Chennai, Oct 29: SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, organised the Lamp Lighting Ceremony 2026–2027 for its 35th batch of B.Sc. Nursing students and 34th batch of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery students at SRM Medical College.
Tmt. K. Porkodi, IAS, Additional Director, Social Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Dr. T. Mythili, Additional Registrar, MSL, SRMIST, presided over the event. The ceremony marked an important milestone in the students’ academic journey, symbolising their commitment to the nursing profession and the values of compassionate care and service.
The programme began with an invocation, followed by the welcome address and felicitation of the Chief Guest by Prof. (Dr.) J. C. Helen Shaji, Dean, SRM College of Nursing. The dignitaries then lit the traditional lamp, followed by the lighting of the students’ lamps by nursing personnel.
Mrs. Ambiga, Associate Professor, SRM College of Nursing, spoke on the significance of the lamp lighting ceremony. The Florence Nightingale Pledge was administered by Mrs. Kavitha S., Chief Nursing Officer, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, reaffirming the students’ commitment to professional ethics and patient care. First-year B.Sc. Nursing students presented a dedication song.
Prof. (Dr.) J. C. Helen Shaji presented the annual report, highlighting the college’s activities and achievements. The felicitation session featured Dr. R. Venkatraman, Medical Superintendent, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. T. Mythili delivered the Presidential Address, followed by the Chief Guest Address by Tmt. K. Porkodi, IAS. In her address, she spoke about nursing as a profession rooted in service, compassion and responsibility. She highlighted the calmness, empathy and resilience required to care for patients in challenging situations and emphasised the important role nurses play in giving patients hope, comfort and confidence during difficult times. She encouraged students to uphold professional ethics, approach their responsibilities with dedication and remember the human impact of the care they provide.
The Lamp Lighting Ceremony reflects SRM College of Nursing’s commitment to preparing future nursing professionals with a strong sense of responsibility, compassion and dedication to patient care.
