The 21st Annual Oration of Dr.Rajammal P. Devadas was organised on April 5 at the Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. The event falls on World Health Day and is a commemoration of the birthday of Dr.Rajammal P. Devadas. Dr. N. Vasugi, Dean of the School of Home Science, Dr. Gowri Ramakrishnan, Assistant Managing Trustee of Avinashilingam Institutions, S.P. Thyagarajan, Chancellor, spoke.
The chief guest Dr.V. Mohan delivered the lecture on “Tackling India’s Diabetes Epidemic: Role of Diet.”Dr. S.P. Thyagarajan, Chancellor, Dr. Bharathi Harishankar, Vice Chancellor and Dr.Kowsalya, Registrar of Avinashilingam Institute,Dr. Gowri Ramakrishnan, Assistant Managing Trustee enlightened the audience about the award and the legacy of Rajammal P. Devadas. Dr.Premala Priyadharshini, HOD, Department of FSMD, released the report of the function.Dr. Kowsalya,Registrar, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women delivered the vote of thanks.