Tamilnadu State Branch of Youth Hostel Association organised a 4- Day Platinum Jubile Year celebrations at Ooty from August 17 to 20. Around 100 functionaries of 11 states participated.
National Vice President Nonsiang presided. The platinum jubilee souvenir of the Kongu Unit of the Hostel was dedicated to Hostel Founder President Prof.G.Thangavel.
It was released by National Vice President Mr. Nonsiang and received by State Chairman Mr.Venkatnarayanan and State Secretary Mr. Vivekanandan.
The Inaugural Function was held in the presence of state presidents BJ.Shine, Kerala, Fabian Sylem, Meghalaya,Harish Rajyaguru Gujarat , Egilane Lebel, Pondicherry, Anil Kumar, BiharVenkat Yadav, Telangana and Sharad Prabhakar Maharashtra. State President Mr. Panchabekesan offered felicitations and Treasurer Jeevanandham donated Rs.25000 to Kerala State President Shine for Vayanadu relief works on behalf of the State branch. State Secretary donated Rs.10000 to Kongu Unit for their Platinum Jubilee Year Celebrations. Finally, State Vice President Dr.Raja proposed the vote of thanks.