Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 5: St Agnes College (Autonomous), proudly inaugurated a pioneering state-level certificate course on website development without coding, exclusively designed for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. Organized jointly by the department of Library and Information Centre and IQAC, and sponsored by iHub – Data, IIIT Hyderabad, the programme aims to empower marginalized communities through digital literacy and skill development.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by distinguished guests and the guest of honor Prof Khaiser M Khan (retd), department of library and information science, Mangalore University, emphasized the importance of educational initiatives in fostering digital India, highlighting the significance of social media, information portals, and startups in advancing IT knowledge. He commended St Agnes College for taking this commendable step and advised students to ensure that their learning translates into practical, future-ready skills.
The chief guest M A Gafoor, chairman of the Karavali Development Board and the vice president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee stressed the need for quality education for exploited communities and emphasized that such initiatives are vital for empowering the Scheduled Tribe community to compete effectively in the technological landscape of India.
The programme was presided over by Dr Sr M Venissa AC, principal St. Agnes College and highlighted the growing role of technology in all spheres of life and stressed that technology should be harnessed to create opportunities for success. She reiterated the college’s commitment to engaging with creativity, adaptability, and digital competency alongside academic excellence.
Resource person Dr Gopakumar V from Digital University Kerala extended his best wishes for the success of the certificate course.
The event was warmly welcomed by Dr Vishala BK, coordinator, and concluded with heartfelt thanks from Vidya Patali, IQAC secretary. The programme was effectively compered by Dr Sabeena Dsouza, IQAC coordinator.
This initiative marks a significant step towards inclusive digital education, aligning with national efforts to promote digital literacy among marginalized communities. It reflects St Agnes College’s commitment to social responsibility and technological advancement.