Date: 2026-11-01 | Department: Students Council

Sadakathullah Appa College Celebrates the Spirit of Humanity and Diwali at Anbu Old Age Home – Welfare Assistance Distributed to Bring Smiles and Joy

Palayamkottai Sadakathullah Appa College, through its Students’ Council, Manitham Student Service Organisation, and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, jointly organised a special Diwali celebration titled “Festival of Humanity and Compassion” at Anbu Old Age Home, located in Reddiyarpatti, on 31 October 2026.
As part of the Diwali celebrations, sweets and traditional festive snacks were distributed to all the residents of the home, which accommodates more than 100 elderly people. In addition, on behalf of the College Management, essential grocery provisions sufficient for one month were handed over for the benefit of the residents. These provisions were generously contributed by students, faculty members, and administrative staff from all departments of the college.
The programme was presided over by the Principal, Dr. S. M. Abdul Khader, who delivered the presidential address. Dr. Sadiq Ali, Coordinator of the Manitham Organisation, delivered the welcome address. Dr. Soundara Mahadevan, Dean of Student Welfare and Development, delivered the inaugural address and highlighted the objectives and significance of the programme.
Dr. Sithi Jameela, Head of the Department of Zoology, and Dr. Priyadharshini, Deputy Coordinator of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, offered felicitations. Saravanavel, a member of the Manitham Student Service Organisation, proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was attended by Dr. Venkata Lakshmi, Dr. Thameemunn Ansari, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Shaik Mohammed, Office Superintendent, Jameel Rishma, Chairperson of the Students’ Council, Ahmed Ibrahim, Vice-Chairperson of the Students’ Council, Mushfira Banu, Secretary, and Mohammed Abu Ubaidah, Joint Secretary of the Students’ Council. Members of the Manitham Organisation, including Ramesh, Akram Khan, and Isakki Raja, along with several faculty members and a large number of students, also participated enthusiastically in the event.
The students and faculty members interacted warmly with the elderly residents, shared the joy of the festive occasion, and extended essential welfare assistance. The initiative reflected the college community’s commitment to social responsibility, compassion, and humanitarian values.
Going beyond conventional celebrations, the members of the Students’ Council interacted affectionately with senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children, distributed sweets, and conveyed their advance Diwali greetings. Through this thoughtful initiative, the college celebrated Diwali in a distinctive manner, transforming the festival into a meaningful occasion of love, kindness, inclusiveness, and service to humanity.