Phenyl Making

Problem Identification: The village of Vellakaradu (VattakattuPudhur) faces significant challenges due to a lack of job opportunities, leaving many local people struggling with financial instability and sustenance issues. Despite these hardships, there is a strong enthusiasm among the villagers to learn new skills and pursue entrepreneurship. 

Implementation: In 2018, a novel initiative was launched by the Department of Chemistry at St. Joseph's College for Women to provide phenyl-making training to the deserving local population. This effort goes beyond just imparting technical skills; the college also extends marketing support, aiding in sales and promotional campaigns. The proceeds from these activities are carefully channeled back to the community members, helping to improve their financial situation and overall well-being.

Output:

Around 40 women from Vattakattupudhur village were benefitted and they got trained about the preparation and usage of phenyl.

About the college:

• St. Joseph’s college for women, Tirupur is a Catholic Minority Institution. It is under the direction of the religious society of the Franciscan Sisters of the Presentation of Mary founded by Rev. Fr. Joseph Louis Ravel in the year 1853. The Institution aims to offer holistic education of the empowerment of young women by promoting academic excellence, employability and leadership qualities with social commitment. The college was established at 6th September 2000.
• The Department of Chemistry started preparing “Phenyl making” and sanitary cleaners as a skill development activity from 2018 onwards as Department’s Best Practice.
• Department of Chemistry is providing the methodology of preparing cleansing products to the students of our college.
• During Covid period, the Department of Chemistry distributed the products like sanitizers, household cleaners and masks to the public. The phenyl was given to the Government Hospitals and Orphanages in nearby areas also.

The Department of Chemistry is planning to make this activity in large scale, so that it will reach more beneficiaries in the society. The success story of phenyl making is possible because of our service mindedness and thought provoking guidance. Appreciation to the faculty and students of the department of Chemistry for making the service for promoting the urban Women to become financially independent.

1. Mrs.P.Viji – Head of the Department
2. Mrs. A. Kamatchi – Assistant Professor
3. Ms. M. Sivasankari – Assistant Professor

Note of appeal:

We request UBA to collaborate with us and help us to do this activity much more effectively by extending financial support towards us. We are looking forward to the opportunity to join hands with you.

Thank you for encouragement