The activities of the Association were formally inaugurated by Dr. P. AnanthaPadmanabhan, Associate Professor, Maharajas College who also inaugurated certificate course in Geology. Prof. M.B Sasidharan, Vice Principal chaired the meeting and the HOD, Prof. Indu ,delivered the welcome. A seminar on ‘Basics of Chemistry and Spectroscopy’ was delivered by Dr. P. AnanthaPadmanabhan.