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3rd September 1994 : One-day Seminar on Strengthening Democracy Through Empowerment of People.
Sri. T. N. Jayachandran I.A.S. (Retd.) inaugurated the function. Dr.Sajitha Bashir presented a paper on 'Towards a Modern Concept and Practice of Democracy'.

Smt. Padma Ramachandran (former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala), Prof. Uma Devi (Dept. of Economics, Kerala University), Mrs. Saradamony (I.M.G, Thiruvananthapuram) and Shyla K. John made presentations on the topic 'Women in Politics and Governance. Sri. K. V. Surendranath, Sri. Kosala Ramadas, Sri.Das and Sri. C. K. Lukose spoke on the topic 'Working Class and Political Process.

Dr. P. J. Alexander,presented a paper on 'Electoral Reforms in the Context of Empowerment'. Mr. Prakash Rao (Committee for People's Empowerment, Delhi) spoke on drawing up a people's agenda for electoral reforms.

28th July 1994: A Symposium on Religious Fundamentalism at Hasan Marikkar Hall.
Sri. E. M. S. Nampoothiripad, Bishop Dr. Paulos Mar Paulos, Palayam Imam Janab Abdul Gafar Moulavi, Sri. M. M. Hassan M.L.A., Dr. M. K. Muneer M.L.A. and Sri. Cheriyan Philip participated. Dr. N. A. Karim was the moderator.

9th February 1993: Post Ayodhya India: Challenges & Responses at VMFT Hall.
Prof. Ninan Koshy (Foreign Affairs Director of World Council of Churches, Visiting Fellow, Law School, Harvard University and Author of several books) delivered the keynote address.


16th January 1992: The Demise of the Soviet Union: Causes and Consequences at VMFT Hall.
Sri. E. M. S. Nampoothiripad, Dr. K. N. Raj and Sri. C. K. Chandrappan M.L.A, participated in the discussion. Dr. N. A. Karim presided. 


4th September 1992 : Coordinated Strategy to Combat Communal Violence at VMFT Hall. 
Sri. T. N. Jayachandran I.A.S. (Secretary, Higher Education), G. Karthikeyan M.L.A., Dr. N. A. Karim, Sri. Madhavankutty (Resident Editor, Indian Express) and Sri. Cheriyan Philip participated.

26thSeptemberl990: Gulf Crisis - National and International Repercussions at VMFT Hall.
Sri. P. K. Vasudevan Nair, former Chief Minister, Kerala, delivered the address. Dr. N. A. Karim presided.

6th January 1989 : My Impressions on China at VMFT Hall.
Dr. K. T. Chandy shared his experiences and impressions gained during his visit to China. Sri. T. M. Savankutty Sahib, former Chairman, Kerala Public Service Commission, presided.


20th August 1988: Socialist Renovation in Soviet Union--Glasnost & Perestroika at VMFT Hall.
Sri. C. Energy in his lecture lucidly explained the recent transformations in the U.S.S.R. Dr.N.A. Karim presided. 


14th November 1987: Symposium on Nehru Legacy at VJT Hall. 
Sri. A. K. Anthony M.P., President, K.P.C.C. inaugurated the Symposium. Prof. Sukumar Azhicode, former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Calicut University delivered the presidential address. Dr. P. K. Gopalakrishnan, Sri. K. Govinda Pillai and Dr.N. A. Karim presented different aspects of the topic. 


21st June 1987 : Seminar on Secularism and Communalism, An Emerging Perspective at VMFT Hall.
The Seminar was presided by Dr. V. K. Sukumaran Nair,former Vice-Chancellor, Kerala University. Sri. N. P. Mohammed, noted Malayalam writer, presented the keynote address. Sri. P. P. America, Prof. J. V. Vilanilam, Sri. A Shahul Hameed and Sri. A. K. Ramakrishnan presented papers. Dr. A. N. P. Ummerkutty welcomed the participants. Sri. K. M. Seethy proposed vote of thanks.



Economic[Go Top]

15th May 1991: Industrial Development in Kerala at VMFT Hall.
Dr. P. Mohanan Pillai, Associate Fellow, C.D.S., delivered the keynote address, Dr. Babu Paul I.A.S., Commissioner & Secretary, Housing & Tourism, Government of Kerala inaugurated the meeting and Dr. K. K. Subramaniam, Fellow,C.D.S. presided. Dr. N. A. Karim welcomed the speakers and the gathering.

18th October 1988 : Kerala's Shrinking Plans and Centre-State Relations at University Students' Centre.
Dr. K. K. George, Professor, School of Management,Chicane University, presented the topic. Dr.M.A.Oommen, Professor, Institute of Management in Government, Thiruvananthapuram, presided.

25th March 1988 : The Writings of Vakkom Moulavi at VMFT Hall.
Sri.Mohammed Abda gave a talk on the writings of Vakkom Moulavi. Sri. S.Kamaluddin, Joint Development Commissioner,presided.

25th July 1987: The Formation of Jammi System in Kerala at VMFT Hall.
Dr. Rajan Gurukkal gave a lecture on the above topic.Sri P. K. Balakrishnan, eminent writer, presided.



Education[Go Top]

13th September 1987: Seminar on New Education Policy and Navodaya Vidyalaya at University Students' Centre.
Sri. K. Chandrasekharan, Hon. Minister for Education inaugurated the Seminar. Pro£ Samuel Mathai, former Vice-Chancellor, Kerala University presided. Dr. N. A Karim, former Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Kerala University made a presentation on the topic. Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Kerala University, Dr. P. T. Shandy, former Vice-Chancellor; Dr. P. K. Gopalakrishnan and Sri. P. T. Bhaskara Panikker were the key speakers. In the general meeting held in the evening, Dr. A. N. P. Ummerkutty welcomed the gathering. Prof. K. A. Jaleel, former Vice-Chancellor Calicut University, presided. Prof. S. Guptan Nair, Sri. K. V. Surendranath M.L.A., and Prof. Nabeesa Ummal were the speakers. Sri. A.A. Karim proposed vote of thanks.



Science & Technology[Go Top]

10th December 1990 : Energy options for Kerala at VMFT Hall. 
Prof . N. Balakrishnan Nair (Chairman, State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment) inaugurated the meeting. Sri. P. K. Sivanandan I.A.S. (Secretary, Govt. of Kerala)presided. Prof. R. V. G. Menon, Prof. V. K. Damodaran and Dr. G. Pavithran presented stimulating insights. Dr. N. A. Karim welcomed the guests.

15th April 1988 : Technology and Society at VMFI Hall. 

Dr. M. P. Parameswaran spoke on the impact of technology on society. Sri. S. Peer Mohammed presided.

18th March 1988 : Prime Movers in the Development Process of Kerala at VMFT Hall.
Sri. P. K. Michael Tharakan, Senior Fellow, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, gave an illuminating lecture on the subject. Dr. A. N. P. Ummerkutty presided.


Literature[Go Top]

21st July 1989: Release of Book 'Sahitya Patanangal' at VMFT Hall. 
The book on literary criticism by Sn. P.S.Nabeeb Mohammed I.A.S., Member of Central Administrative Tribunaland former Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University, was releasedin a function presided by Padmashree K. M. George. A copy of the book was received by Sri. T. N. Jayachandran I.A.S.,Secretary and Commissioner for Higher Education and former Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University. Dr. K. Ayyappa Panicker,Sri. T. N. Jayachandran and Sri. P. S. Nabbed Mohammed spoke on the occasion. Sri. M. Eesa proposed vote of thanks.

4th March 1989 : Sri. M. Govindan Commemmoration Meeting at VMFT Hall. 
A meeting was held in commemoration of Sri. M. Govindan, a versatile.genius in Malayalam literature. Dr. K. Ayyappa Panicker and Sri. P. K. Balakrishnan made speeches bringing out the unusual personality of Sri. M. Govindan.

29th January 1990 : Conservation in China-Comparisons with other Countries in Asia at VMFT Hall.
Mr.Christopher Elliot,Conservation of ficer,China Prograrnrne Co-ordinator, World Wide Fund Nature, Geneva, gave an inforrnative lecture on the subject.Sri A. P. Udayabhanu, Chairperson,World Wide Fund, Kerala,presided.

10th May 1994: Fourth K. M.Bashir Memorial Lecture at Thiruvananthapurarn Y.M.C.A. Hall. 
Prof. P. K. Iyengar (Director,Science & Technology,Environment, former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission)delivered the lecture on Higher Education and Human Resource Development with particular reference to Science and Technology.

22nd May 1993: Third K.M.Bashir Memorial Lecture at Bank Employee's Union Hall, Polyamide.
Dr. Sarvepally Gopal delivered the lecture on Secularism: A Historical Perspective. 

31st October 1992: Vakkom Moulavi Memorial Lecture and Commemorative Meeting at VMFT Hall. 
Mahakavi Sri. M.P.Appan made commemorative reference and Mr. K. P. Mamootty (Director, L.B.S. Centre for Science & Technology) delivered the Memorial Lecture on Growth of Higher Education in the Post-Independence period and Minorities.

14th March 1992: Second K. M. Bashir Memorial Lecture and Commemorative Meeting at the Muslim Association Hall. 
The Hon'ble Union Minister Sri. Salman Khurshid delivered the K. M. Bashir Memorial Lecture on Secularism in India.Sri.Thalekunnil Bashir, ex.M.P. presided over the function.Sri. C. V. Padmarajan, Hon'bal Minister for Electricity,Haji K. B. A. Hameed I.A.S.(Retd.) and Prof. V. K. Damodaran,Director, Science and Technology Department, Kerala, made the commemorative references. Sri. T. N. Jayachandran I.A.S., Secretary, Higher Education released the single.volume edition of 'Deepika' of Vakkom Moulavi brought out by the VMFT,presenting a copy to Haji S. Syed Khan, President, Muslim Association, Thiruvananthapuram. Sri. S. Peer Mohammed President M.E.S. Thiruvananthapuram Dist., presented the K. M.Bashir Memorial Award to the First Rank Holders in M.Sc (Statistics) of Kerala University during 1991- 92.

31st October 1991 : Vakkom Moulavi Memorial Lecture and Commemmorative Meeting at VMFT Hall
Dr.N.A.Karim presided.Dr.C. A. Abdussalam, former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Cochin University and Special Private Secretary to the Hannibal Education Minister, delivered the memorial lecture on Socio-Economic Backwardness of Minorities in India.

lst March 1991 : First K. M. Bashir Memorial Lecture and Commemorative Meeting at VMFT Hall.
Commemorative speeches were made by Dr. N. A. Karim,Dr. N. T. Mathew, Dr. P. K. Mohan and Dr. V. K. Damodaran.Memorial Lecture on The Anew and the Gulf Crisis was delivered by Sri. K. Mohanan (Ex.M.P. & Chairman, Kerala Press Academy).