GCC – Appeal

To

All Alumni of Govt. College Chittur (GCC):

Dear Alumnus Friend,

Our alma mater, Government College Chittur, (GCC) has played a significant role in our cultural, social and educational development- in fact, it is responsible for Where We are in our Life today.

Alumni Association Government College Chittur has great pleasure in cordially inviting you to our fold, to be part of a group which is emotionally attached to the institution for its overall development and be a helping hand for deserving students from the socially and economically weaker sections of the society.

Prelude:

A group of old students of first decade of College’s existence,1950’s, used to meet, exchange ideas and reminisce about their days in GCC. The Saga began there. A few years later they found it difficult to continue with their association on account of age and health conditions. One of them contacted Prof. Jayadevan, an alumnus and ex-faculty of the college to explore whether he could take the initiative forward. Our illustrious and enthusiastic President, Prof. Jayadevan showed his inclination to carry the tradition and the ethos forward.

Mr. A V Haridas as President and Prof. Jayadevan as Secretary had a humble beginning of the association in 2012. Alumni Association, Government College Chittur was registered in 2013 NO: PKD/TC/84/2013 with Prof Jayadevan as President and Mr. Rabindranath N Menon as Secretary. Since then, the Association has been in the forefront of welfare activities for students and act as a support system for College Administration

Objectives:

 Sponsorship of students under “CHIRAKU” scheme.

 Scholarships to students for excellence in academic and extra-curricular activities.

 Support system for infrastructure development of the institution.

 Seminars, Workshops, Training and Faculty programmes.

 Sponsored events and Fund-raising programmes for Charity.

 Liaison, Net- working and Entertainment for Alumni.

Accomplishments:

“CHIRAKU “CARING COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATE”: Chiraku is the signature charity programme of the Association that supports eligible students from economically backward background during their college life with a financial assistance of Rs.14,000/- per year for three years. The initiative had its humble beginning in 2017-18. After an initial vetting of students by the college administration, the screening committee of the Association conducts further enquiries before selection of the final list to ensure that only deserving candidates enjoy the benefit. And it is an ongoing evaluation process as to their annual academic performance and other parameters till the course is completed.

Since the inception in 2017-18 academic cycle the Chiraku scheme has rendered assistance of Rs.24.92 lakhs over 75 students till academic year 2024-25 and has a future commitment of Rs.10.00 lakhs approx. in next 3 years.

Chiraku is one of the most noble deeds of the Association and satisfying and enriching experience for the members.

Scholarships: A number of Endowment scholarships are awarded every year for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities. Since 2016-17 we have distributed Rs.4.16 lakhs so far among 125 students.

Vanajam: An Open-Air stage and Alumni Park was constructed and handed over to the College in 2017. A totally tiled area of 4400 sq. ft. was at a cost of Rs. 7 lakhs approx.

Miscellaneous Assistance: Since its inception Association has been actively involved in regular interventions in various charity and infrastructure related activities of the college: Platinum Jubilee celebrations, NAAC visit, Covid assistance-masks, mobile phones, medical assistance- donation of Sports equipment, assistance to University National recordholder, Mr Rejoy, Participation in the seminar of ED club of Commerce department. Approximately Rs 2.5 lakhs is spent on these initiatives.

National Assessment and Accreditation Committee (NAAC) was very happy with the role played by the Association and commented profusely in their report and granted 100% marks-4/4- in their grading that was an important milestone in college getting “A+” accreditation in 2024.

Funds Mobilisation:

Mobilisation of funds have been from a very modest base of well-wishers so far. The sources of finances have been:

 Annual membership of Rs.500/-

 Life membership of Rs.5,000/-

 Sponsorship for “Chiraku” Rs.14,000/- per annum for 3 years.

 Donations in Cash and Kind from individuals and Groups.

The current membership is very few for a college that has celebraed its Platinum Jubilee. Our endeavour is to widen the activities of the Association on a broader scale and make the association self-sustainable to meet all its obligations. We would urge all of you to extend maximum help to the Association in whatever manner possible-financially or physically in furthering the good work of the Association.

Team:

It is a 25 members Executive Committee elected for a period of Two years by General Body. The present committee was elected on 20/12/2024. We operate from an Office space in the College campus allotted by the College Administration.

Annual General Meeting will be in December every year.

Administration Team consists of 10 members:

Patron: Mr. Haridas AV.

President: Professor Jayadevan K 1964-66 Faculty 1972-1982

Vice Presidents:

1. Mr. Girija Vallabhan P G 1968-1973

2. Mr. Harikumar C 1972-1977

3. Mr. Viswaprasad KC 1974-1979

Secretary: Mr. Rabindranath Menon 1961-1965

Joint Secretaries:

1.Mr. Venugopal VP 1972-1975

2.Mr. Jayadasan Kuttan 1984-1987

3.Mr. Narayanakkutty AV 1972-1977

Treasurer: Mr. Karuppaswamy. R 1974-1979

Public Relations: Ms Indukumari 1986 – 1989

Executive Members:

1. Mr. Basil Antony 1974-1979

2. Mr. Venugopal M 1965-1970

3. Ms.Girija Earat 1969-1974

4. Ms.Mini Vadavanur 1985-1990

5. Ms Vasantha Ashirvad V 1980-1985

6. Mr.Padmanabhan.M 1967-1970

7. Mr.Rafeek 1984-1987

8. Mr Gopalakrishnan M 1977-1983

9. Mr.Santhosh Cholayil 1983-1988

10. Mr.Sreekumar K.C 1969-1974

11. Mr. Seshadri .T.K 1984-1987

12. Mr. Shanmughan.K 1964-1970

13. Mr.Venkiteswaran N.K 1967-1970

14. Mr. Dheeraj 2016-2019

15. Mr. Unnikrishnan C 1969-1971

Bank Details for Donations:

Chiraku Donation/Sponsorship

Bank for Sponsorship/Donation

Account Name: Alumini Association Government College Chittur

Account Number:304922010000278

IFSC Code: UBIN0930491

Bank: Union Bank of India, Kodumbu, Palakkad-678551

Bank for Sponsorship/Donation

Account Name: Alumini Association Government College Chittur

Account Number: 35649241940

IFSC Code: SBIN0010706

Bank: State Bank of India, KJ Towers, Hospital Junction, Chittur- 678101

A kind gesture from you would make our task much easier whilst keeping your association with the College warm and fulfilled.

SO DEAR ALUMNUS FRIEND PLEASE BE PART OF A GRATIFYING JOURNEY IN SOCIAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

We remain with thanks to you for spending time to read this appeal and doing your best.

Yours Truly,

Professor Jayadevan, Rabindranath Menon, Karuppaswamy.R

President, Secretary, Treasurer