Exnora Club

EXNORA International is a non-governmental environmental service organization started in 1997 in Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
Vision

• To create a clean environment and protect a green environment
• To preserve nature
• To prevent environmental degradation

Objectives

• To create awareness of the polluted environment
• To give importance to plantation and forestry
• To conduct programmes on solid waste management, vermicompost production and waste paper recycling

Awards

• Our College received “Youth Exnora 25th year Special Award 2021” Gem of students’ Exnora Institution for long time service on 26.02.2021.

• Enviro Crusader Award (2016) was received by the Co-ordinators Dr. T.Radhamani, Associate Professor, Department of Botany and Ms.R.Sakthi, Associate Professor, Department of N&D

2025-2026

Special Outreach Programmes

• On 27.01.2026, the ExNoRa Club conducted several community-oriented programmes focusing on sustainable living and eco-friendly practices
• Pamphlets on Millet-based Food Products were distributed to promote healthy and sustainable diets. An Awareness Programme on Herbal Plants highlighted the medicinal importance of herbs
• The club also distributed Manjappai (cloth bags) to reduce plastic usage and conducted Seed Ball Distribution to encourage greenery. Programmes on Waste Segregation educated the public on proper disposal practices.
• Students actively engaged school children through Speech Programmes and a Drawing Competition, enhancing environmental awareness among young minds
• Additionally, a Tree Plantation Programme at Thirupaingeeli Temple and a Temple Cleaning Activity were conducted, promoting cleanliness and ecological responsibility. A Clean Campus Initiative was also undertaken, ensuring a hygienic environment within the institution. Each of these programmes benefitted around 20 participants
Environmental Awareness Week Celebration
• The ExNoRa Club organized a series of programmes from 05.01.2026 to 10.01.2026 as part of the Environmental Awareness Week
• The week began with an awareness campaign on the theme “Save the Earth” on 05.01.2026,
• This was followed by a Tree Plantation Programme on 06.01.2026..
• A Smokeless Bhogi Celebration was conducted on 07.01.2026 to discourage harmful traditional burning practices,
• On 08.01.2026, an Awareness Programme on Pollution was conducted for 200 beneficiaries, focusing on different types of pollution and their impacts.
• On 09.01.2026, a programme on Deforestation and Sustainable Living was organized to stressing the need for conservation of forests.
• On 10.01.2026, multiple awareness activities were carried out, including a Mass Awareness Programme on Climate Change, Pamphlet Distribution, Human Chain, Awareness Rally, and School Awareness Campaign on Smokeless Bhogi. These activities collectively created a strong public awareness impact on environmental protection
• A One-Day Conference and Mass Awareness Programme on Climate Change and Global Warming was organized on 08.01.2026.In collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Water Resource Board. The programme was handled by Dr. R. Gandhimathi, Professor, NIT Trichy.
• On 27.12.2025, an Awareness Lecture on Sustainable Waste Management was delivered by Dr. C. Ravi, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai.
• An Open Day Programme was conducted on 2.09.2025 for SVS school students.
• In connection with World Ozone Day, the club observed a No Vehicle Day on 01.09.2025, encouraging students to reduce carbon emissions.
• An Eco-friendly Navadhanya Ganesh Idol Making Programme was organized on 25.08.2025. Volunteers and faculty members trained students to prepare eco- friendly idols using natural materials, promoting sustainable celebration practices.
• On 17.07.2025, an Awareness Lecture on Cyber Security was conducted by K. Shanmugapriya, Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Trichy.
• The academic year commenced with the 28th Installation of Students’ ExNoRa on 17.07.2025. The programme was graced by Exn. P. Mohan, Founder of Youth ExNoRa International and Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee, Trichy

2024-2025

• On Awareness about Eradication of Plastics through Villupattu performance of Faculty and Students, Department of Music on 19.02.2025, conducted by students’ ExNoRa, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
• An Awareness programme about the Environmental protection on the theme “ Manjappai Movement “ Title: Plastic - Boon or Bane ?”.Resoure person, Dr. M. Hemalatha. Associate Professor, Department of Botany. Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli on 19.02.2025
• On 01.02.2025, a Personality Development Programme was conducted ; Resource person Dr. I. Jayaraj and Mrs. Kalpana Jayaraj, South East Asia Coordinators of ACEM International,New Delhi
• An Awareness Programme on Smokeless Bhogi and Pamphlet Distribution was organized by Students’ ExNoRa on 09.01.2025
• To stress the Environmental sustainability programme , the Student’s ExNoRa organized a seminar on "From Trash to Treasure: Exploring Sustainable Waste Management Practices" on 07.01.2025; Resource person Dr. J. Viji, Assistant Professor, Research Department of Zoology, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
• International Conference on Global Perspectives on Mental Health, was jointly organized by Students’ ExNoRa, Manasa Club and the Institution’s Innovation Council on 09.10.2024; Resource person, Dr. Ar. Holen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology;Dr. R. Mahesh, Aram Psychiatry Hospital, Tiruchirappalli; Dr. J. Jayaraj,South East Asia – Coordinator, ACEM International, New Delhi;Exn. P. Mohan, Founder of Youth ExNoRa International , Chair person – Child welfare Commitee, Trichy;Dr. S. Sathishkumar, Senior Assistant Professor, Kalaikaviri College of Fine Arts, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India & Dr. S. Rahini, Assistant Professor in School of Management, Sastra Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
• No Vehicle Day was observed on 14.09.2024, in our college campus to emphasize to reduce the pollution among the faculty and students
• An awareness programme on addiction eradication among adolescent girls was conducted by Students’ ExNoRa on 29.08.2024; Resource person Mr. J. Karan Louis, Project Director of Mind Club, Community Mental Health Athma Mind Care Hospital, Tiruchirappalli
• An awareness Programme to Promote solid waste management - Cycle Rally was conducted on 25.08.2024
• On 15.08 2024, Student’s ExNoRa took A Pledge on Har Ghar Tiranga initiative
• Tree Plantation was carried out on 11.08.2024 by students ExNoRa volunteers in their home
• Staff advisors ( Dr. A. Mullai, Dr. C. Thilagavathi and Miss. A. Lavanya) of Students’ ExNoRa received an award on appreciation certificate from Youth ExNoRa International, at Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli on 07.08.2024.
• The of Student’s ExNoRa Installation programme was conducted on 29.07.2024, Resource person Exn. P. Mohan, Founder of Youth ExNoRa International, and Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee, Tiruchirappalli.
• Students’ Exnora collaborated with NSS conducted extension programme for voter ID and Aadhar card correction on 31.01.2024.
• Students’ Exnora received ‘Best environ supporter/ humanitarian award 2023’ on 10.01.2024.
• Students’ ExNoRa of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College organized an Environment awareness programme on the topic “Empower the students” on 17.10. 2023. Exn. Mr. P. Mohan, Youth ExNoRa International – TN/ University / Trichy, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Trichy District (1st Class Magistrate) gave a wonderful speech and encouraging students to analyze real – life environmental issues and devise creative solutions.
• Students’ ExNoRa of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College organized extension program on 27.09.2023. Around 50 plant saplings were distributed to the Dolphin special school Children and teachers for the sustainable development of the environment.
• Slogan writing competition was organized by Students' ExNoRa on 21.09.2023. There are 25 students are actively participated and they have tried to spread awareness through their work and have encouraged the other students to create the best environment for the respective people and contributed to make a change in the society. The certificates were distributed to the prize winners.
• Awareness program for the ozone layer depletion, In this regard, International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer 2023 by organizing an awareness cycle rally on 16.09.2023.
• The Students’ ExNoRa of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College Celebrated World Ozone Day on 16.09.2023, with an array of activities aimed at promoting awareness about ozone protection and biodiversity conservation
• ‘No vehicle Day’ was observed by Students’ Exnora on 13.09.2023. Students and faculty are not to come to the college by vehicle on that day. By practicing we can bring down our fuel consumption and save some bucks. This will help us to reduce the air pollution, keep us active, healthy and boost our economy
• Students’ ExNoRa organized Cleanliness Programme on 21.09.2023. The main purpose of this program was to create awareness among the students regarding cleanliness and its benefits. Under this program, all the students of ExNoRa had participated. Even teachers were the essential part of this drive. As a part of this Cleanliness Drive, we had cleaned the Malakkottai temple, Thayumanavar sannathi
• International youth day was celebrated by the students’ ExNoRa on 12.08.2023. The ExNoRa student gave an awareness speech on “Today’s youth is the backbone of the society”. Her speech revealed that students should not spend more time on mobile phones and they should know how to respect their elders, parents, etc.
• In Trichy, the district collector approached the Green Tamil Nadu Mission (GTM), which is aimed at achieving 260 crores of indigenous species over an area of 12,000 square km in 10 years, in an organised way by planning to plant one crore seedlings within two years in Trichy district. In this connection, Students’ Exnora of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College actively participated in cultivation of one crore trees extension program on 11.08.2023 at senamangalam. Successfully completed of this programme, the students will be able to promote plantation of saplings and encourage the public to afforestation and plantation of sapling
• Students’ Exnora of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College and Department of Botany & Zoology in collaboration with Global Nature foundation organised an environmental Awareness programme on “Integrated farm Management for sustainable Agriculture” on 15.09.2022. Dr. Naveen Krishnan, President of Global Students Nature foundation addressed the students and shared his practical knowledge on integrated farming. He emphasized its advantages for a sustainable way of life
• Students’ Exnora celebrated World Ozone day on 16.09.2022. In this regard, Pledge was taken by the faculty and students of our college to make pollution free environment. Faculty avoided using their vehicle in the campus to make the Pollution free campus
• Students’ Exnora of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College and Department of Botany jointly organized extension program on 27.09.2022. Seed balls and plant saplings were distributed to the women self-help group of Ariyamangalam village for the sustainable development of the environment.
• Extension Programme was conducted at Public Union Primary School, Kambarasampettai Agraharam, Andhanallur Block, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District on 12 .04.2022 during “Illam Thaedi Kalvi
• Students’ Exnora of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College organized a smokeless bogi for the Pollution free environment on 12.01.2022. Students rally was done. S. S. Vineshaa of III B.Sc., Botany gave an awareness speech on smokeless bogi
• On 05.06.2021 Students’ Exnora conducted Environment day Awareness programme on the title “Plant a tree – Instill hope for the future”. In this event, around hundred students were participated from various schools & colleges and students planted the tree saplings in their houses
• World ozone day was celebrated by Students’ Exnora on 16.09.2021. On this occasion power point presentation was done by Selvabharathi.C III B.Sc., on the topic “Ozone Layer Depletion” and Rishika.S II B.Sc., presented on the topic “Global warming”. This programme created awareness among the students
• Intercollegiate online quiz competition was held on 4.10.2021 to celebrate world habitat day on the theme of “Biodiversity conservation”. More than 20 students participated in this competition and online certificates were distributed to the participants
• Women’s awareness programme was conducted by Students’ Exnora, Department of Botany and PG Department of Biotechnology on 03.12.2021. Dr.S.Asha, Assistant professor of Tamil, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore – 641 108. She delivered on the topic “Penniyam”
• Students’ Exnora celebrated Science day on 08.03.2022. On this occasion power point presentation was delivered on the topic “Contributions of eminent Scientist’s in Botany”. Ms. Subashini.G III B.Sc., Ms. Vineesha S.S. II B.Sc., and Ms.Priyadharshini, K.S. I B.Sc., spoke about the Prof. Theophrastus, Dr. E. K. Janaki Ammal and Dr. Birbalsahini and their achievements

Coordinators
Dr. A. Mullai, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Dr. C. Thilagavathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany
Mrs. M. Lavanya, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science

 


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