Grama Sabha Participation
17th August 2024
Students participated in Grama Sabha Meeting held at Varamballi Grama
Panchayath. The visit provided firsthand experience of grassroots democracy, local
governance, and public participation in decision-making processes.
Interactive session with Panchayath members and
local citizens
Indian Democracy Day Programme
13th September 2024
The department organized a special programme on “INDIAN DEMOCRACY DAY”. Resource
Person: Dr. Ashalatha, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,
Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal. She spoke on the evolution and strength of Indian democracy.
Engaging lecture followed by student
interaction
Poster Making & Quiz Competition
National Voters' Day
Department organised Poster Making competition and Quiz competition on the occasion
of NATIONAL VOTERS' DAY. Students showcased creativity and awareness about voting
rights, electoral process, and democratic participation.
Winners awarded certificates for outstanding
performance
Constitution Day Celebration
26th November 2024
Department celebrated “CONSTITUTION DAY” by taking pledge with students, teaching
and non-teaching staff. The pledge reaffirmed commitment to uphold the values enshrined in the
Indian Constitution.
Reading of the Preamble and discussion on fundamental
duties
BOE Participation
1st & 2nd April 2024
Mrs. Helmina Mary Mamatha (HOD) participated as Member of Board of Examiners
(BOE) held at Canara College, Mangalore. Contributed to academic
assessment and curriculum evaluation.
Academic collaboration and standard setting
Educational Visit – Grama Panchayath Library & Museum
8th April 2025
Visit to Grama Panchayath Library, Brahmavar, Nagara Kendra Granthalaya at
Udupi and Anatomy Museum at Manipal as part of experiential learning.
Students explored governance resources and institutional knowledge systems.
Exposure to local governance archives and
institutional learning
World Democracy Day – Special Talk
24th September 2025
A special talk was organized on the occasion of World Democracy Day. Resource
Person: Mr. Dayananda D. Kidiyu, Retired Professor, Department of Political
Science, Government Girls PU College, Udupi. He delivered an insightful lecture on the relevance of
democracy in contemporary times.
Topics: Democratic institutions, citizen
participation, and future of democracy in India
Extension & Outreach Activities
The department regularly organizes visits to Grama Panchayaths, libraries, and civic institutions to
provide students with practical exposure to grassroots governance and democratic processes.
Guest Lectures & Seminars
Eminent academicians and retired professors are invited to speak on contemporary political issues,
constitutional values, and democratic rights.
Voters' Awareness Programs
Poster making, quiz competitions, and pledge ceremonies are conducted on National Voters' Day and
Constitution Day to promote electoral literacy.
Faculty Academic Contributions
HOD Mrs. Helmina Mary Mamatha actively participates in Board of Examiners meetings, contributing to
curriculum development and assessment standardization.
Vision & Mission
Vision: To nurture informed, responsible citizens who understand democratic values,
governance structures, and political processes.
Mission: To provide experiential learning through Panchayath
visits, expert lectures, and civic engagement programs that bridge theoretical knowledge with grassroots
reality.
Voices from the Department
“Participating in the Grama Sabha meeting at Varamballi gave me real insight into how local democracy
functions. It was eye-opening to see citizens raise issues directly to elected
representatives.”
— Rakshith K., III B.A Political Science
“The World Democracy Day talk by Prof. Dayananda Sir inspired us to think
critically about democratic institutions and our role as responsible citizens.”
—
Anusha Shetty, II B.A