World Health Day
World Health Day was enthusiastically celebrated by the NCC cadets of St. Thomas College under the guidance of the 37 CG Battalion NCC, Durg. On this occasion, the chief guest and keynote speaker was Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, a renowned psychology expert, Dean, and Head of the Department of Psychology. In her inspiring address, Dr. Mukherjee said, “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. ”She emphasized the importance of mental health in today’s fast-paced lifestyle and stated that it should be given equal priority as physical health. She highlighted balanced diet, regular exercise, and positive thinking as the three essential pillars of a healthy life. The event was well appreciated by the College Administrator Father Dr. P. S. Varghese, Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon, and Vice Principal & Head of the Chemistry Department Dr. James Mathew, who acknowledged it as highly beneficial for the students. NCC Officer Captain Dr. Surekha Jawade extended a warm welcome and gratitude to the chief guest, while the program was efficiently conducted by Lieutenant Santosh Yadav. The active participation of all NCC cadets of the college made the event remarkable.