PRIST University donates Rs 50 lakh towards Tamil Nadu chief minister's relief fund

NEW DELHI: With a view to supporting the Government of Tamil Nadu in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Mr. M.P. Nageshwaran, Chancellor, Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) Deemed University, handed over Rs. 50 Lakh to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri. M. K. Stalin at the Secretariat recently (22nd May 2021).

Mr. M.P. Nageshwaran, Chancellor, PRIST Deemed University, said, “As the state battles a war against COVID-19, it requires support to ensure that the adequate needs of the people are met during this crisis. In the struggle to save precious lives, frontline workers have put their lives at stake and it is heart-wrenching to witness people’s livelihood affected due to coronavirus. This dire state of crisis calls for a humanitarian perspective. We need to show solidarity with the Government, by adhering to the rules and regulations that will help curb the spread of the infection.”

About PRIST University Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) is spearheaded by the world’s youngest chancellor Mr. M.P. Nageshwaran. Founded in 1985, by Prof. P. Murugesan, the Institute has grown manifold to establish as PRIST Deemed to be University in 2008. NAAC-accredited PRIST Deemed University, offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in arts, science, education, engineering, technology, commerce, business management, architecture, agriculture, pharmacy, and law. It has campuses in Chennai, Puducherry, Trichy, Kumbakonam, and Madurai. Image: Mr. M.P. Nageshwaran, Chancellor, PRIST Deemed University handed over Rs. 50 lakh to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri. M. K. Stalin for CM's Public Relief Fund recently (22nd May 2021)