Andhra Loyola College -Botany Association (ALBA)

Sunday, July 5, 2026

07-07-2026- INVITED TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE- ITS IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SAFETY

Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College Organises Invited Talk on Climate Change and Food SecurityVijayawada, July 7: The Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, organised an invited talk on "Climate Change: Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security" to create awareness amongstudents about climate change and sustainable agricultural practices.

The programme was inaugurated with a welcome address by Rev. Fr. Dr. S. Melchior, SJ, Principal. The keynote speaker, Dr. M. Raveendra Reddy, Senior Scientist and Head, Agricultural Research Station, delivered an informative lecture on the impact of climate change on agriculture, crop productivity, and food security, highlighting climate-resilient farming practices and sustainable solutions.

Sri D. Venkateswara Rao, Project Director, Indian Pollution Control Association, also addressed the gathering and explained modern plastic recycling technologies and the importance of effective plastic waste management for environmental protection.

The programme was attended by Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Vice Principal, Dr. T. Rose Mary, Head, Department of Botany, Ms. S. Sailaja, Dr. G. Ramesh, faculty members, and students from all Biological Sciences departments. The interactive session was highly appreciated by the participants and concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the invited speakers and the college management for organising the informative programme.

Friday, April 17, 2026

07-04-2026- Plantation programme

Plantation programme

The Department of Botany organized Plantation programme in Andhra Loyola College campus on 7/4/2026.Chief Guest Fr.Ignasimuthu, SJ, Rector,St.Xavier's College, Palamkotai addressed the students highlighting the importance of plantation for Environmental sustainability. He planted Pomegranate sapling & explained the importance of fruits in human health,immunity which promotes heart health , lower blood pressure , prevent cancer etc..and the importance of higher education & research.Degree and Intermediate students participated in this programme.

Fr. Dr. Melchior S J - Principal, Fr. K. Kiran Kumar S J - Vice Principal, Dr. M Srinivas Reddy- Vice Principal, Dr B Siva kumari - Vice Principal, Dr.T Rose Mary - HoD of Botany, Dr Sahaya bhaskaran,Dr.N.Francis Xavier, Dr G S Prasad Rao- Librarian , Dr. Roja mani were present.