The resource person for the day was Mr. Hareesh Kumar, a retired higher secondary school principal from GFHSS, Kaipamangalam. Mr. Kumar shared valuable insights and experiences to motivate the students and helps to make interest in mathematics. He emphasized the importance of studying mathematics. It provided a platform for students to ask questions and connect them with the real world of mathematics.Overall, the orientation program was a great start for the first-year students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. It helped create a positive and welcoming environment for their academic journey, setting them on the right path for success.