The Madras Sanskrit College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

STUDENT‘S ASSOCIATION

• The ‘SARADA VILASINI SABHA’ is a hundred year old pillar in the annuals of The Madras Sanskrit College. It was inaugurated in 1907. It is a student literary association, started in order to inculcate powers of eloquence and increase literary, particularly knowledge in Sanskrit and Sastras. Students are also trained to talk or discuss on topics of current interest.
• Apart from this they are introduced to erudite scholars who judge their abilities. The college distinguishes itself by celebrating national events like the Republic Day and the Independence Day. Patriotic feelings are inspired in the minds of students. Team work, organizing abilities and such glorious things are also resultant.

The functioning of the Sarada Vilasini Sabha is enabled only due to the activities of the students alone. They elect their own Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Sports Secretary to assist the organization. The President of the Sabha is always, the Principal of the college, conventionally. The Vijaya Dasami Vakyartha Sadas is another enriching element held to enable the student Community to distinguish themselves in competitions of various types held locally and at State level.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

• The College is conducting various Sports activities for our College Students since last 10 years to make the Students achieve all-round development. Several outdoor games and indoor games such as chess, carom etc were conducted during the academic year 2013-14 to inspire the interest and develop student's sports-skills.

• Some events were also conducted for the teachers and staff of the College. Unlike each preceding year, the Principal and the staff of the College participated in cricket match and other events. Sri Sathyanarayana HK, Asst. Prof. of Hindi is i/c of Sports activities.

The Sports Day Celebrations was held on 28.2.2015. Dr. C.M.K. Reddy, Chairman, Halsted Surgical Clinic, Institute of Post Graduate Surgical Education Research, Chennai - 10 was the Chief Guest of the function. He gave an enlightening speech and distributed prizes & Medals to the winners.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

National Service Scheme (NSS) is one of the prime extra curricular activities of the College. Students voluntarily join the Scheme and the College encourages them to enhance their Social-Community Service Skills through regular and Special Camp programmes of NSS during each academic year. Presently Sri Sathyanarayana HK, Asst Prof in Hindi is the NSS Coordinator cum Programme Officer of the College unit.