i5 Water Day Celebration 2025

Sona College of Technology and SONA Medical College of Naturopathy & Yoga successfully hosted “Celebrating Water” in commemoration of World Water Day 2025. The event, organized in collaboration with the International Centre for Clean Water (ICCW)—an IIT Madras initiative—and knowledge partner X QUIZ IT, embraced the theme “Nature & I Stand Together,” highlighting the five fundamental elements: Earth, Water, Air, Space, and Fire.

Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Vice Chairman of Sona Institutions, delivered a compelling presidential address emphasizing the critical importance of water conservation in today’s world. The event featured a special address by Prof. Dr. S.R.R Senthilkumar, Principal of Sona College of Technology, and an insightful keynote by Mr. E Nandakumar, CEO of ICCW.

The celebration saw enthusiastic participation from over 500 students representing various institutions across Salem, who engaged in quizzes, debates, oratory competitions, and project presentations. Outstanding performers were rewarded with attractive prizes.

Attendees were treated to a thought-provoking theatrical performance by AGAI-Theatre of Voices, alongside expert discussions on water conservation, wellness, and sustainability practices.

This event reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting Earth’s most vital resource—water—through education, awareness, and collaborative action.