Mangaluru: In order to give an opportunity to learn the importance of mobile communication and how a mobile phone works and to get the knowledge to repair it in emergency, department of Physics, St Agnes College (Autonomous), organised a two-day workshop on ‘Mobile Communication and Maintenance’ under Star College Status, DBT New Delhi.

The workshop was inaugurated on November 13 at the Audio-Visual Room, Veronica Block, St Agnes College (Autonomous). Murali H, director (Operations) of BDPS Computer Education, Mangalore was the chief guest and Sr Dr M Jeswina, principal of the college presided over the inaugural programme. Prof Mariola C Pinto, chairperson and coordinator of the workshop explained the purpose and the background of the workshop. Prof Marina Lobo welcomed the gathering. Murali H expressed his appreciation of the efforts made by Physics department of the college towards gaining knowledge in ‘Mobile Communication and Maintenance’ and stressed the importance of using mobile phone positively in our life. Sr Dr M Jeswina inspired the students to make use of the workshop and also expressed her views on the importance of mobile communication. Sr M Evet Priya rendered vote of thanks. Lidia Maria D’Souza compered the inaugural programme.

Later for two days, the sessions with practical on introduction to electricity, mobile communication, mobile phone theory, trouble shooting were taken up by the resource persons Rajesh Kumar and Michael Luis. Students deeply appreciated the commitment, enthusiasm and knowledge shared by the two resource persons.

The valedictory session was conducted on November 14. Rajesh Kumar and Michael Luis presided over the valedictory session. The participants expressed their extreme satisfaction on what they learnt from the workshop. Certificates of participation were distributed to mark the closing of the ceremony. Jyothika welcomed the gathering, Parvati Hanamant Ravadi rendered vote of thanks and Carol D’Silva compered the evening session.