The SC/ST cell conducted “ESSENCE” Life skill orientation program by Dr.Fr P.S. Antony, Director Samskriti, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala in two sessions, since there is a growing demand to educate SC/ST community with life skills to help them deal with their day to day life challenges. The first session was on 2/2/2022 through online mode at 1.30p.m. The focus of the programme was on the topic “10 core life skills” to be practised by every individual followed by “10 pathways to feel better about oneself”. Total number of 70 students benefitted by this programme. The second session was on 17/3/2022 through offline mode at Mercy College Auditorium and Seminar Hall from 10.00 AM – 3.30 PM. Topics discussed were Dalit Exclusion, Rights and Movements. He mentioned about the philosophers and great leaders who were against exclusion and oppression, also shared the biography of great people raise from this community to heights followed by breakout sessions. His presentation was lively and engaging and the students were so impressed with his extensive knowledge and experience. The breakout sessions were well appreciated by students. Finally, the students agreed to practice their life skills in their life to promote positive behaviour and to act as buffer against risk taking behaviours
