The Mupperum Vizha

Founder’s, Institute and Alumini Day was celebrated with quite enthusiastically on 23^rd March 2018.

Highlights:

• Dr. K. Sivan – Chairman , ISRO was the Guest of Honour and spoke about the Space Programme of the country.
• Mr. Robert Burgess  – Consul General, US Consulate Chennai  was the Key note speaker.
• The Outstanding Alumnus awardee  Mr. K. V. Bhima Rao  2^nd  Batch Electronics – Rtd. Chief Engineer AIR & DD  delivered the Rajam Memorial Lecture .Very nostalgic about his interaction with the Founder and the early Professors of the institute.
• The Distinguished Alumnus awardee Mr. N. Ramakrishna – M.D Precia Molen  fondly spoke about  his MIT days.
• Mr. B. Senthilnathan – Jt.Secretary falicitated the Guest of Honour.
• Mr. T. M. Jawaharlal, Mr. R. Balaji and Mr. N. Ramachandran, Patron and Past- Presidents of MITAA felicitated the Outstanding Alumnus, Distinguished Alumnus and the Chief guest respectively.
• Mr. HSR Sharma of MITAA  falicitated  the Outstanding Student awardee.
• Mr. Senthamil Arasu – President MITAA, welcomed the gathering.
• Annual Report of the Institute presented by MIT Dean Dr. A. Rajadurai.
• Dr. S. Ganesan – Registrar, Anna University and Mr. V. Balasubramaniam of Founder’s family gave memorable speech.
• Mr. Lakshmi Shankar, Secretary MITTAA concluded the function.

AGM – 2024 was held on 22-09-2024 at Anna University Alumni Club at 6.00pm.

The AGM attended by about 60 Alumni at the venue and about 100 Alumni through virtual mode commenced as the President called the AGM to order.

President Mr. Senthilnathan commenced his Welcome Address by paying respects to the Alumni who left for their Heavenly Abode during the previous year. All members joined him by observing a one min silence. In his Welcome address Mr. Senthilnathan touched upon various activities by MITAA in the past one year. Significant ones like conducting the inaugural and valedictory functions of MIT’s 75 years of existence, construction of MIT Connect Point, of Lab Equipment and High-end Server to the Instrumentation Deptt by Alumni. Special mention was made to thank Alumni who supported for the success of providing 75 Guest Lectures during the year. The President also mentioned about various initiatives taken up to provide Internships for students of MIT.

Secretary Mr T Sankar commenced his Presentation by seeking approval to adopt the MoM of the AGM -2023. Subsequently he presented the Annual Report for 2023-2024. During his presentation he detailed some more activities by MITAA during the year. Copy of the report, that was already circulated through email was given to all members present at the AGM, was subsequently adopted by the General Body.

Annual report of AMITA Trust was presented by Trustee Mr N Ramachandran.

Treasurer Dr. R Venkatasamy presented the Financial Reports for MITAA and AMITA Trust in detail. He answered various queries from the members on the Financials. The Financial report and proposal to continue the auditors were also adopted during the AGM.

President Mr Senthilnathan presented the model of “Alumni Centre” to be constructed in place of Alumni House inside MIT. He sought the support of Alumni Fraternity for the construction of the same.

Following this, Eminent Alumnus Awards, Young Achiever Award, Eminent Entrepreneur Award and Goldies Award (for 23rd batch) were presented. The awardees thanked MITAA for the recognition during their acceptance speech.
Finally, the Election of Office Bearers and EC was taken up with Mr. T R Senthamil Arasu as Returning Officer. Mr. Arasu informed the General Body that only one nomination each for various Office bearers posts and for 7 EC members slots was received. Hence all those were elected unanimously and invited the new team of Office Bearers and EC members to take over. The following Alumni constitute the new team.

Finally, the newly elected President Mr. Senthilnathan thanked the Alumni and the General Body for the opportunity given to him and the team. With many new and young faces in the team, he promised to make MITAA more vibrant and active in the years to come.
The AGM concluded as the President adjourned the same.

After the National Anthem, Dinner was served to all members, spouses present at the event.

AGM of MITAA held on 24th September 2023 at Anna University Alumni Club, New Conference Hall.

President Mr B Senthilnathan called the AGM to Order after ascertaining the availability of quorum.

Fifty two (52) Alumni Members attended the meeting and the meeting started with invocation. President welcomed the members and addressed the gathering.
Before the welcome address, the President made Obituary reference and a one minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls from our alumni fraternity. Subsequently, President welcomed the gathering. Made references to the growth of MITAA & AMITA Trust with the support of the Alumni fraternity. The Minutes of the AGM of the FY 2021-2022 was adopted by the General body.

Secretary Mr.T.Sankar presented the Annual Report and it was adopted by the General Body. Printed copies of these reports were given to all members who have attended the AGM.

Treasurer Mr.R.Venkatasamy presented the audited accounts reports for MITAA and AMITA Trust and both were passed by the General body. Printed copies of these reports were given to all members who have attended the AGM.

Mr.R.Venkatasamy made a mention that the auditors M/s Achutha & Mallik Associates can be appointed for one more year with no change in the existing Audit Fee. This was also accepted by the General Body.

Mr.N.Ramachandran, Trustee – AMITA Trust briefed the General Body on AMITA Trust activities.

The AGM was followed by honouring the Eminent Alumni, Young Achiever, Eminent Entrepreneur and Goldies Awardees.

Eminent Alumnus Awards:
Mr.N.Rajasekaran – T.No 27322 Hyderabad
Mr.M.V.Emayavaramba Moorthy – ME/AE/110 Bangalore
Mr.T. Jeyapaul – T.No 26412 UAE
Dr. S. Pandian – T.No31114 Chennai

Eminent Entrepreneur Award:
Mr. P. Abdul Kathar T.No 07501 Chennai

Young Achiever Award:
Mr. P. Balamurugan Roll No: 20073213 ECE

Goldies – MITians who have completed 50 years after graduation were honoured with a memento. This year, MITians of 22nd batch, 1973 pass out were honoured. Mementos were presented to the following Goldies present. A few alumni of earlier batches were also honoured.

Mr.M. Kalyanaraman T.No 22086 Inst.Technology
Mr.V.Ramakrishnan T.No 2133 Automobile Engg
Mr.S.Ragunathan T.No 2157 Electronics Engg

Mr. Kalyanaraman T.No 22086 donated Rs 5000/ for the Book bank. Mr.Senthilnathan, President announced that his batch mates (32nd batch) had their “Ruby Re Union” during this month and they will be sponsoring one Chair – Professor of Practice in MIT for a period of three years at a cost of Rs.10 lakhs per annum totaling to Rs 30 Lakhs for 3 years.

Mr.Ketharaman, EC Member proposed Vote of Thanks. President Mr. Senthilnathan adjourned the AGM. The meeting was concluded with National Anthem.

The Meeting was followed by Lunch.

MITAA AGM 2022 was held on 09th October 2022 at Anna University Alumni Club, New Conference Hall from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM.

President called the AGM to Order after ascertaining the availability of Quorum. About 70 Alumni attended the AGM which commenced with invocation.

President Mr. H S R Sharma commenced the proceedings with his welcome address. After making the obituary reference and paying respects to the departed souls of Alumni, President made references to the growth of MITAA & AMITA Trust with the support of the Alumni fraternity. He thanked Alumni fraternity, University, MIT and all stakeholders for the support extended to him, MITAA during his 4 year stint as the President. He also appealed to the Dean and the University to make amendment so that all outgoing students automatically are enrolled as Life Members of the Alumni Assn.

Secretary Mr. T Sankar presented the annual report for the year 2021-2022 highlighting on various activities undertaken by MITAA facing the pandemic challenges. MITAA continued to provide the good services, the financial support to students despite facing challenges.

Treasurer Mr. R Venkatasamy presented the audited accounts reports for MITAA and AMITA Trust and both were was passed by the General body. Mr. N Ramachandran briefed the General Body on AMITA Trust activities.

Dr J Prakash, the Dean-MIT spoke and shared the various improvements & plans for the growth of MIT and continue to have a good interaction with the Alumni & the Institute. He also made a mention about the new courses started at the UG level and changes to be made on courses offered at PG level so that more seats are filled.

This was followed by honouring the Eminent Alumni and Goldies of MITAA. Mr. B Senthil Nathan Vice President conducted the proceedings.

Eminent Alumnus Awards

a) Mr. Dhaveji – T.No 1345 Hyderabad
b) Mr. R Panneer Selvam – T.No 32217 Chennai
c) Mr. S Ramanathan – T.No 33109 Bangalore
d) Mr. R Surianarayanan – T.No 35437 Singapore

Eminent Entrepreneur Award

Mr. Ramesh Prabha – T.No 05510 Chennai

Young Achiever Award

Dr. Aravind Kumar Chandiran – T.No 20033601, IIT-Madras

Goldies – MITians who have completed 50 years after graduation were honoured with a memento. MITians of 21st batch, 1972 pass out were honoured. Mementos were presented to the Goldies present at the meeting.

Election of Office bearers and EC Members for the period 2022-23 & 2023-24 was conducted by the Returning Officer Mr. M.R. Senthamil Arasu. Based on the Nominations received as per procedure, he declared the following Members are elected unopposed.

President : Mr. B.Senthilnathan
Vice President : Mr. K.S Anbu selvan
Secretary : Mr.T.Sankar
Joint Secretary : Mr. K.L.P Shaji Vinod
Treasurer : Mr. R Venkatasamy

Executive Committee Members:
1. Mr. P Thyagarajan
2. Mr. M Hariprakash
3. Mr. J Giridharan
4. Mr. Ketharaman
5. Mr. Chinnapandian
6. Mr. Karthikeyan Nagarajan
7. Mr. Suresh Mariappan

Prof.Dr.KM Veerabadran, Dept. of Applied Science & Humanities of MIT was nominated by the Institute as Vice President to MITAA.

Mr. Senthilnathan, the newly elected President spoke and assured that he and his team will take forward the activities of MITAA in a befitting manner while thanking the Alumni for having elected him as the President.

Mr. K.L.P Shaji Vinod, Jt. Secretary proposed Vote of Thanks after which the AGM was concluded with National Anthem.

President Mr.Senthilnathan adjourned the AGM which was followed by Dinner

AGM of MITAA was held on 26-12-2021 at Anna University Alumni Club. From 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM.

After ascertaining the availability of quorum President Mr H S R Sharma called the AGM to order. 43 Alumni were present at the venue while many Alumni joined the same through Live Streaming.

After the invocation, President commenced is Welcome Address with Obituary reference, paying respects to the departed souls from Alumni fraternity. President detailed on various activities undertaken by MITAA despite the pandemic situation hampering many an activity.

Secretary  Mr.T. Sankar  presented  the  annual  report of MITAA activities while the Treasurer Mr .R.Venkatasamy presented the audited accounts reports for MITAA and AMITA Trust

Mr. M R Senthamil  Arasu  briefed  the  General  Body  on  AMITA  Trust  activities  virtually from Kuwait.

A few amendments to Memorandum of Association & bye- laws of MITAA were proposed and these were passed by the General body after due deliberations.

The AGM was followed by Honoring the Outstanding Alumnus, Distinguished Alumnus, Eminent Alumni and Goldies of MITAA. Mr.B Senthil Nathan Vice President compiled and presented it.

The  Outstanding  Alumnus  Award  for  the  year  2020  was  given  to  Mr. N Raja (T.No  35228) MD & CEO –Toyota Financial Services India Ltd in recognition of his contribution in the field of Automobiles & Social commitment.

The  Distinguished  Alumnus  Award  for  the  year  2020  was  given  to  Mr. Ilango  Krishnamoorthy, (T.No 36206) in recognition of his extraordinary contribution in the field of Printing Technology & Community activities.

The following Alumni were honoured /presented with various categories of Awards for the year 2021.

Eminent Alumni Awards:

1. Mr. C Madhusudhana Rao   – T.No   1143  Hyderabad
2. Mr. E J RaviSankar – T.No 31431  Qatar
3. Mr. V Narayanasamy – T.No 32322  Bengaluru
4. Mr. C Vasantharaj – T.No 33118  Coimbatore

Eminent Entrepreneur Award:

Mr. P Duraisamy    – T.No 31445   Chennai

Young Achiever Award:

Mr. E Sundaravathanam  – T.No 20073035 IPS, DCP Madhavarm District.

Special Recognition Award: 

Mr. P Thyagarajan     –T.No 2199- In recognition of his contribution for the

Book Bank Project & MIT Library Activities.

Goldies  –  MITians  who  have  completed  50  years  after  graduation  was  honored  with  a  plaque.

This year,  MITians who passed out in 1971were  honoured with  Mementos  /  Plaques.  The following Goldies present, from 20^th batch.

1. Mr.K. Krishnamurthy  T.No 2046
2. Mr.H.Subbaraman T.No 2064
3. Mr.K.S Mohanavelu T.No 1947
4. Mr.V.N Krishnamurthy T.No.2047
5. Mr.S.Oulaganathan T.No 1952
6. Mr.P.Sethumadhavan T.No 2062
7. Mr.K.Venkataraman T.No 2069

Mr. M Chinnapandian-EC Member proposed Vote of Thanks  and the meeting was concluded with National Anthem. Subsequently  The President adjourned the AGM which was followed by Lunch.