswari Member
NAAC Committee Dr. B. Uma Maheswari Attribute Head
NAAC Committee Dr. G. Kalaiselvi Attribute Head
Placement Cell Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Co-ordinator
NAAC Committee Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Attribute Head
IQAC Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi Support Cell Member
Institution‟s Innovation Cell Dr. R. Gomathi Convenor
Examination and Evaluation Grievance Cell Dr. R. Gomathi Member

POSITION HELD IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS

S.No Name of the Faculty Department Name of the College / University of Role of the Faculty
BoS Visit
1. Dr. P. Umamaheswari Botany Periyar University BoS UG Subject Expert
2. Dr. P. Umamaheswari Botany Kongunadu Arts and Science College BoS Member as Subject
(Autonomous), Coimbatore-641029 Expert
3. Dr. R. Gomathi Botany Gobi Arts and Science College BoS Member as Subject
(Autonomous), Gobichettipalayam Expert
ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS’ SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
Students’ Induction Programme: Department Orientation
No. of
Date Topics Covered Geo Tagged Photos
Beneficiaries
Staff introduction, History and
development of the department,
05.07.2024 Infrastructure details, Importance of 38
core/ elective/skill enhancement
courses of the programme.

Bridge Course
Date & Concepts
Class No. of Beneficiaries Geo Tagged Photos
Duration Covered

10.07.2024
I B.Sc., Basics of
& 34
Zoology Botany
11.07.2024

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Mentor / Mentee Support
No. of
Mentor Counseling Dates Geo Tagged Photos
Mentees

27.06.24, 25.07.24, 19.08.24,

09.09.24, 23.09.24, 17.10.24,
Dr.P.Umamaheswari 18
19.12.24, 09.01.25, 30.01.25,
17.02.25, 26.02.25, 11.03.25

27.06.24, 11.07.24, 25.07.24,

19.08.24, 09.09.24, 23.09.24
Dr.B.Uma Maheswari 19
17.10.24, 19.12.24, 09.01.25,
30.01.25, 17.02.25, 11.03.25

27.06.24, 11.07.24, 25.07.24,

19.08.24, 09.09.24, 23.09.24,
Dr. G. Kalaiselvi 18
17.10.24, 19.12.24, 09.01.25,
30.01.25, 17.02.25, 11.03.25

27.06.24, 11.07.24, 25.07.24,

19.08.24, 09.09.24, 23.09.24
Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi 19
17.10.24, 19.12.24, 09.01.25,
30.01.25, 17.02.25, 11.03.25

27.06.24, 11.07.24, 25.07.24,

19.08.24, 09.09.24, 23.09.24
Dr. R.Gomathi 19
17.10.24, 09.01.25, 30.01.25
17.02.25, 26.02.25

27.06.24, 11.07.24, 25.07.24,

19.08.24, 23.09.24, 17.10.24,
Dr.G.Divya Bharathi 20
19.12.24, 09.01.25, 30.01.25,
17.02.25, 11.03.25

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Association and its Office Bearers

Name of the Association Vice President Secretary Name & Class

Botanical Consortium Dr. P.Umamaheswari A.Kavipriya, III B.Sc. Botany
Career Guidance and Placement Cell Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi K.Deeksha, III B.Sc. Botany

Association Activities
SI. No. of
Date Event Resource Person & Title Geo Tagged Photo
No. Beneficiaries
Special Lecture on
“The Tiny Giants Dr. G. Mayakkannan,
(Algae) “Chief Scientific
Entrepreneurial Officer” – Biotech,
87
1. 22.01.2025 Opportunities” Greengine
Organised by Environmental
Botanical Consortium, Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Department of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Botany.
Intercollegiate E- Quiz
on “National Science
Day” Organised by
2. 28.02.2025 - 53
Botanical Consortium,
Department of
Botany.

“Idea Showcase
Exhibition” on the
occasion of National
28.02.2025 Science Day
3. & Celebration Jointly - 519
01.03.2025 Organised by IIC &
Botanical Consortium,
Department of
Botany.
Special Address:
Dr. S. Saravanan
Honourable Wildlife
Warden, Salem
Keynote Address
“Wetland Day Shri. Kashyat Shashank
Celebration” Ravi, IFS, District Forest
organised by Officer, Salem
Botanical Consortium Resource Person 1 :
4. 07.03.2025 in association with Mr. A. Karthikeyan, 34
Tamil Nadu Forest Ph.D. Scholar,
department, Salem
Department of Plant
Forest Division,
Science, Madurai
Salem.
Kamaraj University
Title : Droning or
Thriving? Wetland Plants
and Climate Crisis

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 Resource Person 2:
Mrs. M. Angeline Mano,
Research Assistant and
Nature Educator, Salem
Ornithological
Foundation

Title : Wetland‟s of
Salem: An Introduction
from a Conservation
Perspective

Alumnae Sharing Expertise Programme on International Women’s Day:

Distinguished Alumnae – Name and No. of
Designation Topic Beneficiaries Geo Tagged Photo

Dr. Aswini Rangaysami

Foot to your Root
Post Doctoral Fellow
– 2025 on “ From
Research Centre for Genetic Engineering
Roots to Wings :
National Research and Innovation Agency 33
My Journey from
(BRIN)
College to a
KST Soekarno JI Raya Bogan Km.46,
Research Career”
Cibinong, 16911, Indonesia

Workshops Attended by our Students organized by IQAC

SI. No. of
No. Date Class Topic Resource Person(s) Beneficiaries
Dr. T. Jayalakshmi
Dr. P. Dhanalaksmi
Dr. V. Banumati
Dr. D. Ananthavalli
13.08.2024
I B.Sc. Dr. N. Bhagushia Begum
1. & Tamil workshop
Botany Dr. G. Poongavanam 33
14.08.2024
Dr. K. Nandhini
Dr. S. Poongodi
Dr. P. Kavitha

English Workshop on English for Dr. D. Ghayathry

2. III B.Sc. Effective Communication – Dr. S. Maheswari
21.08.2024 Botany 36
Language Skills Dr. S. Sangeetha

English Workshop on Dr. J. Mahaboob Bee

I B.Sc. English for Effective Dr. A. Revathi
3. 23.08.2024
Botany Communication – Language Dr. K. Saritha 35
Skills Dr. J. Sharmila Devi

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 SI. No. of
No. Date Class Topic Resource Person(s) Beneficiaries
English Workshop on English Mrs. S. Lavanya
II B.Sc.
4. 27.08.2024 for Effective Communication – Dr. C.G. Sangeetha 33
Botany
Language Skills. Dr. R. Renuka Devi

Awareness cum Hands on

I, II and III Training programme for students
5. 28.08.2024 B.Sc. on “Bharatiya Basha Mobile Dr. B. Amudhambigai 97
Botany App for Language Mastery and
Cultural Discovery”.

UG Students’ Seminars
No. of
No. of
Date Topic Resource Person Papers Geo tagged Photo
Beneficiaries
Presented
UG

Dr.V. Manon Mani

Biological patents;
Assistant Prof.
Shaping the Future
Dept. of life science
of Innovations and
13.09.2024 Kristu Jayanti 21 151
Exploring
College,
sustainable
K Narayanapurawi,
Alternatives
Bengluru

General Students’ Seminars

No. of
Date Topic Name Title of the Paper
Beneficiaries
K. Deeksha
Artificial Intelligence and
08.10.2024 Natural Language Processing 35
Information Integrity A. Kavipriya

Field Investigators in State Learning Achievement Survey

Sl.
Dates Name of the Student Event Host Institution Certificate
No.
A. Devishree,
III B.Sc. Botany
S. Vaishali,
III B.Sc. Botany
U. Balambigai, SCERT, Chennai and
04.02.2025
III B.Sc. Botany SLAS – 2025 DIET,
1. to
V. Lakshmipriya, Examination Uthamacholapuram,
06.02.2025
III B.Sc. Botany Salem
A. Anandalakshmi,
III B.Sc. Botany
S. Vaishali
III B.Sc. Botany

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Group Project

Sl.No. Title of the Project Date(s) Place Supervisor Name of the Students
1. Aarthi Sri .K
2. Janani .V
3. Jeevajothi .R
AI Driven Analysis of Botany 4. Legha .T
Plant Adaptation To Laboratory, 5. Nathiya .P
1. 20.02.2025 Dr. G. Divya Bharathi
Environmental Stress Department of 6. Preethiga .G
(II UG Students) Botany 7. Sree Dharshika .S
8. Srimathi .K.V
9. Vasumathi .S
10. Anusri .S
1. Balambigai U
Integrating Traditional
2. Karthika M
Knowledge with the
3. Makitha B
ecological and cultural
2. Salem Dr. P. Umamaheswari 4. Poorani G
significance of sacred 21.03.2025
5. Renugadevi E
groves in Salem: A
6. Subashini P
pilot study
7. Suguna K
1. Durga M
Alleopathic effects of Botany 2. Namitha M
Amaranthus viridis L. Laboratory, 3. Sandhiya M
3. on Seed germination and 21.03.2025 Department Dr. B. Uma Maheswari 4. Susedha K
Seedling growth of of Botany 5. ThahaseenFathima M
Finger millet SSC, 6. Anandalakshmi A
Salem 7. Vaishali S
1. Abinayasri M
Alleopathic effects of 2. Kalaiyarasi B
Botany
Amaranthus viridis L. 3. Nandhini S
Laboratory,
on Seed germination 21.03.2025 Dr. G. Kalaiselvi 4. Sushmitha N
Department
and Seedling growth 5. Abinaya P
4. of Botany
of Pearl millet 6. Devishree A
SSC, Salem
7. Vaishnavi S
1. Thenmozhi S
Investigation of Botany 2. Vaishnavi S
Bioactive Principles Laboratory, 3. Yamunashree D
5. from Aqueous Leaf 21.03.2025 Department Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi 4. Deeksha K
Extract of Pandanus of Botany 5. Lakshmipriya V
amaryllifolius Roxb. SSC, Salem 6. Nandhini R
7. Sujitha M
1. Kavipriya A
2. Kavitha. E
Investigation on the Botany 3. Keerthika. S
potential of plant Laboratory, 4. Poomathi. S
6. 21.03.2025 Dr. R. Gomathi
extracts as Anticorrosion Department 5. Renuka. M
agents of Botany 6. Snetha R
7. Sumathi. R
8. Divya Dharshini. M

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Field Visit

Date Class Topic & Place No. of Geo Tagged Photo

Beneficiaries

II B.Sc. Botany 32
National Orchidarium
25.02.2025 Botanical Survey of
India, Yercaud, Salem
III B.Sc. Botany 36

Society Connect Activity

No. of
Date Class Topic & Place Geo Tagged Photo
Beneficiaries

Raising awareness on the

III B.Sc. portal „agriwelfare.gov.in.‟ to
27.07.2024 35
Botany the farming community &
Vattamuthampatti, Salem

Green Entrepreneurship
II B.Sc.
17.08.2024 Turning plant passion to profit 34
Botany
& Vattamuthampatti, Salem

Awareness on Smart Farming

28.09.2024 I B.Sc. Technologies & 36
Botany Vattamuthampatti, Salem

Society Connect Projects

SI. Number of
Title of the Project Guide Name
No. Students
1. 36 Awareness on Smart Farming Technologies Dr.B.Uma Maheswari

2. 34 Green Entrepreneurship Turning plant passion to profit Dr. G. Divya Bharathi

35 Raising awareness on the portal „agriwelfare.gov.in‟ to the

3. Dr. R. Gomathi
farming community

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STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS
Placement
Sl. Salary ON Campus /
Name of the Student Company Designation
No. Per Month OFF Campus
M. Abinayasri
M. Durga
B. Kalaiyarasi
M. Karthika
A. Kavipriya
E. Kavitha
S. Keerthika
B. Makitha
M. Namitha
S. Poomathi
G. Poorani
M. Renuka
M. Sandhiya
R. Snetha
P. Subashini
Clarus RCM
K. Suguna
Infotech (India)
1. K. Susedha Trainee – Coder Rs.3 LPA ON Campus
Private Limited,
N. Sushmitha
Coimbatore
S. Thenmozhi
S. Vaishnavi
D. Yamunashree
A. Anandalakshmi
U. Balambigai
P. Abinaya
K. Deeksha
A. Devishree
M. Divyadharshini
V. Lakshmipriya
R. Nandhini
E. Renugadevi
M. Sujitha
S. Vaishali
S. Vaishnavi
Kongunadu Matric. Hr.Sec.
2. S.Vaishnavi Schol, Velagoundampatti, Teacher Rs.1.80 LPA ON Campus
Namakkal
Relationship
A.Kavipriya,
3. ICICI Bank Manager - Rs. 2.40 LPA ON Campus
Trainee

Any other (Prizes / Awards won by the students)

Sl.No. Name of the Student Prize (I / II) Event Level

1. M. Maha, I B.Sc. Botany I 4 X 200 meters College Level (Sports Day)

2. K. Kobikashree, I B.Sc. Botany I Kho-Kho College Level (Sports Day)

3. S.Sangeetha, I B.Sc. Botany I Kho-Kho College Level (Sports Day)

4. S,Subhashini, I B.Sc. Botany I 4 X 200 meters College Level (Sports Day)

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 5. A. Dharshini, I B.Sc. Botany II Throw Ball College Level (Sports Day)

6. A. Mirudhula, I B.Sc. Botany II 400 meters College Level (Sports Day)

7. S.Sangeetha, I B.Sc. Botany II 400 meters College Level (Sports Day)

College Level
Wetland Themed
8. A. Dharshini, I B.Sc. Botany Winner (Wetland Day Celebration
Poetry
2025)
College Level
Eco-Art
9. S,Subhashini, I B.Sc. Botany Runner (Wetland Day Celebration
Competition
2025)
College Level
Eco-Art
10. G. Umamageswari, I B.Sc. Botany Runner (Wetland Day Celebration
Competition
2025)
College Level
Essay Writing
11. V. Manibharathi, I B.Sc. Botany Special prize (Wetland Day Celebration
Competition
2025)
12. E. Amutha, I B.Sc. Botany I Panpattu Thervu College Level

13. M. Aruna, I B.Sc. Botany II Panpattu Thervu College Level

14. M. Sathiyapriya, I B.Sc. Botany III Panpattu Thervu College Level

15. 31 Students of I B.Sc. Botany Participation Panpattu Thervu College Level
Know Your
16. 19 Students of I B.Sc. Botany Participation College Level
Economy Test
Know Your
17. 6 Students of II B.Sc. Botany Participation College Level
Economy Test
18. T. Legha, II B.Sc. Botany Participation Quiz College Level

19. S. Sree Dharshika, II B.Sc. Botany Participation Quiz College Level

Shakespeare
20. S. Mahalakshmi, II B.Sc. Botany Participation College Level
competition
21. S. Mahalakshmi, II B.Sc. Botany Participation Quiz College Level

Scholarship Details from Association / NGO

S. No Name Register No NGO Amount (in Rs.)

I B.Sc. Botany
TamilNadu Powerloom Weavers Welfare
1 A. Dharshini 24BOTU0509 Rs.1,500/-
Board
TamilNadu Construction Workers Welfare
2 S. Nisha 24BOTU0526 Rs.1,500/-
Association
II B.Sc. Botany
Tamil Nadu Unorganized Workers Welfare
3 S. Brundha 23BOTUO503 Rs.4,000/-
Board
III B.Sc. Botany
4 K. Deeksha 22BOTU0533 TamilNadu Worker Welfare Board Rs.4,000/-

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Endowment Funds Received
S. No. Name Class Amount Received
1. M. Namitha III B.Sc. Botany 600.00
2. A. Kavipriya III B.Sc. Botany 600.00
3. R. Niranjana I B.Sc. Botany 1200.00
4. A. Gayathri Outgone 900.00
5. S. Kalaiselvi Outgone 900.00
6. K. Aarthi Sri II B.Sc. Botany 1200.00
7. A. Ananda Lakshmi III B.Sc. Botany 672.00
8. E. Renukadevi III B.Sc. Botany 1200.00
9. K. Deeksha III B.Sc. Botany 900.00
10. P. Subhashini III B.Sc. Botany 780.00
11. M. Sujitha III B.Sc. Botany 7725.00
12. M. Durga III B.Sc. Botany 6000.00
13. R. Niranjana I B.Sc. Botany 1000.00

Bhasha Sangam (Learning Multi languages in online)

No. of Student’s
Date Class Learning languages
Participated
Tamil-1
31.01.2024 I B.Sc. Botany 6
Hindi- 5
Malayalam-10
Tamil-5
Telugu-7
30.01.2024 II B.Sc. Botany 30 Kannada - 1
Hindi- 5
English-1
Sindhi - 1
Tamil-7
Malayalam-12
30.01.2024 III B.Sc. Botany 23 Telugu-8
Hindi- 4
Urudu-1

Co-Curricular Activities (NSS / NCC / RRC / YRC / CCC)

No. of Students
Class
NSS NCC RRC YRC CCC SSL Total
I Year 11 - - 6 5 12 34
II Year 5 - - 21 7 - 33
III Year 16 - - 13 7 - 36

Co-Curricular Activities (IIC)

Class IIC
I Year 1
II Year 7
III Year 36

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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO OTHER MAJOR STUDENTS
1. Advanced Diploma Course
Name of the Course: Gardening and Landscaping
I Year : Certificate Course Name : Gardening Strength : 26
History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry
5 5 2 3 3 1 -
Computer
Botany Zoology Home Sci. Commerce
Science
3 1 3 - -

II Year : Diploma Course : Landscaping Strength : 30

History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry
2 6 2 2 - 1 -
Computer
Botany Zoology Home Sci. Commerce
Science
12 1 4 - -

III Year : Advanced Diploma Course : Turfing and Turf Management Strength : 48
History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry
7 6 3 3 3 - -
Computer
Botany Zoology Home Sci. Commerce
Science
5 2 4 10 5

2. Non-Major Elective
Number of Students Attended the Course:
Non-Major Elective - I: Skill Enhancement Course – SEC-I Nursery and Landscaping
(I - Semester) Strength : 42
History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry
6 6 5 4 2 2 3
Computer
Botany Zoology Home Sci. Commerce
Science
- 3 3 7 1

Non-Major Elective - II: Skill Enhancement Course – SEC-II: Indian Knowledge System -
Traditional System of Plant Therapy (II - Semester) Strength : 41
History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry
5 6 4 1 3 1 3
Computer
Botany Zoology Home Sci. Commerce
Science
- 4 2 9 3

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3. Non-Major Skill Based
Number of Students Attended the Course:
UG : Non-Major Skill Based - I : Mushroom Cultivation (V - Semester) Strength: 50
History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics
8 - 5 4 3 4
Computer
Chemistry Botany Zoology Home Science Commerce
Science
4 - - 5 13 4

UG : Non-Major Skill Based - II : Herbal Therapy (VI - Semester) Strength: 39

History Economics English Mathematics Statistics Physics
- - 5 3 3 2
Chemistry Computer
Botany Zoology Home Science Commerce
Science
4 - 2 4 13 3

OTHERS
Details of Patent Publication

S.No Name Title Application No. Publication Date

Blockchain Based Monitoring and
Dr. G.Divya Bharathi
1. Reporting System for International 202441085855 A 15/11/2024
Environmental Treaties by India

Details of BoS:

Role of the
Name of College /University
S.No. Name of the Faculty Department Date of Visit Faculty as BoS
of BoS Visit
Member
1. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts &
Science College 28.06.2024 University
(Autonomous) Katteri, Nominee
Uthangarai, 636902

2. Bharat Ratna Puratchi Subject Expert

Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R for Inspection
Government Arts & Science 02.07.2024 Commission
College, Palacode- (B.Sc. Botany)
1. Dr.P.Umamaheswari Botany Dharmapuri-636808

3. Government Arts College 06.01.2025 University

(Autonomous), Nominee
Salem – 636 007

4. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts &

Science College 17.02 2025 University
(Autonomous) Katteri, Nominee
Uthangarai, 636902

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Resource Person

SI. Resource Person No. of

Date Event Geo Tagged Photo
No. & Title Beneficiaries

“Professional
Development
Training” for
Botany Teachers
held at The
Retreat
Dr. S.D.K Shri Devi
Hospititium,
1 08.08.2024 Yercaud, Salem 12
Biotechnology : A
conducted by
Blooming Boutique
State Council of
Educational
Research and
Training
(SCERT), Tamil
Nadu

“Professional
Development
Training” for Dr. S.D.K Shri Devi
Botany Teachers
held at The 1.Gaseous exchange
Retreat to Kreb‟s cycle
Hospititium,
2. 16.11.2024 Yercaud, Salem 2.Role of respiration 24
conducted by in Mitochondria –
State Council of Electron transport
Educational chain
Research and
Training
(SCERT), Tamil
Nadu

Editorial Board Member

S.No. Name Position Held Name of the Journal

Editorial Board International Journal of Advances in
1. Dr. S.D.K. Shri Devi
Member Interdisciplinary Research (IJAIDR)

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III B.Sc. Botany (2022 – 2025)

Editorial Board
Dr. P. Umamaheswari
Head & Associate Professor
&
Dr. B. Uma Maheswari
Associate Professor
Department of Botany
&
Student Representatives

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