Mangaluru: FLAMES (Fulfilling Aspirations of Mechanical Engineering Students), a student association of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru for the academic year 2017-18, was inaugurated by Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal, SMVITM, Bantakal, Udupi.
Speaking on the occasion Prof. Bhat dwelt on the importance of Mechanical Engineering and further advised the students to use their potential to the full extent. He also appreciated the idea of forming an association within the department and spoke on the implications as well as benefits that the association could have on the students and participants.
Prof S S Balakrishna, Vice Principal congratulated the gathering. He also expressed his whole-hearted support towards the working of the association.
Prof. Mahesh B Davanageri, President of FLAMES & HoD, gave the introductory remarks.
Dr. J V Gorabal, Dean Academics, spoke encouragingly on the endeavours of the department and wished the association a successful year ahead.
Academic achievers were felicitated on the occasion by the chief guest which was followed by an awareness programme “Rally For Rivers, Save Lives & Rivers and Bring Change.” Later, a cultural programme was presented by the students.
