Department of Tamil

Vision	To lay foundation for the excellence of Tamil and enhance the development of the Institution by igniting and promoting ethusiasm, interest & passion in the study of Tamil language, as a part of curriculum.
Mission	• To awaken young minds and to bring into limelight their research skills through dedication to teach, commitment towards students and innovative Instructional methods like Power point presentation and Visual Aids. • To make vibrant contribution in the area of Faculty Research and to develop high level of competence in the study of Tamil Literature. • To organise and sustain highly efficient operating systems for the realisation of Institutional goals.
Milestones
1973	Part I – Language – Tamil
1981	Year of Establishment
1984	Introduction of Post Graduate Programme
1987	Introduction of M.Phil Programme
1996	Recognition as Research Centre
Pioneers	Dr. N. Kanthimathi lakshmi Dr. S. Rukmani Dr. S. Gurulakshmi Dr.M. Subbammal Dr. H. Anarkali Dr.M. Saroja Dr.K. Kandammal
Highlights of the Department	1) First institution to introduce tamil literature as major subject in Tuticorin district. 2) Conducting university level essay competition for Muththamil Vizha and encouraging by giving Rolling cup. 3) Participation of Retired Staff involve in activities of department. 4) A.P.C. Mahalakshmi Tamilaivu Maiyam is the first Research department in Tuticorin district. 5) Our department engage the service of our faculty members, who volunteer in preparing students for the competitive Examinations like SET/NET. 6) National and International level Seminars, Workshops and Conferences have been annually conducted. 7) Every Thursday Viyazhavattam program has been organized by our department. 8) Every year professors of our department are publishing Books. 9) So far 164 Ph.D scholars were awarded by our department
Publications	Thamizhavel - In – house Magazine since 2019