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பெற்றோர் மற்றும் மாணவியர் நலன் கருதி வரும் சனி மற்றும் ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை மாணவியர் சேர்க்கை நடைபெறும்

Department of Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics (SF)

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
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. As the UG Programme is titled as 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 2020-21. 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. The department extends its services for the upliftment of rural homemakers, self-help groups and rural school children of rural background by extension activities. The department has good State of art laboratories with advanced equipment. It also provides scope for further research and development.

Programmes offered


S.No. Name of the Programme Sanctioned Strength Syllabus
1
 M.Sc. Home Science-Nutrition and Dietetics
25

Faculty Members

Teachers
Dr. D. Vijayarani
 Associate Professor & Head
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
Mrs. C. Midhuna
 Assistant Professor
Teachers
Ms. W. Jayanthi Selva Sundari
 Assistant Professor

Succession List of Head of the Department


S.No. Name of the Faculty Year
1Mrs.S.Udhayakumari2006 – 2009
2Mrs.S.Balasarswathi 2009 – 2013
3Dr.C.Thilakam 2013 – 2017
Achievements
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani won I Prize in the paper presention at the International Web Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition-Prospects for Health organized by Avanishilingam Institute of Home Science, Coimbatore.
  • Dr.D.Vijayarani received Kamarajar Award from the Rotary Club of Virudhunagar in the academic year 2020 – 2021.
  • 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.
  • 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 26.09.2023.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.

Consultancy

  • Nutrient analysis of curry leaves, chutney powder and idly powder for Maamis Food Pvt Ltd, Virudhunagar in the year 2016.
  • Provided the Procedure for incorporating functional ingredients into the bakery products to Mahesh Bakery, Virudhunagar in the year 2017.
  • Analysis of moisture content for the given samples for 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 the Department of Biotechnology, Kamaraj Engineering and Technology, Madurai in the year 2019.
  • Dehydration of the given samples for the department of Physics, VVV College in the year 2020.
  • Nutrient analysis of fruit samples for Department of Physics, V.H.N.S.SN College, Virudhunagar in the academic year 2021-2022.
  • Nutrient analysis of Cashew nut oil cake and groundnut for Pavalam Agencies, Virudhunagar during the academic years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Notable Alumni


  • 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.








Contact

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
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