National Seminar on Modern Geotechnical Practices along with the 6th Prof. T.S. RamanathaAyyar Lecture was organized by the IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter in association with the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) on 3rd February 2023 in the College of Engineering Trivandrum.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Joseph, President, Indian Geotechnical Society. The function was presided over by Dr. Suresh Babu V., the Principal, CET.  In the function, the newly instituted best student chapter award was presented to the IGS Student Chapter, Government Engineering College Bartonhill, Trivandrum. The awardee was selected after inviting applications in a standard format and scrutinizing by a three member committee. 
The 6th Prof. T.S. RamanathaAyyar Lecture was delivered by Prof. M.R. Madhav. The seminar comprised of technical sessions by Dr. Anil Joseph, Mrs. MinimolKorulla and Dr. Balan K. The programme was well attended by practicing engineers from Kerala PWD, Irrigation Department, Local Self Government Department, Kerala State Electricity Board, Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL), several private design and construction entities, researchers, teachers and students from various engineering colleges.  The programme also attracted sponsorships from major stakeholders in the Geotechnical domain.