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Dr Rohit Singh, Director –必威体育betway888 Relations, MAHE was the Guest of Honour for the program. He said alumni need to be connected with their alma mater and also elaborated on the facilities given to alumni members.

Dr Judith A Noronha, Dean, MCON emphasized on how and in what capacities the alumni members can coordinate and support the alma mater. She further described regarding NEP initiatives and their role in alumni relations including support towards infrastructure development and knowledge activities. She briefed the importance of registration by alumni members towards registering and being connected with the alma mater network and its role in the growth of the institution.

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A total of 76 alumni attended the programme. Ms Anu Baby (MSc 2012-2014 batch) sharing her experience said the knowledge and skills that she had acquired at MCON contributed tremendously in her career. Mr Jazeel Abdul (BSc 2006-2010), Ms Upama De (MSc 2004-2006), Sr Tesline (MSc 2004-2006), Ms Rintu James (BSc 2002-2006), Ms Meera (1994-1997 GNM), Ms Irene Lobo(1986-1990) shared their memories during this meet. The program was coordinated by Dr Anjalin Dsouza, 必威体育betway888 coordinator, MCON 必威体育betway888.