The Star College Scheme has been initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, New Delhi to support colleges and university departents offering undergraduate education to improve science teaching. This programme aims to improve the skills of teachers by offering faculty training, updated curriculum and emphasis on practical training to students by providing access to specialized infrastructure and consumables. It paves a way for the improvement of basic sciences and for facing the new challenges in the field of modern Biology among the young minds thereby improving the quality of education in the institution augmented by upgraded and modern equipments and to procure other essentials to enhance the practical skills.
DBT - Star College Scheme at GVN College
Our college has been selected under the DBT -STAR College Scheme Strengthening of Support
category by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has sanctioned Star College Scheme
in September 2020 for four undergraduate science departments viz., Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Electronics. Under this Scheme, the College aims to strengthen the academic and physical infrastructure for achieving excellence in teaching and training, stimulate original thinking through hands-on
exposure to experimental work and participation in summer schools, promote networking and strengthen ties with neighboring institutions and other laboratories, provide access and exposure to students to research laboratories and industries and conduct specialized training programmes for faculty improvement for optimizing technical capabilities.
ChairmanDr. N. R. Santhi Maheswari Principal,G. Venkatswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti. Ph: +91-9486716574 Email: principal@gvncollege.edu.in |
DBT RepresentativeDr. Meenakshi Munshi Scientist G & AdviserHRD in Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology Block2, 7th Floor, CGO complex, Lodi Road New Delhi-110003 Phone:011-24361035 E-mail:meenakshi29@dbt.nic.in |
External ExpertsDr. R. Rajendran, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology,PSG College of Arts & Science, Civil Aerodrome (Post), Coimbatore-641014, Tamilnadu, India Phone: (Off) 0422-4397901 to 905, Mobile:+91-9443751400 E-mail: rrajendranmicro@yahoo.co.in |
Dr. Garima Gupta Scientist E Programme officer of Star College Scheme, (HRD Division),Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology Block-3, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodi Road New Delhi 110 003 Phone: 011-24369385, E-mail: garima.g@nic.in |
Dr. P.B. Harathi Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Phone No.(Off) +91 422 4295959, Mobile. No: +91-9944960978 E-mail: harathi@psgrkcw.ac.in |
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Coordinator &
Dr. B. Makesh Kumar, |
Additional
Mrs. R. Manimegalai |
Departmental
Dr. M.Subbulakshmi, Head, Department of Mathematics |
Department of ElectronicsMr. S. Sankar Ganesh, Assistant Professor.Mrs. G. Jeyapriya, Assistant Professor. Mrs. V. Sivaramasubbu, Assistant Professor. |
Department of MathematicsDr. A. Pandiarani, Associate Professor.Dr. E. Sucila, Associate Professor. Dr. R. Krishnaveni, Associate Professor. Dr. N. Shanmugapriay, Assistant Professor. Ms. M. Mariammal, Assistant Professor. Ms. S. Sivabala, Assistant Professor. |
Department of ChemistryMr. R. Venkatesan, Associate Professor.Dr. V. Gomathi Sankareswari, Associate Professor. Mrs. P. Yogalakshmi, Assistant Professor. Dr. P. Santharaman, Assistant Professor. Mrs. G. Kalarani, Assistant Professor. |
Department of
Mrs. D. Jeyabharathi, Assistant Professor. | Mrs. S. Sivasakthi, Assistant Professor. Dr. S. Krishnaveni, Assistant Professor. Mrs.I.Gethzi Ahila Poornima Mrs. K. Karthiga |