mayyanad sangamam tvm chapter: April 2014

6.4.2014: Report of The New Year Kudumba Sangamam

This is the first family meeting of this year. Although five months have passed since we met as a family last, you must know that the Executive members have been in touch with all the members for various reasons. They have been busy collecting details for the Directory that was being prepared. Though some members handed over the forms duly filled, most had to be coaxed into giving the required information. After all the very hard work the Directory was ready for launch on time. In the meantime the President, Vice President and Secretary attended a function organized by the Elders Forum at Mayyanad, and in this function they distributed the scholarships for the year 2013 to our selected candidates. They were happy to report that the students have grown up into responsible persons and attended the meeting, fully enthusiastic.

The 6.4.2014 Kudumba Yogam was held at Hotel Nandavanam Park at Trivandrum. The meeting was inaugurated by Dr. Gangan Prathap, distinguished scientist, CSIR. In his address he spoke at length of what ails the Kerala system of education. His speech was both informative and eye-opening. The crux of the matter was the break down of India's age old Informed Civilazation, he pointed out. Ofcourse change is an inevitable process of evolution. But man as a society has failed. He has turned into a full-time 'consumer' propelled by the 'vibrant' media organisation and the collusion of devious politicians. Well, are we doomed? Perhaps the Mayyandians will show the way, they have a history of great personalities who have always been in the forefront of change, for the better.

The chief guest also released the Mayyanad Sangamam Members Directory-2014 by handing over a copy to former President Shri. G. Pavithran.

The meeting was presided by President D. Jayachandran. Secretary Er. Manilal welcomed the guests. Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran gave the felicitation address, as usual in his humourus style. It was interesting to listen to how he explicated the word 'kudumbam' - as a joining together of 'koodam' and 'inbam', that is 'sweet meeting'. Wow! Doctor only you can do that. The Joint secretary Ms. Sheena proposed the vote of thanks, in lieu of Prof. Rajan K.Ramesh who could not attend the meeting due to illness.

The meeting wound up with cultural programmes, and followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch arranged on the roof top with a beautiful aerial view of Trivandrum.