Expressnews
The Department of Corporate Secretaryship at Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women, in collaboration with Thuvakkam NGO, organised the 386th Madras Day Celebrations on August 22, 2025, commemorating the founding of Chennai (Madras) and reflecting on its heritage, civic life, and sustainable future.
A major highlight of the event was a Human Formation titled “A Salute to the Legacy of our Beloved City”. In a symbolic gesture, 386 students came together to represent each year of the city’s existence, creating a striking visual tribute to Chennai’s history and identity. The formation, organisers noted, was designed to foster unity, civic consciousness, and collective memory among young learners.
The celebrations also featured a Poster-Making Challenge on the theme “How do you want to see Madras after 30 years?”. Students presented a wide range of creative ideas, envisioning Chennai as a city marked by green infrastructure, clean environments, technological innovation, and social inclusivity. The contest encouraged students to link heritage with urban aspirations, combining artistic expression with civic imagination.
Faculty members highlighted that the initiative integrated CTTE College’s core principles of Values, Knowledge, Skills, Quality, and Lifelong Learning, while the partnership with Thuvakkam NGO underlined the importance of academia–community collaboration in addressing urban and environmental challenges.
Speaking at the event, representatives from the organising committee said, “By adopting the principles of Green Campus and Clean Campus, Madras can evolve into a sustainable city that sets an example for others. Our collective efforts must aim at building a superior and luminous Chennai, one that blends heritage, innovation, and community values.”
The celebration, while honouring Chennai’s 386-year-old legacy, also served as an educational platform for students, encouraging them to connect cultural history with contemporary challenges such as urbanisation, environmental degradation, and civic responsibility. The college described the event as part of its broader mission to promote heritage-based civic education and ecological consciousness, inspiring students to become responsible citizens committed to shaping the city’s future.
