“Book Release Function” Organized by Thejas Foundation. Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15.  Venue : Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Mylapore. Date : 02/03/2018.

“International Women’s Day – 2018 Workshop on Theatre Training” Organized by School of Humanities. Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai-15.  Venue : Conference Hall, TNOU. Date : 08/03/2018.

“Convocation Function” Organized by Queen Mary College.   Chief  Guest: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor,   Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15.  Venue : Auditorium, College Campus. Date : 08/03/2018.

“Distribution of Certificates to Computer Training Students of TNOU” Organized by Sevai Shanthi Matric Hr.Sec., School Special Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor,   Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Sevai Shanthi Matric Higher Secondary School, Trichy. Date : 15.03.2018.

“Graduation Day” Organized by Holy Cross College.  Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor,  Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15.  Venue: College Campus, Trichy. Date : 15/03/2018.

“A Fiesta For Fresher’s Placement” Organized by Alagappa University. Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15.
Venue : Management Block, Alagappa University. Date : 16/03/2018.

“Convocation Function” Organized by Shri Krishnaswamy College. Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Auditorium, College Campus, Anna Nagar. Date: 03/02/2018

“National Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Perspectives of Plant Sciences” Organized by Pachaiyappa Plant Science Research Forum (PPSRF). Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Thiruvalluvar Hall, Pachaiyappa’s College. Date : 27/02/2018.

“6^th Graduation Ceremony” Organized by KPR Mill Limited.  Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : KPR Educational Institution, Arasur Date : 07/01/2018.

“Dr.MGR Birthday Anniversary” Organized by Dr. MGR Janaki College. Guest of Honour : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Dr. MGR Janaki College. Date: 08.01.2018.

“Convocation Function” organized by Anna Adarsh College for Women. Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue :Auditorium, College Campus., Anna Nagar. Date:31/01/2018

“Sahitya Akademi Young writer workshop” organized by School of Tamil & Cultural Studies. Valedictory Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Conference Hall , TNOU. Date : 05/12/2017 & 06/12/2017.

“National Conference on New Vistas in Vegetable Research towards  Nutritional Security under changing climate scenario” Organized by Department of Vegetable Crops Horticultural College and Research Institute TNAU, Coimbatore.  Guest of Honor : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.  Venue : TNAU, Coimbatore. Date : 08/12/2017.

“Japan – India YNU Symposium 2017” Organized by YOKOHAMA  National University. Co-organized with GMI Symposium 2017 “Nano-materials for Green Applications” Participation :
Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Yokohama, Japan. Date : 13^th -14^th December, 2017.

“International Conference on Curriculum Development for the Indian  Community Colleges” organized by “Indian Centre for Research and Development of Community Education in collaboration with U.S. Consulate General Chennai” Guest of Honor : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran,  Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : L.S. Auditorium, Loyola College, Chennai. Date : 14/11/2017.

“First Open CLIL Intensive Training Workshop” Organized by Pondicherry  University. Valedictory Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran,  Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.
Venue : UMISARC Auditorium, Silver Jubilee Campus, Pondicherry University. Date : 15/11/2017.

“Agri. Science Fair” Organized by Fathima Central Senior Sec. School. Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Fathima Central Senior Sec. School, Saidapet. Date : 17/11/2017.

“Annamalai University Teachers Day” Organized by Annamalai   University. Deliver the Teacher’s Day Address: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran,  Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.    Venue : Sastri Hall, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar,   Dt:05/09/2017.

“12^th Graduation Day” Organized by Paavai Educational Institutions.  Convocation Address: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor,  Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Anandha Arangam A/C, Paavai East Campus, Namakkal.  Date : 02/09/2017.

“Basic Photography” Organized by School of Humanities, TNOU. Inaugural Address: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Conference Hall, TNOU. Date: 18/08/2017 & 19/08/2017.

“71^st Independence Day” Organized by Tamil Nadu Open University. Chief Guest : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Academic Block, TNOU, Dt:15/08/2017.

“National Conference on Indian Handloom Workers : Educational Initiatives” Organized by IGNOU. Participation : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Guwahati, Dt:07/08/2017.

“11^th International Caliber 2017 Inauguration” Organized by Anna University. Participation : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai –  15.Venue: Vivekananda Auditorium, CEG Campus, Anna University.  Dt: 02/08/2017

“Graduation Day Ceremony” Organized by Excel Group Institutions, Namakkal. Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Komarapalayam, Namakkal. Date: 22/07/2017.

“Short Film Making” Organized by School of Humanities, TNOU.Valedictory Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15.Venue : Conference Hall, TNOU. Dt: 5^th – 9^th May, 2017.

“5^th Annual Agricultural Graduate Students” Organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Anna Auditorium, Coimbatore. Date : 04/05/2017.

“32^nd Annual Group Meeting – AICRP National Seed Project (Crops)” Organized by Swami Keshawanand Rajasthan Agricultural University Bikaner & ICAR Indian Institute of Seed Science Mau (Uttar pradesh)   Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Bikaner (Uttar Pradesh). Date: 22 – 24 April, 2017.

“IGNOU 30^th Convocation Function” Organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Guest of Honour : Prof. Dr. M.  Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil  Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue : Sambasivam Auditorium, Taramani. Date: 13.04.2017.

“Launching Computer Skill Training Programme” Organized by Tamil Nadu Open University and Land Mark Academy Soft Source Technologies Pvt.Ltd., Shris Infotech Service. Special Address : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –  15. Venue: Kalaiarangam, Trichy. Date:08.04.2017.

“Academic Calendar Releasing Function” Organized by Tamil Nadu Open University, Saidapet, Chennai.Inaugural Address: Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai –15. Venue: Conference Hall, TNOU. Date:30.03.2017.

“World Theatre Day -2017” Organized by Tamil Nadu Open University, Saidapet, Chennai. Presidential Address : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice- Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Academic Block, TNOU. Date:27.03.2017.

“Convocation Function” Organized by Govt. Women’s Arts College, Salem. Inaugural Address & Prize Distribution : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Auditorium. Date : 24.03.2017.

“55^th Annual Day” Organized by Dharmambal Govt. Polytechnic College, Tharamani, Chennai. Chief Guest Address : Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Auditorium, Date:15.03.2017.

“Women’s Day” Organized by TNOU, Saidapet. Womens Day Address: Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Conference Hall, TNOU. Date : 08.03.2017.

“Tamil Nadu Open University – Learning Resource Centre” Organized by Serva Santhi Educational Trust, Kumanachavadi. Inaugural Address : Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: School Campus, Kumanachavadi, Date: 20.02.2017.

“14^th Graduation Day” Organized by Muthayammal College, Namakkal Dt. Chief Guest Address : Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Auditorium, Date :.19.02.2017.

 “91^st Annual General Meet of Association of Indian Universities” Organized by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.Guest of Honour: Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Srinivasa Auditorium, S.V. University, Tirupati, Date: 05-02-2017

XIV National Seed Seminar “Food Security Through Augmented Seed Supply Under Climate Uncertainties” Organized by ICAR-Indian   Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran,Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Dr. B.P. Pal Auditorium, Date : January 28-30,2017.

“5^th Graduation Ceremony” Organized by KPR Mill Limited., Coimbatore.Chief Guest Address : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Auditorium, Arasur, Date : 08-01-2017.

“Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organizing the Education conference on “Reforming & Rejuvenating the Higher Education” Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Hotel Hilton, Guindy, Chennai. Date:29-11-2016.

 “International Conference Open and Distance Learning for Sustainable Development in Agriculture” organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Anna Auditorium, Coimbatore. Date: 24^th  &  25^th  November, 2016.

“Tamil Nadu History Congress 23^rd Annual Session 2016” organized by Department of History Periyar University.Chief Guest & Inaugural Address :  Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue: Periyar University.  Date : 02-10- 2016.

“Research Advisory Committee” organized by ICAR – Indian Institute of Seed Science”Expert Participation : Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu  Open University, Chennai – 15.  Venue : ICAR-IISS, Date : 29^th & 30^th September, 2016.

“Tamil Nadu Agricultural University inauguration of Winter School of ICAR” Chief Guest :  Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: TNAU, Coimbatore.  Date : 15/09/2016.

“Graduation Ceremony” organized by TMG College of Arts & Science.Chief Guest & Deliver the Graduation Day Address: Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue: TMG College Auditorium, Manimangalam Chennai – 601 301. Date : 09/09/2016.

“Teacher’s Day Celebration – 2016” organized by Sri Vidya Mandir Arts &  Science College. Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Uthangarai, Krishnagiri Dt – 636 902.  Date: 05/09/2016.

“27^th Annual Day Celebrations” organized by D.A.V. Public School.Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University,  Chennai – 15.Venue: Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 006. Date:18/08/2016.

“70^th Independence Day Celebration” on 15/08/2016.The National Flag has been hoisted by Prof. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, TNOU & delivered Independence speech. Venue : Academic Block, TNOU. Date: 18/08/2016.

One day National Seminar on “Current, Past and Future Scenario in  Applied Sciences” organized by School of Science, TNOU.Inaugural  Address: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University,  Chennai – 15. Venue : Conference Hall (4^th Floor), TNOU. Date: 29/07/2016.

“Certificate Awarding Ceremony “organized by “WCSC – Vision for Wisdom” at Temple of Consciousness, Aliyar.  Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University,  Chennai – 15. Venue : Temple of Consciousness, Aliyar. Date:30/07/2016.

Dinamalar 6^th Agricultural Exhibition on 25-07-2016 at Vellore.

“Skill Development: Global Trends and Best Practices” organized by  Dr. Louay Constant, at the L.S. Auditorium, Loyola College. Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University,  Chennai – 15.Venue:Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. Date:25/07/2016.

As Chief guest TNOU Vice – Chancellor Inaugurated and delivered Inaugural Address at National Convention for Chartered Account Student – 2016 organized by Southern India regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India SIRC of ICAI at Salem on 15-7-2016.

Orientation programme for “TNAU – KVKs Coordinators” on implementation of Skill Training and Development of Unemployed youth in Tamil Nadu.

“தமிழ் மின் நூல் உருவாக்கம்” – கருத்தரங்கம், தமிழியல் மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுப் புலம், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்தநிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், தலைமையுரை – பேரா. மு. பாஸ்கரன், துணைவேந்தர், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்தநிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், சென்னை – 15.

சென்னை தமிழ்ச் சங்கம், இந்திய அரசு IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS குடிமைப்பணிகளுக்கு 2016 ஆம் ஆண்டு தமிழ்நாட்டில் இருந்து வெற்றி  பெற்ற மாணவ, மாணவிகளுக்கு சென்னை தமிழ்ச் சங்கத்தின் சாதனையாளர்கள் விருது வழங்கும் விழா, வாழ்த்துரை முனைவர் மு. பாஸ்கரன், துணைவேந்தர், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்தநிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், சென்னை.நாள் 05-07-2016, இடம் சத்யா ஸ்டியோ, டாக்டர் எம்.ஜி.ஆர். ஜானகி மகளிர் கலை அறிவியல் கல்லூரி, சென்னை – 28.

“26^th Graduation Day” organized by “Valliammal College for Women” Anna Nagar East, Chennai – 102. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Anna Nagar East, Chennai. Date : 02/07/2016.

“High Level Round of State Open University’s Vice-Chancellors” organized by “Yashwantro Chavan Maharashtra Open University” Goverdhan, Nashik – 422 222. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Goverdhan, Nashik. Date : 27^th-28^th June, 2016.

National Seminar on “ORGANIC FARMING IN INDIA” organized by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Perungudi Campus, Chennai-   Chief Guest & Inaugural Address: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Perungudi Campus, Chennai, Date:24/06/2016.

International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” organized by Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Saidapet, Chennai – 15. Valedictory Address: Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai –  15.Venue : Saidapet, Chennai – 15. Date : 23/06/2016.

International Day of Yoga, organized by School of History & Tourism Studies, TNOU, Chennai – 15. Presidential Address: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – Venue : Academic Block, TNOU, Chennai – 15. Date : 21/06/2016.

Trichy Zonal Center Visit and Lrc and Community College coordinators with discussion : Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University,  Chennai – 15.Venue : Trichy, Date : 18/06/2016.

Club and Hostel Day’2016, Imayam Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Thuraiyur. Chief Guest Address & Prize Distribution : Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Thuraiyur, Date : 18/06/2016.

வேளாண் கருத்தரங்கு மற்றும் கண்காட்சி,பிஜிபி வேளாண் கல்லூரி, நாமக்கல், சிறப்புரை : பேராசிரியர், முனைவர் மு. பாஸ்கரன், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்த நிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், சென்னை -15. நகழிடம் : பிஜிபி வேளாண் கல்லூரி, நாமக்கல் நாள் : 11-13-06-2016.

“Orientation Programmes for Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs”, organized by centre for Outreach Programmes, Tamil Nadu Open University, Venue : Academic Block, TNOU, Chennai. Felicitating the Guests: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Venue : Academic Block, TNOU. Date : 3^rd & 4^th May, 2016.

Study Centre Coordinators Meeting, Inaugural Address: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15.Tamil Nadu Open University,Venue : Academic Block , TNOU, Chennai.    Date : 27/04/2016

“உலகப் புத்தக நாள் விழா – 2016” 22-04-2016, தமிழியல் மற்றும் பண்பாட்டுப்புலம், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்தநிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், சென்னை – 15. தலைமை: பேராசிரியர், முனைவர் மு. பாஸ்கரன், தமிழ்நாடு திறந்த நிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம், சென்னை -15. நிகழிடம் : பல்கலைக்கழகக் கூட்ட அரங்கம், நாள் : 22-04-2016.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Holy Prince Matriculation Hr.Sec.School, Madipakkam, Chennai – 91. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Felicitated the occasion and distributed the “Certificate o Excellence”.Venue : Madipakkam, Chennai, Date : 09/04/2016.

“MASSIVE MARFIANS” – Students Club Inauguration, Organized by Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College and Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, Inaugural Address: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue: Kalavai, vellore Dt, Date: 29/03/2016.

One Day Training Programme on Human Rights for Transgender, Organized by School of Politics and Public Administration, Tamil Nadu Open University, Sponsored by National Human Rights commission, Inaugurate & Preside: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Academic Block, Date: 30/03/2016

One Day Training Programme on Human Rights for Students, Organized by School of Politics and Public Administration, Tamil Nadu Open University, Sponsored by National Human Rights commission, Inaugurate & Preside: Prof. Dr. M.Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 15. Venue : Administrative Block, Date: 28/03/2016.

Government of India – The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Institute of Seed Science Honoured M. Bhaskaran, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University for his recognition of outstanding contribution made towards AICRP-NSP (Crops) and Three decades distinguished service to Seed Sector during the XXXI Annual Group meeting of ICAR held on 19^th April 2016 at Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. The Honour was awarded by Dr. T. Mohapatra, Director General and Secretary- DARE, ICAR, New Delhi.

Graduation Day – 21-3-2016 , Regional office, Anna University, Coimbatore. Chief Guest Address : Dr. M. Bhaskaran Vice Chancellor, TNOU, Chennai -15.