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INSTRUMENTATION OF PETROLOGICAL MICROSCOPE
Department of geology has conducted an session on Instrumentation of petrological microscope which aimed to enhance the practical skills of the students.The session was handled by Dr. K Gopalakrishna on 10th October 2018 at 10:00 am . The venue of the session was petrology lab where he illustrated proper working of the petrological microscope . In the session various parts of the microscope was explained in detail along with its function. The session mainly dealt with proper orientation of thin sections of various rocks and minerals under the microscope . The session concentrated on improving the observation skills of the students which is forms one of the essential skill in geology field. The session was conducted for degree students asa an initiative to enhance their observation skills. About 35 students took part in this session .

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RENOVATION OF ANGADIPURAM LATERITE
As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Geological survey of India in association with PG Department of Applied Geology renovated the Angadipuram laterite monument which is one geoheritage sites in Kerala. The program was conducted on 30th November 2022 at 10:00 am. In the program 1st &2nd M.Sc Applied Geology students participated along with Mr.Abdul Rahman C V , Head of the Department and other two faculties .In the program geologists from Geological survey of India and other eminent personalities in the locality took part. Dr. S. RAJESH, Director of Geological Survey of India, Trivandrum briefly described the history and formation of laterite formation in the area. He explained how is laterite formed and also described the laterite present in Anagdipuram. Dr. Mohammed Sheriff, Director, Field training Institute, Chittradurga also described the importance of laterite in the present economy and also put forwarded the importance of preserving such geological heritage sites. Through their words they try to spread to awareness about the importance of preserving such sites. After the session Geologists along with the students visited two laterite quarries near the area where they explained the vertical variation in the laterite formation. They explained about the lithomarge and also about quality variation in laterite. The entire program was very interactive and informative as explained the importance of such structures and formations not only to the students but also to the public.