TBIIC

About Us

Thassim Beevi Innovation Incubation Council

2018Established

MHRDInitiative

Govt.Educational Partner

MultiDisciplines

Recognized as an educational partner by the Government of India — TBIIC is reshaping higher education institutions to produce skilled graduates contributing to the nation's GDP.

Thassim Beevi Innovation Incubation Council was established on 20th June 2018, under MHRD initiatives to groom young emerging students of various disciplines to become innovators, entrepreneurs and startups in their area of interest. The Government of India, as an educational partner, is now transforming higher education institutions to produce skilled graduates. The country is facing challenges in a multifaceted manner to increase the GDP of the Nation where the young minds in schools and colleges shall be guided and motivated in the right directions to be a role player in the country's growth and economic development in the next decade.

Encouraging Citizens to Guide Students Toward Excellence

We the citizens of India shall guide our students to march towards excellence in their ideas, knowledge, core activity, innovations and to become more entrepreneurial. The country is looking for and expecting the institutions to become agents of change in fine tuning the brains of young population in higher educational campus. Hence with this vision, TBIIC is inviting the students, faculty, entrepreneurs, alumnae and start-ups, innovators to participate in this council to get directions in a phased manner to groom their ideas into actions, transform their creativity into innovations, and to become entrepreneurs to provide jobs to various sections of our society and make our Nation proud in the Global scenario.

Establishment and Mission

TBIIC, established on June 20th, 2018, is a dynamic initiative under the MHRD to nurture the potential of emerging students from diverse disciplines. Our primary mission is to transform these young minds into innovators, entrepreneurs, and catalysts for startups within their respective fields. Recognized as an educational partner by the Government of India, TBIIC is dedicated to reshaping higher education institutions, producing skilled graduates and contributing to the nation's GDP.

The Challenge and Our Role

As India faces multifaceted challenges in its quest for economic growth, TBIIC is committed to guiding and motivating students in schools and colleges. We believe that the youth is a pivotal force in driving the country's growth and economic development in the next decade. Our goal is to act as a guiding light, ensuring that students are directed towards excellence in ideas, knowledge, core activities, and innovations.

Vision for Transformation

At TBIIC, we envision educational institutions as agents of change, fine-tuning the minds of the young population on higher education campuses. As citizens of India, our responsibility is to guide students towards excellence in their respective fields, fostering creativity and innovation. We invite students, faculty, entrepreneurs, alumnae, and startups to be part of this transformative journey. Through TBIIC, participants will receive phased guidance to turn their ideas into actions, transform creativity into innovations, and become entrepreneurs contributing to job creation and the nation's pride on the global stage.

Vision & Mission

Our guiding principles and objectives

Vision

By fostering an entrepreneurial culture on campus and meeting the requirements of faculty and student entrepreneurs with cutting-edge socially relevant ideas, we can improve our educational system and advance both the national economic and social development.

Mission

To establish a platform with the necessary infrastructure that can allow students and faculty to invent and quickly design their ideas with support from the government, industry, and reputable academic institutions throughout the country to help them fulfil their potentials.

Objectives

Effective maintenance of the cell with proper records and registers.
To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by Central MIC in a time-bound fashion.
Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
Organize periodic workshops, seminars and interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
Create an Institution's Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution's faculty and students.
Organize Hackathons, idea competitions, mini-challenges etc. with the involvement of industries.

TBIIC Composition

Well-structured faculty team with defined objectives and values

TBIIC functions with a well-structured faculty team with defined objectives and values.

Effective maintenance of the cell with proper records and registers.
Each member undergoes the IIC Orientation Programme.
Organizing intra-college and inter-college competitions.
All members work under the guidance of group leader nominated by the faculty.
Eliminating students who violate the rules of the IIC council.

TBIIC Team Members

Dr. S. Sumaya

TBIIC President / Principal

Dr. Rosy Fernando

TBIIC Vice President / Director

Ms. M. Regina

Member (Teaching)

Ms. S. Kowsalya

Member (Teaching)

Ms. M. Amrith Rashmi

Member (Teaching)

Ms. S. Amina Zuhaifa

Member (Teaching)

Ms. Harshana Devi

Member (Teaching)

Full Team Table

S.No	Name of Member	Member Type	Key Role / Position in IIC
1	Dr. S. Sumaya	Teaching	TBIIC President / Principal
2	Dr. Rosy Fernando	Teaching	TBIIC Vice President / Director
3	Ms. M. Regina	Teaching	Member
4	Ms. S. Kowsalya	Teaching	Member
5	Ms. M. Amrith Rashmi	Teaching	Member
6	Ms. S. Amina Zuhaifa	Teaching	Member
7	Ms. Harshana Devi	Teaching	Member

NISP

National Innovation & Startup Policy — Startup Policies

The following startup policies guide TBIIC's innovation and entrepreneurship framework at institutional and national level.

Startup Policies

Tamil Nadu Startup & Innovation Policy 2018 – 2023

Government of Tamil Nadu — PDF Document

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National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019

For Students & Faculty — PDF Document

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EDC & Startups

Entrepreneurship Development Cell · Faculty & Student Startups

Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship play a significant role in the socio-economic development of a nation. Entrepreneurship is the act of creating a business or businesses while building and scaling it to generate a profit and is also about transforming the world by solving big problems. In order to fulfil the need of an hour, TBAKC has a well-equipped Entrepreneurship Developmental Cell.

The main aim of the cell is to generate employment for people in their enterprises. This cell will reduce the unemployment, which is the main cause of all economic problems. The EDC has carried out some important stimulatory activities.

Faculty Startup

Name of the Faculty	Department	Name of the Company
Dr. S. Muthumareeswari	Home Science and Research Centre	Dravidian Food Products LLP act, 2008 — Registration No. AAY0854. Start-up India Registration under process

Student Startups

S.No	Name	Class	Name of Product
1	Seeni Sulaiha	Alumna	Hana Handcrafted Beauty — Cosmetic & Personal Care / Medical & Health MSME-UDYAM-TN-19-0001039
2	H. Halima	BBA	Sha Sha Naturals — naturals cosmetic developed by seaweed MSME-UDYAM-TN-21-0013706
3	A. R. Nusaiba	BA English	Resin Products
4	S. Afra Fathima	Alumna	Afii's Naturals — Organic Cosmetic Products

Startup Achievements

Ms S Asma Safrin

Computer Science

3rd Prize · ₹20,000

Knowledge Pattarai

Won third prize of ₹20,000 in Knowledge Pattarai — "A National Level Mega Contest for Innovation and Start-Ups" organized by Syed Ammal Innovation and Incubation Council.

She designed software on the topic "Automatic Prevention of Car Accidents"

MGNCRE

Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education

Welcome to the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), an initiative under the Ministry of Human Resource Development in the Government of India. Established with a vision to foster rural entrepreneurship, MGNCRE is committed to empowering students and fostering a culture of innovation and enterprise in rural areas.

About MGNCRE

MGNCRE was founded to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills, particularly in the rural context. Since its inception, MGNCRE has been dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit among students, aiming to create a generation of self-reliant individuals capable of driving socio-economic change in their communities.

The Birth of the Rural Entrepreneurship Cell

On 25th November 2020, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. S. Sumaya, Principal of Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women, Kilakarai, the Rural Entrepreneurship Cell (REC) was established. REC serves as a catalyst for igniting the entrepreneurial flame within students, providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

Our Objectives

Organizing workshops on business plan preparation and implementation.
Strengthening entrepreneurial skills through business competitions.
Grooming students to become successful rural entrepreneurs.
Initiating and promoting rural entrepreneurship initiatives.
Facilitating networking opportunities with established rural entrepreneurs.

Leadership and Guidance

Under the able guidance of Prof. Chethan Chittalkar, Director of MGNCRE, and Dr. G. Rajini, MGNCRE has been instrumental in motivating students towards adopting an entrepreneurial and professional mindset. Through various workshops and seminars, they have imparted invaluable knowledge and insights, inspiring students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Our Workshops and Initiatives

MGNCRE conducts a series of workshops and training programs aimed at honing the entrepreneurial skills of students. These workshops cover diverse topics ranging from ideation and business model development to market analysis and financial planning. Through hands-on activities and mentorship sessions, students are equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to launch their ventures.

Join Us in Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs

At MGNCRE, we believe that entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business but about creating solutions, generating employment, and fostering sustainable development. We invite students, educators, and aspiring entrepreneurs to join us in our mission to empower rural communities through entrepreneurship. Together, let's transform ideas into actions and dreams into realities.

Transforming rural landscapes, one entrepreneur at a time — MGNCRE.

Activities

TBIIC & EDC programmes, workshops & events

TBIIC and EDC conduct a wide range of activities year-round — from campus business drives and skill development programmes to inter-college events and industrial visits.

Academic Year 2024 – 2025

S.No	Date(s)	Name of the Activity	Resource Person	Organized by	No. of Participants
1	10.09.2024 to 12.09.2024	College Bazaar by Women Self-Help Groups	Mrs. Chitra, District Project Officer, TNSRLM; Mr. Poonvel Murugan, EDII District Coordinator, Ramanathapuram	Entrepreneurship Development Cell & TBIIC and Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission	25 Women Self-Help Groups
2	03.09.24 to 05.09.24	Campus Business (Food Truck operated by Alumnae)	2 Alumnae	TBIIC & EDC	Students and Faculty from various departments
3	30.08.2024	Self-Employment Stall (Earn while you learn)	Students and Faculty from various departments	TBIIC & EDC	132 students and faculty
4	22.08.2024	Campus Business (Food Truck)	Students from I B.Sc Information Technology	TBIIC & EDC	10 members
5	12.08.2024	Campus Business (Food Truck)	Students from II M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics	TBIIC & EDC	10 members
6	22.07.2024 to 24.07.2024	Skill Development Training Programme on Sprouting Entrepreneurship in Marine Products	Dr. B. Ahilan, Dean, FCRI, Thoothukudi; Dr. P. Ganesan, Associate Professor & Head, DFPT, FCRI, Thoothukudi; Ms. M. Ruthra, CEO, EDII-MPBIF, FCRI, Thoothukudi	EDII — Marine Products Business Incubation Forum, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi	57 Students and 2 TBIIC Members
7	12.07.2024	Campus Business	Students from various departments	TBIIC & EDC	All students and Faculty
8	28.06.2024	Students Orientation Programme	Ms. M. Regina, Coordinator, TBIIC & EDC	TBIIC & EDC	All First Year Students
9	20.06.2024	Visit by EDII — District Coordinator, Ramnad	Mr. Poonvel Murugan, EDII District Coordinator, Ramanathapuram	TBIIC & EDC	EDC members
10	11.06.2024	Students Orientation Programme	Ms. S. Kowsalya, EDC member	TBIIC & EDC	All Second Year Students
11	11.06.2024 and 12.06.2024	Two-day Training Program on Production of Seaweed Based Products for Enhancing the Livelihood of Fisher Folk (funded by NCDC Chennai)	Dr. A. Thahira Banu, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Home Science; Dr. Satish Lakkakula, Scientist, CSMCRI; Dr. T. Kalaiselvi, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science; Mr. K. Kalaiselvan, Research Assistant, NCDC	TBIIC & EDC, in collaboration with Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University) and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan	25 students and 5 SHGs
12	03.05.2024	Host Institution – Commission	Shri P. Jeyaselvam, Assistant Director, Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Madurai	MSME	TBIIC Members

Academic Year 2023 – 2024

S.No	Date(s)	Name of the Activity	Resource Person	Organized by	No. of Participants
1	14.12.2023 & 19.12.2023	Food Truck Business on Campus	Business operated by students of Commerce	EDC & TBIIC	7 Students per Day
2	12.12.2023	One Day (Niral Thiruvizha — Mentors Training Program) @ Ramanathapuram	EDII-TN and Mentors of Ramanathapuram	EDII-TN and Mentors of Ramanathapuram	Ms. Regina, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Maths & EDII Mentor
3	24.11.2023	Field Visit for Problem Identification to Kilakarai Landfill	Mr. Barakathulla SI Kilakarai Land Fill & Ms. Subha, Kilakarai Municipality – Palla Morekullam	TBIIC & EDC	50 Students and 3 Faculty
4	21.11.2023	Food Truck Business at the event organised by the Fisheries Department	Dr. Rosy Fernando & Ms. Amrith	TBIIC & EDC	Ms. Nisha Fathima, Ms. Ravia and Ms. Thasneem representing the NCO RWDO
5	9.11.2023	National Entrepreneurship Day — Visit to Salt Free Dry Fish Factory; Visit to Women-Run Navarathna Small Millet Products Manufacturing Unit	Mr. Kalai Kathiravan & Mr. Krishnan, Lemurian Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Ramanathapuram; Partners Ms. Nandini Devi & Ms. R. Kavitha	TBIIC & EDC	20 Faculty
6	8.11.2023	My Story – Motivational Session by Successful Innovator	Mr. Shrinivasan, Founder, Whitemoon Innovations, Tirunelveli	TBIIC & EDC	Students & Faculty
7	1.11.2023	Celebration in Commemoration of Innovation Day — Presentation of Innovative Ideas by Students	Ms. Nisha Head, Dept. of Fashion Designing & Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director TBIIC	TBIIC in collaboration with Dept. of Fashion Designing	25 students participated
8	1.11.2023	My Story — Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur	Ms. Arpita Makwana, Co-Founder, Design Ensemble India, Mumbai	TBIIC & EDC	200+ Students and Faculty
9	1.11.2023	MSME & Award Winners	Honourable Minister Mr. TM Anbarasan, Ministry of MSME, Government of Tamil Nadu	TBIIC & Alagappa University Hub	200 Students — Ms. Harini, Student Innovator, won ₹1,00,000 award from Honourable Minister Mr. TM Anbarasan
10	31.10.2023	My Story Session: Dare To Explore — Clarity of Mind and Balance of Heart	Ms. Vinni Parekh, Founder Mivisa, Hyderabad	TBIIC & EDC	200 Students from all departments and 7 Faculty
11	17.10.2023	Workshop on Innovation & Biomimicry	Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director TBIIC	TBIIC & EDC	50 Students of Fashion Designing
12	13.10.2023	Brain Storming Session – Problem Identification & Problem Solving Part II	Mr. Sudhakar; Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director TBIIC	TBIIC & EDC	120 UG & PG Students and 5 Faculty
13	30.09.2023	Industrial Visit cum Hands-on Training on Biological Oceanographer Voyage	Mr. Sudhakar; Dr. N. Thajuddin, Pro Vice Chancellor, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute; Mrs. Lakshmi Shree, Asst. Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics, TBAKC; Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director TBIIC; Mrs. KM Buvaneswari, Asst. Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics, TBAKC	DBT Star College Dept. of Nutrition & Dietetics & TBIIC	Students of Dept. of Biochemistry – RVS College, Coimbatore & Dept. of Nutrition & Dietetics, TBAKC
14	29.09.2023 & 30.09.2023	Hands-on Training on Novel Bakery Products	Mr. Sudhakar, Head, Dept. of Bakery & Confectionery, Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Chennai	DBT Star College Dept. of Nutrition & Dietetics & Dr. Rosy Fernando, TBIIC	30 Students, 30 Faculty & 4 members from the Naval Base
15	25.09.2023, 26.09.2023, 28.09.2023	Food Truck Business on Campus	Business operated by students of Commerce	EDC & TBIIC	7 Students per Day
16	21.09.2023	Brainstorming Session on Problem Identification & Problem Solution – Part I	Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director TBIIC	EDC & TBIIC	120 UG & PG Students and 5 Faculty
17	12.09.2023, 14.09.2023, 20.09.2023, 21.09.2023	Food Truck Business on Campus	Business operated by students of Commerce	EDC & TBIIC	7 Students per Day
18	30.08.2023	National Small Industry Day	Dr. Baskaran, Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Thiruppatur; Mr. RV Subramanian, Former Banker and EDII Trainer	TBIIC, EDC & PG & Research Dept. of Commerce	Over 200 commerce students participated
19	29.08.2023	DEMO DAY	Ms. KM Nashrul Aamirah, President, Alumnae Club; Ms. A. Asmath Asifa, Vice President, Alumnae Association of TBAKC	TBIIC, EDC and Alumnae Association	47 stalls
20	16.08.2023 – 17.08.2023	College Bazaar by SHGs	—	TBIIC & EDC in association with TNSRLM Ramnad	Over 27 stalls
21	14.08.2023	Commencement of Campus Business	Business operated by students of Commerce	TBIIC & EDC	10 students
22	8.08.2023	Faculty Development Program	Dr. Elango K, Freelance Editor, Trainer & Instructional Designer, Madurai	TBIIC, EDC and Quality Circle for Staff Development	All faculty and PG students
23	25.07.2023 – 26.07.2023	Entrepreneurship in Marine Products by Marine Products Business Incubation Forum & Visit to Lifaa Unit in Thoothukudi	Dr. B. Ahilan, Dean, FCRI Thoothukudi; Dr. P. Ganesan, Asst. Professor & Head, DFPT, FCRI, Thoothukudi	TBIIC & EDC in association with Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi	—
24	22.07.2023	Workshop on Idea Generation	Mr. Vishal Nair, Entrepreneur & Master Trainer, NEN Wadhwani Foundation; Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director, TBIIC & EDC	TBIIC & EDC	Over 200 students
25	16.07.2023	Graduation Day Stalls	—	TBIIC & EDC	5 stalls, per stall 5 students
26	27.06.2023	Thadai Adai Udai — Unlock your Potential – Entrepreneurship Awareness Program in association with Startup TN & DIGIT ALL	Mrs. Vanathi Amalan, President, Startup TN, Ramanathapuram Circle, Founder of AASVA Technologies; Mr. Gigin Durai, Project Associate, Startup TN, Tirunelveli Hub; Mr. Allan Bridgth, Co-Founder, Spaco Workspace; Mr. Sadayappan Subramanian, Founder and CEO Auditor	TBIIC & EDC	180 students from across all disciplines
27	26.06.2023	Inauguration of 'The Sewing Unit' by Rural Women Development Organisation (RWDO) at the Thassim Beevi Community Incubation Centre	Ms. Nadhira Rafi, Key Advisor to RWDO	TBIIC & EDC	20 RWDO (an NGO) members and 20 FD Students and Faculty
28	15.06.2023 – 17.06.2023	International Innovation Festival at Cape Institute of Technology, Kanyakumari	Dr. Jebamalai Vinanchiarachi (inaugural address); Chief Guest Honourable Minister V K Singh, Road Transport and Highways & Ministry of Civil Aviation	CAPE Institute of Technology in collaboration with UN-SDSN Youth — SDG Student Programme, Kanyakumari	10 Students
29	05.06.2023 – 14.06.2023	Entrepreneurship Orientation Program for Students	Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director, TBIIC & EDC	TBIIC & EDC	Department-wise students — around 250 participated
30	05.06.2023 – 14.06.2023	Department-wise Meeting with Faculty	Dr. Rosy Fernando, Director, TBIIC & EDC	TBIIC & EDC	150 faculty

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Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College For Women

About Us

Encouraging Citizens to Guide Students Toward Excellence

Establishment and Mission

The Challenge and Our Role

Vision for Transformation

Vision & Mission

Vision

Mission

Objectives

TBIIC Composition

TBIIC Team Members

Full Team Table

NISP

Startup Policies

EDC & Startups

Faculty Startup

Student Startups

Startup Achievements

Knowledge Pattarai

MGNCRE

About MGNCRE

The Birth of the Rural Entrepreneurship Cell

Our Objectives

Leadership and Guidance

Our Workshops and Initiatives

Join Us in Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs

Activities