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Department of Home Science (Aided)

Vision
  • To develop scientific, technical, research and entrepreneurial skills to uphold professionalism and ethics for bringing out successful professionals and contribute for the betterment of family and community in the contemporary world.
Mission
  • To empower the students by providing quality education through scientific aspects of Home Science and ensure health for the family, community and nation.
History of the Department
     Department of Home Science is one of the vibrant Science Departments established in the year 1981. It has been selected by UGC under the vocationalisation of the first-degree programme, offering a dual degree programme of Certificate and Advanced Diploma Course in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics since 2002. The department received Rs.50 lakhs grant-in-aid from Ministry of Food Processing Industry, New Delhi in the year 2006 to offer a Postgraduate Course, M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control. Home Science course has been converted to Food Processing in 2007. The nomenclature of the course changed into B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics with Computer Applications in the year 2012 for the benefit of the students’ career. In the year 2016-2017, the nomenclature of the course was changed into B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics. The nomenclature of the PG Programme has been modified as M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics from the academic year 2020-2021. The Department extends its services for the upliftment of rural homemakers, self-help groups, rural school children and public. The main aims of the department are empowering the rural girls for societal excellence and thereby empowering the individual, family, community and the nation. The change in nomenclature would be helpful for the students to pursue higher studies and also would help to attain wider scope of career opportunities.
Highlights of the Department
  • The Department offers Certificate and Advanced Diploma Courses in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • It has well-equipped laboratories with expertise in performing food analysis including raw materials and finished products that will lead to accurate nutritional information
  • The Department offers consultancy services to various industries and institutions to ensure physico- chemical properties of foods at a variety of food processing stages.
  • The Department launched the Campus company Virutcham in the year 2019-2020 to showcase the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills of the students.
  • The Department conducts Food Mela with delightful food stalls every year to nurture the innate creativity and team spirit in students.
  • Since 1996 the Department has been organizing Idhayam Cookery Contest in collaboration with Idhayam Group of Companies, Virudhunagar at the Departmental and InterDepartmental level.
  • The Department celebrates important national and international days and weeks designated to promote awareness of nutrition for upholding a holistic healthy lifestyle.
  • The Department established a diet counseling center from 2021-2022 onwards to provide personalized nutritional care.
  • The Department conducts prominent alumnae meetings to motivate the students to pursue their carrier opportunities.
  • The Department completed a training progamme and popular lecture series under the sponsorship of TNSCST–DIT and CTEP-DBT.
  • The Department emphasizes the importance of nutrition for healthy living among the rural people through extension activity in collaboration with ICDS, Virudhunagar every year.
  • The faculty members associate slow learners with advanced learners so that extra care is taken for those slow learners to come forward in academics.
  • The Department successfully organizes seminars, workshops, and conferences at national and international levels to prepare the students to pursue their career objectives in advanced education, industry, scientific research, and teaching.
  • Provides entrepreneurial training programmes to Earn While You Learn students.
  • Invited resource persons from various Universities and colleges to organize guest lectures.
Contact Details
Address : Dr.D.Vijayarani,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Home Science
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar 626 001.

Mail Id :homescir@vvvcollege.org

Contact Number: 94890 88723

Programmes offered


S.No. Name of the Programme Sanctioned Strength Syllabus
1
 B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
40
2
 M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)
25

Faculty Members

Teachers
Dr. D. Vijayarani
 Associate Professor & Head
Teachers
Mrs. S. Balasaraswathi
 Assistant Professor
Teachers
Mrs. B. Ameena Beebi
 Assistant Professor
Teachers
Mrs. A. Jeevarathinam
 Assistant Professor
Teachers
Dr. S. Mathangi

Assistant Professor
Teachers
Mrs. T. Devi

Assistant Professor
Teachers
Mrs. R. Subha
 Assistant Professor
Teachers
Ms. S. Vaishnavi
 Assistant Professor

Department Achievements

  • Organized a Two day International Conference on “Scientific and Social Approaches to Mental Well-being” on 03.10.2019 and 04.10.2019
  • Organized a Training programme for the School Teachers in collaboration with Rotary club of Virudhunagar on “Importance and Benefits of Clean Drinking water and Importance of Personal Hygiene” on 11.01.2020
  • Organized a Two day Webinar on "Strategies to Overcome Pandemic Diseases" at the Interdepartmental level on 24.05.2020 & 25.05.2020
  • Conducted an awareness programme in connection with Poshan Abhiyaan for identification of SAM children and also promotion of Nutri garden by Ms.Hema Latha, Child Development Project Officer, Virudhunagar on 21.09.2020
  • Organized a Virtual Workshop on "Rush to Brush" on 27.10.2020
  • Conducted a Workshop on Herbal Sanitary Napkin Making in collaboration with JCI on 11.03.2021
  • Conducted Inter collegiate and Inter-Departmental competitions Home Fest-2021 such as oratorical competitions, Ad-Act, For and Against, Video making and E-Poster Creations through virtual mode as a part of National Nutrition Week Celebrations on 06.09.2021
  • Organized DBT-CTEP Popular Lecture Series on Biotech foods - Panacea to cure human diseases sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi on 06.10.2021, 02.02.2022 and 16.02.2022
  • Organized a One Day National level webinar on Medicinal Values of Indian Traditional Foods in collaboration with Tamil Department on 30.03.2022
  • Organized a one day Workshop on Promotion of Physical Fitness and Health on 08.02.2023

Faculty Achievements

  • Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi has completed UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project on Development and Supplementation of Iron rich food products for rural anemic adolescent girls in the academic year 2014-2016.
  • Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi awarded as best teacher of 2020 by Idhayam G Fortune School.
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani won I Prize in the paper presentation at the International Web Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition-Prospects for Health organized by Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science, Coimbatore. Held on 2.8.2021.
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani received Kamarajar Award from the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar in the academic year 2020 – 2021.
  • Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi received SE.VE.Best Teacher Award from the SE VE Record Holder Forum &All India Book of Records.
  • Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi was awarded the title Desathin Sirppi by Aram anbin adaiyaalam arakattalai.
  • Mrs. S.Balasaraswathi got Star Performer Award 2020-2021 - III Position on 04.10.2021 by college board.
  • Mrs. S.Balasaraswathi got Award of appreciation for attending webinar/short term course/online courses for the year 2020-2021 on 04.10.2021 by College Managing Board.
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani is working as Principal Investigator of the project entitled Popularization of millets based food products among rural people to overcome malnutrition under Phase I Category II of VVVCMB-MRP scheme 2023 (ongoing).
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani., Associate Professor and Head and Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi., Assistant Professor were Co-ordinators for programme of Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology on Dissemination of Innovative Technology (DIT) entitled on “ Food preservation and Convenience Food” during the period 24.07.2017-26.07.2017.
  • Mrs.S.Mathangi completed a minor research project in the academic year 2020 - 2021 entitled on “Drying Kinetics and Characterization of Ber Fruit” sponsored by the College Managing Board.
  • Mrs.S.Mathangi received Best Women Assistant Professor Award from the Pearl – A foundation of Educational Excellence, Madurai.
  • Mrs.T.Devi got Best Paper Award in the International Conference organized by Mother Terasa University, Madurai on 20.03.2023.
  • Mrs.T.Devi and Mrs.R.Subha have successfully completed the project entitled “Development and popularization of value added products from Thavun – An underutilzed Plmyra product” under Minor Research Project Scheme 2022 sponsored by the College Managing Board.
  • Mrs.A.Jeevarathinam works as Co-Investigator in the project entitled “Popularization of millets based food products among rural people to overcome malnutrition” under Phase I Category II of VVVCMB-MRP scheme 2023.
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani, Associate Professor and Head, and Dr.S.Mathangi, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science received the award for the best service rendered in Tamilnadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme on 26.01.2025 by the Collector, Virudhunagar.

Students Achievements

  • On 29.07.2019, N.Nandhini of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control participated in 44th National Selection Yogasana Championship organized by Sri Ambal Ramasamy Yoga Centre and got I place in Artistic Yoga.
  • N.Nandhini of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control presented a poster in a National symposium on Emerging Viral Infectious Diseases organized by the PG Biochemistry Department on 31.07.2019.
  • P.Madhumani of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in poster making competition on Irrigation Techniques Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow organized by Youth Welfare Department on 24.08.2019
  • On 16.09.2019 N.Nandhini and M.Vaishnavi of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in Rangoli Competition on “Ozone – A Priceless Treasure Save it Pleasure” conducted by the Department of Physics.
  • M.Revathi of I M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won I prize in Solo Dance and Pooja of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in group dance in Fit- Fest 2020 organized by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The American College,Madurai on 10.03.2020.
  • N.Nandhini of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control participated in 44th National Selection Yogasana Championship organized by Sri Ambal Ramasamy Yoga Centre on 29.07.2019. and got I place in Artistic Yoga .
  • P.Madhumani of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in poster making competition on Irrigation Techniques Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow organized by Youth Welfare Department ,V.V.Vannaiperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 24.08.2019
  • N.Nandhini and M.Vaishnavi of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in Rangoli Competition on “Ozone – A Priceless Treasure Save it Pleasure” conducted by the Department of Physics, V.V.Vannaiperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 16.09.2019.
  • M.Revathi of I M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won I prize in Solo Dance and Pooja of II M.Sc Food Processing and Quality Control won II prize in group dance in Fit- Fest 2020 organized by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The American College,Madurai on 10.03.2020.
  • R.Indhradhevi of I M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics won II prize in the Nutri-Cooking Competition in Nutri Fest-2021 organised by Research Centre of Home Science, Fatima College, Madurai 26.09.2021.
  • M.Latha and N.Sivaranjani of II M.Sc.Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won II prize in Idhayam cooking competition 2022 organized by department of Home Science on 19.04.2022.
  • J.Ayisha juhi secured I Prize in the Cooking competition in the” Nutritive Fest” conducted by Fatima College, Madurai on 14.09.2021.
  • M.Atchaya of II M.Sc.Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won I prize in paper presentation organised by Research Forum, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • N.Sivaranjani received Arivusudar award from Anaithulaga Pongu Tamil Peravai Pannurutti Senthamil Sangam in the year 2021-2022.
  • G.Kowsalya of II M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics has successfully completed the project entitled on Development and analysis of immunity boosting food products to avert infectious diseases sponsored by the TNSCST Student Project Scheme 2021-2022 under the guidance of Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi, Assistant Professor of Home Science.
  • M.Priyadharshini, P.Pooja of I M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics and R.Indhra dhevi of II M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics won II prize in the Food spin competition organised by Fatima College, Madurai .
  • K.Kanchana devi ,R.Aarthi and V.Marutha veni of III B.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics won II prize in the Food spin competition organised by Fatima College, Madurai on 26.09.2022.
  • C.Shanmathi of III B.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics won Miss.Ryla in the Ryla competition jointly organized by Rotary Club and IQAC of V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women , Virudhunagar .
  • S.Dhanalakshmi of I B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics and Jameel Barsana of III B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won the second and third prize respectively in the Cooking competition organized by the Department of Home Science in collaboration with ICDS, Virudhunagar on 26.09.2022.
  • R.Jameel Barsana of III B.Sc.Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won I prize in Idhayam cooking competition organized by Department of Home Science on 14.02.2023.
  • M.Anitha of II M.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics got Best Paper Award in the International Conference organized by Mother Teresa University, Madurai 20.03.2023.
  • C.Veerajeyanthi of I M.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won first prize in the Cooking competition organized by the Department of Home Science in collaboration with ICDS, Virudhunagar .
  • P.Saravana Prabha and S.Abirami of II M.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won I and II prize respectively in Idhayam cooking competition 2023 organized by department of Home Science on 14.2.2023.
  • M.Dharani and S.Pavithra devi of II M.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics have successfully completed the project entitled “ Development and standardization of gluten free food products from millets for the gluten sensitive patients” sponsored by the TNSCST Student Project Scheme 2022-2023 under the guidance of Mrs.A.Jeevarathinam, Assistant Professor of Home Science.
  • D.Bhuvana Kandhari of II M.Sc.Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics won III prize in paper presentation organized by Research Forum, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • PG students won overall shield in Nutrifest 2023 organised by Alpha Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai on 04-09-2023.
  • M.Divya Sri of II B.Sc and R.Yasotha of III B.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got I Prize in Nutri Quiz .B.Gobika of III B.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got II Prize in Nutri cooking and K.Selvadharshini of III B.Sc Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got I Prize in Poter making competition in “NUTRIFEST 2023”organized by the Department of Home Science, Fatima College, Madurai on 21.9.2023. They won overall shield.
  • Siva Harini.T of I B.Sc.Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics participated in Women’s doubles and secured 3 rd in the Virudhunagar District Open Table Tennis Tournament 2023 at AJ Stadium, Sivakasi on 15.07.2023.
  • M.Raja Gopika and M.Nithya Harini of II B.Sc Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics. K.Srimathi, J.Nagajothi of I B.Sc and B.Amala, M.Anitha Devi, S.Balasuruthi, K.Nasima Banu, G.Vigneshwari, C.Abirami, M.Shoba, C.Selvapriyadharshini, K.Kokila and D.Merlin of I M.Sc.Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics participated in Cooking Competition on International Millet Year Festival 2023, organized by Tamilnadu Government Food Supply and Consumer Protection Department on 6.12.23. M.Raja Gopika won I prize and received a cash award of Rs. 5000/- and B. Amala won II prize and received a cash award of Rs.4000/-.
  • R.Yasotha of III B.Sc Home Science -Nutrition and Dietetics participated in Miss Ryla Competition organized by the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar on 25.01.2024 and won I prize and received a cash award of Rs.500/-.
  • K.Muneeswari of III B.Sc Home Science -Nutrition and Dietetics participated in poster making competition organized by the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar on 25.01.2024 and received a cash award of Rs.500/-.
  • Ms.G.Muneeswari of I B.Sc and Ms.K.Prithika Devi of I M.Sc. of Home Science -Nutrition and Dietetics were selected to attend Vivekanada Academy Camp. Ms.G.Muneeswari participated in the four days Kallori Manavigal Panpattu Mugham and won I prize in state level competition, organized by Vivekanada Academy of Cultural Studies,Kanyakumari 24.1.24.
  • R.Balarubini of I B.Sc.Home Science- Nutrition and Dietetics won III Position in University Basketball Tournament organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 3.2.24.
  • S.Bharathadevi of I B.Sc.Home Science- Nutrition and Dietetics won I Position in University Basketball Tournament organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 3.2.24.
  • J.Jeya Nila and S.Vidhya of III B.Sc.Home Science- Nutrition and Dietetics won II Prize & III Prize respectively in Idhayam cookery contest 2024 organized by the Department of Home Science on 26.2.24.
  • S.Amirthavalli of II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got I place in District Level Mini Marathon Competition at District Stadium Virudhunagar organized by Tamilnadu State Aids Control Society Centre, Chennai and District Aids Prevention and Control Unit, Virudhunagar on 29.8.23.
  • S.Amirthavalli of II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got XVIII place in Penn Kulanthai Kaappom –Magalum Thanthaiyum Innaithu Odum Marathon organized by Samugha Nalan Matrum Mahalir Urimai Thurai, Virudhunagar on 3.9.23.
  • Twelve of II PG students participated and won overall shield in Nutrifest 2023 organised by Alpha Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai on 4.9.23. C.Veerajayanthi, M.Meenakshi & N.Kaviya sri won I prize in Rangoli Competition
    Title Flavours of Diabetes
    K.P. Lakshana won II Prize in Miss Nutrifest
    S.Lailath Nisha & J.Vinnarasi Mary won I prize in Fireless Cooking
    V.Ruthra Priya, K.Varshini, M.Priyadharshini and A.Pooja won III prize in Ad Act
    M.Priyadharshini and A.Pooja won III prize in Face Painting
  • S.Amirthavalli of II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics got III place in Intercollegiate Basket Ball Tournament organized by Madurai Kamaraj University on 14.9.23.
  • K.Prithika Devi of I M.Sc. Home Science Nutrition and Dietetics student won III prize in Quiz Competition on World Tourism Day organised by Government of Tamilnadu Department of Tourism, Virudhunagar on 26.9.23.
  • C.Veerajayanth II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics won III prize in Rangoli Competition entitled National Online Bank Day organized by Department of B.Com CA(SF), V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 10.10.23.
  • Five of II PG students participated and won overall shield in Nutrifest - 2023 organized by Fatima College, Madurai on 21.9.23. - K.P. Lakshana won I Prize in Miss Nutrifest
    - M.Priyadharshini won III Prize in Food Memes
    - N.Kaviya sri participated in Amazing Food Facts
    - A.Pooja & M.Meenakshi participated in Group Dance
  • J. Vijayabanu, I M.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition and Dietetics, V.V.V. College for Women, Virudhunagar, received the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on "Global Opportunities and Challenges in Holistic Herbal Medicine" organized by the PG and Research Department of Botany, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women (Autonomous), Sivakasi, in collaboration with Eswar Health Education and Research Trust (EHEART), Chennai, on 5th and 6th February 2025.

MoU


The Department of Home Science signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
  • Idhayam Gingelly oils, Virudhunagar (2022-2027)
  • Arthur Asirvatham Hospital, Madurai (2019-2024)
  • Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women , Madurai(2022-2025)

Consultancy


  • Nutrient analysis of curry leaves, chutney powder and idly powder for Maamis Food Pvt Ltd, Virudhunagar in the year 2016.
  • Nutrioptimizer software development for Sri Mookambika Infosystems, Sivakasi in the year 2017.
  • Procedure for incorporating functional ingredients in the bakery products provided by Mahesh Bakery, Virudhunagar in the year 2017.
  • Analysis of moisture content of the samples from Pavalam Dhal and Oil Mills, Virudhunagar in the year 2018.
  • Drying of food samples in cabinet dryer to the public in the academic year 2018-19.
  • Nutrient analysis of Herbal candy for Department of Biotechnology, Kamaraj Engineering and Technology, Madurai in the year 2019.
  • Drying of the given samples for the department of Physics, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar in the year 2020.
  • Dehydration of the given samples for the department of Physics, VVV College in the year 2020.
  • Nutrient analysis of Cashewnut oil cake and groundnut for Pavalam Agencies, Virudhunagar during the academic years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
  • Nutrient analysis of fruit samples for the students of PG Physics, V.H.N.S.SN College, Virudhunagar in the academic year 2021-2022.

Notable Alumni


  • Mrs.M.Ponmani, Head, Department of Apparel and Fashion Technology, AIMAN College of Arts and Science,Trichy.
  • Mrs.Jeya manavalan, Social Safeguard Specialist, Chennai.
  • Mrs.Thalir Pagalakumar, Calligraphy Teacher, Gujarat.
  • Mrs.S.Balasaraswathi, Assistant Professor, V,V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Dr.V.Navaneethamani, Associate Professor, V,V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Mrs.Bamini, Proprietor, Beach House Resort, Chennai.
  • Mrs.R.Nagaajothi, Entrepreneur, Singapore.
  • Mrs.S.Kavitha, Industrialist and Exporters, K.D.S. Coir Farm, Madurai
  • Mrs.C.Teresa, CDPO, KalliKudi Block.
  • Dr.S.Mathangi, Assistant Professor, V,V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Mrs.M.Hemasundari, Deputy Manager, Tamilnadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Madurai.
  • Ms.J.M.Yamunarani, Joint Director, Women Welfare, Social welfare and Women Empower Department, Chennai.
  • Mrs.S.Ponnalaghu, CDPO, Kariapatti Block.
  • Mrs.D.Hemalatha, CDPO, Virudhunagar Block.
  • Ms.Tamilarasi, Assistant Professor, Yadhava College for Women, Madurai.
  • Mrs.R.Vishnupriya, Physical Education Director, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.
  • Ms.K.Aarthi, Physical Education Director, Mailam Engineering College, Chennai.
  • Ms.K.Angalaeswari, Dietitian,Aristo Speciality Hospital, Madurai.
  • Ms.P.Kaleeswari, Dietitian,PSG Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • Ms.S.Pandilakshmi, Lab Assistant, Checkpoint Diagnostics, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.V.R.Priyadharshika, Dietitian, PSG Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • Ms.B.Tharani, Lab Assistant, Vani Hospital, Aruppukottai.
  • Ms.S.Aarthi Shree, Diabetes advocate, shenbagam Diabetic Clinic, Madurai.
  • Ms.U.Muthukrishnaveni, Dietitian, mathi Integrated Health Centre, Sivakasi.
  • Ms.P.Subalakshmi, AIWO Wellnesss Cetre, Madurai.
  • Ms.M.Karthika Devi, Assistant professor, ALVAs College, Moodhbidri.
  • Ms.M.Sneka, Manager, SCM Garment Private Limited, Avinashi.
  • Udhaya Geetha.S, Assistant Professor, V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.P.Merlin, Assistant Professor, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi.
  • Mrs.T.Devi, Assistant Professor, V,V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.P.Lakshmi prabha, Assistant Professor, V.P.P.M College, Srivilliputhur.
  • Ms.P.Madhumani , School Teacher, Pathirakaliamman International School, Madurai.
  • Ms.N.Nandhini, School Teacher, Kshatriya Girl's Higher Secondary School, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.S.Sandhiya, Head of the Department ,.Vasthraa Institute of Science and Management, Sattur.
  • Ms.Sabarimathi, Quality controller, Idhayam Gingelly Oil Mill, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.G.Deivanai, Assistant Professor, V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.S.Gowsalya, Dietetian, PSG Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • Ms.A.Sangareshwari, Dietetian, Deepam Hospital, Tambaram.
  • Ms.N.Sivaranjani, Teacher,R J Mantra English School, Villipathri.
  • Ms.V.Kanchana, Lab Incharge, Dr.Aravind IVF, Hosur.
  • Ms.M.Sundaravalli, Quality Controller, Patwari Bakers Pvt Ltd., CM Units of Parle, SIDCO Industial Estate, Kappalur.
  • Ms.P.Saravana Prabha, Dietetian, KMCH Hospital, Coimbatore.
  • Ms.K.Sindhu, Dietetian, GEM, Hospital, Chennai.
  • Ms.B.Roopa Shri, Assistant Professor, Subramanya College of Arts and Science, Palani.








VIRUTCHAM

OBJECTIVES
  • To gain valuable, fashionable and practical work experience to become entrepreneurs.
  • To shift the students from job seekers to job creators.

FUNCTIONS
        Virutcham as a campus company plays an important role in enhancing the student entrepreneurial skills. Virutcham provides an opportunity for the students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they have acquired in campus to real world situations. Virutcham provides a platform to convert their novel ideas in to commercial food products. They develop new recipes that cater to the specific needs and preferences of their target groups. They also engage in research and development activities to identify and incorporate new ingredients with high nutritional value into their products. These activities help them to improve their marketing strategy also. Virutcham Company runs with the joint efforts of UG and PG students. Students take up various roles such as CEO, Financial manager, Production manager, Purchasing manager, Marketing manager, Sales manager, RND, HRM and Stock maintenance manager which help them to fine-tune their skills in various aspects. These acquired skills help them to become successful entrepreneurs.

HISTORY
        The Department of Home Science ventured into a new era of student startup "Virutcham" since 2019. Mrs. Kavitha.Senthil Kumar, Industrialist and Exporters, KDS Coir Farm, Vadipatti, Madurai, who was the alumnae of the department of Home Science, inaugurated the startup Virutcham Company. She motivated the students to start small company of their own. She encouraged the students to build up leadership, innovation and creation to run the company. This startup has been functioning successfully as a campus company to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, with entrepreneurial spirit resulting in the development of a plethora of unique and impactful nutritious products. This significant journey induces the student's creativity, perseverance and deep commitment to make them entrepreneurs in future.

Committee Members for the year 2025 - 2026
CEO:NANDHINI S (2002),
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
FINANCIAL MANAGER:NANDHINI S (2003),
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
SHALINI S,
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
MALINI P,
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
PRODUCTION MANAGER:GAYATHRI V,
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
MUNI LAKSHMI V,
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
NAGAJOTHIGA J,
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
PURCHASING MANAGER:VIJAYABANU J,
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
NANDHINI P,
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
MARKETING MANAGER:ALAGESHWARI P
II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:THRISHAYINI A,
II M.Sc Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
ROSELIN METTILDA T,
III B.Sc Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
SHIFANA BARVEEN A,
III B.Sc Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
STOCK CONTROLLERS:GAYATHIRI DEVI K
II M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics
AISHWARIYA R
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
SALES MANAGERS:JEYA ROBINA K,
II M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
ANUVARSHA M,
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
BHUVANESH ANANDHALAKSHMI A R A,
III B.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
DEVADHARSHINI M
III B.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics
LAKSHMI G
III B.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics

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Internship

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Guest Lecture

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Extension Activity

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Campus Company - Virutcham

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National Nutrition Week- Exhibition

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Observation of Iodine Deficiency Day