BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20230829T100238Z UID:1A2B31A5-3F8D-4FDF-B56F-9D5132DC56E7 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230811T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230811T153000 DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nOn the 11th of August 2023\, IEEE College of En gineering Adoor SB SIGHT conducted a visit to Manakkayam Village as a cruc ial step of Project SWARAM. The primary aim of this visit was to formally inform the representatives of Manakkayam Village about the initiation of t he project.\n\nBrief Description\n\nThe core team members of Project SWARA M\, including Dr. Jayachandran E.S (Branch Counsellor\, IEEE SB CEA)\, Dr. John George (VSAC Travancore Hub\, IEEE Kerala Section and Advisor\, IEEE PES SBC CEA and IEEE IAS/IES Jt SBC CEA)\, Mr. Sujith Kumar A (Immediate Past Chair\, IEEE SB CEA) Ms. Irene Alsa George (Chair\, IEEE SB CEA)\, Ms . Diya Ann Mathew (Chair\, IEEE CEA SB SIGHT)\, Mr.Flemin K Sony (Chair\, IEEE RAS SBC CEA)\, and Mr. Jesvin Mathew Vincent (Vice-Chair of IEEE CEA SB SIGHT)\, were present during the visit.\n\n● Meeting with Ward Member and NABARD Representative During the visit\, the project team had the opp ortunity to meet with Mrs. Mini Dominic (Ward Member) and Mr. Athul Raj (N ABARD Project Coordinator). We enthusiastically shared the news of the pro ject SWARAM's approval and reiterated their continuous support throughout the project's implementation. The project team also sought additional deta ils about the Manakayam Village.\n\n● Meeting with VSS Secretary Subsequ ently\, the project team engaged with Mr. Manoj (VSS Secretary\, local chi eftain) and conducted an on-site assessment of the project area. Mr. Manoj assured unwavering support from both him and the villagers. Their enthusi asm for the project was evident in their words and expressions.\n\n● Vis it to the Project Implementation Area the project team navigated challengi ng terrains to reach the water source housing the motor\, estimating the p ipeline's layout. We also inspected the location earmarked for solar panel and tank installation along with the villagers.\n\n● Conclusion : The v isit to Manakkayam yielded success\, providing valuable insights into the topography and fostering stronger bonds with the villagers and representat ives. This visit enriched the project team with crucial parameters\, enhan cing the groundwork for the project's successful execution.\n\nNUMBER OF P ARTICIPANTS : 7\n\nVENUE: Manakkayam\, Naranammoozhy Panchayat\n\nManakkay am\, Naranammoozhy\, Ranni\, Kerala\, India\, 689711 LOCATION:Manakkayam\, Naranammoozhy\, Ranni\, Kerala\, India\, 689711 ORGANIZER:ieee@cea.ac.in SEQUENCE:15 SUMMARY:Project SWARAM - Preliminary Field Visit URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/371784 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><br /><strong>Introduction</strong></p>\n< p><br />On the 11th of August 2023\, IEEE College of Engineering Adoor SB SIGHT conducted a visit to Manakkayam Village as a crucial step of Project SWARAM. The primary aim of this visit was to formally inform the represen tatives of Manakkayam Village about the initiation of the project.</p>\n<p >&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Brief Description&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp\; </p>\n<p>The core team members of Project SWARAM\, including Dr. Jayachand ran E.S (Branch Counsellor\, IEEE SB CEA)\, Dr. John George (VSAC Travanco re Hub\, IEEE Kerala Section and Advisor\, IEEE PES SBC CEA and IEEE IAS/I ES Jt SBC CEA)\, Mr. Sujith Kumar A (Immediate Past Chair\, IEEE SB CEA) M s. Irene Alsa George (Chair\, IEEE SB CEA)\, Ms. Diya Ann Mathew (Chair\, IEEE CEA SB SIGHT)\, Mr.Flemin K Sony (Chair\, IEEE RAS SBC CEA)\, and Mr. Jesvin Mathew Vincent (Vice-Chair of IEEE CEA SB SIGHT)\, were present du ring the visit.</p>\n<p>● Meeting with Ward Member and NABARD Representa tive During the visit\, the project team had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Mini Dominic (Ward Member) and Mr. Athul Raj (NABARD Project Coordina tor). We enthusiastically shared the news of the project SWARAM's approval and reiterated their continuous support throughout the project's implemen tation. The project team also sought additional details about the Manakaya m Village.</p>\n<p>● Meeting with VSS Secretary Subsequently\, the proje ct team engaged with Mr. Manoj (VSS Secretary\, local chieftain) and condu cted an on-site assessment of the project area. Mr. Manoj assured unwaveri ng support from both him and the villagers. Their enthusiasm for the proje ct was evident in their words and expressions.</p>\n<p>● Visit to the Pr oject Implementation Area the project team navigated challenging terrains to reach the water source housing the motor\, estimating the pipeline's la yout. We also inspected the location earmarked for solar panel and tank in stallation along with the villagers.</p>\n<p>● Conclusion : The visit to Manakkayam yielded success\, providing valuable insights into the topogra phy and fostering stronger bonds with the villagers and representatives. T his visit enriched the project team with crucial parameters\, enhancing th e groundwork for the project's successful execution.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n <p><strong>NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 7</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><st rong>VENUE: Manakkayam\, Naranammoozhy Panchayat</strong></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR