Origin And Growth Of The Department
The Department of Philosophy had its origin in the introduction of Logic as a subject in the intermediate course in the year 1946. The Department functioned as a part of the Department of History. Prof. S. Rajagopala Sastri was in charge of Logic. Later the Department came into full swing in 1952 when Prof. P. Sankara Narayanan, headed the Department. The names of the Heads of the Department and those of the other members of the Faculty from the inception of the Department are given below.
Heads of the Department:
1. Prof. P. Sankara Narayanan 1952 – 1959
2. Prof. S. Rajagopala Sastri 1946 – 1952
3. Dr. T.N. Ganapathy 1973 – 1991
4. Dr. S. Sambasivam 1991 – 1994
5. Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan 1994 – 1999
6. Dr. R. Sampath 1999 –
Members of the Faculty:
1. Prof. S. Rajagopala Sastri 1946 – 1968
2. Prof. P. Sankaranarayanan 1952 – 1959
3. Sri R. Jayachandra Panikkar 1953 – 1954
4. Dr. R. Balasubramaniyan 1955 – 1962
5. Sri A. Krishnamurthy 1955 – 1963
6. Sri T.R. Udayashankar 1959 – 1960
7. Dr. T.N. Ganapathy 1962 – 1991
8. Sri G.V. Subrahmanyam 1961 – 1968
9. Sri A. Venkatesan 1964 - 1965
10. Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan 1966 - 1999
11. Sri T.E. Sampathkumaran 1967 - 1993
12. Dr. M. Venkataraman 1967 - 1993
13. Dr. S. Sambasivam 1968 - 1994
14. Sri T. Ramabadran 1968 - 1988
15. Dr. P. Balasubramanian 1969 - 1977
16. Dr. S. Gangadharan 1972 - 1974
17. Dr. K. Sundaresan 1974 - 1992
18. Dr. S. Karunakaran 1977 - 1981
19. Dr. R. Sampath 1977 -
20. Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam 1978 -
21. Dr. M. Rajagopalan 1982 - 1984
22. Sri V. Parthiban 1982 - 1984
23. Sri D. Sugumar 1985 - 1989
24. Sri M. Muthaiyan 1985 - 1987
25. Dr. B. Premchand 1988 - 1996
26. Sri S. Subramaniam 1991 -
27. Sri S. Krishnan 1992 -
28. Sri V. Chandrasekar 1996 -
29. Sri K.S. Kannan 1996 -
30. Dr. P. Krishnasamy 1999 -
31. Sri Venu 2000 -
32. Sri E. Anand Vijaya Sarathy 2000 -

Salient Features of the Course Content
Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy of man-making education forms the basis and directive principle of our course – content. The syllabi of our courses have been framed with a view to mould the character and skills of the students and to enable them to become good, productive and dutiful citizens.

The main aim of our course content is to provide our students with not only a foundational knowledge but also a broad and modern perspective of the different philosophical systems. Both Indian as well as Western philosophical systems are taught. Besides these, allied subjects like sociology, psychology, etc., help the students in not only acquiring a broad-based knowledge, but also to secure suitable jobs and to join diverse courses in higher education. An application oriented subject entitled “Yoga and Para-Psychology” has been introduced, which is received enthusiastically by our Under Graduate students.

The Department offers Logic – both Traditional as well as Modern Symbolic Logic – at the UG and PG levels. Symbolic Logic becomes the base for many scientific and technological courses. The optional papers on the Philosophy of Kant, Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Science are the other distinctive features of our PG course.

Many of the subjects offered by us at the UG and PG levels, especially, the papers on Logic, Sociology, Psychology and Political Philosophy, help our students to face the competitive examinations like UPSC, TNPSC, SLET and NET Examination of the UGC confidently and come out successfully.

Periodical review and revision of the syllabi with a view to keeping pace with the latest developments in the subject ensure that our course is one of the best at the International level. This is substantiated by the fact that the Buddhist Monasteries of Thailand send their monks every year to the Department to study M.A. Philosophy.

Research Activities
Ph.D.’s produced by the Department
Year Name of the Student Name of the Guide
1. 1980 Dr. M. Venkataraman Dr. TNG
2. 1980 Dr. P. Balasubramanian Dr. TNG
3. 1980 Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan Dr. TNG
4. 1981 Dr. P.S. Somasundaram Dr. TNG
5. 1981 Dr. T. Krishnamachari Dr. TNG
6. 1985 Dr. A. Krishnamurthy Dr. TNG
7. 1986 Dr. K. Sundaresan Dr. TNG
8. 1989 Dr. V. Nagarajan Dr. TNG
9. 1990 Dr. [Miss] K.G. Rama Dr. CVR
10. 1994 Dr. K. Sambathkumar Dr. MV
11. 1996 Dr. K.L. Madhavan Dr. CVR
12. 1998 Dr. S. Rajmohan Dr. CVR
13. 1998 Dr. N. Jayakumar Dr. CVR
14. 1999 Dr. Prasad J. Gonsalves Dr. CVR
15. 1999 Dr. M. Venkatachalapathy Dr. CVR
16. 2000 Dr. K.R. Arumugam Dr. CVR
17. 2001 Dr. T. Lakshmana Perumal Dr. AR
18. 2002 Dr. G. Rajasekaran Dr. RS

M.Phil.’s produced by the Department
Year Name of the Student Name of the Guide
1. 1979 Sri N. Govindarajan Dr. TNG
2. 1979 Sri K. Ravi Dr. TNG
3. 1981 Sri J. Udayakumar Dr. AR
4. 1981 Sri S. Ramanathan Dr. TNG
5. 1981 Sri A. Krishnamurthy Dr. TNG
6. 1982 Sri D. Vivekanandan Dr. TNG
7. 1983 Sri D. Ramakrishna Raju Dr. CVR
8. 1983 Sri A. Asokan Dr. MV
9. 1983 Sri C. Venu Dr. TNG
10. 1983 Sri B. Premchand Dr. CVR
11. 1984 Sri A. Ravikumar Dr. AR
12. 1984 Sri Phramahavinijrajvonk Dr. MV
13. 1985 Sri K. Ramalingam Dr. TNG
14. 1985 Sri A. Elumalai Dr. AR
15. 1987 Sri N. Jayakumar Dr. CVR
16. 1987 Sri K.R. Surendran Dr. AR
17. 1988 Sri S. Krishnan Dr. CVR
18. 1988 Sri E. Ravikumar Dr. AR
19. 1988 Sri K. Jayakumar Dr. AR
20. 1988 Sri S. Subramanian Dr. CVR
21. 1988 Sri V. Ravichandran Dr. CVR
22. 1991 Sri T. Lakshmana Perumal Dr. AR
23. 1992 Sri N. Vidyanathan Dr. AR
24. 1992 Sri R. Suresh Kumar Dr. AR
25. 1993 Sri M. Venkatachalapathy Dr. CVR
26. 1994 Sri B. Chakravarthy Dr. CVR
27. 1994 Sri Rajinceraman Dr. RS
28. 1995 Sri G. Rajasekaran Dr. RS
29. 1998 Sri S. Anandaraj Dr. AR
30. 1999 Sri M. Maheshkumar Dr. RS
31. 2000 Sri S.P.S. Jaikumar Dr. RS
32. 2001 Sri S. Manikandan Prof. KSK
33. 2002 Sri K. Kannan Dr. RS
34. 2002 Sri G. Gopinath Dr. RS

Publications
(1) “Some Reflection on Russell’s Descriptions” – in Brahmavadin July 02 – 1983 edited by Dr. Lakshmi Kumari – Contribution by Dr. R. Sampath – Head – Department of Philosophy.
(2) “Tondaradipodi Alwar” in “Tattva Darsana” A quarterly - August 1990 - January 1991 – Vol. 7 Nos. 3 & 4 Edited by Sadhurangarajan – Author Dr. R. Sampath.
(3) “Swami Vivekananda’s Universal Outlook” in “Impact of Swami Vivekananda on Society and Individuals” in Vivekananda Kendra Patrika” August 1992 Vol.21 Nos. 2 Edited by Dr. M. Lakshmi Kumari – Author Dr. R. Sampath
(4) “Perspectives of Theism and Absolutism in Indian Philosophy” – Dept – Publication in 1992 containing, articles on Advaita by Dr. R. Balasubramanian, Visistadvaita by Dr. M. Narasimhachari and Saiva Siddanta by Dr. V.A. Devasenapathy.
(5) Tamil Nadu Text Book Society published “Ara Iyal” for XI Standard in which chairman was Prof. S. Subramaniam of Philosophy and one of the reviewers was Prof. R. Sampath – 1995 Department of Philosophy RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai – 600 004.
(6) Tamil Nadu Text Book Society published “Indiyapanpadu” in which chairman was Dr. R. Sampth, Reader, Department of Philosophy, RKM Vivekananda College and one of the reviewers was Prof. S. Krishnan, Department of Philosophy, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai – 600 004 – 1996.
(7) Abstract of the paper “The Philosophy of Environmental Ethics” published in International Conference on “Environment and Bioethics” held between January 14th to 16th 1999 at Loyola College – Author Dr. R. Sampath.
(8) Dr. R. Sampath’s article on “Samayakkuravar Sundararin Meipporuliyal Sindanaigal” in facets of Saiva Siddanta edited by Prof. P. Krishnan, Department of Saiva Siddanta, University of Madras, Chennai - February 2000.
(9) “Humanism and Universal Message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita” by Dr. R. Sampath in “Problems and Perspectives of Social Philosophy” Vol. 1 No. 1 2000 edited by Dr. B.P. Siddhasrama - October 2000.
(10) Abstract of the paper Pr 90 – The Problem of Suffering” by Dr. R. Sampath published in All India Oriental Conference 40th session, Chennai, University of Madras - edited by Dr. (Mrs.) Ramabai – 2000.
(11) “A Philosophical Analysis of Environmental Pollutant – Water” by Dr. R. Sampath – published in current issues in Bioethics and Environment edited by Dr. M. Gabriel, Dr. K. Joshva and Dr. JayaPaul Azariah - January 2001.
(12) “The Personification of Friendship in Guha in Ramayana” by Dr. R. Sampath in Critical Perspective on the Ramayana by Jaydipsinh K. Dodiya – 2001.
(13) An article entitled “Periyapuranam Kattum Samudayam” by Dr. R. Sampath in Periyapuranamalai – Volume II, Edited by Dr. T.K. Paramasivam, Dr. V.R. Madhavan, Sri P. Arulnamachivayam – 2001.
(14) “Sri Madhvacharaya” by Dr. R. Sampath in “The Footsteps of the Great” edited by Vivekananda Kendra Patrika” – July 2002.
(15) “The Social Philosophy of World Religions” Christianity and Hinduism” by Prof. R. Sampath in problems and perspectives of social philosophy – Vol 2, 2002.
(16) “Sri Karaikkal Ammaiyar Aruliya Arpudaththiruvandadi – Oru Kannottam” by Dr. R. Sampath in the special Volume released in connection with the State Level conference on Sekkizhar, January 2002.
(17) Tamil Nadu Text Book Society publication, “Introduction to Logic” by Dr. T.N. Ganapathy Vol I & II – 1978.
(18) Dr. T.N. Ganapathy’s Thesis “Russell’s Philosophy of Sense – Data” published by UGC Grant.
(19) Dr. T.N. Ganapathy’s “The Philosophy of Tamil Siddhas” – UGC.
(20) Prof. P. Balasubramanian’s “An invitation to symbolic logic” published by RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai – 600 004.
(21) Dr. K. Sundaresan’s Thesis “The Political Philosophy of Immanual Kant” published by ICPR Grant, New Delhi.
(22) Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam’s Article on “Swami Vivekananda’s Practical Vedanta” in the book entitled “Relevance of Vivekananda Studies” – Institute of Vivkananda Studies, RK Mission Vidyapith, Chennai – 600 004.
(23) In the above magazine, Dr. R. Sampath’s article on “The concept of Universal Love according to Swami Vivekananda” was also published.
(24) Dr. R. Sampath’s article on “The Concept of Physical Time”, published in “The Philosophy of Rene Descartes” – by Satya Nilayam, Tiruvanmiyur.
(25) Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam’s article on “Sadhanas: A comparative study of Saivasiddhanta and Pancaratra” in Facets of Saivasiddhanta published by Department of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Madras, Chennai – 600 005.
(26) Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam’s article on “Bio Ethical Management of Environment Health and Life” in “Bioethics” published by Madras Christian College Tambaram – 2001.
(27) Prof. S. Subramanian’s Article on “The Presence of Descartes in Contemporary Philosophy” published in Rene Descartes by Satyanilayam, Research Institute, Tiruvanmiyur – 1997.
(28) Dr. C. Chandrasekar’s article on “Poet Bharati’s Vision of India” in ‘Political Thinkers of India” Published by Satya Nilayam, Research Institute, Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 41 – 1997.
(29) Tamil Nadu Text Book Society published “Logic and Scientific Method” Vol. 1 & 2 by Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan, Former Head of the Department of Philosophy, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai – 600 004. – 1996.

Academic Activities
(i). Our Department conducted a Summer Institute in Symbolic Logic for College teachers of southern Universities, sponsored by UGC in May – June 1978. Prof. L.C. Mullath, Dharwad University; Prof. Patil, Shivaji University, Kohlapur and Dr. P. Balasubramanian, Radhakrishnan Institute for advanced study in Philosophy, University of Madras were the Resource persons for the Summer Institute.

(ii). In October 1981, we hosted a National Seminar on Immanuel Kant which was inaugurated by Dr. T.M.P. Mahadevan. Dr. L.C. Mullath, Dharwad University, Dr. K. Bhakshi, Shantiniketan, Calcutta, Dr. B. Kar, Utkal University, Dr. Srinivasa Rao, Bangalore University, Dr. Srinivasan, University of Mysore, Dr. C. Ramiah, Sri Venkateswaran, University and Professors and Research Scholars from the city colleges actively participated in the Seminar. The Max Muller Bhavan, Chennai hosted a dinner for the delegates.

(iii). To popularize the themes of Advaita, Visistadvaita, and Saiva Siddhanta special lectures were arranged in the Department. The following eminent scholars delivered lectures which were later published with the title: “Perspectives of theism and Absolutism in Indian Philosophy”: -
1. Dr. R. Balasubramaniam - Advaita
2. Dr. M. Narasimhachari - Visistadvaita
3. Dr. V.A. Devasenapathi - Saiva Siddhanta
(iv). Prof. A.J. Bahm, USA, author of “Philosophy: An Introduction”, visited the Department and delivered a lecture on Western Philosophy.
(v). Prof. P.T. Raju, a contemporary of Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan visited the Department and had interaction with staff and Research Scholars.
(vi). Prof. George Maclean, Catholic University, Washington, a Kantian Scholar, visited the Department in 1983.
(vii). Prof. J.P. Atreya, the editor of Darshana International, Moradabad and General Secretary, Indian Philosophical Congress visited the Department and appreciated the growth of the Department.
(viii). In 1996, Prof. Herbert Herring from Germany visited the Department and delivered a lecture on German Philosophy with special reference to Immanuel Kant. In 1996.
(ix). In 1996, Mrs. Mishka Jambor and Mr. John Hellen, Sydney University, Australia, visited the Department and delivered lectures on “Human Suffering”.
(x). Dr. R. Gopalakrishnan, Director Radhakrishnan Institute for Advanced Study in Philosophy, University of Madras addressed our students on “Recent trends in Philosophy”.
(xi). From March 27th to 29th 2001, our Department conducted a National Seminar on “Problems in Applied Ethics” (sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research) New Delhi. The following scholars of repute actively participated in the seminar.

Dr. Radha Burnier – President Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai Inaugural Address
Dr. A.K. Tharien – Christian Fellowship Hospital, Oddamchatram, Dindigul Ethical Issues in human cloning
T.S. Suryanarayanan and V. Muruga-nandam, R M Vivekananda College Genetic Trait Control in Plants: Technology Sans Responsibility
A. Kanthamani, Calicut University, Calicut, Calicut. Ethics on Gene Talk.
P. Arunachalan, Madurai Kamaraj University The ethical Implications of Human Genome Project.
Dr. Aruna Sivakami, University of Madras Is Human Life a resource as are Natural Physical and Environmental Values?
Dr. R. Murali, Madura College The need of the hour – Skolimow skis Perspectives.
M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, Nagarjuna University, Guntur The need for Ecological Ethics – An Appraisal.
M. Parameswaran, Pondicherry University Environmental issues in India – A critical Assessment from an ethical perspective.
Dr. V. Uma your Bhagam, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil. Paradigm Shift: The need of the hour.
Dr. Sreekala M. Nair – Sri Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala The significance of Environmental ethics and its Philosophical Implications in the third Millennium.
Dr. L. Anthony Savari Raj, University of Madras Towards an ideal environmenta: Some cosmotheandric implications.
Dr. M. Gabriel, Madras Christian College. A critique on the Doctrine of Non-Human Creation in its relations with the Human Creation in the thoughts of Albert Schweister and Karl Barth.
Dr. P. Rengasamy, Madura College Ethical issues in health care profession.
E. Vidya, Madras Christian College Feministic Ethics and Occupational Sex Segregation.
E. Ananda Vijaya Sarathy, R.K.M. Vivekananda College Abortion under unwanted pregnancy.
V.N. Seshagiri Rao, University of Mysore. The Ethical Problems of Ageing
R. Devadoss, Madurai Kamaraj University The Ethical Problems of Ageing
G. Rajalakshmi, Queen Mary’s College The Ethical Problems of Ageing
Dr. P. Krishnaswamy, RKM Vivekananda College Media ethics with special references to Television.
C. Venu, RKM Vivekananda College The Right of Animals.
N. Satish, Madura College The Right of Animals.
Dr. Balaganapathy, Dravidian University, Kuppam The Right of Animals.
M. Sugumaran, Madurai Kamaraj University Prof. K.S. Murthi’s views on Ethical Values as the basis for National Integration.
M.A.Bhageerathi, Queen Mary’s College Music and Ethics
Dr. S. Radha, Calicut Unversity, Calicut Professional Ethics – some concerns.
Dr. V. Abhirama Sundaram, RKM Vivekananda College Sanskrit – the preserver of Dharma – Ethical Value.
K.S. Nagarajan, RKM Vivekananda College Business and ethics.

1. The following Professors had visited our Department on various occasions to conduct Public Viva-voce examination either for M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree.

(1) Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Director – Sri Aurobindo School of Eastern and Western thought; Pondicherry University.
(2) Dr. S.N. Kandasamy, Director – School of Philosophy, Tamil University, Tanjore.
(3) Dr. Herbert – Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
(4) Dr. C. Ramiah – Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
(5) Dr. S. Gopalan – Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai.
(6) Dr. A.S. Pillai - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.
(7) Dr. R. Gopalakrishnan - University of Madras.
(8) Dr. N. Bhaskaran – National College, Trichy.
(9) Dr. G. Bhaskaran – Tamil University, Tanjore.

Membership of Professional Bodies
I. The following professors of our Department were members of Indian Philosophical Congress and contributed many articles in various seminars.
(1) Dr. T.N. Ganapathy, (2) Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan, (3) Dr. M. Venkatraman, (4) Prof. T.E. Sampath Kumaran, (5) Dr. S. Sambasivam, (6) Dr. P. Balasubramanian, (7) Dr. K. Sundaresan, (8) Dr. R. Sampath, (9) Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam

II. The following professors were in the Board of Studies at Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathidasan University, Annamalai University, University of Kerala, Calicut University, etc.
(1) Dr. T.N. Ganapathy, (2) Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan, (3) Dr. R. Sampath, (4) Dr. A. Appan Ramanujam.

Overseas Students
Our Department has been attracting overseas students regularly since 1981. On an average three to four students from Thailand join our Department. Following table gives the details regarding the students who joined since 1997.

Year Number of students
1997 – 1998 3
1998 – 1999 2
1999 – 2000 2
2000 – 2001 3

Library
Any student who could improve his knowledge seeks the guidance of a library. If you store some books in your house, they will become treasures after some time by building up themselves into a Library. Whether it is fiction or itihasas or science or philosophy, one gets a deep knowledge only through the library.

We are not falling short in it. We have built up our Department Library thanks to Dr. T.N. Ganapathy, Former Head of the Department who was not only the originator but also an enthusiastic worker who made us realize the need of the library and with the cooperation of the faculty members built up the Department Library. Now we have more than 2000 books in our Department Library.

Tutorial System
This is another distinctive feature of the Department. Under this system, each class is placed under the direct, personal care of a lecturer. This tutor-in-charge is responsible for all academic and disciplinary aspects of the class. The academically weak students are identified and the tutor-in-charge, by giving his personal advice and suggestions, helps the students to get out of their difficulties. Besides this, regularity and punctuality in the matter of attending classes are also closely monitored by the tutor-in-charge. Erring students are pulled up and in extreme cases, the parents of the students are called upon to meet the Head of the Department and the Tutor-in-charge for discussing the problems concerning their children. Often the student comes out with a serious domestic or psychological problem which is found to hinder his academic progress – The tutor-in-charge, by his guidance and counselling, helps the students to face his problems with confidence and find solutions for the same. All these efforts, while bridging the gulf between the teachers and the taught, also result in the enhanced academic performance of the students.

Guidance and Counselling
Adolescent period is a turbulent one. Unless the youth – energy is properly channelised, the journey of the youth will be a journey without a goal. Towards this objective, our Department has been functioning as a centre for counselling and guidance; though the modern students are talented, there are diversions which impede their progress in their studies. Through counselling and guidance, the students are free from deviant behaviors. In short, our Department helps the modern youth in their personality development.

Philosophy Association
This association is a major function of the Department with a view to: (i) introducing the students to new areas and developments in Philosophy with a thrust on relevance to present times and (ii) bringing out the talents of the students of the Department. Our Department initiates the students to a set of topics that are handled by eminent scholars from the respective areas. In the year 1984, the Department had the privilege of inviting Prof. George Mclean of Washington D.C. University, USA who was also the founder of World Metaphysics Society. Prof. P.T. Raju had visited our Department. Further, the Department had even organized talks by eminent professors belonging to other Departments of this College and also professors from other Colleges who spoke on the importance and relevance of Philosophy to their fields. Thus, the association gave an opportunity for both the students as well as its faculty to interact gainfully with these dignitaries. These interactions enabled the students to enrich themselves on their subject even outside the purview of the prescribed syllabi.

The next aspect of this association revolves around giving the necessary impetus to its students to realize their talents in the competitive world. The Department accomplished this task by conducting intercollegiate competitions for the students of Philosophy. An intercollegiate Quiz competition in Philosophy was conducted by the Department in the year 1998. The Department also organized an intercollegiate debate on “The Significance of Purusarthas in the Present Day World” in the following year. These events gave scope for our students to exhibit their talents and simultaneously focused on the existing talents among the students of Philosophy in the city of Chennai.
The Philosophy Association was inaugurated on 15-10-2001 by Dr. C.L.Ramakrishnan. DIG (Rtd.) by giving a talk on “The Philosophy of Visistadvaita”.
Dr. Jim Perry; Professor of Philosophy – Hills Horough Community College, Tampa, Florida, USA visited the Department and delivered a lecture on ‘Random Energy, Routine Skill, Reflective Vision and the Vision of the Mind”. On the same day (04-01-2002) Dr. Sundari Krishnamurthy, Department of Sociology, Stella Mary’s College spoke on the various systems of Indian Philosophy. The lectures were arranged for the above two full – bright scholars by the United States educational foundation in India, Chennai.
To promote world peace through “World Parliament”, the Philosophy Association arranged a meeting on 03-07-2002. Ms. Eugenia Almond, Colorado, Lakewood, USA. Executive Director of WCPA (Global) Executive Secretary GSWP & Deputy Chair Person of disarmament commission of the provisional world parliament spoke on “The Philosophy of world Government”. Mr. K.G. Vaidyanathan, President of WCPA (Chennai Chapter) Secretary General of Universal Love and brotherhood Association (ULBA) Chennai chapter also spoke. Mr. Ramanujam Anantha Narayanan, Secretary (WCPA) Chennai chapter introduced the speakers to the audience.

Contribution of the Department to the Co-curricular Activities of the College
(i) NSS: - Prof. T. Ramabadran had been the coordinator of the NSS programme in our College for a very long time.
(ii) NCC: - Dr. T.N. Ganapathy and Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan had been NCC officers in our College in the past. Dr. C.V. Radhakrishnan got himself elevated to the rank of Major in NCC before retirement from College service. At present, Prof. S. Krishnan of our Department serves as the company commander of the 13th Battalion of Tamil Nadu NCC in our College.
(iii) Fine Arts: - Dr. V. Chandrasekar and Prof. K.S. Kannan have been functioning as professors-in-charge of fine arts in our College for the past four years. Prof. K.S. Kannan will be in charge of this activity for this academic year along with two professors from other Departments.
(iv) Staff sports: - Prof. S. Subramaniam, Prof. S. Krishnan, Prof. K.S. Kannan and Prof. Anand Vijayasarathy are successful participants of our Department in most of the staff tournaments. They have even won inter-collegiate staff tournaments in the last two years.

Plans for the Future
Since our Department functions as one of the Colleges affiliated to University of Madras under aided colleges scheme, we have some constraints in framing the syllabus and inviting many students. We would like to go up in the ladder of knowledge and reach the peak namely to become one of the Deemed Universities thereby making our Department develop more skills and out many erudite scholars for their own benefit and for their alma mater.