Under the aegis of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat” the foundation day of various states of India was celebrated recently in the governor house of Raipur. In the program the NSS girl volunteers of St. Thomas College, Bhilai represented to Hemchand Yadav University and presented Karnataka Folk Dance BESU KAMSALI through which they demonstrated the traditional dance styles of Lord Shiva. H. E. Honourable Shri Ramen Deka, Governor of Chhattisgarh was the chief guest on this occasion. Students from various universities and schools of Chhattisgarh presented cultural programs. H. E. Honourable Shri Ramen Deka especially congratulated to the volunteers of St. Thomas College, Bhilai for their outstanding presentation of dance. NSS Program Officer Mr. Mahendra Ikhar said that NSS volunteers of the college represented at both state and national level. Principal of the college Dr. M.G. Roymon and Administrator, Rev. Fr. Dr. P. S. Varghese appreciated to all the volunteers and program coordinator Dr. Rincey B. Abraham. The NSS program coordinator of Hemchand Yadav University, Durg Mr. Jainendra Diwan, Registrar Mr. Bhupendra Kuldeep and Vice-Chancellor Mr. Satyanarayan Rathor especially congratulated to all girls for their fabulous performance.

The P.G. Department of Commerce of  St. Thomas College, Bhilai celebrated Kisan Diwas by organising a Foliage Weaving Contest in collaboration with Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya. The contest was centred around the theme of green marketing by farmers. It witnessed vibrant participation from the students whose artistic creations captivated spectators and judges alike.

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. M. G. Roymon, Principal; Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, Dean of Academics, Dr. Chanda Verma and Dr. Sapna Sharma, Head of P.G. Department of Commerce.

Fr. Dr. P.S. Varghese appreciated the initiative of P.G. Department of Commerce and accentuated the fact that leaf weaving is a traditional art form with a history spanning centuries in India. It reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Indian populace and serves as a cherished element of the nation’s cultural heritage. Dr. M. G. Roymon remarked that leaf weaving transcends mere craft; it embodies a lifestyle for numerous Indian communities. He emphasised that this skill is inherited through generations, with each artisan contributing his distinctive flair and creativity to the craft.

Dr. Debjani Mukherjee pointed out that these distinctive, eco-friendly creations infuse rustic charm into any space, fostering a connection to nature and encouraging sustainable living practices. Dr. Sapna Sharma highlighted that the experience allowed students to create their small keepsakes, thereby introducing them to a traditional craft that exemplifies the creativity of farmers and artisans.

The judges and guests commended the innovative spirit of the emerging artists, who successfully transformed traditional crafts into modern designs, revitalising them with renewed vigour.

The NSS unit, Red Ribbon Club and PG dept. of Botany St. Thomas College Bhilai in association with Rajiv Lochan Ayurved Treatment College Chandkhuri, Durg organized One Day Free Health and Nature Test Camp for students and staff members on 17^th December, 2024. Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon congratulated NSS unit and the whole team of Rajiv Lochan Ayurved TReatment College for successful organization of the event. Administrator of the college Rev. Fr. Dr. P. S. Varghese said that prevention is always better than cure, so all the students and staff members should take the benefit of this camp. Treasurer of St. Thomas Mission Rt. Rev. Thomas Rambhan said that our country has given the biggest gift of Ayurvedic Treatment to the whole world. Expert physician from Ayurved College, Dr. Suraj said that this test camp is organized as per the instructions of Ayush Ministry of central government. Discussing about the impacts of AIDS, Dr. Suraj said that AIDS attacks on the general immune system of a human body, so first we have to be alert to safeguard our self from this disease and also we have to try to boost up our immune system to become healthy and fit. Along with students and staff members a total of 377 tests were conducted during the camp. On this occasion Head of Dept. of Botany Dr. Jyoti Bakshi, Asst. Professor Mr. Dev Narayan Patel, members of NSS unit Dr. Sunita Kshatriya, Dr. Rincey B. Abraham, coordinator from Ayurved College Dr. Sagar Sharma and all NSS volunteers were present. The program was conducted by NSS program officer Mahendra Ikhar and vote of thanks was proposed by NSS Co-convener Dr. J. Maju.

The P.G. Department of Psychology at St. Thomas College, Bhilai, organized a career counseling session specifically for the students enrolled in the 10th grade at the government higher secondary school in Maroda Tank, Bhilai. This collaborative initiative represented a synergistic collaboration between St. Thomas College and the Government Higher Secondary School of Maroda Tank, Bhilai. Mrs. Mitra Roy Chowdhury,  principal of the institution, along with various other staff members, demonstrated exceptional cooperation and contributed significantly to the effective implementation of the program.

The primary objective of the program was to enhance the awareness of school children regarding their career preferences aligned with their interests and psychological well-being. The students were evaluated utilizing psychometric instruments grounded in the empirical framework established by Ann Roe. The outcomes of the assessments were subsequently deliberated with the students one to one basis by the college professors and the trainee counselors.

Administrator of the college, Fr. Dr. P S Varghese appreciated the programme and Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon encouraged the department to conduct such creative programme. Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, Head of the department spoke on the topic of mental health and choice of vocation. Assistant Professors Dr. Sumita Singh and Dr. Nimmi Varghese conducted the session very successfully under the guidance of Dr. Debjani Mukherjee,  Head Dept. of Psychology . Dr. Ankita Deshmukh, assistant professor of the department assisted in organizing the session. The students of M.A psychology and Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Guidance and Counseling were the training counselors, who assisted the faculty in conducting the tests and counseling sessions. The two institutions worked in collaboration which benefited the school students regarding career choices as well gave an opportunity to the young trainee counselors to learn experientially and practically under the able guidance of the college faculty. The whole purpose was to conduct an awareness program where students learned about the various vocations that may interest them. This in turn may make an employee work life stress free, if the vocation is an area of liking for that person.

As per the directives of 37 CG BN Durg, today on 26th November, 2024, the NCC unit organized various activities. Principal of the College Dr. M. G. Roymon congratulated all the cadets on occasion of National Constitution Day and motivated them to respect and follow the rules and regulations of constitution. On this occasion a Quiz competition was organized for NCC cadets and a total of 72 cadets participated in the quiz. Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon administered the Oath of constitution. Administrator of the college Rev. Fr. Dr. P. S. Varghese congratulated the NCC unit for the successful organization of the quiz. Dean Academic Dr. Debjani Mukherjee congratulated and appreciated the efforts of all the NCC cadets. During the program Captain Dr. Surekha Jawade was the convenor and Lt. Santosh Yadav was present as Coconvenor. Along with this SUO Gyanesh Milind Raje , SUO Deepika Janghel and JUO Leeman Sonwani and other NCC cadets were also present.