VTM NSS College, Dhanuvachapuram caters to a heterogenous community of learners, especially the first-generation learners. Inspite of the limited opportunities and resources, the institution endeavours to equip the learners in line with the changing trends in technology and academics. The college ensures a holistic development of the students through constant workshops, field works, conferences, interactive sessions etc. The institution integrates ancient Knowledge systems, encourages research and development students to support the students to develop their own skill-based ideas and startups as part of its implementation of NEP. The college organises conferences and seminars to encourage traditional episteme, literary heritage and classical languages among the students. An international webinar on Sangam literature, a Bilingual Literary Fest, a National Seminar on Knowledge Discourse in Ancient Kerala were programs conducted to enhance traditional knowledge. To equip the learners with social responsibility and necessary skills, the institution integrated various programmes or activities like Seed Pen Initiative, Jaivotsavam, Sustainable Development, Documentary on Farmers Problem, Go Green Campaign, Energy Conservation Signature Campaign, Field Visit to Munroe Island of Mangroves, World Ozone Day were conducted. ‘Jnangalum Krishiyileku’ is an inclusive project encouraging students to do agriculture stepping into the soil. National and International Days of varied importance were constantly celebrated in the college. Important Days viz., International Day of Climate Action, International Day For Democracy, International Day For Elimination of Violence Against Women, Mother Tongue Day, International Yoga Day, World Rivers Day, World Day to Combat Desertification were celebrated. Naipunya-One Student One Skill – relaunched in 2021 conducted programmes to transmit skill development and industry expertise among students. The college also takes pertinent measures to sensitise the learners regarding IPR and regularly conducts conferences and talks based on the same.
