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Puttur, 7 November 2024 : The eagerly anticipated Vision 24, an intra-departmental IT fest, was officially inaugurated at St Philomena College (Autonomous), marking the start of a day filled with competitive spirit and technological innovation. Organized by the Pinnacle IT Club and the Computer Science Department, the event began with a ceremonial lamp lighting by Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, the principal of the college, who presided over the function.

In his address, Rev. Dr Monteiro spoke to the students about the importance of a clear and focused mind. “Our behaviour often mirrors our inner struggles,” he remarked, urging students to cultivate a pure mind and positive thoughts. He emphasized the impact of good deeds on society, reminding everyone that our contributions to the world define our legacy. Encouraging participants, he said, “Approach these competitions with positive thinking, and success will follow,” offering his best wishes to all competitors.

Dean and Head of the Computer Science Department, Prof. Vinayachandra, warmly welcomed and provided insights into the history and purpose of the event. “Since its inception in 2012, the Vision IT Fest has been dedicated to holistic student development and skill enhancement,” he stated, noting the role of the fest in fostering leadership, confidence, competitive spirit, and teamwork among students. “Vision is a platform created by the Computer Science Department to showcase talent and promote innovation,” he added, while sharing the exciting line up of competitions that await participants in Vision 24.

The event commenced with an invocation by Surabhi and her team. Assistant Professor Chaitra NP offered the vote of thanks, and Assistant Professor Varija M hosted the program. Pinnacle IT Club Coordinator Geeta Poornima K and Club President Lenin graced the occasion on stage.

Vision 24 includes 15 distinct competitions, such as Documentary, Paper Presentation, Collage Making, Ideation, Code War, Hackathon, Website Design, Photography, IT Quiz, IoT Model Design, Break the Career, IT Manager, Group Dance, Fashion Show, and E-Games. Key contests like Code War, Website Design, Paper Presentation, Photography, and IT Manager are individual-based, while others encourage teamwork. Preliminary rounds of several events have been conducted previously, with the final stages set to unfolded on the ‘VISION’ platform.