M. Yoganathan Delivers Special Lecture at IEI Coimbatore's 61st AGM

M. Yoganathan Delivers Special Lecture at IEI Coimbatore's 61st AGM

Coimbatore, October 23, 2026: The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre, held its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the PSG College of Technology campus in Peelamedu, Coimbatore. Around 100 members, faculty members from various institutions and industry representatives attended the programme.

Chairman Dr. M. Senthilkumar welcomed the gathering. Honorary Secretary Dr. J. Pradeep Kumar presented the annual report and audited financial report for the year 2025–2026. Both reports were approved during the meeting.

M. Yoganathan Delivers Special Lecture on Tree Conservation

The highlight of the programme was a special lecture delivered by M. Yoganathan, popularly known as the Tree Man of Coimbatore. He is a social activist and environmentalist based in Coimbatore.

His lecture was titled “உயிர் வாழ ஒரு மரம் – A Tree for Survival.” During the session, Yoganathan highlighted the importance of trees in maintaining ecological balance, reducing global warming and protecting biodiversity.

He encouraged participants to plant and nurture trees and actively contribute to environmental conservation. He also emphasised the need for collective efforts to create a greener and more sustainable future.

Members and Industry Representatives Attend

Approximately 100 participants attended the AGM, including IEI members, faculty members from various educational institutions and industry representatives. The programme provided an opportunity to review the centre's annual activities and financial reports while raising awareness about environmental responsibility.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Honorary Secretary Dr. J. Pradeep Kumar delivered the vote of thanks and expressed appreciation to the members for their participation.

Event Details

Organiser: The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre

Event: 61st Annual General Meeting

Date: October 23, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Venue: PSG College of Technology campus, Peelamedu, Coimbatore

Special Lecture Speaker: M. Yoganathan, Tree Man of Coimbatore

Lecture Topic: உயிர் வாழ ஒரு மரம் – A Tree for Survival

Participants: Approximately 100

The AGM combined the centre's annual review with an important message on environmental conservation. Through his special lecture, M. Yoganathan encouraged participants to recognise the value of trees and support efforts to protect the environment for future generations.