Computer Society of India (CSI)

Mrs. U. P. Umasree
Coordinator
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
up_umasree@amrita.edu.in

CSI Student Chapter

Computer Society of India is a body of computer professionals in India. It was started on 6 March 1965 by a few computer professionals and has now grown to be the national body representing computer professionals. It has 72 chapters across India, 511 student branches, and 100,000 members. The Computer Society of India is a non-profit professional meet to exchange views and information to learn and share ideas. The wide spectrum of members is committed to the advancement of theory and practice of Computer Engineering and Technology Systems, Science and Engineering, Information Processing and related Arts and Sciences. The Society also encourages and assists professionals to maintain integrity and competence of the profession and fosters a sense of partnership amongst members. Besides the activities held at the Chapters and Student Branches, the Society also conducts periodic conferences, seminars.

Objectives

• To participate in the international, national, regional and chapter events of CSI such as conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, technical talks, free lectures on latest technological advancements in IT.
• To offer workshops/ trainings in collaboration with CSI.
• To deliver guest lecturers in educational institutes associated to CSI across India.
• To become part of CSI management Committee at Chapter, Regional and National levels subject to the eligibility criteria.

Who can join?

Interested faculty members and students from CSE, AI&DS department can join by registering in the below link

Registration Link : https://csiindia.org/home/memberRegister#step-1

Activities

The activities organized for the students associated with the Society include

• Lecture meetings on recent innovations in IT
• Seminars
• Conferences
• Training Programme
• Programming contests and practical visits to installations.

Office Bearers - CSI Student Chapter

Sl. No	Name	Class	Position
1	Mr. L. B. Hari Krishnan	IV Year B. E. CSE (A Section)	President
2	Ms. V. K. Archana	III Year B. E. CSE (A Section)	Vice president
3	Ms. J. S. Aparna	IV Year B. E. CSE (B Section)	Secretary
4	Mr. S. S. Sarveshwaran	III Year B. E. CSE (B Section)	Joint Secretary
5	Ms. N. Shakthi Shanmuga Priya	IV Year B. E. CSE (B Section)	Treasurer

Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) - Institutional Member

Coordinator:Ms. D. L. Ahila, AP/EEE

The Society is interdisciplinary in nature, with most of the leading energy researchers and manufacturers of renewable energy systems and devices of the country as its members. High academic attainments are not a prerequisite for membership and any person engaged in research, development or utilization of renewable energy or in fields related to renewable energy and interested in the promotion of renewable energy utilization can become a member of the society.

SESI Activities:

• Encourage the students to publish a biannual technical journal containing papers on renewable energy utilization, technical notes, and other items of interest to those involved in renewable energy research and development.
• Conduct workshops on renewable energy topics at regular intervals.
• Participate in the International Congress on Renewable Energy once a year, conducted by the Solar Energy Society of India, where numerous scientific and technical papers are presented and discussed.

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

Mrs. Karthika P
Coordinator
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
p_karthika@amrita.edu.in

IGBC

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was formed in the year 2001. The vision of the council is "To enable a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the global leaders in the sustainable built environment by 2025". Our Institution is an Annual Member of the IGBC since March 2022. The Student's Chapter was established with the collaboration of faculty members and students of the Department of Civil Engineering on 7th September 2022.

Objectives

• To create awareness on Green Buildings among the students.
• To conduct seminars and presentation by experts on Green Building.
• To glow the ideas of green in young minds.
• To encourage the use of sustainable materials.
• To promote opportunities to participate in IGBC Events.

Who can join?

Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Students of ACET

Activities

• Seminar on Green Building
• Poster Presentation on Green Building
• Photo Contest / Short film on Green Building
• Expo on Green Building Products, Materials and Technologies
• Paper Presentation on Green Building
• Green Building Design Competition

Office Bearers

Sl. No	Name	Class	Position
1	Mr. J. M. Vivek	IV B.E. Civil Engg.	President
2	Mr. F. Sujin	III B.E. Civil Engg.	Vice president
3	Ms. P. S. Cinalish Anushaa	IV B.E. Civil Engg.	Secretary
4	Mr. E. Senildo	III B.E. Civil Engg.	Joint Secretary
5	Ms. C.K. Asheka	III B.E. Civil Engg.	Treasurer

Membership Certificate

THE INSTITUTION OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERS (IETE) -STUDENT'S FORUM (ISF)

Dr. Allan J Wilson
IETE Student's Forum (ISF) Coordinator
Membership No.: (M- 501483)
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
aj_wilson@amrita.edu.in

THE INSTITUTION OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERS (IETE) -STUDENT'S FORUM (ISF)

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India's leading recognized professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology in Electronics, Telecommunication, and Computers & IT. Founded in 1953, it serves more than 1,25,000 members through various centers spread all over India and abroad.

The IETE Students' Forum is set up at Amrita College of Engineering and Technology, Nagercoil with the involvement of senior faculty members and students of the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) in the year of June 2019.

Objectives

• To encourage and motivate the outside Class room activities /Workshops/Projects/Seminars.
• To counsel the students to identify emerging new opportunities.
• To Increase the student base and corporate membership of IETE.
• To provide a common platform for student members to exchange their innovative ideas.
• To serve as a focal point at the institution on all aspects of professional development of student members.

Who can join?

B.E. (ECE, EEE & CSE) Students

Activities

• Organize Technical Programmes, Special Lectures, Workshops, Seminars, Symposia and exhibitions for the benefit of students.
• Provide common platform for students to exchange their ideas in technical topics of interest, such as curriculum, higher educational opportunities, emerging trends, etc.
• Facilitate technical visits, project works, interaction with industries and academic institutions.
• Encourage team spirit and self-reliance among student members.
• ISFs should be a catalyst for the overall growth in technical and professional skills in young students.

Office Bearers

Sl. No	Name of the Student	Designation
1	Ms. Gopika R K	Chairman
2	Ms. Thanyasri P S	Vice- Chairman
3	Ms. Sakthi Shaalini N M	Secretary
4	Ms. Nanthini M R	Joint Secretary
5	Mr. Vineeth Krishnan M	Executive Member
6	Ms. Lekshmi S Devan
7	Mr. Sreedharsan R

Institution of Engineers (India)

Amrita College of Engineering and Technology, Nagercoil has been approved to establish IE(I) Students’ chapter for three engineering disciplines by the Institutions of Engineers (India), Kolkata during July 2019. Institution of Engineers (India) Student chapters were started in August 2019.

The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI] is a statutory body established in 1920 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1935 to promote and advance the engineering and technology. It is the largest multi-disciplinary professional body of engineers in the Country encompassing 15 (fifteen) engineering disciplines with a Corporate membership of over 2 lakhs and serving the nation for more than 9 decades. The IEI has its headquarters located in Kolkata with national presence through more than hundred Centers and several Overseas Chapters.

Objectives of IE(I) Chapters:

• To provide industry networking opportunity for student members to improve their professional development
• To provide Platform for enhancing leadership & communication skill of staff & students
• To organize events which helps in improving their skills

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CII YUVA- Student Chapter

The CII- Youth YUVA Chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was established in the Year 2019. CII is a non-governmental, industry-oriented service organization. Its purpose is to contribute to the growth of the Indian industry by creating a sustainable environment, through a series of global strategic linkages.

YUVA is the student wing of CII -Yi; It motivates students to be a part of the nation- building activities by imbibing the qualities of entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and skill-building.

The YUVA Chapter gives an opportunity to the students to have an interaction with successful entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide. Members of YUVA chapter can participate in major Yi events, learning programs, youth conclaves, etc.

The activities are divided primarily into three areas: "Youth Leadership", "Nation Building" and "Thought Leadership"

Under Youth Leadership, Yi takes care of the promotion of leadership skills through risk optimization, innovation, and managing a robust organizational environment.

Under Nation Building, Yi engages its members to take part in education, environment, healthcare, employability, arts (sports & culture), rural initiatives, accessibility & disaster management, and so on. Thereby it contributes positively to its surrounding ecosystem and the nation.

Under Thought Leadership, Yi contributes experiential learning and conducts interactive sessions with industry experts. Yi organizes its Annual Flagship Summit "Take Pride" to celebrate Yi"s achievements, and to showcase the efforts of its members from across its 53 chapters.

YUVA Benefits:

• Opportunity to Interact/Network with Entrepreneurs & Professionals from diverse background.
• Experiencing leadership and team-building through Opportunity to Interact/Network with Entrepreneurs & Professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• The Invaluable motivation for young minds to see how other Young achievers are making a difference.
• An opportunity to participate in all Major Yi.
• Leadership module and training session for student coordinators.

Activities:

CEO Talk:

Date	CEO’s Addressed
30-03-2021	Mr. Remko Goudappel, CEO, Jacobi Carbons AB, Sweden.
21-04-2021	Mr. R Dinesh, Past Chairman, CII Southern Region & Joint Managing Director, T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Pvt Ltd.
24-04-2021	Mr. P Kanniappan, Chairman, CII Chennai Zone, Managing Director, WABCO India Ltd.
21-05-2021	Mr. Jeya Suresh Jayaraj, Managing Director and Group Chairman, The Jayaraj Group.
26-06-2021	Mr. Jaswanth Thomas, Retail Head, Titan Company Limited.
01-07-2021	Mr. Satyakam Arya, Vice Chairman, CII TN & Managing Director Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
01.04.2022	Mr. Sathish Kumar T, Founder and Managing Director Milky Mist Diary Food Pvt Ltd.

Interactive Sessions:

Date	CEO’s Addressed
25-03-2021	Session on Impact of CSR Rules 2021 - A Game Changer.
12-06-2021	Interactive Session on Decoding Labour Codes.
17-06-2021	Interactive Session on Managing Challenges in Family Business in Turbulent Times.
08-05-2021	CII Virtual Session on Equity Market and Wealth Creation.

Conclave Attended:

class="font-15 font-weight-500 text-justify">The members of the chapter attended the conclave on The Future - A festival for the youth, of the youth, by the youth on 25th March, 2023.

Speaker	Topic
Dr.Antony Jeevarajan, Deputy Division Chief, NASA, USA.	Future of Space Travel
Dr. Judy Jeevarajan, Research Director, Underwriters Laboratories, USA.	Future of Electric Vehicles
Ms.Kasthuri Pal, Amazon Head of Marketing, Sameday Delivery Division, Seattle, USA.	Future of E-Commerce
Dr. Mahendran, Chairman, Indian Vanilla Enterprise, Coimbatore, India.	Future of Agriculture
Dr. M. Pradeep Kumar, Clinical Genecist, GENE-OMM Medical Centre, Coimbatore, India.	Future of Healthcare

Workshop

A workshop on Business Model Canvas was held on 28th March, 2022. Mr. Rahuman Khan. V,Chief Executive Officer of M/s. Taxzilla Accounts Solutions, Chair, Yi Entrepreneurship Vertical Yi Thoothukudi Chapter trained the student on the 9 components of the Model.