Moulding Model Citizens-II (MMC-II)
Moulding Model Citizens
The Moulding Model Citizens- Course 2 (MMC II) was conducted from 21 to 26 April 2025. Sixteen students of various ages participated. A wide range of topics covering topics including Aeroshow, Antartica Expedition, Fun with Maths, Food Safety, Fishing Vessels & Fish Procssing Industry, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Microbiology etc. were dealt with. On Social Sciences, Music, Yoga, Ayurveda, Drug abuse and its pitfalls, Banking, Story-telling as an art, etc, were covered. Visit to Robotics Lab in Model Engg college in Thrikkakara and Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT were the highlights.
Dr A Vijayakumar of CUSAT, Dr Rajesh of NPOL, A . Gayathri of
Dr KJ Mathew, Sri Zacharia Mani, Dr Sankar, Ms Geetha, Dr L Krishnan from CGOA lent their time to enthuse children . Sri TNT Nair was the chief guest for the valedictory function. Sri ARS Menon was the course coordinator.
Dr A Vijayakumar of CUSAT, Dr Rajesh of NPOL, A Gayathri of HAL, Shri Abraham Tharian, former Executive Director of South Indian Bank,Dr TMU Warrier of Kottackal Arya Vaidya Sala, Professors of Model Engg college, scientists of CMFRI and CIFT were members of the faculty.
A total of 24 lectures in 6 days constituted the MMC2 Course which left them wanting to join MMC3 Soon enough.
Inauguration
Dr Mohammed Hatha Ex- Director of the of School of Marine Sciences CUSAT (Left) inaugurated the Course in the CGOA Auditorium in a function presided over by Sri Anantha Narayanan, President CGOA (right)
Dr Hatha
Dr Hatha speaking to the students
Dr K J Mathew
Dr K J Mathew sharing the experience during this Antarctica Expedition
Participants with the CGOA Team
Participants with the CGOA Team
Participants with the Office Bearers and organizers of MMC II at the CGOA Auditorium
CGOA Organizes run against drug abuse
CGOA-Kochi Run against drugs
The Central Government Officers' Association has organised a Run Against Drug Abuse on 27th April 2025 in association with the state Excise Department.
The 10 K run was flagged off by Sri Putta Vimaladitya the Police Commissioner of Kochi. The 5 run was flagged off by Sri Gurkaran Singh Bains, the Customs Commossioner of Kochi. All runners took an anti-drug abuse pledge before Sri Ananthanarayanan, President of CGOA.
The CGOA Run was marked by the presence and active participation of many leading runners of the Kochi circuit. With the phenomenal success of this very first attempt, CGOA has decided to make it an annual event and the CGOA run is well poised to become one of the benchmark running events in the city for the years to come.
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Prize winners
During the prize distribution ceremony, Sri K S Sashikumar, Secretary CGOA welcomed the gathering. Sri Ananthanarayanan President CGOA announced that the CGOA run will be an annual event from this year. Sri Madhu S Nair Managing Director Cochin Shipyard, Sri N Ravi, DIG Coast Guard, Shri. MF Suresh, Asst. Excise Commissioner, Sri T P Salim Kumar the, the Run Coordinator spoke on the occasion.
Ganamela troupe of CGOA takes off
Ganamela at Thrikkakara
- The ganamela troupe of CGOA (gaana) performed for an external audience for the first time on 15 April 2025 at the Atulya Senior Citizens Care Home in Trikkakara. The Vishu function was organized to celebrate the birthdays of two inmates of the Home. CGOA singers rendered fourteen soulful songs in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi to entertain the multi-lingual elderly audience.
- Zacharia Mani and Dr Krishnan gave away Vishukaineetam to the inmates.
- Singers Sri Zacharia Mani, Dr Krishnan and Ms Anitha Shenoy braved their age barriers to entertain the inmates. Other singers were Sebi, Salim Kumar, Vinodini, Sebastian D’silva and Madhu. S Anatha Nrayanan too sang some favorite songs of yester-years. Inspired by the CGOA singers, a few inmates too sang.
- The programme soothened the hearts of those senior citizens living under the care of Atulya Home. They gave away snack packets to the singers as a token of their affection to the CGOA team. Hrudya, the caretaker of Atulya, coordinated from Atulya side while Anantha Narayanan from CGOA took care of logistics and the interface.The inmates expressed their happiness and gratitude to CGOA for organizing the ganamela. ,
CGOA singers in action
Salim Kumar singing
Krishnan
Dr L Krishnan
വിഷു കൈനീട്ടം
Smt Vinidini S Menon handing over kaineetam to an inmate
Sri Sebi handing over kaineetam to an inmate
The enthralled audience
The inmates in rapt attention enjoying the songs
Anita Shenoy
Smt. Anitha shenoy singing a Hindi bhajan 'Than Tho Mandir'
Sharing happiness
One of the inmates sharing her happiness with the President , CGOA
Free eye camp at CGOA
Free Eye Camp at CGOA
A free eye testing camp was organized jointly by CGOA and Giridhar Eye Institute (GEI) Kadavanthra, the leading eye hospital in the city on 5th April 2025. Nearly 50 members comprising members of CGOA, their family members and friends participated in the camp. A team from the Hospital examined the participants and offered preliminary check on vision defects with referral to Hospital, where required.
The team from GEI was led by Ophthalmologist Dr. Mahitha Narayanan and Dr Rinsha, assisted by the optometrists, Shri Balasankar, Ms. Malavika, Ms. Hiba, Mr. Ajul, and Mr. Syamjith. The camp coordinator was Mr Manoj Kumar. A representative from the Swarnam eye bank of GEI, Mr. Bineesh received a few offers from members for eye donation too. It was heartening to know that the optometrists were old students of the President of CGOA, Sri. S. Anantha Narayanan. formerly a faculty in Susrutha School of Optronics and Visual Sciences (SSO) under GEI.
Members of CGOA, their families and friends were benefitted
The team from GEI was led by Ophthalmologist Dr. Mahitha Narayanan and Dr Rinsha, assisted by the optometrists, Shri Balasankar, Ms. Malavika, Ms. Hiba, Mr. Ajul, and Mr. Syamjith. The camp coordinator was Mr Manoj Kumar. A representative from the Swarnam eye bank of GEI, Mr. Bineesh received a few offers from members for eye donation to
Members of CGOA, their families and friends were benefitted
Members of CGOA, their families and friends were benefitted
o. It was heartening to know that the optometrists were old students of the President of CGOA, Sri. S. Anantha Narayanan. formerly a faculty in Susrutha School of Optronics and Visual Sciences (SSO) under GEI.
Recent Events
National Science Day
On the eve of the National Science Day, CGOA organized a programme entitled Meet Science and Scientists at Work (MSSW)- a one-day visit of 22 school children to three National laboratories in Kochi viz. CSIR-NIO, ICAR-CMFRI & MOES-CMLRE .
Pre-visit briefing
The students assembled at CGOA Hall at 830 am on 27 February 2025 and were briefed about the visit by Dr ARS Menon.
At CSIR-NIO
Students were first were taken to CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography - Kochi Regional Centre at 9 am and were received by Dr K K C Nair former Head of the Centre. Ms Ramzi, Scientist, briefed the team on the ongoing activities of the Institute in its different centres. The students were taken around the various facilities of the Centre. Dr Jyotibabu, Scientist-in-charge of the Centre also addressed the gathering. The Centre hosted them for tea and snacks. The visit lasted 2 hrs.
At ICAR-CMFRI
The next point of visit was ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. The Point of Contact briefed the students about the marine sciences-related work being done at the Institute and they were shown around the facilities. Dr Grinson George, Director, CMFRI interacted with the students extensively and he explained how the local fisher community is being benefited by the research activities of CMFRI. The highlight of the visit was the exquisite collection of marine organisms in the Institute museum. Dr NGK Pillai of CGOA, himself a renowned marine biologist, guided the students’ visit to CMFRI.
At-CMLRE
The next visit was to the Center for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) in Puthuvypin. Dr Yeswanth, Scientist C conducted the visit through the laboratories of CMLRE and explained the Institute's role in protecting and cataloging the marine organisms in our oceans. After a 2-hour visit and a sumptuous lunch offered by CMLRE, the students returned to the CGOA Hall in Panampilly Nagar for debriefing.
Debriefing at CGOA
The final session at CGOA consisted of a feedback session, quiz programme, and a valedictory function.
During the feedback session, the students said 'it was a day well -spent’ ‘now, we know the scope of oceanography better’ , 'we are thankful to CGOA for the visit’., 'we want to join for your future programmes also’ etc.
Dr ARS Menon conducted a written Quiz on the sites visited.
The valedictory session was chaired by Sri S Ananthanarayanan, President of CGOA . Dr KJ Mathew, Former Principal Scientist of CMFRI, gave away the Certificate of Participation to all students. Certificates of appreciation were given to the three toppers in the Quiz contests. Two of the parents and some members of the Executive Committee, CGOA graced the occasion with their presence. Tea and snacks were also served.
Overall, the programme went well and reflected
the desire of young minds to know better the opportunities that are available for those who pursue science studies.
A participation fee of Rs 500/- per student was levied to cover the cost of the programme.
Students @CMLRE
Top: Students at CMLRE Puthuvypin
Bottom: Activities of the Institute being explained to students
Students @CMFRI
Top: Dr Grinson George, Director CMFRI addresses the students
Bottom: Students at the CMFRI museum
Students @NIO-Kochi Centre
Pictures show students visiting the laboratories of NIO - Kochi Regional Centre
Valedictory Session
- Top left: Dr N G K Pillai distributing the certificate
- Top right:Winners of Quiz with the CGOA President Sri Ananthanarayanan
- Middle left: A participant talking on the occasion.
- Middle right: A Parent giving her feedback
- Bottom: The students on a chat with the President
OTHER RECENT EVENTS
X'Mas - New Year Celebrations
CGOA celebrated X'Mas & New year on 13 Jan 2025
The main highlight of the programme was Christmas songs rendered by Loudato Si (Latin Choir), Panangad led by Mr Lino Peter (Keyboard) and Mr Bertolomeo (Lead Vocalist).
Dr A Simon gave the Christmas message which emphasized the importance of remaining happy and communicating happiness to the people around you.
There was an enlightening quiz programme conducted by Sri Ananthanarayanan on Christmas.
A number of CGOA artistes rendered songs and presented variety entertainment programmes
(Pictures to be added)
Performers in action
Annual general Body Meeting 2024
The Annual General Body Meeting of the Central Government Officers' Association was held on 9 November 2024 at the CGOA Auditorium. The meeting started at 1030 hrs and was followed by a ceremony to honor the achievers among the CGOA members.
The picture above shows Sri Anathanarayanan, President CGOA addressing the General Body Meeting.
Welcome address by Dr K K C Nair, Vice President CGOA
Sri Sashi Kumar Secretary, CGOA presenting the Annual Report 2023-24
Sri Telson Noronha presenting the Fiancial Statements for 2023-24
Achievers felicitated
Achievers 2023-24
Three members of CGOA were felicitated during the AGM-2024 held on 09 Nov 2024 for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
The recipients were Dr V V Sugunan, Former Asst Director General ICAR, New Delhi (left), Dr B Venugopal, Former Director, National Museum of Natural History ( MoEFCC), New Delhi and Winner, Njattuvela Award (second from left) and Dr D Seshagiri, Director NPOL, Kochi (far right). Sri Ahmed Kunju (middle) and Sri Anathanarayanan (second from right) are also seen with the award winners.
Dr Sugunan
Dr Sugunan receiving the memento from Sri Zacharia Mani, senior member CGOA
Dr Seshagiri
Dr Seshagiri receiving the memento from Sri Ahmed Kunju, senior member CGOA
Dr Venugopal
Dr Venugopal receiving the memento from Sri Ahmed Kunju, senior member CGOA
The audience
Onam 2024 was celebrated on 21 Sept
Highlights
Father-son duo
Highlights
Programme started at 10.00 AM. The main highlights of the event were:
- Chakyar Koothu by Edanad Rajan Nambiar
- Onam Quiz - Quiz Master ARS Menon
- Songs by CGOA artistes
- Pookkalam
- Sadya
- Honoring of Senior members
Koothu
Father-son duo
Highlights
Chakyar koothu by Edanad Rajan Nambiar, the well known exponent of the traditional art form of Keralam, was the main highlight of the Onam 2024.
Father-son duo
Father-son duo
Father-son duo
Rajan Nambiar was accompanied by his son, Yedu Krishnan, who played mizhavu. The chakyar kept the audience enthralled with his narration of panchali swayamvaram laced with contemporary social & political satire and witticism, which are the hallmark of koothu
Songs
Father-son duo
Smt Vinodini S Menon singing
Pep talk on the sidelines
Dr A Simon, Sri T N T Nair, Dr K K C Nair and Dr P Haridas
The enthralled audience
Singers in action
CGOA singers (from left) Dr P Jayasankar, Sri T P Salim Kumar, Sri Lijin J Kamal, Smt. Nirmala Ravinath & Smt Anita Shenoy presenting an Onam medley
Honoring seniors
Lt Cdr P K N Pillai, being honored by Dr K K C Nair. Also seen in the pic are Sri Sashikumar Secretary CGOA and Sri P Sreedharan who was also honored
Onam song
Onam song
Smt Anita Shenoy singing
Onam song
Onam song
Smt Geetha Ananth singing
Senior members honored
Senior members were honored during the function. Seen in the picture are (from left) Dr Somasekharan, Dr Simon, Sri Sreedharan, Lt Cdr P K N Pillai, Dr. N G K Pillai and Dr J P George
Onasadya
The programme culminated with a sumptuous onasdya
Vishu, Easter and Eid celebrations @ CGOA
Vishu, Easter and Eid celebrated
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 20th April 2024. The main highlight of the colorful cultural programme was a delightful tholpavakkoothu (shadow puppetry) presented by Sri Rajeev Pulavar and his team. S/Sri Sebastian De Silva and Lijjin Kamal, along with Sri P Jayasankar and Smt Anita Shenoy enthralled the audience with their song numbers
The meeting, which started at 1700 hrs and ended at 0900 hrs, was followed by a sumptuous dinner.
Dance by Kum. Ashrita
Kum. Ashrita, daughter of Dr Jeyya Jeyanti , MC Member, CGOA presenting a dance performance
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Master Naresh, son of Dr Jeyya Jeyanti, MC Member, CGOA presenting a dance performance
P Jayasankar
Western Dance by Master Naresh
Dr P Jayasankar, Member MC, CGOA Singing
Lijjit Kamal
Sri Lijjit J Kamal, new member of CGOA Singing
Sebastian De Silva
Sri Sebastian De Silva new member of CGOA Singing
Anita Shenoy
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
Smt Anita Shenoy, Member CGOA singing
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
Rajeev Pulavar
A ‘tholpavakkoothu’ performance by the famous artiste Mr. Rajeev Pulavar was the main attraction of Vishu-Easter-Ramzan celebrations-2024. Mr Rajeev Pulavar, son of Padmasree Ramachandra Pulavar of Palakkad, briefing the audience on the origins and practice of this art-form “ Tholpavakoothu”
Glimpses from Tholpavakkoothu
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
One of the artistes demonstrating how puppet shows are performed
Rajeev talking about puppet show tradition
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
After briefing the audience on the origin and practice of this art-form Tholpavakkoothu, he made a small demonstration of pavakkoothu (puppetry) in open. Then his team went on to give the performance of ’shadow puppetry’ to enthrall the audience
Puppet of a woman
Demonstrating how puppet show is performed
Puppet of a woman
A live demo of puppet show
Dancing girl
Puppet of a woman
Showing how puppets dance
The inside story
Rajeev explaining the props of tholpavakkoothu to the President, CGOA
Behind the screen
Inside the screen. These traditional lamps are used to create shadows
Vishu, Easter & Eid celebrated
Easter, Vishu & Eid Celebrated
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 22 April 2023. The main highlight of the colourful cultural programme was a one-man-play by Sri Ranganathan of Poothotta. Sri P S Parameswaran and Sri Ananthnarayanan delivered the welcome speech presidential address respectuvely. Sri TNT Nair recited Vyloppilly's poem on Vishu. All recentl
CGOA has celebrated Easter, Vishu and Eid on 22 April 2023. The main highlight of the colourful cultural programme was a one-man-play by Sri Ranganathan of Poothotta. Sri P S Parameswaran and Sri Ananthnarayanan delivered the welcome speech presidential address respectuvely. Sri TNT Nair recited Vyloppilly's poem on Vishu. All recently joined members were introduced and the elder members viz., Sri Zacharia Mani and Sri Anathanarayanan reminisced on their Vishu experiences. Dr Vasu Sugunan presented a magic show. Dr Grinson George, who recently came back after a foreign assignment, narrated his experience. Members whose birthdays fell in April were felicitated.
The meeting, which started at 1030 hrs and ended at 1330 hrs, was followed by lunch.
Pictures (from top left) 1. Invocation by Smt. Nirmala Ravinath 2. Presidential address by Sri Ananthnarayanan, President CGOA (Sri P S Parameswaran Member MC can be seen in the picture) 3. Felicitating members having birthdays in April 4. Sri Sashikumar Secretary introducing new members 5. Welcoming Sri D Suman Babu, recently joined member 6. Easter and Vishu memories by Sri Zacharia Mani 7 & 8. Magic show by Dr Vasu Sugunan 9. Dr Grinson George narrating his memories of SAARC assignment in Dhaka 10, 11, 12. Scenes from കഞ്ഞി കുടിച്ചിട്ടു പോകാം one -man-play by Sri Ranganathan Poothotta. 13. Members of the drama team തെക്കൻ പറവൂർ നാടകസംഘം. Video: Ranganathan in action
