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The Hindu
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CavinKare launches student-led meal service in Cuddalore
Chennai-based FMCG major CavinKare on Wednesday launched CK Unavagam, a student-led meal service at Pudupalayam in Cuddalore. Operated by CK Educational Institutions, the facility spread across 4,500 with a seating capacity of 200, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner starting from ₹10. The Unavagam was inaugurated by Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director of CK Educational Institutions. According to a press note, while the community gains access to wholesome and nutritious meals, students gain the opportunity of running a full-fledged enterprise — managing finances, coordinating with vendors, handling inventory, ensuring quality, engaging with customers and marketing. 'By engaging our students in this mission, we are creating responsible citizens who understand compassion, community spirit and sustainability,' Ms. Ranganathan said. C.K. Ranganathan, chairman and managing director, CavinKare Private Limited, said, 'CK Unavagam is a meaningful innovation that blends education with social impact.'
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Engineering college in Cuddalore secures autonomous status
The CK College of Engineering and Technology (CKCET), Cuddalore, has been accorded autonomous status for 10 years by the University Grants Commission. According to an official press note, the autonomy empowers the CavinKare-patronised academic institution to independently design curriculum, industry-aligned courses, emerging technology modules, and implement flexible real-world pedagogy. The autonomy was conferred based on CKCET's academic governance, student success, and commitment to educational excellence. Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director, CK Group of Educational Institutions and Director, New Initiatives and E-Commerce, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. said: 'The institution's journey to autonomy reflects years of focused effort, innovation, and student-centric growth.' The institution also announced collaborations with 15 leading industry partners to provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experience. In addition, the college will soon launch a blended programme, with specialisations in Artificial Intelligence, preparing students for the evolving global job market.
