Fri Sep 26 00:15:00 UTC 2025: ## Ethiraj College Commerce Department Celebrates Golden Jubilee

**Chennai, India – September 26, 2025, 05:45 am IST** – The Commerce Department of Ethiraj College for Women marked its 50th anniversary on Thursday with a grand celebration attended by T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce. The event highlighted the department’s rich history and its contributions to women’s education and empowerment.

A key moment was the unveiling of a commemorative coffee table book that chronicles the department’s journey over the past five decades. Minister Rajaa emphasized the state government’s commitment to further supporting women’s higher education through various incentives and schemes.

During the event, past heads and faculty members were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the department’s success. V.M. Muralidharan, Chairman of Ethiraj College, S. Uma Gowrie, Principal and Secretary, and A.S. Gayathri and Geetha Krishnan, Heads of the department, were all present and participated in the festivities. The celebration underscored Ethiraj College’s continued role in fostering academic excellence and empowering women in commerce and related fields.

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