On account of department activity, we the department of Gunapadam – Maruthuvathavaraviyal Organised CME Programme on Modern Trends in Plant Systematics on 22.02.2024. The Chief Guest Dr.D.Kanthavel Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Government College, Nandanam, Chennai explained about various taxonomic classification of Plants and its role related to Sidhha medicine alongwith medicinal uses of numerous plants.The CME Programme also adeptly conveyed the importance of Taxonomy and medicinal plants identification for students and its crucial role in medicine preparation. The speaker also explained about various apps and websites for plant identification. Moreover The CME Programme discussed on the implication of modern techniques shed light on evolving landscape of plant systematics.