Dr. S. Arivarasan has been working as the Head of Agriculture Department at Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has done B. Sc. in Agriculture, M. Sc. in Agricultural Economics and PhD as part of his academics and he has also qualified NET exam which is conducted by the Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi. He has won the Young Scientist National Award and the Best Researcher Award from various Institutions. Also he has 8 years of teaching experience. Apart from all this, he has published 14 research papers in National and International Journals, authored 2 books, 13 book chapters 13 Abstracts along with full-length articles in National and International Level conference, seminars and symposiums. And to create awareness among people for farming societies, he has published 10 popular articles. He is also the Life Member of Trends in Biosciences, Trends in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, Advances in Life Sciences, Green Reap Welfare Society, Indian Academic Researchers Association and Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society.

Vels University, Chennai

Which latest program are you offering in your Vels University to help students stand apart from the crowd?

"We are offering B. Sc. And Diploma courses in the discipline of Agriculture and Horticulture"

In our Agriculture Department, we are offering the B.sc (Hons) in Agriculture, B.sc (Hons) in Horticulture at undergraduate level and Diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture.

What factors make the programs of your institute unique and a best fit for students?

"Amazing learning and career opportunities makes every course a best fit for students"

The learning and growth opportunities along with amazing career options available for students makes the courses of our institute worth pursuing for students and the courses are also helpful for students who want to pursue higher education. 

What would you say are the best practices of the courses your institute is offering to students?

"Field visits are actually a plus point for us to ensure better practical exposure for students"

One of the best approaches which we use while educating students is that we regularly organize field visits and field activities to make sure students know how things actually work at the ground level.

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What are some valuable insights of the programs that you are offering at your Vels University?

"The customized training programs and classes we offer to students is uniqueness of each program"

We are offering ICAR coaching classes, TNPSC classes, and organize farming orientation classes practically to ensure our students remain up-to-date and can enhance their skills easily. Along with this, live demonstration sessions are arranged by us to give a real time learning experience to students. 

How did you train your faculty to deliver the programs to students in the best possible way?

"Teachers are upskilled through FDPs and events our and other colleges organize"

For the purpose of ensuring that students receive the best education and teachers remain updated with the latest trends and developments of both educational and industrial world trends, our college conducts Faculty Development Programs after a certain interval of time and also encourages faculties to participate in inter-college and intra-college events, workshops and seminars. And in return faculty use PowerPoint presentations and conduct a lot of experiments to teach students.

How do you build an industry connectedness with the programs of your institute?

"By organizing professional and field visits on a regular basis"

Our college organizes industrial and field visits for students as and when required and we also offer training programs to students in agriculture sectors like Biotechnology, Sugar Mill, Sericulture and Cotton Ginning etc. The main aim of this approach is to ensure overall personal and professional development of students. 

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On what types of projects your students are currently working on under the courses they are pursuing?

"They are developing projects on topics related to Plant Breeding and Cultivation Technologies"

Our students are working on different ranges of projects including Commercial Plant Breeding, Commercial Sericulture, Commercial Beekeeping, Mushroom Cultivation Technology, Commercial Horticulture and Organic Production Technology under the courses they are pursuing from our institute.

What career options would be available for students after pursuing the courses from your college?

"Students can join amazing organizations like NABARD, IFFCO and FCI"

A wide variety of career opportunities are present for students in the outside world in both public and private sectors. And students after finishing their respective courses from our college can join the Government organizations like NABARD, IFFCO, Central Warehouse Corporation and FCI.