The National Service Scheme Special Camp for the Academic Year 2020-2021 was conducted online from 07.01.2021 to 14 .01.2021. The inaugural function was welcomed by Sri. Justin Jose, NSS Programme Officer of the college. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Santo Jose, IQAC coordinator. The online camp was inaugurated by  Dr. G S Gireesh Kumar, Principal of the College.Principal, in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of NSS and its services  for instilling  service mentality among the students. The felicitations were given by Sri. Jennipher Carlos Hossanna, Joint- IQAC Coordinator and Smt. Ansa Andrews, NSS Programme Officer. The inaugural function was concluded by the vote of thanks  proposed by Anandhu Babu, Volunteer Secretary. The Session 1 started with Orientation programme by Sri. Tom Jose, (HSST, At.Marys HSS Arakkulam) who won the award for the Best Programme Officer, Idukki District 2019-20. In his address he enlightened the students about the duties and responsibilities of the NSS volunteers. He also provide a short glimpse on the history of  NSS and its services. After the session, Cultural Programmes (virtual mode) were conducted.

The programs for day 2 started with Yoga at 7 am .The activity one for the camp was (oushadhamuttam) to plant a medicinal herb in the courtyard of the students .The keynote speaker of the day was Dr.Jibin Mathew Assistant Professor on contract Henry Baker College, Melukavu. He talked on the topic “ Positivity in Everyday Life” The activity for Day 3 was “SALT & PEPPER: Dishes that speak- to prepare food for the family. Session 1of the day was taken by Sri. Jyothis S ( Govt HSST Panikkankudy). He deliverd a lecture on “Sukuthakumari Teacher Oru Orma”. The Resourse person for Session 2 was Sri. Anish Thannikal (HOD Department of Vocational Studies ,Henry Baker College, Melukavu). He addressed the students on the topic COVID and people.

The activity for Day 4 was “ Green your Home” collect littered plastics from the home premises .Seesion one was taken by Dr.Janeesh J (Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura) on the topic preparing for COVID 19 Resurgencies. Sri Gokul C Dileep (Best NSS volunteer 2018-2019 MG University shared his experiences in Session 2. He enlightend the students how to become a good NSS volunteer. The activity for Day 5 was “ A Coin a Day- Start saving money for goodness”. Session 1 was taken by Dr. Arish John Andrews on the topic “Make Yourself Special by mentoring a special child”. He elaborated on the role of the youth in mentoring  special kids who need special care in the society. Sri Eby Emmanuel, environmentalist interacted with the students on the topic “Environment Awareness.” He appreciated the students for collecting the litterd plastics from home premises and planting medicinal herbs.

The activity for Day -6 was “Nature the Healer”- list out the plant and trees from the house premises and identify their medicinal values. Smt.Angela Cyriac Agricultural Officer ,Njarakkal Krishi Bhavan was the resource person for session-1. She deliverd a lecture on Homestead Vegetable Cultivation . Students raised their doubts and got their doubts cleared. Smt. Lakshmi S Dharan Assistant Professor Dept of Chemistry who won the award for the best programme officer Kerala University 2019-2020, was the Resource Person for the second session. She shared her life experience and experiences as an NSS Programme Officer to the students.

The activity for the day seven was Homested vegetable gardening .The Resource Person for the day was Dr. Josemon P George (Govt Medical College , Idukki). He deliverd a lecture on mitigation of COVID-19 . He highlighted the  protective measures to reduce the chances of contracting COVID 19. He also enlightend the students about some symptoms of COVID and provided some  tips for reducing severe illness.The chief guest for the valedictory function was Dr.Cyriac Jose (Senate Member MGU, Assistant Professor ,St.Thomas College, Pala).