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The Madurai Corporation and Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, conducted a science seminar for 75 teachers from Corporation schools at E.V.R. Nagammai Girls Higher Secondary School here on Friday.
The programme featured sessions by scientists and researchers on topics related to energy storage devices, advances in corrosion science and trends in renewable energy applications. Speaking at the inaugural function, Assistant Corporation Commissioner A.Devadas said this was a first-of-its kind collaboration between the Municipal Corporation and a research institute.
M.Jeyachandran, Deputy Director, CECRI, said “We are always eager to support collaborations and lend our support and expertise to schools.”
Dr.Jeyachandran was instrumental in setting up solar units at Corporation schools. Six schools have been tapping solar energy.
Corporation Commissioner R.Nanthagopal said solar panels would be installed at all Corporation schools in the city.
Mayor V.V.Rajan Chellappa lauded the efforts taken by the teachers of Corporation schools to help students score high marks in public examinations. “The teachers deserve special mention… they help children from socially and financially-deprived backgrounds reach greater heights,” he said.
Chairperson of the Education Committee Suganthi Ashok and Deputy Mayor R.Gopalakrishnan were present.
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